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Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Mar 20, 2025

Department for Business and Trade welcomes Ghanaian Healthcare Delegation

Fifteen organisations from Ghana's healthcare sector will be participating in a UK roadshow from 17-21 March 2025

The UK’s Department for Business and Trade has today welcomed a delegation of 15 organisations from Ghana’s healthcare sector for a four-city roadshow aimed at strengthening trade partnerships and development opportunities. The delegation, visiting the UK from 17-21 March 2025, includes representatives from the Ghanaian government, private health facilities, pharmaceutical…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Mar 19, 2025

Joint Statement from the International Partners Group on the United States (US) Withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition Partnership in South Africa

The United States has informed the Government of South Africa and the International Partners Group of its withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP)

The partnership, originally announced at COP 26, aims to support South Africa to move away from coal and to accelerate its transition to a low emission, climate resilient economy. The US contribution to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET), as set out in the JET Investment Plan, was $56m in…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Feb 21, 2025

United Kingdom (UK) Chair statement: Ministerial Roundtable on Sudan

Statement highlighting UK Minister for Development, Anneliese Dodds' convening of a ministerial roundtable to urgently address the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Sudan

On 13 February, the UK Minister for Development, Anneliese Dodds MP, convened Ministers and other representatives virtually from Canada, Egypt, EU, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, UAE and USA with the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher. The participants discussed how to urgently address the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Jan 29, 2025

Strengthening Security Cooperation: United Kingdom (UK) Defence Minister visits Nigeria

Defence ties between the UK and Nigeria have been strengthened following a visit from Lord Vernon Coaker this week

The UK Defence Minister for the House of Lords, Lord Vernon Coaker, visited Abuja and Maiduguri this week to meet top defence and security leaders, reaffirm the UK’s commitment to our Security and Defence Partnership and discuss issues of mutual concern in the region. The UK and Nigeria share a…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Jan 13, 2025

United Kingdom (UK)-Mauritius joint statement on the Chagos Archipelago, 13 January 2025

Joint statement between the governments of the Republic of Mauritius and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia

Representatives from Mauritius and the UK held further productive discussions in London this week on the future of the Chagos Archipelago. Good progress has been made and discussions are ongoing to reach an agreement that is in both sides’ interests. Both countries reiterated their commitment to concluding a treaty providing…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Jan 10, 2025

Statement Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in South Sudan

Joint statement from the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States on a peace agreement in South Sudan

The 9th of January marked the 20th anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Our governments welcomed this historic agreement, including its provision for a referendum in which the people of what is today South Sudan would determine their own future. The CPA was signed amidst great hope that the…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Jan 09, 2025

The United Kingdom (UK) statement on the situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

The UK has issued a statement following the capture of the town of Masisi in DRC by M23

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development spokesperson said: “The UK condemns the capture of Masisi, in North Kivu, by the armed group M23. “This is a clear violation of the ceasefire and undermines efforts taken through the Luanda process to achieve sustainable peace in Eastern DRC. “The UK calls for urgent…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Dec 09, 2024

United Kingdom (UK) Development Minister focuses on "Driving Growth" in trip to Malawi and Zambia

The Minister of State for Development Anneliese Dodds will announce measures to drive growth in Africa, including educational support in Malawi and green growth projects in Zambia

Anneliese Dodds to announce measures to drive growth in Africa, including educational support in Malawi and green growth projects in Zambia. Growth “is at the heart of development”, Minister will say, unveiling new measures as part of the government’s “new approach to development.” The Minister for International Development, Anneliese Dodds,…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Nov 17, 2024

The United Kingdom (UK) doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade

The UK has announced an aid package for Sudan and neighbouring countries

UK announces a major aid increase of £113 million for people in Sudan and those who have fled to neighbouring countries Foreign Secretary will call for the Adre border crossing to remain open indefinitely and for immediate action to end the violence Draft UN Security Council resolution introduced to push…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Nov 03, 2024

Growth at the heart of Foreign Secretary’s visit to Nigeria and South Africa

Foreign Secretary David Lammy visits Nigeria and South Africa

Economic growth to underpin work in both Nigeria and South Africa, as Foreign Secretary agrees to develop a new UK-South Africa Growth Plan and a new Strategic Partnership with Nigeria. Climate continues to top the agenda of Foreign Secretary’s engagement as he visits Earthshot+ event in Cape Town. Foreign Secretary…

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