Month: June 2024

[[{"value":"In the midst of displacement, trauma can linger like a shadow. For many refugees, especially women and girls, the journey to safety is marred by unimaginable hardships. Fleeing conflict and persecution, they are often confronted with the harrowing reality of sexual and gender-based violence (GBV) both within their communities and during their perilous journeys. Safe spaces, however, are offering a beacon of hope, providing crucial support and fostering a path […]

[[{"value":"Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group met at State House Nairobi on Tuesday. MPs and Senators were taken through the changes made to the Finance Bill 2024 by Finance Committee Chairman Kimani Kuria. Speaking at the meeting, President William Ruto said the changes to the Finance Bill have taken into account the views of the people and other stakeholders during public participation sessions. The President commended Kenyans for their contributions through public […]

[[{"value":"The Inauguration of President-Elect Cyril Ramaphosa will take place at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, tomorrow following his re-election by Parliament on Friday, 14 June 2024. The swearing-in of the President-Elect will be conducted by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo in the Union Buildings’ Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre. The ceremony will be witnessed by South African and international guests, including South African royalty, Members of Parliament, representatives of political parties, leaders of organised […]

[[{"value":"The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in Zimbabwe with support from the World Health Organization and UNICEF conducted an Intra Action Review (IAR) of the current cholera response in the country from 3-7 June 2024. This IAR served as a platform for key responders to collaboratively assess strategies, share experiences, pinpoint challenges, and identify successful actions. These insights will be used to refine programme decisions and control the […]

[[{"value":"On June 17, following the passing of the Rt. Hon. Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima in a plane crash on June 10, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, issued a letter of condolence to Hon. Ms. Nancy Tembo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Malawi. In the letter, Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA, on behalf of the Government and the people of Japan, expressed her respect for the […]

[[{"value":"The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of EUR 3 million from the European Union (EU) to support the continuation of nutritional support and services to the most vulnerable urban communities in Lesotho, Madagascar, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The contribution will explore viable pathways for WFP, governments and partners to reduce and mitigate the impact of shocks on vulnerable communities living in urban areas. It aims to understand, […]

[[{"value":"On June 11, Ambassador Zhao Weiping held the first press conference of this year at the Embassy, mainly giving an introduction on the development of China-Namibia relations and China’s economy in the first half of the year. He also answered questions from Namibian media such as Chinese investment in Namibia and new growth points in bilateral cooperation. Journalists from 6 mainstream media agencies, including the NBC, the Namibian Sun and […]

[[{"value":"The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is ramping up its lifesaving food and nutrition assistance programme in West and Central Africa, targeting 7.3 million people during the ongoing June-August lean season – when food stocks run out and hunger peaks. The programme – which kicks off in June – supports national governments’ lean season response plans in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Nigeria. […]