The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Commits to Safeguarding Lake Chad
PARIS, France, February 23, 2018/ -- UNESCO will bring a preservation project focusing on research and the dissemination of knowledge,...
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees calls for calm and restraint after Rwanda refugee camp protests
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 22, 2018/ -- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for calm and restraint after worrying reports...
Security Council Press Statement on the situation in Guinea-Bissau
NEW YORK, United States of America, February 22, 2018/ -- Security Council Press Statement on the situation in Guinea-Bissau: The members...
First National Bank Mozambique (FNB) and National Aviation Services (NAS) Inaugurate Exclusive Lounge at Maputo International Airport
MAPUTO, Mozambique, February 22, 2018/ -- First National Bank Mozambique (FNB) and National Aviation Services (NAS), the fastest growing aviation...
Kenya Cup enters penultimate round ahead of playoffs
NAIROBI, Kenya, February 22, 2018/ -- The penultimate round of matches in the Kenya Cup's league phase take place on...
Rugby Intends to Earn its Place in the Sun at the Third Edition of the African Youth Games
ALGER, Algeria, February 22, 2018/ -- Encouraged by the popularity of rugby at the Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro...
Merck launches their Merck Foundation in The Gambia in partnership with The First Lady of The Gambia
BANJUL, Gambia, February 22, 2018/ -- Merck Foundation, a non-profit organization and a subsidiary of Merck KGaA Germany (www.Merck.com), partners with...
Communiqué on the meeting between the Prime Minister of Ethiopia and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 22, 2018/ -- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, was received this...
Freedom of expression vital for peace in conflict-afflicted South Sudan – UN report
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 22, 2018/ -- Genuine reconciliation and lasting peace will only be achieved in South Sudan if people...
Mercer announces Strategic Partnership with Advisory K in Zimbabwe
PRETORIA, South Africa, February 22, 2018/ -- Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and career, and...
USAID, Rotary International & the First Lady of Ghana Launch 2018 Family Health Days
ACCRA, Ghana, February 21, 2018/ -- On February 20, 2018, the First Lady of Ghana, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo–Addo; representatives from...
U.S. Embassy Supports South African Wildlife Crime Investigations through Donation of Forensic Trailer Units
PRETORIA, South Africa, February 21, 2018/ -- The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the donation of three forensic trailers...
Botswana Rugby Union Leagues Kick-off
GABORONE, Botswana, February 21, 2018/ -- The Botswana Rugby Union Leagues kick-off this weekend in three separate venues. Super Rugby...
U.S. Agency for International Development and Ministry of Education Launch Renewable Energy Curriculum
ASWAN, Egypt, February 21, 2018/ -- A new curriculum developed by the U.S. Agency for International Development in partnership with...
Japan provides 9.4 Million grant for Upgrading six primary schools in Laikipia county, Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, February 20, 2018/ -- The Government of Japan offers a financial assistance program for development designed to meet...
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees steps up support for Uganda’s refugee programme
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 20, 2018/ -- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced today new measures to support the government of...
The International Organization for Migration DRC Assists Returnees, Displaced Families in Tanganyika, Welcomes Additional Funding from Sweden
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 20, 2018/ -- IOM, the UN Migration Agency, in the Democratic Republic of the...
European Investment Bank to announce EUR 45 million for Rwanda’s first wastewater treatment plant and public sewerage network
KIGALI, Rwanda, February 19, 2018/ -- Thousands of people living in the Rwandan capital Kigali will benefit from the country’s...
Cabinet endorses director of Somalia’s Communications Authority
MOGADISHU, Somalia, February 19, 2018/ -- The Cabinet has unanimously endorsed Abdi Sheik Ahmed for the post of Director-General of...
Statement by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Mitsuhiro Furusawa at the Conclusion of a Visit to Mauritania
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, February 19, 2018/ -- Mr. Mitsuhiro Furusawa, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the...
UN Migration Agency, Libyan Ministry of Labour Take Step towards Labour Migration Management
TRIPOLI, Libya, February 19, 2018/ -- This week, IOM, the UN Migration Agency and the Libyan Ministry of Labour took...
Merck Foundation and Uganda Ministry of Health together empower childless women through “Merck More Than a Mother’ community groups
KAMPALA, Uganda, February 19, 2018/ -- Merck Foundation, a non-profit organization and a subsidiary of Merck KGaA Germany, and Uganda...
Senator Peralta Urges the New York State Senate to Increase Adult Literacy Education Funding to Tackle Federal Changes
East Elmhurst, NY — State Senator Jose Peralta urged the State Senate to include $15.3 million in the final Fiscal...
United States Agency for International Development and Ghana Government Promote Food Safety to Boost Trade
Ghana can now resume exporting three kinds of gourds, chili pepper and eggplant to the European Union ACCRA, Ghana, February...
ICC hosts launch of civil society forum to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Rome Statute
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, February 16, 2018/ -- On 15 February 2018, the International Criminal Court (ICC) hosted the launch of...
World Council of Churches encourages participation in day of prayer for South Sudan, DRC
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 16, 2018/ -- The World Council of Churches (WCC) will participate in a day of prayer and...
Akere Muna consolidates his position in the East and the North of Cameroon
YAOUNDE, Cameroon, February 16, 2018/ -- After being reached out to by thousands of supporters who form the NOW movement...
Communique of the 752nd PSC Meeting on the Situation in the Republic of Guinea Bissau
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 15, 2018/ -- The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its...
UN Migration Agency Assists Survivors as Migrants Perish in Libya Truck Accident
TRIPOLI, Libya, February 15, 2018/ -- At nearly 3:00am on 14 February, a truck accident occurred, leaving 19 people dead...
