Month: April 2024

[[{"value":"A two-day discussion hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Bor, the capital of Jonglei state, saw robust, constructive conversations on the National Action Plan for 2022-2024 to facilitate voluntary and dignified returns. The aim of the workshop: Charting the way forward to enable people displaced by conflict to finally return to their original settlements and begin the painstaking process of rebuilding their lives. According to Khalif Farah, a […]

[[{"value":"On the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations reaffirms their support to Somalia in protecting the lives of civilians from the explosive hazards and building peace through the development of national explosive threat mitigation capacity. “Mine action efforts are an essential component of Somalia’s journey to peace and stability coupled with efforts in the security sector to develop explosive threat-mitigation capacities,” said Special […]

[[{"value":"His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a courtesy visit to the His Majesty King Mswati III in Lozitha, eSwatini.  On arrival in the Kingdom of Eswatini, the President first paid a brief visit to the Queen Mother, Her Majesty iNdlovukazi, before proceeding to meet with His Majesty the King. The two leaders affirmed their commitment to strong historical bonds between their two countries, including growing political and trade ties.  […]

[[{"value":"Africa50 and Oikocredit lead equity investment in Ghanaian fintech Zeepay to support Africa expansion; The investment will support the expansion of Zeepay’s cross-border remittances and mobile financial services business across Africa and the Caribbean; The investment was made by Africa50, Oikocredit, Injaro Ghana Venture Capital Fund (IGVCF)  and Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund (www.Verdant-Cap.com), with a follow-on investment from Investisseurs&Partenaires (I&P). Ghanaian fintech company Zeepay Ghana Ltd today announced the completion […]

[[{"value":"Liberia's revered international cultural icon, Princess Fatu Gayflor, met with H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Tuesday, April 2nd, at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia. She paid a courtesy call to the President to congratulate him on his election and make it known that she fully supports his Government's agenda on culture and tourism.  During the meeting, Princess Fatu Gayflor made it clear that she is deeply concerned about the […]

[[{"value":"First, the Prime Minister received the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Anna M. Pont, with whom she discussed the Government's priorities for the national education sector and the achievements of the United Nations System. "We had a very fruitful conversation about the kind of support that is desired and current developments in inclusive education and digital education, which are two areas, in particular, where the UN is providing technical support in […]