March 27
Zimbabwe: Green Buildings Council, UN-Habitat in U.S.$6m Deal
The Herald
The Green Buildings Council of Zimbabwe (GBCZ) yesterday sealed a US$6 million partnership deal with the United Nations (UN) Habitat to support energy and resource efficiency in… Read more »
March 26
Africa: UN Says 758 Allegations of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Reported in 2023
UN News
The UN received 758 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by staff last year, together with related personnel and partners, according to its latest report on the… Read more »
South Sudan: Urgent Vaccination Campaign Needed to Halt Deadly Measles Outbreak [press release]
MSF
A measles crisis is mounting in South Sudan's Western Equatoria state, just as health authorities struggle to overcome a yellow fever outbreak. Since February, seven deaths among… Read more »
Kenya: What Women Want Summit Unites 3000+ Women for Empowerment and Networking in Nairobi
Capital FM
Over 3000 women from various backgrounds locally and internationally, participated in the recently concluded second edition of the 'What Women Want' (WWW) Summit in Nairobi. Read more »
Cameroon: Food Assistance to Refugees in Cameroon At Risk of Halt Amid Funding Shortages
UNHCR
YAOUNDE - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) are today warning that vital food assistance to refugees in Cameroon's Far North, Adamawa,… Read more »
Africa: World Bank Group Statement On Debt Restructuring Agreement for Zambia [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today released the following statement on Zambia: Read more »
Somalia: UNHCR Welcomes New Funding Support From the Government of Japan to Meet Urgent Needs in Somalia
UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has today welcomed new funding support from the Government and the People of Japan to meet the needs of forcibly displaced populations, including… Read more »
South Africa: SA Welcomes Adoption of the UNSC Resolution On Gaza Ceasefire
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has expressed its support for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Read more »
March 25
Egypt: Cost of Living Crisis Worsens in Egypt Soon After the IMF Loan Deal
People's Dispatch
Egyptians, already reeling under a cost of living crisis amid record-high inflation, are suffering a further erosion of purchasing power Read more »
Africa: EU Backs AU's Initiative for in-Continent Vaccine Production
Independent (Kampala)
The European Union intends to support its partner, the African Union, in its ambitious goal of producing 60% of vaccines on the continent for African citizens by 2040, according to… Read more »
Africa: Opening Remarks By Adeoye, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security [document]
African Union
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Namibia: Joining Opec, Shaping International Energy Relations [opinion]
New Era
Namibia's possible interest in joining the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries might originate from a number of foreign relations considerations: Read more »
Somalia: UN Officials Meet Minister of Finance of Somalia
Shabelle
The Minister of Finance of SomaCatriona Lainglia, Bihi Iman Cige met with top United Nations officials in Mogadishu, the country's capital on Sunday. Read more »
Africa: Explanation of Vote Delivered By Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Following the Adoption of a UNSC Resolution On the Situation in the Middle East [press release]
U.S. Mission to the UN
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South Africa: Parliament Congratulates Chief Charumbira On Re-Election As Pan-African Parliament President [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
For the audio clip of the leader of delegation, Mr Amos Masondo, on this media release please click on the following link: https://iono.fm/e/1419254 Read more »
Africa: Angolan Foreign Affairs Minister Meets Representative of the Oif At the AU
ANGOP
The use of the French language and the promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity in Angola were the basis of the conversation held Monday, between the Minister of Foreign… Read more »
Africa: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Health
UNDP
Innovations to improve healthcare access and end tuberculosis Read more »
March 24
West Africa: Ecowas Election Observation Mission Praises Voting in Senegal Presidential Election
Premium Times
The 130 ECOWAS observers are monitoring the Presidential elections which is taking place at 15,633 polling units across the country. Read more »
Africa: African Union and Tiktok Team Up for #safertogether Campaign
African Union
The African Union (AU) and TikTok, the leading platform for short-form mobile videos, are excited to announce the #SaferTogether Campaign. This initiative empowers African youth… Read more »
West Africa: World Bank Launches Liberia Development and Climate Report
New Dawn
The World Bank launches the Liberia Country Development and Climate Report here. The report highlights Liberia's vulnerability to climate change, identifies developmental risks and… Read more »
Africa: W.H.O. Celebrates World Tuberculosis Day
New Dawn
The World Health Organization and partners around the world have celebrated World Tuberculosis Day with the theme, "Yes! We can end TB." Read more »
March 23
Egypt: UN's Guterres Begins Solidarity Mission to Egypt and Jordan Amid Regional Crises
UN News
In the face of escalating conflicts and humanitarian crises, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is set to embark on his annual Ramadan solidarity trip, commencing this… Read more »
Africa: Rate of TB Diagnosis, Treatment in Africa Increasing [press release]
WHO-AFRO
About 70% of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the African region are now being diagnosed and treated, marking the highest case-detection rate in the region ever, thanks to concerted… Read more »
Morocco: AU PSC - Moroccan Women's Active Role in Peacekeeping in Africa Highlighted Before PSC High-Level Ministerial Seminar
MAP
The role of Moroccan women and their active participation in peacekeeping operations particularly in Africa were highlighted, Saturday in Swakopmund in Namibia, before the… Read more »
March 22
Africa: 2.5 Million People to Benefit From Better Health Services in Mauritania's Communities [press release]
World Bank
A new national program approved today by the World Bank will help improve health services for about 2.5 million people, especially women, children, and adolescents in Mauritania's… Read more »