Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with Spanish Prime Minister

The President and the Spanish prime minister confirmed the momentum bilateral relations have gained, and the need to continue strengthening ties across various fields

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the President and the Spanish prime minister confirmed the momentum bilateral relations have gained, and the need to continue strengthening ties across various fields, especially the…

Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya: Government Strengthens Healthcare Regulations to Improve Patient Access to Specialized Services

The Ministry, in consultation with regulatory bodies, is optimizing the approval process for specialized medical procedures to ensure patients receive timely care without unnecessary administrative delays

The Ministry of Health is streamlining the empanelment and preauthorization process for specialist healthcare services to enhance access and efficiency under the Social Health Authority (SHA).  Director General for Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth, noted that the Ministry, in consultation with regulatory bodies, is optimizing the approval process for specialized medical…

Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) |

Democratic Republic of Congo: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) appeals for humanitarian access in Goma as casualties seek medical care

Goma, the capital city of North Kivu province, has been cut off from the rest of the world for several days, and victims of the fighting are arriving at medical facilities whenever they can

An influx of wounded people is arriving at Kyeshero hospital in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams in the hospital are treating people through the armed clashes and insecurity that have hit the city in recent days. We have been affected by several incidents since the beginning of the…

Source: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launches urgent appeal for $22 million to provide emergency assistance to 282,000 children in eastern Democratic Republic (DR) of Congo amid spiralling violence

Life-saving support covers protection, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, and education services

UNICEF is gravely concerned about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in eastern DR Congo resulting from the recent intensification of conflict and surging numbers of displaced people.  An additional 658,000 people became displaced in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces in the past three months alone, at least 282,000 of…

Source: International Trade Centre |

Switching ON in Zambia: Welcoming the next generation of digital entrepreneurs

Over one in 10 Zambian youth are currently unemployed, at a critical moment in the implementation of the country’s National Development Plan 2022-2026

As digital technologies continue to reshape the way we live, work, and trade, there is a growing need for skilled workers to fill new digital jobs. This creates a major opportunity for Zambia’s youth population. Over one in 10 Zambian youth are currently unemployed, at a critical moment in the…

Source: International Trade Centre |

SheTrades West Africa: Opening new opportunities for women in the cashew value chain

This project is active in Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, and also incorporates the shea and cassava value chains

Women play an important role in the cashew value chain in Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone, but they face particular hurdles that can prevent their business efforts from achieving their full potential. One big challenge is the lack of recognition of women’s role in the sector, which means that there…

Source: International Trade Centre |

Kenya - Achieving global reach for refugee entrepreneurs: A Dadaab story

One of the organizations that ITC works with in Dadaab is Nyota Farsamo Artisanal Collective, a Somali-Kenyan artisan collective which helps women refugees to start and build their businesses

In Kenya’s Garissa County, the Dadaab refugee complex has long hosted refugees from other countries in the region, particularly from Somalia but also from Ethiopia, South Sudan, and several others. In place for over three decades, the complex now has three main camps in operation. Some people have spent their…

Source: UNFPA - East and Southern Africa |

Democratic Republic of Congo - A million displaced, one story at a time: Protecting women and girls in the heart of conflict

It is estimated that there are around 20,000 pregnant women, 15 per cent of whom are at risk of serious complications

It was past midnight when Amina felt the first contraction. In a makeshift tent on the outskirts of Goma, surrounded by thousands displaced by the escalating conflict, she gripped her belly, praying for the pain to subside. But war does not pause for new life.  Bombs struck her IDP camp,…

Source: United Nations - Ethiopia |

Ethiopia: Government of Italy, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) partner to enhance access to inclusive, quality education

This initiative is expected to directly impact over 4,000 students and their families, fostering socio-economic development and creating brighter futures for underserved communities

UNOPS and the Government of Italy have signed a €4.2 million agreement to construct primary schools in Ethiopia’s Central Ethiopia and Oromia regions.  This initiative is expected to directly impact over 4,000 students and their families, fostering socio-economic development and creating brighter futures for underserved communities. The signing ceremony took…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia |

State Secretary Andžejs Viļumsons receives the Ambassador of Guinea on an accreditation visit

The officials discussed bilateral relations and international developments, including security challenges in the Sahel region

On 29 January 2025, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andžejs Viļumsons met with the Ambassador of Guinea, Aliou Barry, who had arrived in Latvia for an accreditation visit. The officials discussed bilateral relations and international developments, including security challenges in the Sahel region. Views were also…

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