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New United Kingdom-Kenya investment partnership rings in United Kingdom trade visit

Nairobi Securities Exchange launches partnership with UK development investor as UK trade lead visits Nairobi

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and UK government programme MOBILIST, have announced a new partnership at a launch event in Nairobi. The launch was attended by His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey, at the start of a three-day visit to Kenya. The partnership aims to drive the listing…

Government of UK
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Electric Cooking to transform the cooking landscape in Uganda

The UK Government, in partnership with the Ugandan Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, launched a £5million clean cooking programme to support clean cooking

The two-year programme has three major components: Establish a high-impact Clean Cooking Unit in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development through the Global Green Growth Institute. This will drive the national clean cooking ambition, lead the effective coordination of the clean cooking sector, and attract more financing for action…

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John Humphrey, the United Kingdom Trade Commissioner for Africa, visits Egypt

The visit to Egypt follows a business delegation of 31 UK companies who visited in June this year to build future trade partnerships and investment deals

His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey, visited Egypt for the first time this week to enhance UK-Egypt trade and investment co-operation, focusing on green transition, tourism, aviation and core infrastructure. During his week-long visit, John Humphrey met key ministers across the Egyptian Government, including Minister of Foreign Affairs,…

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New United Kingdom support for up to 150,000 vulnerable Sudanese refugees

UK announces £2 million package to support up to 150,000 Sudanese refugees in Libya fleeing violence

UK to contribute £2 million support to refugees in Libya fleeing violence in Darfur, Sudan; Funding will support much-needed emergency health, water and sanitation services; Alongside international partners aid will deliver support to up to 150,000 refugees. International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds has today [Friday, July 12] pledged new UK…

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African countries have huge potential but sustainable development also depends on peace and security: United Kingdom statement at the United Nations Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on strengthening the role of the African state in addressing global security and development challenges

The United Kingdom is proud to be a close partner of African states and their peoples. We are committed to working together through long term, reliable, cooperation, based on common objectives.  At the regional level, the African Union is an essential partner in our shared efforts to advance peace and…

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New United Kingdom Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa and Red Sea appointed: Alison Blackburne

Alison Blackburne has replaced Sarah Montgomery OBE as the UK Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa and Red Sea

Alison Blackburne has been appointed UK Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa and Red Sea. She takes up the role with experience in a wide range of diplomatic roles in the UK and overseas, including previously serving as the British High Commissioner to Uganda and British Ambassador to South Sudan. …

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First phase of detentions underway for Rwanda relocations

The first illegal migrants set to be removed to Rwanda have now been detained, following a series of nationwide operations this week

Operational teams within the Home Office have been working at pace to safely and swiftly detain individuals in scope for relocation to Rwanda, with more activity due to be carried out in the coming weeks.  The action is a key part of the plan to deliver flights to Rwanda in…

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Rwanda Bill to become law in major illegal migration milestone

Final phase of implementing the flagship policy to commence, marking a crucial step in the global response to illegal migration

UK government efforts to stop the boats and tackle illegal migration took a major step forward, after the Safety of Rwanda Bill completed its passage through Parliament overnight, Monday 22 April.   The Bill’s passing means the government can enter the final phase of operational planning to get flights off the…

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Prime Minister (PM) statement on Safety of Rwanda Bill: 23 April 2024

PM Rishi Sunak's statement on the passing of the Safety of Rwanda Bill

The passing of this landmark legislation is not just a step forward but a fundamental change in the global equation on migration. We introduced the Rwanda Bill to deter vulnerable migrants from making perilous crossings and break the business model of the criminal gangs who exploit them. The passing of…