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649,000 people have been displaced following floods; 41 people have died related to the floods, and reported cases of diarrhea and cholera are on the rise; 1.5 million hectares of land could be destroyed in areas where the population rely heavily on agricultural productivity for their livelihoods; as of 6th November, 4,500 homes and shelters have been destroyed. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is issuing an alarm in response to […]

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed in a phone call with Odongo Jeje Abubaker, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, the ties between their countries and prospects for boosting collaboration. During their conversation, the two top diplomats reviewed the outcomes of the work visit made recently by Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda, to the UAE, and its role in developing and expanding UAE-Uganda cooperation. […]

Energy experts from ECOWAS Member States strengthen their capacity in Energy Information System (EIS) during a workshop held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from 14 to 17 November 2023. It should be recalled that the ECOWAS Energy Information System which was officially launched in March 2023 in Bissau, Guinea Bissau during the 14th meeting of ECOWAS Ministers in charge of Energy, is one of the major achievements of the Programme entitled “Improving […]

“As reporters, we understand that the clock is ticking down fast to South Sudan’s first post-independence elections,” said Suzan Chieku, a journalist from Western Equatoria’s capital, Yambio. Suzan was speaking at a two-day capacity building workshop hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The aim of the forum: To highlight the vital role played by journalists ahead of this young nation’s much-delayed elections, which are currently scheduled for […]

The Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Ahmed Afif attended the Inauguration Ceremony of the new President of the Republic Maldives, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu which took place on 17 November 2023 at the Republic Square, Male. Following the Ceremony, the Vice President paid a courtesy call on President Muizzu at The President’s Office. During the call, the Vice President congratulated the Maldivian President on his inauguration and wished […]

In a collaborative effort with the South West State Administration, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), has extended support to people impacted by the severe El Nino rains.  ATMIS Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) have distributed essential food and non-food items to the flood affected people in Baidoa, the capital of South West State where over half a million people are coping with the floods.  A member of […]

With one out of every five children worldwide living within armed conflict zones, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child marks World Children’s Day in a sombre mood and calls for ceasefires and a return to basics of humanitarian law to safeguard all children. The Committee today issued the following statement: “World Children’s Day has generally been regarded as a day to celebrate the gains made since the […]

A series of trainings were organized by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with the Governments of Comoros, Tanzania and Uganda to strengthen the capacity of public and private sector stakeholders to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement effectively.  Maximizing the benefits of the AfCFTA for businesses: Strategies and tools for accessing the market was the key theme of the training, which covered topics such […]

The Early Warning Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the West African Health Organization (WAHO), has concluded a four (4) day training session in Lomé, Togo, to strengthen the capacity of Health Analysts of National Centers for the Coordination of Response Mechanism (NCCRM) in Member States. The workshop, which opened on, November 14, 2023, the workshop was attended by Health Analysts from NCCRMs from Member States, technical staff […]