Month: October 2024

 This week, member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) from all regions overwhelmingly voted to renew the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) for the Sudan, established in 2023. The move was widely backed by Sudanese activists. The fact-finding mission is mandated to investigate crimes committed by Sudan’s warring parties and advance accountability for them, including by collecting and preserving evidence to identify those responsible and for future prosecutions. The renewal […]

 As part of the work related to the implementation of the Aid Management Platform (AMP), a needs assessment was carried out in four Member States, namely: Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Togo, also, with the ECOWAS Commission and agencies such as ECREE, ARAA, PPDU, ERERA, as well as the EU Delegation and GIZ in Abuja. In order to properly monitor the level of implementation of this project, “The Economic […]

 President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. on yesterday visited the family of the late Centenarian Alhaji Amadu Sheriff  in Chocolate City to offer his condolences and express solidarity with the bereaved family. The President, recalling his personal connection with the late Alhaji Sheriff, described him as a dear friend, a brother, and a statesman who had made immense contributions to the development of his community and the nation. During his visit, […]

 The third Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting of the "Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity in Africa's Blue Economy" project took place on October 9, 2024, in Mombasa, Kenya. The meeting aimed to update stakeholders on project progress, discuss difficulties, and provide strategic guidance for the future. The meeting included discussions on the 2023-2024 work plan, no-cost extension activities, adopted recommendations, and strategic recommendations for future project implementation. The opening session was chaired […]

 In a landmark collaboration, the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) has granted an accreditation to Mercy Ships’ (www.MercyShips.org) surgical and anesthesia training programmes. This partnership reflects the shared commitment of both organizations towards advancing medical education in the region, offering medical trainees unparalleled opportunities to gain specialized qualifications through their experience aboard the international charity’s hospital vessels. The clinical and scholarly endorsement from WACS has been celebrated by Mercy […]

 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken decisive action to address the growing crisis of substance abuse in Africa through the 15th Biennial International Conference on Drugs, Alcohol, and Society in Africa, co-organized with the Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse (CRISA). Held in Abuja from October 9–10, 2024, the event brought together leading policymakers, researchers, and health professionals to advance strategies for improving access […]

 On the eastern bank of the White Nile in Juba lies Gumbo Tawdat. Somewhere in its midst, under a tent protecting them from the elements, some 70 of the neighbourhood’s residents have gathered. They, and there is a fair share of women among them, are there, hoping for answers to their numerous questions about technical, yet eminently relevant issues. South Sudan’s revitalized peace agreement and its implementation. The status of […]

 As we commemorate the International Day of the Girl today, we remember the many challenges facing girls in South Sudan. The U.S. government pays tribute to the courageous South Sudanese girls and young women, some of whom are already engaging in initiatives to break barriers that hold them back in society. Girls and women deserve a prosperous and secure future, free from gender-based violence and discrimination. The U.S. Government, through […]

 Twenty-one young Ugandan entrepreneurs, including 11 women-led agribusinesses, presented their innovative products and sustainable solutions at the country’s biggest trade event, the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) International Trade Fair. These small businesses represented startups and agribusinesses ranging from technology to cosmetics. They are part of the Youth Startup Academy Uganda (YSAU) and the Strengthening Agribusiness Resilience and Competitiveness (STAR) project. Both projects are run by the International Trade Centre (ITC) […]