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United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office |

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…

UN Women - Africa
Source: UN Women - Africa |

United Nations (UN) Women Uganda and Netherlands Embassy kick start plans for a groundbreaking Beijing +30 campaign on Gender Equality

A series of events and discussions will be organized throughout 2025, pairing Female Heads of Missions and UN Agencies with selected Male Changemakers from the Government of Uganda, civil society, and the diplomatic corps

On Friday, 22nd November, the Embassy of the Netherlands and UN Women co-hosted a breakfast meeting at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Uganda. The event brought together Female Heads of Missions, UN Agencies, and Male Changemakers to discuss advancing women’s rights and gender equality, as well…

Equinix
Source: Equinix |

AMS-IX internet exchange traffic grows 200% in Equinix's Lagos Data Center

AMS-IX Lagos has focused on attracting a diverse range of global and regional peers and bringing more content to the region

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) (www.Equinix.com), the world's digital infrastructure company™, has supported a growth in traffic of around 200%, increasing around 30Gbps to almost 100Gbps in just over a year since the implementation of its strategic partnership with AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange) in Lagos. There has also been a significant…

UN Women - Africa
Source: UN Women - Africa |

United Nations (UN) Women Unveils Comprehensive Analysis of Tanzanian Laws from a Gender Perspective

Legal reforms are crucial to eliminating discriminatory laws and aligning national legislation with international human rights standards, ensuring that women and girls can fully participate in all areas of society

Violence against women remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations, affecting millions globally and undermining gender equality. Tanzania has made notable progress in addressing violence against women through legal frameworks such as the Sexual Offences Special Provisions Act and the National Plan of Action to End Violence Against…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Seychelles: Accreditation of the New Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Ambassador Bakker, a seasoned career diplomat with extensive experience, becomes the eleventh Dutch ambassador to be accredited to Seychelles

Mr. Henk Jan Bakker, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Seychelles, presented his credentials to President Wavel Ramkalawan during an official ceremony held at State House this morning. Ambassador Bakker, a seasoned career diplomat with extensive experience, becomes the eleventh Dutch ambassador…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles and Netherlands committed to bolstering future collaborations

The two parties acknowledged the importance of the adoption of the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) to facilitate access to sustainable and climate finance for Small Island Developing States

The forthcoming Seychelles-European Union (EU) Partnership Dialogue, along with bilateral related cooperation issues, were key points of discussion between Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave, Principal Secretary for the Foreign Affairs Department, and H.E. Mr. Henk Jan Bakker, the Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Additional topics addressed during the meeting…

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA)

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Canon Showcases Enhanced End-to-End Product Lineup at International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2024

Canon showcased its very latest innovations in imaging technology designed to empower broadcasters and content creators to push creative boundaries and deliver exceptional visual experiences

As part of our 'Closer to Our Customers' strategy, we showcased our latest advancements including the EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS C400 & EOSC80 to 25 key customers from across Africa; We aimed to equip our customers with firsthand experience of the diverse products, including Canon's Multicam Solutions…

The World Bank Group

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Between Poverty and Fragility: Affordable and Accessible Health Centers in Mali

PACSU, funded by the World Bank, the Global Financing Facility (GFF), and the Netherlands, aims to improve access to and quality of health services

The Accelerating Progress Toward Health Coverage Project (PACSU), funded by the World Bank, the Global Financing Facility (GFF), and the Netherlands, aims to improve access and quality of health services; As a result of the project, the quality of services increased from 37% to 81%, with availability of essential drugs reaching…

International Trade Centre
Source: International Trade Centre |

Ethiopian Agri-tech Joining Farmers to Meet European Union (EU) Goals on fighting Deforestation

Orbit Innovation Hub in Addis Ababa, in partnership with the ITC Netherlands Trust Fund V Ethiopia Tech project, organized a symposium dedicated to exploring the potential of agritech in improving access to markets and finance

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) aims to ensure that products imported into the EU do not contribute to deforestation. It's crucial for Ethiopian and African farmers to comply quickly to maintain access to the EU market, which is vital for their economic stability and growth. “If farmers and producers…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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African Development Bank Group, Ethiopia launch $94 million project to boost Climate Resilient Wheat Value Chain Development in Ethiopia

The financing will support 500,000 smallholder farmer households in the Ethiopian states of Afar, Amhara, Oromia, and Somali, to increase wheat productivity from three to four tons per hectare

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the government of Ethiopia, in partnership with the Netherlands, fertilizer company OCP-Africa, and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), have launched an ambitious project to transform Ethiopia from a wheat importer to a self-sufficient producer and exporter. The total cost of the Climate…