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Source: Kingdom of Belgium - Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation | Oct 27, 2021

Meryame Kitir Presents Belgian Sahel Climate Programme in Burkina Faso

Development Minister Meryame Kitir is on a working visit in the Sahel where local authorities, civil society and international partners are showing her the impact of climate change

During her working visit to Burkina Faso on 26 October, Meryame Kitir, Minister of Development Cooperation and Major Cities Policy, has presented the Belgian regional climate programme for the Sahel. It is the first time that Belgium invests in a regional programme with a specific focus on international climate action.…

Source: Kingdom of Belgium - Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation | Sep 24, 2021

Coronavirus: Belgium donates 153,900 COVID-19 vaccines to Uganda

Uganda has experienced a new wave of COVID-19 in recent months, with a daily peak of 2,280 cases per day in June 2021

Belgium will deliver 153,900 vaccines to Uganda. These vaccines will contribute to stepping up the vaccination campaign for teachers and reopening schools to more than 10 million pupils and students. With this, Belgium is responding to the Ugandan government's request to receive COVID-19 vaccines. On August 2, the Ugandan government…

Source: Kingdom of Belgium - Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation | Jul 23, 2021

Coronavirus – Tunisia: Belgium sends emergency aid to Tunisia in the fight against COVID-19

Tunisia is currently facing a serious deterioration of its health situation and a sharp increase in hospitalizations

Belgium has decided to provide emergency assistance to Tunisia, following a request transmitted by this country through the European Mechanism of Civil Protection, in the context of the fight against COVID-19. Tunisia is currently facing a serious deterioration of its health situation and a sharp increase in hospitalizations. The country…

Source: Kingdom of Belgium - Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation | Jul 13, 2021

Coronavirus - Namibia: Belgium sends emergency aid to Namibia in the fight against COVID-19 with B-FAST

Belgium wishes to express its solidarity with the Namibian authorities and the population, currently facing a difficult phase of the COVID-19 pandemic

Belgium has decided to provide emergency assistance to Namibia, following a request transmitted by this country through the European Mechanism for Civil Protection, in the context of the fight against COVID-19. In recent weeks, Namibia has been facing a serious deterioration of its health situation and an increase in hospitalizations.…

Source: Kingdom of Belgium - Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation | Jun 23, 2020

Coronavirus - Democratic Republic of Congo: Belgium condemns deadly attack on UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Contributing to a serious humanitarian crisis, which could be exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic

Belgium condemns the deadly attack on MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on 22 June. A confrontation between an armed group and UN blue helmets in Beni, left at least one person dead and several wounded. Belgium expresses its sincere condolences to the family of…

Source: Kingdom of Belgium - Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation | Apr 23, 2020

Coronavirus - Africa: Comments from Minister Goffin regarding EU Foreign Affairs Council

The focus is on Central Africa, the Maghreb countries and the Balkan countries

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence, Philippe Goffin, today took part in the EU Foreign Affairs Council. Two important issues were addressed by Belgium and its partners: the response to the COVID-19 crisis and the situation in Ukraine. Minister Philippe Goffin first of all underlined the joint efforts made at…

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Source: Kingdom of Belgium - Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation | Mar 06, 2020

Tropical forests gradually store less carbon

This is demonstrated by a large-scale study in which the AfricaMuseum played a leading role

Tropical forests are gradually losing their capacity to store carbon. If no timely action is taken, they could even start emitting carbon by 2035. This is demonstrated by a large-scale study in which the AfricaMuseum played a leading role. Tropical forests are a powerful weapon against climate disruption. They form…

Source: Kingdom of Belgium - Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation | Jan 30, 2020

Minister Alexander De Croo wants to eradicate sleeping sickness in Congo

The Belgian investment in the fight against this neglected tropical disease amounts to almost 36.5 million euros over 9 years

This Thursday, 30 January 2020 - the first World Day for the Fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases - the Democratic Republic of Congo is celebrating its 3rd National Day for the Fight against Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness. "Belgium fully supports the eradication of sleeping sickness…

Source: Kingdom of Belgium - Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation | Oct 18, 2019

Didier Reynders confirms Belgium’s commitment to the Children and Armed Conflict agenda

The event welcomes accomplished mediators and child protection experts with experience in all four corners of the world

Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense Didier Reynders invited a group of high-level experts at the Egmont Palace in Brussels to discuss the importance of including child protection issues in peace negotiations. Belgium has played a leading role in this field for years and remains…

Source: Kingdom of Belgium - Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation | Sep 17, 2019

Reynders and De Croo confirm the revitalization of diplomatic relations with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

A Memorandum was concluded allowing for the revival of the cooperation in the field of finance

Before welcoming President Tshisekedi on the occasion of his first official visit to Belgium, Deputy Prime minister and Minister of Foreign affairs Didier Reynders met with his Congolese counterpart Marie Tumba Nzeza at Melsbroek. Today, the two ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the regular holding of bilateral…

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