Month: December 2024

 Philippine Ambassador Mersole J. Mellejor presented his credentials to President Ibrahim Traoré of the People's Republic of Burkina Faso at the President's House in the capital Ouagadougou on Thursday, 19 December 2024. President Traoré conveyed his gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for appointing an ambassador to Burkina Faso. The president said that he has tasked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabes Abroad and other agencies […]

 “These trainings helped create a safer and fairer electoral process by ensuring that our officers understand their responsibilities,” explained Carter N. James Assistant Commissioner of Police for In-Service Training at the Liberian Police Academy. Liberia has faced significant challenges in its electoral processes, often marred by tensions and conflicts between political parties. As the country strives to solidify its democratic foundations, the importance of human rights awareness within law enforcement […]

 The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the World Food Programme (WFP) have reaffirmed their joint commitment to promoting food and nutrition security, strengthening the resilience of vulnerable groups, and transforming the country's food systems by signing a memorandum of understanding in Madagascar. This strategic cooperation is based on four pillars: supporting the definition and implementation of agricultural policies; establishing coordination, strategic direction, and monitoring mechanisms for joint projects/programmes; contributing […]

 Twenty-year-old Anna Akola smiles, a beautiful wide smile that lights up her whole face. She speaks very softly, and if you are not attentive, you can miss her words. It is hard to believe that this is the same person who, a fortnight ago, was writhing in pain and discomfort in the isolation unit at Pallisa General Hospital in Eastern Uganda. Anna had been diagnosed with mpox, a viral disease […]

 Malawi, a nation previously grappling with high HIV prevalence and entrenched gender inequalities, is rewriting its narrative through transformative interventions spearheaded by UN Women. Gender inequalities and harmful societal norms fuel Malawi's HIV epidemic, disproportionately affecting women and girls. With approximately 991,600 people living with HIV (2024 Spectrum/Naomi estimates), the epidemic intersects with gender-based violence (GBV), creating a complex web of vulnerabilities. Recognizing this, UN Women launched the Gender and […]

 Africa - rich in critical minerals - will accelerate intra-continental trade and harness its natural resources for sustainable development by rolling out effective trade policies, to benefit from the global rush for green energy transition. With approximately 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, including cobalt, lithium, and nickel, which are considered essential for the green transition, African countries need to exploit these resources to drive its development, particularly trade and […]

 The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated $6 million to bolster the humanitarian response for refugees fleeing the conflict in Sudan and seeking protection in Egypt. The Rapid Response CERF allocation will strengthen the UNs efforts in Egypt, complementing the delivery of life-saving support, including emergency food and cash assistance, water, sanitation, and hygiene services, as well as enhanced protection for refugees. The ongoing conflict in Sudan, […]

 Japan and the Republic of Zambia have agreed in principle on the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Zambia for the Promotion and Protection of Investment at the third round of negotiations held in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, on 16-17 December, 2024. The Japanese delegation to this round was led by Mr. MURAKAMI Kenju, Deputy Director General, African Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while the Zambian delegation […]