UN expert on internally displaced persons to conduct first official visit
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 14, 2018/ -- United Nations Special Rapporteur Cecilia Jimenez-Damary will undertake her first official visit to Niger...
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Human Rights Council Holds Interactive Dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan
SOURCE United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) GENEVA, Switzerland, March 14, 2018/ -- The Human Rights Council this afternoon (March 13,...
COUNCIL MEMBER VAN BRAMER JOINS LONG ISLAND CITY STUDENTS FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL WALKOUT
TODAY, at the invitation of student leaders, New York City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer joined the students of Academy...
New World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Agenda for Africa moves ahead in Berlin
BERLIN, Germany, March 13, 2018/ -- An African ministerial working meeting conveyed by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) during this...
Africa Innovation Summit II – Call for Application Launched across Africa for Innovations Addressing Continent’s Challenges
KIGALI, Rwanda, March 13, 2018/ -- The Africa Innovation Summit (AIS II), which will take place from 6-8 June 2018...
As President Trump Targets Immigrant Communities, Comptroller Stringer Releases Updated Immigrant Rights Manual
MARCH 1, 2018 (New York, NY) — As the Federal government targets immigrant communities and DACA recipients across the country...
Seychelles Now a Founding member of the International Solar Alliance
NEW DELHI, India, March 12, 2018/ -- President Danny Faure participated today in the International Solar Alliance-ISA Founding Conference co-chaired...
Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Concluded by African Union Ministers of Trade Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda
PRETORIA, South Africa, March 12, 2018/ -- The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Rob Davies and Deputy Minister Mr....
Working Visit of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission in Algeria
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, March 12, 2018/ -- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, today (March...
BMCE Bank of Africa launches its 4th edition of the African Entrepreneurship Award (AEA) supporting innovative entrepreneurs in Africa
CASABLANCA, Morocco, March 12, 2018/ -- BMCE Bank of Africa is proud to announce the March 1st opening of...
Section 232 Investigation by the United States of America on Steel and Aluminium Products
PRETORIA, South Africa, March 12, 2018/ -- The South African Government has noted the announcement of the President of the...
UN expert urges new Weah Administration to advance freedom of expression
MONROVIA, Liberia, March 12, 2018/ -- Liberia needs to lock in and expand the gains made in the years since...
South African Businesspeople Confident Ghana Leads Will Turn into Tangible Opportunities
PRETORIA, South Africa, March 9, 2018/ -- South African businesspeople who showcased locally-made products and services at the Ghana International...
Canada partners with UNICEF to improve reproductive health and nutrition among adolescent girls in Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, March 9, 2018/ -- On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Government of Canada is pleased...
UN expert to assess critical human rights picture amid worsening security situation in Mali
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 9, 2018/ -- The UN Independent Expert on the human rights situation in Mali, Suliman Baldo, will...
Joint Communique on High level meeting between African Union Commission Chairperson and U.S. Secretary of State
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, March 9, 2018/ -- African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat today hosted U.S. Secretary of...
Programme to improve access to justice through Kenya’s Judiciary launched
NAIROBI, Kenya, March 9, 2018/ -- The European Union has committed to supporting a new programme initiative towards universal access...
Merck Foundation marks ‘International Women’s Day’ with the First Lady of Niger
NIAMEY, Niger, March 8, 2018/ --Merck launched their Merck Foundation in Niger in partnership with the First Lady of Niger...
#AIS2018 – Registration Announcement
KIGALI, Rwanda, March 8, 2018/ -- This June the Africa Innovation Summit (AIS) will bring together about 1,000 innovators, entrepreneurs,...
African Women Take the Lead to End Female Genital Mutilation & Early Child Marriage in Africa through the Strategic Launch of the Big Sister Movement
DAKAR, Senegal, March 8, 2018/ -- African women take the lead to end female genital mutilation and early child marriage...
The United Nations in Egypt Commends the National Efforts for the Advancement of Egyptian Women
CAIRO, Egypt, March 8, 2018/ -- On the occasion of the International Women’s Day (IWD), the United Nations (UN) in...
Students begin studies in Africa’s first-ever junior management agribusiness training program
NAIROBI, Kenya, March 8, 2018/ -- AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, and...
Ngok Dinka and Misseriya Communities Sign Peace Agreement at Three-Day Migration Conference
KHARTOUM, Sudan, March 7, 2018/ -- Representatives from the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities signed a community peace agreement to...
Communique on the 18th Meeting of the Panel of the Wise
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, March 7, 2018/ -- The Panel of the Wise of the African Union (AU), which is one...
TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES COMING TO PS11 AFTER MONTHS OF COUNCIL MEMBER JIMMY VAN BRAMER’S ADVOCACY
TODAY, following months of Council Member Van Bramer and area parents advocating for improved safety conditions, New York City Department...
Sierra Leone – Politicians urged to protect children during electoral period: United Nations’ Children’s Fund
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, March 6, 2018/ -- Politicians and political parties engaging in Sierra Leone’s forthcoming elections should ensure that...
Kingsley Moghalu announces candidacy for president
ABUJA, Nigeria, March 6, 2018/ -- The former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and founder of the...
Head of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism concludes visit to Egypt
CAIRO, Egypt, March 5, 2018/ -- Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov, Head of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) concluded today...
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) survey shows poor nutrition status among refugee children in South Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan, March 5, 2018/ -- Over 24 thousand or 44% of refugee children under the age of 5...
Dangote Donates N1.2 Billion to First Business School in the North to Bayero University, Kano
LAGOS, Nigeria, March 5, 2018/ -- The business educational development of Northern Nigeria took a new turn at the weekend...
