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South African Government
Source: South African Government |

Water and Sanitation on Mpumalanga dam levels

The Department reminds the public that South Africa is a water-scarce country, urging everyone to use water wisely and sparingly

Water levels in the Mpumalanga Province remain stable, consistently above 99%, with slight improvements recorded in key reservoirs. According to the latest Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) weekly state of reservoirs report, the average dam levels in the province increased marginally from 99.2% to 99.3%. The Water Management Areas…

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Source: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) |

“Life is dangerous for women in this camp”: In the Central African Republic, survivors of sexual violence lose critical support as funding is slashed

In 2025, UNFPA needs US$16.5 million for its programmes in the Central African Republic, especially for the most underserved communities

 “Life is dangerous for women in this camp,” said Mariam Zakaria, 32, who recently fled brutal violence and conflict in Sudan, returning to the Central African Republic, her home country. “If you want to work, someone might not hire you unless they can take advantage of you. And if a…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) experts meet in Abidjan to propose a regional action plan against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in west Africa

The work of this meeting was officially launched by H.E. Mr. Sidi Tiémoko TOURE, Minister of Animal and Fisheries Resources of Côte d’Ivoire

“Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing remains widespread in our region, causing an estimated loss of more than $2 billion per year, which has a negative impact on the livelihoods and security of our countries.” This was the statement of Ambassador Abdel-Fatau MUSAH, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security,…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Special Envoy of Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Norway's Envoy to Somalia

The meeting discussed cooperation ties between the two countries and the latest developments in Somalia

HE Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab met with HE Norway's Special Envoy to Somalia Einar Rystad, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed cooperation ties between the two countries and the latest developments in Somalia.

World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia |

Ethiopia Reports Strong Progress in Health Security Assessment State Party Self-Assessment Annual Report (SPAR 2024)

State Parties are encouraged to begin their self-assessments mid-year using the web-based SPAR platform to streamline data collection and reporting

Ethiopia has reaffirmed its commitment to global health security by submitting its annual health security assessment, known as the State Party Self-Assessment Annual Report (SPAR), to the World Health Assembly (WHA). This mandatory report, required under Article 54 of the International Health Regulations (IHR), evaluates the country's capacity to prevent,…

Ministry of Finance & Development Planning: Republic of Liberia
Source: Ministry of Finance & Development Planning: Republic of Liberia |

The Government of Liberia (GoL) and World Bank to Launch Governance and Accountability Project to Boost Public Services and Strengthen Institutions

This major initiative is designed to enhance governance, strengthen institutional capacity, and improve service delivery across critical government sectors

The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the World Bank and key stakeholders, is set to officially launch the Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project. The project will be launched on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Monrovia. This major initiative is designed to enhance governance,…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Members of Parliament examine performance of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project

The GROW Project implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and the Private Sector Foundation aims to support female entrepreneurs to grow their enterprises from micro to small and medium enterprises

The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project has come under scrutiny following the under-absorption of funds. According to the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ended 31 June 2024, only Shs18.52 billion out of Shs75.1 billion was spent. The report further indicates the unspent balance…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister and the Minister of Communications

The meeting focused on the government’s efforts regarding the "Digilians" initiative, which aims to qualify and train young people in the fields of communications, information technology, and software

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly; Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Amr Talaat; and Director of the Military Academy, Lieutenant-General Ashraf Zahir. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that the meeting focused on the government’s efforts regarding the "Digilians" initiative,…

Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

Guinea Bissau must urgently prioritise water and sanitation, says Special Rapporteur

With 80% of the population in coastal areas, addressing aquifer salinisation from rising sea levels is urgent

The Government of Guinea-Bissau must urgently prioritise water and sanitation services if it wants to improve the lives of its population, particularly women and children, a UN expert said today. The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, made the appeal in…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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Source: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) |

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Joins Ecobank and Soto Gallery for 2nd edition of the +234Art Fair to elevate African art and empower artists

Visitors will experience a wide range of artistic expressions, including painting, sculpture, visual and digital art, installations, and more

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has announced its support for the +234Art Fair, coming on as partners for the second year in a row. This aligns with the Corporation’s commitment to empowering and elevating the continent's youth, with more than 260 young artists…

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