Download logo His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has administered the oath of office to newly appointed officials, including the Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. Morie Lengor Esq.; the Chairman of the Political Parties Registration Commission (PPRC), Mr. Emmanuel K. Amara; the North East Resident Minister, Mr. Ibrahim Jalloh; and the South Region Resident Minister, […]
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Christmas Message of Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, Bishop of Oyo, Nigeria: Stay with Our World, Lord Jesus
Christmas Message of Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, Bishop of Oyo, Nigeria (www.CatholicDioceseOyo.org): Merry Christmas to all God’s children! Glory to God in the highest and peace to all who are God’s friends. Christmas can still be the happiest time of the year, if we celebrate it genuinely. We can all still see the angels of […]
Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to President of Burkina Faso
Download logo Philippine Ambassador Mersole J. Mellejor presented his credentials to President Ibrahim Traoré of the People's Republic of Burkina Faso at the President's House in the capital Ouagadougou on Thursday, 19 December 2024. President Traoré conveyed his gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for appointing an ambassador to Burkina Faso. The president said […]
Senegal: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency's (TIKA) Greenhouse Project Facilitates Inmates’ Reintegration into Society
Download logo In collaboration with Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and the Senegalese Ministry of Justice, two modern greenhouses have been established on the grounds of Sebikotane Prison to support training and rehabilitation efforts. These facilities enable inmates to acquire greenhouse cultivation skills while serving their sentences. The project, implemented in partnership with the […]
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Mauritian Prime Minister Ramgoolam
Download logo Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Mauritian Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam today to offer congratulations on his recent election victory. Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Ramgoolam emphasized the importance of expanding U.S.-Mauritius security cooperation in the Indian Ocean region and strengthening economic ties. The Secretary underscored that the United States looks forward to a strong partnership with the […]
Ethiopia: Reconstruction of two primary schools in Tigray's Hawzen District benefits 1,800 students
Download logo The reconstruction of two primary schools in Hawzen District of Tigray Region has created conducive learning environment for students. The two schools – Megab Primary School and Mariam Zala Primary School – were successfully reconstructed as part of the Government of Ethiopia's Response-Recovery-Resilience for Conflict Affected Communities in Ethiopia (3R4CACE) Project, which is […]
Training police helps safeguard human rights in Liberia’s elections
Download logo “These trainings helped create a safer and fairer electoral process by ensuring that our officers understand their responsibilities,” explained Carter N. James Assistant Commissioner of Police for In-Service Training at the Liberian Police Academy. Liberia has faced significant challenges in its electoral processes, often marred by tensions and conflicts between political parties. As […]
World Food Programme (WFP) and the Republic of Madagascar sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen food security and transform agricultural systems
Download logo The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the World Food Programme (WFP) have reaffirmed their joint commitment to promoting food and nutrition security, strengthening the resilience of vulnerable groups, and transforming the country's food systems by signing a memorandum of understanding in Madagascar. This strategic cooperation is based on four pillars: supporting the […]
Advancing Gender Equality and Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Response in Malawi
Download logo Malawi, a nation previously grappling with high HIV prevalence and entrenched gender inequalities, is rewriting its narrative through transformative interventions spearheaded by UN Women. Gender inequalities and harmful societal norms fuel Malawi's HIV epidemic, disproportionately affecting women and girls. With approximately 991,600 people living with HIV (2024 Spectrum/Naomi estimates), the epidemic intersects with […]
An mpox survivor’s tale of hope
Download logo Twenty-year-old Anna Akola smiles, a beautiful wide smile that lights up her whole face. She speaks very softly, and if you are not attentive, you can miss her words. It is hard to believe that this is the same person who, a fortnight ago, was writhing in pain and discomfort in the isolation […]