GROUNDBREAKING PARTNERSHIP TO BROADCAST NYCFC GAMES ON CITY-OWNED RADIO STATION
NEW YORK – The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and the New York City Football Club (NYCFC) today...
Her Majesty The Queen recognises Ghanaian volunteer with Commonwealth Points of Light Award
ACCRA, Ghana, March 1, 2018/ -- Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has today (Wednesday 21 February), recognised Hayford Siaw, as...
Joint Statement by ECOWAS, AU, UN and EU on Sierra Leone
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, March 1, 2018/ -- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU), the United...
In wake of NYCHA lead scandal, Senate passes IDC sponsored bills to create state Independent Monitor of NYCHA & to empower New York City Council with oversight power
Legislation is part of a comprehensive package announced by the Independent Democratic Conference to protect tenants Albany,...
United Nations torture prevention experts announce resuming visit to Rwanda
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 28, 2018/ -- The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) decided to resume its visit...
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ New Data Collection Tool helps improve refugee children access to education
JUBA, South Sudan, February 28, 2018/ -- UNHCR and the Ministry of General Education and Instruction of South Sudan today...
Queens County Young Democrats Host “A Better Deal Town Hall” With Congressman Joe Crowley
Long Island City, NY – Queens County Young Democrats (QCYD) hosted “A Better Deal” Labor Town Hall with Congressman Joe...
Security Council Press Statement on the Central African Republic
NEW YORK, United States of America, February 28, 2018/ -- The members of the Security Council met on 22 February 2018...
UN Calls for Urgent Protection for Tawergha Internally Displaced
TRIPOLI, Libya, February 27, 2018/ -- The UN Humanitarian organisations and partners in Libya are deeply concerned about the situation faced...
UN Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Calls for Stepped Up Assistance to Cameroon Amid Growing Insecurity in Lake Chad
YAOUNDE, Cameroon, February 27, 2018/ -- Concluding a four-day visit to Cameroon, the United Nations Assistant-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs...
English Access Microscholarship Program Launched at Bahir Dar University
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 27, 2018/ -- The English Access Microscholarship Program in Bahir Dar was launched at Bahir Dar...
12 Days capture breadth of United Kingdom-South Africa Science Partnership
PRETORIA, South Africa, February 27, 2018/ --From 26 February to 16 March, a number of sponsored activities will take place...
Security Council press statement on Somalia
NEW YORK, United States of America, February 27, 2018/ -- The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms...
Reported economic crime in South Africa hits record levels; cost and accountability concerns rising
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 27, 2018/ --South African organisations continue to report the highest instances of economic crime in the...
Celebrate Garifuna-American Heritage Month at the New York City Council
Haga Clic Para Leer En Español New York February 26, 2018 - The Garifuna Coalition USA, Inc. a, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3)...
Orange and Apigate will join forces to launch digital Application Programming Interface (API) hub in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa
BARCELONA, Spain, February 26, 2018/ -- Orange, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators, and Apigate, a subsidiary of Axiata...
Nearly two-thirds of the population in South Sudan at risk of rising hunger
JUBA, South Sudan, February 26, 2018/ -- More than 7 million people in South Sudan - almost two-thirds of the...
GE, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Announce Partnership to Empower Corp Members with Entrepreneurial Skills
LAGOS, Nigeria, February 26, 2018/ -- GE (NYSE: GE), the world’s premier Digital Industrial Company has announced a partnership with...
Botswana Rugby Leagues Unions Kicked Off Saturday
GABORONE, Botswana, February 26, 2018/ -- The Botswana Rugby Leagues ( www.BotswanaRugbyUnion.co.bw) kicked off this past Saturday except for the...
United Nations Mission in South Sudan acts on allegations of sexual exploitation against formed police unit
JUBA, South Sudan, February 26, 2018/ -- The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has recalled a unit of police...
Dangote Cement Gives Multi-Million Naira Scholarship to 115 in Host Communities
LAGOS, Nigeria, February 26, 2018/ -- In a major boost to its Corporate Social Responsibility profile, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese...
Senator Peralta, NHS and advocates Push for more Tenant Protections to Curb Increasing Rents and Lack of Affordable Housing Units
East Elmhurst, NY — Today, State Senator Jose Peralta, the Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens (NHS) and advocates called for...
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees welcomes launch of birth certification for Malian refugees in Mbera camp
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 23, 2018/ -- This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Cécile Pouilly –...
Penny Mordaunt represents UK Prime Minister at Sahel Conference
LONDON, United Kingdom, February 23, 2018/ -- Representing the UK Prime Minister alongside world leaders including President Macron of France...
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees increasingly concerned over long-time stranded Tawergha people
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 23, 2018/ -- This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Cécile Pouilly –...
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees shocked over reports of refugee deaths in Rwanda
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 23, 2018/ -- This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Cécile Pouilly –...
Urgent concern for individuals detained in unknown locations and dozens still in detention amidst release of Sudan 2018 detainees
KHARTOUM, Sudan, February 23, 2018/ -- The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) welcomes the announcement of the...
Statement by Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS)
BANJUL, Gambia, February 23, 2018/ -- Honorable Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs of The Gambia; The Secretary-General and Honorable Ministers...
Kenya a declared Guinea Worm Free country
NAIROBI, Kenya, February 23, 2018/ -- Kenya has become the latest Guinea Worm free country in the world after the...
Orange and OpenClassrooms have combined forces to train young Africans in digital technology
PARIS, France, February 23, 2018/ -- Orange and OpenClassrooms are pleased to announce the signing of a broad-based partnership to...
