Month: April 2024

[[{"value":"The U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe Africa Central (EURAFCENT) has awarded a significant $25 million construction contract to five Djiboutian companies. This contract, part of the broader “Africa First” initiative, underscores the commitment of the United States to fostering economic growth and stability in Djibouti. The contract, which commenced in early April, will enhance infrastructure at Camp Lemonnier and other Department of Defense installations within Djibouti. “More […]

[[{"value":"In the midst of humanitarian crises, the mental health needs of displaced and underserved populations often go overlooked.  Recognizing this gap, the World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered with the governments of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states (BAY), to take proactive steps to equip local healthcare workers with skills needed to support the vulnerable populations residing in the region grappling with mental health challenges due to prolonged humanitarian crisis. The […]

[[{"value":"UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Sudan is pleased to announce the successful completion of two critical projects funded by the Government of Japan, aimed at addressing the urgent needs of refugees, asylum-seekers, and host communities affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The first project provided life-saving shelter and core-relief items to refugees and asylum-seekers in White Nile, Kassala, and Gedaref states to help meet their basic needs and improve […]

[[{"value":"On Wednesday, 17th April, 2023, His Excellency Kingsford Amoako paid a courtesy call on Brig. Gen. Geraldine George (Rtd), acting Minister of National Defense and Brid. Gen. Davidson F. Forleh, Chief of Defence Staff of the Republic of Liberia. The purpose of the courtesy call was to congratulate the Honourable Acting Minister for National Defence and the Chief of Defence Staff on their appointment to their new roles by the […]

[[{"value":"Raphael Basemi has come a long way since arriving in Kenya’s Kakuma camp in 2009 with just a bag of clothes and his education certificates. The Congolese refugee now runs the largest community-led recycling enterprise in the camp, providing hundreds of jobs for other refugees and local community members. "When I look at this plastic, I see a precious material, an employment opportunity for my community, a source of wealth, […]

[[{"value":"On April 20, 2024, KUAI and PF. Pensosbud of the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli held a friendly meeting with 11 Libyan nationals who are alumni of several universities in Indonesia, including UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya, Bandung Institute of Technology, Universitas Brawijaya Malang, Universitas Diponegoro Semarang, and Universitas Gajah Mada. During the meeting, KUAI conveyed that the purpose of the gathering and the Halal Bi Halal […]

On 22 April 2024, H.E. Ambassador OKANIWA received a courtesy call by a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer who has completed her mission in Kenya. She worked in the field of community development and contributed to enhancing the livelihood of small-farmers in Kericho County.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of Japan in Kenya.