Month: November 2024

 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top global public health and development threats. About 4.71 million deaths were linked to bacterial AMR in 2021 alone, with sub-Saharan Africa accounting for highest mortality rates. AMR could be responsible for up to 2 million deaths in Africa by 2050, underscoring the need for urgent action to protect health and save lives. Ifeyinwa George, a pharmacist and AMR programme manager at Dr Ameyo Stella […]

 Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, the UAE has dispatched two aircraft carrying relief aid to the Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Guinea. The UAE dispatched an aircraft to Zambia, carrying 50 tonnes of food aid, in response to the drought waves that have negatively impacted people’s lives. Additionally, the UAE dispatched another aircraft to Guinea-Conakry with 40 tonnes of humanitarian […]

 From November 19 to 21, 2024, Nairobi hosted a three-day training of trainers on advancing inclusive disaster risk reduction strategies. Organized by UNDRR and attended by key stakeholders from Djibouti, Somalia, and Sudan, the workshop equipped participants with critical knowledge and skills to integrate gender- and disability-responsive approaches into the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Disasters disproportionately affect vulnerable groups, including women, children, and persons with […]

 The United States Embassy in Gabon extends its congratulations to the people of Gabon on the successful conclusion of their November 16 constitutional referendum.  We applaud the calm and orderly manner in which the referendum was conducted, even as we recognize that every electoral process offers opportunities for improvement.  Our embassy welcomed the opportunity to send observers to witness this pivotal event in Gabon’s history. The United States remains a steadfast partner to Gabon as […]

 Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has provided material support to the vocational training workshops at the Moyamba Government Technical Institute, located in Moyamba, one of Sierra Leone’s largest cities. As the region’s sole vocational training center, the institute serves 1,200 students and has now upgraded its Solar Panel Assembly and Repair, Electrical-Electronics, Computer Training and Cooling Systems Repair workshops with TİKA’s support. Previously hindered by outdated and insufficient equipment, […]