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[[{"value":"DRC suffered 159 documented attacks against healthcare facilities in 2022. In the case study areas, healthcare facilities cease operations for up to 4 weeks following an attack; Women avoid seeking antenatal and postnatal care in attacked health centers, risking maternal and infant lives; Shortages of medicines and parental fear endanger malnourished children; Local health workers, communities, and local health district management teams are the first to respond to reduce the impact of such […]

[[{"value":"An IMF team and the Sierra Leonean authorities held discussions on a new arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility; They made substantial progress towards understandings on the authorities’ development objectives and the reforms needed to achieve macroeconomic stability and maintain debt sustainability; Discussions will continue over the coming months. Continued fiscal and monetary tightening, and preservation of reserves, will be critical in the meantime. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, […]

[[{"value":"The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr, has by Proclamation declared Tuesday, April 23, 2024, as By-Election Day and is to be observed as a National Holiday only in Nimba County and Electoral District #1, Grand Gedeh County, which are to hold the By-Elections. According to a Foreign release, the Proclamation calls on citizens and foreign residents within Nimba County and Electoral District #1, […]

[[{"value":"HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met today with HE Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the State of Qatar Mohammed Al-Amin Salman. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, especially in the fields of economy, health, education and development.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The […]

[[{"value":"Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Dr. Hala El-Said, Minister of Finance Dr. Mohamed Maait, and Minister of Transport Lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting reviewed the implementation status of the investment plan for the transportation sector projects. The President was briefed on efforts to develop the railway […]

[[{"value":""Today, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine and Yemen, we are witnessing a global and collective failure to protect civilians in armed conflicts" says ICRC president Mirjana Splojaric. Statement for the first international follow-up conference to review implementation of the Political Declaration on explosive weapons in populated areas on Tuesday 23 April 2024 in Oslo (Sweden)." "Today, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to […]

[[{"value":"A groundbreaking agreement between MSC Group, MSC Foundation and the charity Mercy Ships (https://MercyShips.org) International prepares for the construction of a brand-new hospital ship that will deliver free surgery and training annually to thousands of people in Africa. On 8 April, the chairman of MSC Group and MSC Foundation, Capt. Gianluigi Aponte, Diego Aponte, MSC Group President and Member of the MSC Foundation Board, and Mercy Ships Founder Don Stephens […]

[[{"value":"From April 15th to 20th, 2024, representatives of Gansu Provincial Government of China and Jiuquan Municipal Government participated in the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi also visiting Dubai and Saudi Arabia. During this period, Gansu Hengyuan Dongli New Energy Limited Company (www.HengyuanNewEnergy.com) signed contracts with several international solar buyers, opening new international sales channels for China photovoltaic new energy enterprises. The leader of Gansu Province and mayor of […]

[[{"value":"The U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe Africa Central (EURAFCENT) has awarded a significant $25 million construction contract to five Djiboutian companies. This contract, part of the broader “Africa First” initiative, underscores the commitment of the United States to fostering economic growth and stability in Djibouti. The contract, which commenced in early April, will enhance infrastructure at Camp Lemonnier and other Department of Defense installations within Djibouti. “More […]