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Source: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) | 24 minutes ago

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Supports Angola to Fight Cholera

Africa CDC has developed a three-month Incident Action Plan to help tackle the cholera outbreak in Angola

Angola received 2,000 life-saving oral cholera vaccines for frontline healthcare workers from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in March 2025. Dr. Ngashi Ngongo, Principal Advisor to the Director General of Africa CDC on Programs, represented H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya at the handover ceremony of oral…

Source: UN News | 37 minutes ago

East Jerusalem schools told to close, Guterres saddened by Santo Domingo deaths, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Haiti updates

Six schools run by the UN Palestine refugee agency (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem have been issued “illegal closure orders” after being forcibly entered by Israeli security forces, according to the agency’s head Philippe Lazzarini

The schools were told they must close within 30 days. Mr. Lazzarini said that some 800 boys and girls are directly impacted by these closure orders and are likely to miss finishing their school year. He noted that UNRWA schools are protected by the “privileges and immunities” of the United Nations. “These…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | 37 minutes ago

Members of Parliament (MP) call for a joint East African Community (EAC) force to end border conflicts

In Uganda, Buturo noted that cross-border traders have suffered the impact of instability in the region with some that have been killed while others have lost properties

The Committee on East African Community (EAC) Affairs has called for the creation and deployment of a professional joint force at entry points of all partner states so as to end border conflicts. The Committee, headed by Hon. James Nsaba Buturo argued that despite the existence of EAC protocols on…

Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) | 41 minutes ago

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeepers from Mongolia protect hundreds of civilians following violence in Abiemnhom

An UNMISS team, led by the Head of the Bentiu Field Office, Stella Abayomi, flew to Abiemnhom to assess the security situation and engage with local authorities, humanitarian partners and communities

It was 7am, when Zecharia Malual Achiel heard the first gunshots. That was the only warning he had of the terrible violence that was about to unfold as heavily armed youth from Mayom rampaged through the town of Abiemnhom, in the north-west of Unity State. “They overran the entire town…

Source: The World Bank Group | an hour ago

Enhancing Conservation Through Data-Driven Decision-Making in Zambia

Zambia’s wildlife sector is an essential pillar of the economy, particularly in relation to tourism, conservation, and community livelihoods

Zambia’s rich biodiversity and extensive network of protected areas make it one of Africa’s most important conservation hubs. Covering approximately 30% of the country’s total land area, Zambia’s 20 national parks and 36 game management areas (GMAs) serve as critical habitats for some of the world's most iconic wildlife species,…

Source: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) | an hour ago

Promoting women's leadership in Cameroon peace processes

The ongoing effects of the Boko Haram insurgency in Cameroon have left thousands of individuals displaced, communities fractured, and former combatants in need of reintegration

Women in Cameroon face unique challenges such as trauma, displacement and stigmatisation because of the Boko Haram insurgency. Recognising the pivotal role women can play in re-building, NORCAP supports women-led organisations to lead disarmament, demobilisation and re-integration efforts. The ongoing effects of the Boko Haram insurgency in Cameroon have left…

Source: State House Seychelles | an hour ago

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Commends Seychelles' Economic Progress Amid Global Headwinds

President Ramkalawan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline and macroeconomic resilience, expressing appreciation for the IMF’s sustained partnership and technical support

President Wavel Ramkalawan today received Mr. Todd Schneider, Mission Chief for Seychelles at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during a courtesy call at State House. The visit forms part of the IMF delegation’s ongoing fourth review of Seychelles’ current three-year economic reform programme. President Ramkalawan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to…

Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya | an hour ago

Kenya Deepens the United Kingdom Ties to Advance Universal Health Coverage and Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni, the UK Deputy High Commissioner and Development Director to Kenya, Ms. Leigh Stubblefield, among other dignitaries

Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) efforts continue to gain momentum, leveraging SDG 17 through strong bilateral and multilateral partnerships to ensure equitable healthcare access for all citizens, regardless of age or economic status. This morning, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, hosted the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global…

Source: U.S. Embassy in South Sudan | an hour ago

Joint Statement in Support of Peace in South Sudan

The Embassies and the Delegation reaffirm their call for the release of political detainees to permit the immediate resumption of direct dialogue among leaders of all parties

The Embassies of France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as the Delegation of the European Union reaffirm their concern over continued politically driven violence in South Sudan, repeated violations of the ceasefire, and the absence of visible efforts by the transitional government…

Source: African Union (AU) | 2 hours ago

African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson met with H.E. Mohamed Salem Al-Rashedi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Ethiopia

Ambassador Al-Rashedi reaffirmed the UAE’s continued commitment to AU-UAE cooperation and conveyed a formal invitation from his government for the Chairperson to visit the UAE

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, met with H.E. Mohamed Salem Al-Rashedi, the UAE Ambassador to Ethiopia, to explore ways to further deepen collaboration between the African Union and the United Arab Emirates. They discussed enhancing UAE investments in key sectors across Africa, and the Chairperson requested…

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