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The Secretary-General takes note of resolution 2715 (2023), by which the Security Council decided to terminate the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) as of 3 December, following a request from the Sudanese authorities. In the wake of the termination of the mandate of UNITAMS, the United Nations country team will continue its essential work in the Sudan, including providing lifesaving humanitarian assistance.  The Secretary-General remains deeply concerned […]

Three planes belonging to the Qatari Armed Forces arrived in Al-Arish city of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt Monday carrying 135 tons of aid. The assistance includes shelter materials provided by Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) to be transferred to Gaza, bringing the total number of planes to 57, with a total of 1,777 tons of aid. The assistance comes within the framework of the support provided by the […]

The 45th anniversary of the launching of the Dimtisi Hafash (Eritrea Radio) has been observed today, 21st December at students of the Abraha Bahta School of Visually Impaired. Mr. Ghirmay Berhe, Director General of the Radio Department, delivered an extensive briefing at the event. He outlined the historical background of Dimtsi Hafash, highlighting its evolution as a primary information source, the challenges it faced, and its significant contributions to the […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, and Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Mr. Hassan Abdallah. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting followed-up on the indicators of the global economic situation as well as the Egyptian economy and the performance of the banking sector in the country. The CBE’s Governor offered an overview of a number of relevant issues, […]

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) has kicked off the development of the pioneering Islamic Finance Knowledge Pavilion Marketplace. The Pavilion will provide a digital marketplace of validated solution providers (institutions, consultants, and experts) in Islamic finance and economic development, and offer a one-stop shop for listing opportunities and seamless digital experience in the matchmaking of suppliers and customers. Phase 1 of the project will cover a market assessment, […]

As the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali (MINUSMA) completed its withdrawal from the country by 31 December, in line with Security Council Resolution 2690 (2023), the Secretary-General recognizes the key role MINUSMA has played in protecting civilians; the Mission’s support to the peace process, including by ensuring respect for the ceasefire in the context of the 2015 peace and reconciliation agreement, as well as to the transition; its efforts […]

Degrading Al Shabaab and improving the capability of the Somali Security Forces (SSF) are top priorities for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) in 2024.  These New Year challenges were laid out by ATMIS Force Commander Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding and ATMIS Police Commissioner, CP Hillary Sao Kanu in respective end-of-year messages.  “Our primary task next year will be the degradation of Al Shabaab. Al Shabaab must be […]

The UN peacekeeping operation in Mali is poised to complete its drawdown on Sunday following a decade of multifaceted efforts to support the West African nation and its people after Malian authorities requested earlier this year to end the mission by 31 December. The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was deployed to Mali in 2013 following a violent insurrection by separatist rebels attempting to take control of the north […]

More volunteers than ever are needed to devote their time to international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.Africa) as it prepares to start 2024 with two hospital ships in service as the momentum to deliver improved surgical care across Africa intensifies. The charity’s newest hospital ship, the Global Mercy®, continues to provide surgeries in Sierra Leone, where it has been since August 2023, while the Africa Mercy ™ will start service in […]