Over 1,000 refugees evacuated out of Libya by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 15, 2018/ -- Since November, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has evacuated over 1,000 highly vulnerable refugees...
UNITED STATES OF SLAVE DECISION-MAKERS
Why the hell these terrified innocent students are more mature, brave, intelligent, decent, honorable, truthful, patriotic and articulate than our...
Honoris United Universities formally welcomes two leading institutions to its pan-African network
CASABLANCA, Morocco, February 14, 2018/ -- Honoris United Universities, the first private pan-African higher education platform, announced that Ecole Marocaine...
Africa’s young artists called to ‘Give art life’ and enter 2018 L’Atelier art competition
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 13, 2018/ -- For thousands of artists across Africa whose creativity is their livelihood, art gives...
Leila Zerrougui takes up her duties as Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 12, 2018/ -- Following the announcement of her appointment in late December 2017, Ms....
The Humanitarian Community Deplores the Impact of the Sociopolitical Crisis in the North-West and South-West Regions in Cameroon on Civilians
BAMENDA, Cameroon, February 12, 2018/ --The Humanitarian Coordinator, Allegra Baiocchi, accompanied by the Representatives of UNHCR and UNICEF in Cameroon...
Merck Foundation signs MoU with African First Ladies Organization to build Cancer and Fertility Care Capacity in their Countries
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 12, 2018/ -- Merck Foundation, a non-profit organization and a subsidiary of Merck KGaA Germany, signs Memorandum...
The Ecobank Foundation commits US$ 750,000 to help eradicate malaria in Mozambique
LOME, Togo, February 9, 2018/ -- As part of its partnership with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and...
Senator Peralta, NAACP Commemorate African-American History and Heritage Honoring the Achievements of Community Leaders
East Elmhurst, NY — Today, State Senator Jose Peralta and the Corona-East Elmhurst branch of the NAACP hosted the African-American...
85 Bowery Update by Council Member Margaret S. Chin
Two weeks ago, residents of 85 Bowery were displaced from their homes and their community due to the negligence of...
Opening Remarks by Edward Kallon, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria:
ABUJA, Nigeria, February 8, 2018/ -- Honourable Minister and other representatives of the Government of Nigeria, Distinguished Ambassadors and Member...
29 individuals join the list of individuals detained incommunicado
KHARTOUM, Sudan, February 8, 2018/ -- The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies has continued to receive information on...
SITA to Keep Air Mauritius’ New Airbus A350 Fleet Connected to Key Systems on the Ground
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, February 8, 2018/ -- SITA is providing wireless connectivity on the ground to Air Mauritius’ new fleet...
Dereje Wordofa of Ethiopia Appointed Deputy Executive Director (Programme) of the United Nations Population Fund
NEW YORK, United States of America, February 8, 2018/ -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of...
The United States is gravely concerned by Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga’s self-“inauguration” on January 30.
WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, February 2, 2018/ -- The United States is gravely concerned by Kenyan opposition leader Raila...
MEPs confirm Commission blacklist of countries at risk of money laundering
BRUSSELS, Belgium, February 7, 2018/ --Despite fierce opposition, Tunisia has been added to the European blacklist of third countries thought...
Kaspersky Lab helps uncover vulnerabilities that make gas stations easy prey for hackers
LAGOS, Nigeria, February 7, 2018/ -- Kaspersky Lab researchers have helped uncover a number of unknown vulnerabilities that have left...
United States Agency for International Development Transforms Private Maternity Homes
ACCRA, Ghana, February 7, 2018/ -- On February 2, 2018, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and its...
Hissène Habré Case: Trust Fund for Victims
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 7, 2018/ --The African Union’s adoption of the Trust Fund Statute for victims of Hissène Habré’s...
Burundi risks to become a forgotten refugee crisis without support
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 6, 2018/ -- Text presented by Catherine Wiesner, UNHCR’s Regional Coordinator for the Burundi situation – to...
Government and Table Grape Industry to Launch Seedless Breeding Programme in Germany
PRETORIA, South Africa, February 7, 2018/ -- The Agricultural Research Council (ARC), in partnership with the South African Table Grape...
United Nations Mission in South Sudan welcomes release of hundreds of former child soldiers in Yambio
JUBA, South Sudan, February 7, 2018/ -- More than 300 child soldiers have today been officially released by armed groups...
UN Women announces first Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya, February 6, 2018/ -- On the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation...
APO Group unveils world-first print monitoring for press releases distribution in Africa
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, February 6, 2018/ -- Upon successful completion of a three-month testing period, APO Group today unveiled its print...
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Mali human rights situation still a concern – UN report
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 5, 2018/ -- Despite the signing of a 2015 Peace Agreement, the human rights situation in...
Merck Foundation Marks ‘World Cancer Day’ this Year in Uganda and Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, February 5, 2018/ --Merck Foundation, a non-profit company and a subsidiary of Merck KGaA Germany (www.Merck.com)...
Minister for Africa announces new support for Zimbabwe’s democratic processes
LONDON, United Kingdom, February 5, 2018/ -- Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin visited Zimbabwe on Thursday 1 February and Friday...
Joint Statement of the African Union and the United Nations on Guinea-Bissau
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 5, 2018/ -- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, and the Secretary-General of...
U.S.-funded Preservation of Bete Golgotha Mikael Church in Lalibela Launched
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 5, 2018/ -- U.S. Ambassador Michael Raynor and Minister for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Hirut Woldemariam,...
United States to Build New Embassy in Lilongwe
LILONGWE, Malawi, February 5, 2018/ -- U.S. Ambassador to Malawi Virginia Palmer today announced that the Governments of the United...
