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01 10 2024 | 13:53

President Julius Maada Bio Embarks on Harvesting, Encourages Citizens to Embrace Agriculture

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has successfully harvested 7 tonnes of fish and various agricultural produce from his farm in Mafintha. This harvesting exercise aims to demonstrate the…

01 10 2024 | 13:46

United Arab Emirates (UAE) dispatches aircraft carrying 50 tonnes of food supplies to assist people affected by floods in Nigeria

As part of UAE’s continuous humanitarian efforts to assist nations in need across the world, the country today dispatched an aircraft carrying 50 tonnes of food supplies to the Federal Republic of…

01 10 2024 | 13:41

In Kinshasa, nature-based solutions are easing challenges from rapid urbanization and climate change

Nature-based solutions like urban farming, terraces, and green corridors can help cities with climate challenges including urban heat, flooding, and air pollution. But how can governments and…

01 10 2024 | 13:38

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) reviews the environmental performance of Mongolia for the second time

After Morocco (2022) and Mauritania (2023), the UNECE Environmental Performance Reviews (EPR) continue to reach beyond the region of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).…

01 10 2024 | 13:30

United States Announces Nearly $14 Million in New Refugee Assistance, is Largest Humanitarian Donor in Uganda

The United States announced today nearly $14 million in additional humanitarian assistance for refugees and their host communities in Uganda. The funding builds on commitments to the populations in-…

01 10 2024 | 13:23

European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) Should Ensure Biodiversity Conservation Funding Respects Indigenous Peoples Rights

The Justice, Peace and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (SECAM.org) is urging the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU…

01 10 2024 | 13:20

Empowering the Pacific’s agriculture: A transformative tour in Fiji

A week of collaboration and learning came to a close in Fiji, as key delegates from Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and Fiji gathered to explore new ways of financing the agricultural value chains for the…

01 10 2024 | 13:14

West Africa: Regional Consultative Workshop on the Draft Regional Plastics Management Plan and the Circular Economy

In Accra, from September 16 to 17, 2024, as part of the implementation of the regional environmental policy, ECOWAS is organizing the regional consultative workshop on the draft regional action plan…

01 10 2024 | 13:11

Uganda: End Gender-Based Violence in honour of Fallen Athlete – Members of Parliament (MPs)

Parliament has paid tribute to Rebecca Cheptegei, a long-distance athlete and Uganda People’s Defence Force Sergeant who died after suffering severe burns after an arson attack by her lover on 01…

01 10 2024 | 13:09

36 Ugandan Chevening/Commonwealth scholars leave for the United Kingdom (UK)

Chevening is the UK government’s flagship scholarship programme that offers a fully funded one-year master’s degree in any field at any of the UK’s top universities and is aimed at developing global…

01 10 2024 | 13:06

Ethiopia: United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the Ministry of Health signed a $13.5 million project financed by the World Bank to procure and install Oxygen Supply Systems

UNOPS and the Ministry of Health have formalized a $13.5 million partnership financed by the World Bank for the procurement and installation of oxygen plants in hospitals throughout Ethiopia. This…

18 09 2024 | 17:52

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) urges inclusion of refugees and Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in flood response across West and Central Africa

With the onset of the rainy season, severe flooding across Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Niger and Nigeria has significantly worsened the situation of refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) in the…

18 09 2024 | 17:13

African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 to Examine Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Clean Cooking as a Catalyst for Making Energy Poverty History by 2030

In a recent development for Africa’s clean cooking landscape, the Global LPG Partnership (GLPGP) and the African Refiners&Distributors Association (ARDA) announced a $1.5 billion fund dedicated…

18 09 2024 | 17:11

Liquid Intelligent Technologies expands cyber security offering to provide holistic data and asset protection for East African businesses

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (www.Liquid.Tech), a business of Cassava Technologies, a leading technology company of African heritage, has announced the addition of an exciting new cyber security…

18 09 2024 | 17:05

As conflict and climate change grow worldwide, the nearly 200 million children out of school or unable to learn need proven solutions

As a new school year begins for millions of children worldwide, across crisis-affected contexts there are 72 million children out of school and another 127 million in school but unable to learn key…

13 09 2024 | 07:52

The United Nations General Assembly adopts Resolution on the modalities for the 2026 United Nations (UN) Water Conference which will be co-hosted by United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Senegal

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed today’s adoption of the UN General Assembly Resolution on the modalities for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. Co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates and…

13 09 2024 | 07:48

Us ‘Fossil Fuel Fanboys’ Stand for Africa – We Won’t be Deterred by Hateful Bashing

Independent researcher and activist Richard Worthington has turned to slander to get a headline, publishing an attack article against the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) and its…

13 09 2024 | 07:47

European Union-Tanzania Blue Economy Partnership Deepens with Upcoming Visit by Director General

Ms. Charlina Vitcheva, Director General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, will visit Tanzania from September 9 to 11, 2024. The Director General…

13 09 2024 | 07:44

African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 to Navigate the Future of Oil & Gas Financing Amid Energy Transition

As the global energy landscape shifts towards cleaner and more sustainable sources, Africa’s oil and gas sector faces challenges in securing financing for upstream projects. Nearly $3 billion was…

13 09 2024 | 07:43

Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 to Solidify Angola’s Position as an Emerging Gas Powerhouse

With plans to increase the share of natural gas in its energy matrix to 25% by 2025, Angola is promoting investments in both associated and non-associated gas ventures. Already a major LNG exporter,…