Download logo Mr Colin Wells has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Eswatini in succession to Mr Simon Boyden, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Wells will take up his appointment during August 2024. Curriculum vitae Full name: Colin Neil Wells Year Role 2021 to present Nouakchott, His […]
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Government of Japan Supports Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) Training in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Download logo In response to the pressing mental health needs caused by the ongoing conflict and drought in Northern Ethiopia, the Government of Japan, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), supported task shifting mental health service provision capacity building training for primary care workers. The Government of Japan has generously supported the mhGAP […]
African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 Technical Hub to Unpack Cutting-Edge Solutions, Innovations in African Oil and Gas
The upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector, taking place from November 4-8 in Cape Town – will host a technical hub, offering valuable insights into the future of energy including groundbreaking projects and new opportunities for collaboration and investment. Taking place during the […]
Liberian Agriculture Minister Nuetah pays official visit to China
On June 18, at the invitation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Hon. J. Alexabder Nuetah, Minister of Agriculture of Liberia, visited China and met with Hon. Ma Youxiang, Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China. The two sides exchanged views on friendly cooperation in […]
Debt Restructuring Will Revive Stalled Projects – President Akufo-Addo
Download logo The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has in a significant development for Ghana's economic recovery, announced that many of the country's stalled projects will soon resume, thanks to successful negotiations on the restructuring of Ghana's debt. Speaking at the presentation of credentials to nine newly appointed diplomats at the Jubilee […]
Ghana's Economic Recovery On Course – President Akufo-Addo Affirms
Download logo The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reassured Ghanaians and the international community that the country's economy is on a strong recovery path. During the presentation of credentials to nine newly appointed diplomats at the Jubilee House, the President highlighted significant economic strides and the resilience shown by Ghanaians in […]
Vigilantism Laws To Be Enforced Ahead Of December 2024 Elections, President Akufo-Addo Vows
Download logo The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has as Ghana approaches its presidential and parliamentary elections in December 2024, reiterated his commitment to enforcing the laws on vigilantism to ensure free, fair, transparent, and credible elections. Speaking at the presentation of credentials to nine newly appointed diplomats at the Jubilee House, […]
A new report released by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) highlights the world’s failure to address the ever-worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan
Download logo IRC’s 2024 Emergency Watchlist identified Sudan as the humanitarian crisis most at risk of deteriorating this year. In response to the lack of attention on the crisis, the IRC has released a mid-year Crisis Alert on Sudan. The new report illustrates the trajectory of a country in freefall. Without a shift in the international […]
Kenya: Abductions of citizens suspected of involvement in protests violate human rights
The Police Reforms Working Group Kenya (PRWG-K) unequivocally condemns the recent wave of abductions of citizens suspected of involvement in the #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests. These abductions of at least 12 people, which have occurred over the last five days and intensified last night, are a gross violation of human rights and amount to arbitrary arrests and […]
President Museveni Welcomes Return of Cultural Heritage Artifacts to Uganda
At the cabinet meeting yesterday, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni received culturally significant artifacts from Cambridge University, marking a profound moment in the nation’s history. These artifacts, taken from Uganda during the colonial era, have been a poignant reminder of the country’s rich cultural heritage that has long resided abroad. The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and […]