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African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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African Youth Tech Venture Entrepreneurs Embark on Groundbreaking Korean Innovation Tour

Financially supported by the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Trust Fund, the Africa Tech Startup Forum is part of the African Development Bank’s broader Jobs for Youth in Africa Strategy

Twenty promising youth entrepreneurs from African technology ventures and enterprise support organizations have embarked on a two-week study tour of the Republic of Korea, seeking investment and insights from the country’s innovative tech ecosystem. The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab selected these young entrepreneurs from 133…

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

Ethiopian, South Korean, and Indian peacekeepers awarded United Nations (UN) medals for variety of key contributions

The 18th Ethiopian contingent's significant role in keeping convoys of humanitarian aid safe as they bring life-saving supplies to those most in need was duly highlighted by the visiting Force Commander

While giving medals to uniformed peacekeepers may appear to be a standard procedure, it is an act that carries profound meaning. The Blue Helmets who receive them have proved their worth by demonstrating selflessness, commitment and sacrifice, often under challenging circumstances. That was the gist of the message delivered by…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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United Nation peacekeepers from South Korean help students tackle chronic food insecurity in Bor

As South Sudan forges its path toward peace, it is crucial to establish partnerships that merge academic expertise with practical applications

Food insecurity is rampant across South Sudan with more than 1.6 million children now malnourished and seven million people needing food assistance from humanitarian agencies to survive. Nutritious food is out of reach for these families because of a myriad of factors, including conflict, climate shocks, the economic crisis and…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya: Gyeonggi Province Delegation and Baringo Governor Meet with Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai to Discuss Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Health Collaborations

The discussions focused on strengthening Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the exchange of medical technologies such as the Electronic Health Records System to improve medical services

The Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, received a courtesy call from a delegation representing the Gyeonggi Provincial Government of the Republic of Korea, accompanied by Baringo Governor H.E. Benjamin Cheboi on October 23.  The discussions focused on strengthening Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the exchange of medical technologies…

International Trade Centre
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Korean delegation sees how Ugandan farmers and agribusinesses cope with climate change

Representatives from Uganda's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, along with the STAR Project team, joined the visit to Lira District on 15 and 16 October 2024

Top officials from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kampala visited farmers and agribusinesses in northern Uganda. Through the STAR Project at the International Trade Centre (ITC), these small businesses have worked to fortify themselves against climate change. Representatives from Uganda's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, along…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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Seychelles and South Korea to Strengthen Cooperation

The two diplomats agreed that the areas in which cooperation could be strengthen include renewable energy, digital technology, Tech4Africa Initiative and trade

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Seychelles, H.E Mr. Jung Kang, met with the Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave, at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Wednesday 25th September 2024, to discuss cooperation issues. The meeting focused on the outcome of the 1st Korea-Africa Summit…

Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC)

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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) and the Korea Overseas Infrastructure and Urban Development Corporation (KIND) Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Foster Public-Private Partnerships in ICIEC Member States

The collaboration under this MoU reflects ICIEC's commitment to facilitating investment and promoting sustainable development in its Member States

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea Overseas Infrastructure and Urban Development Corporation (KIND). This significant agreement, signed in Korea by…

World Food Programme (WFP)
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The Republic of Korea contributes US$1 million to Word Food Programme (WFP's) drought response in Zimbabwe

An estimated 5.9 million people living in rural Zimbabwe and 1.7 million in urban areas are expected to face food insecurity during the lean season

The Word Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a contribution of US$1 million from the Republic of Korea to meet the nutrition needs of 22,000 people adversely impacted by the El Niño-induced drought, which has exacerbated food insecurity across Zimbabwe. An estimated 5.9 million people living in rural Zimbabwe and 1.7…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia
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Liberia: President Boakai Applauds South Korea on 79th Independence Day Observance

President Boakai extended warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Korea on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Liberia

The President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a message of congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Korea on the occasion marking the 79th Independence anniversary of that great country on August 15, 2024. In his message to His Excellency Yoon Suk…

World Food Programme (WFP)
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Korean rice donation boosts World Food Programme (WFP) school meals and refugee response in Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Sierra Leone

Across the three countries, school meals represent a critical safety net for vulnerable families and provide a significant incentive for parents to keep their children in school

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a food aid contribution of 11,520 MT of rice from the Republic of Korea to meet the emergency food and nutrition needs of 81,600 Malian refugees and 287,000 school children across Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Sierra Leone. This contribution is particularly crucial…