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The Government of Norway
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Norway to establish embassy in Senegal

The new Embassy will be responsible for Norway’s diplomatic relations with Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Chad, where Norway does not have any foreign service missions

Norway will open an embassy in Dakar in the autumn of 2024. The mission will also be responsible for several other countries in West Africa. This is the first time Norway has established an embassy in Senegal. In addition to Senegal the new Embassy will be responsible for Norway’s diplomatic…

The Government of Norway
Source: The Government of Norway |

Troika statement on Attacks in Darfur, Sudan and the Need for a Cessation of Violence

Achieving a sustainable solution requires ending violence and resuming a civilian-owned political process to form a civilian government and restore Sudan’s democratic transition

Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States (The Troika), condemn the escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, especially attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in West, Central and South Darfur. These have included - according to credible reports - mass killings including ethnic targeting of non-Arab and other communities, killings of traditional…

The Government of Norway
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Norway increases support for civilians in Sudan

Bombing of Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, has damaged critical services, including the supply of electricity

‘The humanitarian situation in Sudan is catastrophic. More than five million people have been forced to flee their homes since the war broke out. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 20 million for food, water and protection to help civilians to survive,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe…

The Government of Norway
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Norway prolongs forest partnership with Ethiopia

The new pledge is topping up Norway’s investment of more than 162 million USD to Ethiopia’s forest sector over the last 10 years

Forest protection and restoration play a vital role in Ethiopia’s efforts to reduce emissions. Today at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Norway announced 25 million USD in funding to support Ethiopia’s ambitions(*). – I recognise the progress that Ethiopia has made in the forest sector. Large areas of biodiversity-rich…

The Government of Norway
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt attends Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki on 13–14 June

A number of African countries have experienced steady economic growth and are making progress in relation to human rights and democracy

Foreign Ministers and representative from 20 Nordic and African countries are taking part in this year’s Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki. The main topics of discussion are peace and security, sustainable development and multilateral cooperation. ‘African countries are playing an increasingly important role in international politics. We cooperate closely…

The Government of Norway
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Combating piracy in the world’s most dangerous waters

This Security Council resolution aims to help the coastal states of West Africa put in place necessary legislation and ensure prosecution of suspected pirates

The UN Security Council unanimous adopted a resolution on combating piracy in West Africa. The resolution was introduced at the initiative of Norway and Ghana, who have led the negotiations. ‘The waters off West Africa are the most dangerous in the world. Pirates have posed a threat to the safety…

The Government of Norway
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Troika Statement on the Anniversary of the Juba Peace Agreement 3rd October 2021

This historic agreement responds to the Sudanese people’s calls for freedom, peace and justice, especially from those affected by conflict across Sudan

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway (the Troika) commend the Sudanese as they celebrate the first anniversary of the signing of Juba Peace Agreement (JPA) on October 3, 2020.  This historic agreement responds to the Sudanese people’s calls for freedom, peace and justice, especially from those affected by conflict across Sudan. We commend the JPA signatories for upholding their partnership and now urge the parties to…

The Government of Norway
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Norway provides NOK 390 million to those affected by the crisis in the Sahel

Around 13 million people in Burkino Faso, Mali and Niger are in need of emergency humanitarian aid. Some 1.4 million of these have been forced to flee their homes

A deterioration in the security situation, climate change and the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic are causing immense suffering and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the Central Sahel region. Norway is announcing a contribution of NOK 390 million at a digital donor conference today. Around 13 million people in Burkino…

The Government of Norway
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Coronavirus - South Africa: Norway to take on leading role in effort to beat the pandemic

Together with South Africa, Norway has been chosen to co-chair the Facilitation Council for the Access to Covid-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator

Norway is to lead the effort to ensure that the global activities to fight the Covid-19 pandemic are as effective as possible. Together with South Africa, Norway has been chosen to co-chair the Facilitation Council for the Access to Covid-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, which has been set up to promote…

The Government of Norway
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Troika Statement on the Peace Process in South Sudan - February 23, 2020

Nearly nine years since South Sudan's independence, this is an opportunity for the political leadership to take their country forward towards prosperity and peace

The members of the so-called troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) have issued a new statement on the peace process and a transitional government in South Sudan. The following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and the…