Month: December 2024

 The 47th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC47) was held physically at the Centre International de Conférences (CICG) in Geneva, Switzerland, from 25 to 30 November 2024. This session brought together global stakeholders to adopt critical food safety and quality standards aimed at protecting consumer health and ensuring fair practices in the international food trade. Codex Alimentarius: Strengthening Global Food Standards The Codex Alimentarius Commission, a joint initiative of […]

 Driving Innovation in Pastoral Livestock Marketing: Analytics&Implementation Workshop. Exciting outcomes from our recent Analytics and Implementers' Workshop on pastoral livestock marketing in Nigeria! Building directly on the insights generated during our Technical and Stakeholder Engagement session for the Sahel Region, the African Pastoral Market Development platform has taken a significant step towards transforming pastoral livestock value chains. The 1st Analytics and Implementers' Engagement Workshop has marked a pivotal moment in […]

 The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Funke Akindele, a multiple award-winning actress, movie producer and director, as its new National Goodwill Ambassador (GWA) for Nigeria. This prestigious nomination recognizes Funke Akindele’s outstanding contributions to the fight against HIV and her unwavering commitment to advocacy, raising awareness, and driving efforts to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Funke Akindele’s […]

 “As a soldier and a mother, I’ve witnessed how conflict robs children of their childhood. This training has taught me that we can protect them from harm, even in war. It's our duty to nurture their hope instead of allowing fear to take over,” said Private Mary Adut, who serves with the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces. Together with some 60 uniformed colleagues, ten of whom were women, Private Adut […]

 As the final notes of a popular song fade, the presenter at the Radio Miraya studio adjusts his headphones, his fingers lightly tapping the soundboard in rhythm. Leaning into the microphone, his voice—warm, smooth, and practiced—fills the airwaves. “Those were my guests this evening, the brothers Ayoub and Shougi. Welcome to the Weekend Mix with me, Abraham Malek…” His flawless shift of gears between English and Arabic connects South Sudan’s […]

 The President of the Republic and Chancellor of the University of Seychelles (UniSey), Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, presided over the 13th Graduation Ceremony, where 90 students were awarded their certificates, diplomas, and degrees at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The event was held at the University of Seychelles auditorium in Anse Royale. During the ceremony, seven exceptional students were honoured with the prestigious Chancellor’s Awards in recognition of their outstanding academic […]

 The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Ms Clementine Nkweta-Salami, has noted with grave concern the reports of shelling in and around Zamzam camp near Al Fasher, North Darfur State, the largest camp for internally-displaced people in Darfur hosting over 500,000 people. “It is now 232 days since the siege of Al Fasher began, which has resulted in unacceptable levels of human suffering. The United Nations and humanitarian […]