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Download logoThis is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Charlie Yaxley – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.  A…

Download logoUK aid, from DFID, is driving British-led analysis from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology in Oxfordshire and other global experts to track these storms, how powerful they are becoming, and why they are…

The Kenya Rugby Union (www.KRU.co.ke) together with the Kenya Under 20 Team Management held the team’s trials on 20 th January at the RFUEA Grounds where more than 150 players turned up.  The trials are…

Download logoby Arimando Domingos The arrest of a former finance minister as well as the indictment of several other government officials has bust wide open the level of government corruption in Mozambique and to an extent, raised some concern…

Download logoThe WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean is holding an intercountry consultative meeting for nutrition focal points from 22 to 24 January 2019, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United…

Download logoIt is safe to say that the cholera outbreak in the North East is under control.  In a synchronized event, the Commissioners of Health in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States recently declared the end…

Download logo By Anthony Chiejina The Federal Government will soon start sourcing foreign exchange (forex) from Dangote Group, as soon as the latter's refinery, petrochemicals and fertilizer projects come on stream. This potential reversal of…

Download logoThe Ad Hoc Committee to identify suitable candidates for the filling of vacancies at the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) will today meet to be briefed and updated on progress made with regards to filling of vacancies. Details…

Download logoThe effects of climate change are exacerbating conflict between communities in both Mali and Niger, leading to a deepening of poverty, a weakening of public services and a disruption to traditional means of survival. …

Download logoThe Portfolio Committee on Police condemns in strongest possible terms the attack of the three South African Police Service officers in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Francois Beukman, has strongly condemned…

Download logoStatement by Eric Batonon, Nigeria Country Director for the Norwegian Refugee Council: “The Norwegian Refugee Council calls for Nigerian and Cameroonian authorities to provide immediate assistance to thousands of Nigerian civilians fleeing violence. Last…

Middle East (+10%) and Africa (+7%) grew above the world average while Asia and the Pacific and Europe grew at 6%; 2018 totalled 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals (+6%), consolidating 2017 strong results and proving…

Download logoThe Government of the Republic of Kenya and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today announced the convening of a high-level conference to advance the implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development…

Download logoPrime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed met with some 60 Ethiopian Ambassadors and diplomats on Monday (January 14) to discuss the country’s ongoing reforms, the challenges and prospects of contemporary international relations and diplomacy and…

Download logoHis Excellency Minister of Education Tarek Shawky headed the high-ranking Egyptian delegation is headed by. The delegation includes Deputy Minister for Teacher Affairs Dr. Mohamed Omar, as well as senior advisors at the ministry….

Download logoThe African Union Commission takes note of the decision of the Constitutional Court of the Democratic Repubic of the Congo proclaiming the final results of the presidential and national and provincial and legislative elections…

Download logoSpecialist risk consultancy Control Risks (www.ControlRisks.com) is supporting its national and international clients with the response to the 15 January terrorist attack at the 14 Riverside Drive complex in the Westlands district of Nairobi….

Download logoEnsuring that the digital divide is bridged and that broadband networks and services attain the highest level national coverage and use is a priority for the government. It is also worth noting that the…

Download logoThe Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Elhadj As Sy, will travel to Cairo, Egypt, this week. He will be advocating for increased international support for the…

Download logoMinister of State Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe attended the 9th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit on behalf of H.E President Paul KAGAME. Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, chaired the three-day Summit held in…