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Source: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) | 3 hours ago

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Japan highlight longstanding partnership for and with Africa at special event

Held in the framework of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), it showcased achievements through a week-long panel exhibition and a series of thematic discussions

The Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) jointly hosted the “UNIDO-Japan partnership for Africa” event at the Vienna International Centre this week. Held in the framework of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), it…

Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Zambia | 5 hours ago

Signing Ceremony of Agreement of the Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of Zambia and the Government of China

The signed agreement is a strong embodiment of the deepening of friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries since the establishment of diplomatic relations more than 60 years ago

On 21 March 2025, Sheng Wang, Chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Zambia, and Situmbeko Musokotwane, Minister of Finance and National Planning of Zambia, signed an agreement on economic and technical cooperation between China and Zambia on behalf of the two Governments. Chargé d'affaires Wang said that China and Zambia enjoy traditional friendship and have carried…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | 5 hours ago

Eritrea Participates at Commission on Phytosanitary Measures Meeting

According to the Public Relations Office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Eritrea is preparing to become a member of the African Plant Protection Convention

Eritrea took part in the 19th annual meeting of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures, held in Rome from 17 to 21 March. Mr. Tekleab Misghina, Director General of Regulatory Service at the Ministry of Agriculture, and Mr. Asmerom Kidane, Eritrea’s Deputy Permanent Representative at the United Nations Food and Agriculture…

Source: African Union (AU) | 6 hours ago

H.E. Moses Vilakati Salutes the achievements of the previous Commissioners of ARBE and DREA Respectively

Commissioner Vilakati wished both distinguished leaders continued success in their respective roles and looks forward to their ongoing contributions to the advancement of the Continent

H.E. Moses Vilakati, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) at the African Union Commission, extends his heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Amb. Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko on her recent appointment as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to the Republic of Italy.…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | 7 hours ago

Eritrea: Public Diplomacy Activities by Diaspora Nationals

Eritreans in Melbourne, Australia, held a public seminar on 15 March to discuss the objective situation in the homeland as well as regional and global developments

Nationals in Australia, the US, and Italy conducted a range of public diplomacy activities. Eritreans in Melbourne, Australia, held a public seminar on 15 March to discuss the objective situation in the homeland as well as regional and global developments. At the seminar, Mr. Mehari Tekeste, Eritrea’s Consul General, gave…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | 7 hours ago

Eritrea: Diaspora Nationals Celebrate International Women’s Day

Nationals in the US cities of Minnesota, Michigan, and Indiana, along with those in Cairo, Egypt, commemorated the day with patriotic zeal

Diaspora nationals in Angola, the Netherlands, the US, Norway, and Egypt have carried out public diplomacy activities in connection with International Women’s Day, 8 March, under the theme “Women: Emancipation for All-Rounded Development.” In Angola, celebratory events were held in the cities of Luanda, Lubango, Cabinda, Benguela, and Huambo, while…

Source: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) | 8 hours ago

Nations United Children’s Fund (UNICEF) condemns looting of life-saving supplies for children from Al Bashair hospital in Khartoum State

The collapse of health services, the closure of schools for 17 million children, and record levels of child displacement have created an unprecedented emergency

UNICEF condemns in the strongest possible terms the looting of vital humanitarian supplies—intended to save the lives of malnourished children and provide critical healthcare to mothers and newborns from Al Bashair Hospital in Jabal Awlia, Khartoum. The looting, which included at least 2,200 cartons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), has…

Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | 9 hours ago

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): DR Congo crisis deepens as funding cuts hit critical humanitarian aid

In and around the city of Goma in North Kivu, sites that were previously home to 400,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) have all been destroyed, leaving families stranded without shelter or protection

Critical funding gaps are severely hampering humanitarian efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and beyond, leaving thousands without life-saving aid and pushing an already dire humanitarian situation closer to catastrophe. In less than three months, the number of Congolese fleeing to neighbouring countries has surged to over…

Source: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) | 9 hours ago

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Launches New Podcast to Drive Health Impact Across the Continent

The podcast will feature a series of expert interviews, frontline experiences, and community-led solutions, highlighting Africa’s unique strategies in advancing health security and innovation

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched the Africa Public Health Podcast, a powerful platform designed to elevate African voices in public health, tackle misinformation, and drive resilience to the continent’s evolving health challenges. As the continent navigates a burdened landscape of health threats – from pandemics and climate-related risks to…

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | 9 hours ago

World Water Day 2025: Angola Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) bring safe, treated water and hygiene messages to communities hard hit by cholera

Since the outbreak started, the Angola Red Cross trained 478 volunteers across six provinces (Luanda, Bengo, Cuanza Norte, Cuanza Sul, Uige, and Zaire) to support the Ministry of Health in raising awareness

Ever since a cholera outbreak in Angola was first confirmed on January 7, 2025, Angola Red Cross volunteers have been at the forefront of the response, helping people avoid exposure to this often deadly water-borne disease. Sometimes, they even brought water into communities in buckets, balanced on top of their…

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