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Responding to a move by Zimbabwe’s cabinet to back abolition of the death penalty, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farisè, said: “Zimbabwe has taken the right step towards ending this abhorrent and inhuman form of punishment that has no place in our world. “Now that the cabinet has given its nod, Parliament must ensure the death penalty is truly abolished by voting to pass […]

The independent experts of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan will make a five-day visit to the country next week. Chairperson Yasmin Sooka will lead the mission along with fellow members Barney Afako and Carlos Castresana Fernández from 12 to 16 February 2024. The visit comes at a critical time in South Sudan, as the country’s transition period under the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement nears an […]

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has announced a follow-up equity investment of $15 million in the Trade and Development Bank Group’s (TDB Group) pioneering Class C Green+ shares to support clean technology and low carbon projects in its member states. The new capital, to be sourced from the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) (https://apo-opa.co/3w18UWD), will also support the establishment of a project preparation facility to boost investment in clean technologies. […]

​The Indonesian Ambassador, Mr. Sunarko, on Wednesday (7/1) received a visit and held a meeting with the Director of Sudan Airports Company, Mr. Sirelkhatim Babiker Eltayeb took place at the Indonesian Embassy Office in Port Sudan to discuss efforts to increase cooperation between the two countries. On this occasion, Mr. Sirelkhatim Babiker conveyed the efforts made by the Sudan Airports Company management in developing facilities and supporting facilities at Port […]

On 7th February 2024, the High Commission attended the Opening Ceremony of the World Team Cup - Wheelchair Tennis African Qualification. 10 African countries, including Tanzania, are participating in the tournament scheduled from 4th - 11th February 2024 in Abuja. Best of luck to our Tanzania Team comprising of 6 players. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania Abuja, Nigeria.    

In a significant move towards advancing healthcare in the nation, Kenyan government officials, including Health CS Nakhumicha S. Wafula, alongside Cabinet colleagues Prof Njuguna Ndung'u (Treasury), Ezekiel Machogu (Education), and Simon Chelugui (MSMEs), convened with World Bank Vice President for Human Development, Ms. Mamta Murti, in Nairobi on Wednesday. Discussions focused on the ongoing partnership between Kenya and the World Bank aimed at transforming healthcare and achieving Universal Health Coverage […]

The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has been urged to work with local communities in Nakasongola District to ensure proper co-existence with the forest reserve through mapping access routes to valley dams. The Deputy Chairperson of the Committee on Environment and Natural resources, Hon. Nathan Nabeta said the move will enable pastoralist communities to access water dams for their animals and amicably resolve any cases of trespass that may arise rather […]

Nigeria is facing a pressing electricity challenge that requires urgent attention. According to statistics, 60%-70% of the Nigerian population lives without access to electricity, impacting their quality of life and hindering economic and social development potential. Experts estimate that the annual economic losses due to power shortages amount to a staggering 1.26 trillion naira, highlighting the urgency and far-reaching impacts of the issue. Currently, many households rely solely on self-owned […]

The President of the Republic of Liberia H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai has tested negative of drugs and other illegal substances after he led an array of government officials to undergo the examination at the Executive Mansion. President Boakai’s action to avail himself to the examination conducted by the renowned Wellness Partners Clinic under the auspices of his Committee on Drugs&Substance Abuse headed by the Ministry of Health is in fulfillment […]