Today, 3 March 2016, we join the world in observing World Hearing Day to raise awareness about the need to prevent and control hearing loss particularly among children. The theme for this year’s commemoration is: “Childhood hearing loss: act now; here is how!”. Around 360 million people – 5% of the world’s population – […]
Tag: africa
Research-based interventions to support climate change adaptation
The Government of Finland and The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) have signed an agreement of the implementation of the AFERIA programme with a value of 1 million Euros during 2016-2017. This new initiative is a continuation of a programme named “Climate Change Impacts on Ecosystem Services and Food Security in Eastern […]
Opportunity for UK citizens in Gambia to register to vote in the EU Referendum
Many British citizens living in Gambia will be eligible to register to vote in the referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union on Thursday 23 June. To be eligible to register you need to: have been registered to vote in the UK in the last 15 years know your UK National Insurance number […]
Explanation of Vote at the Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2271 on South Sudan Sanctions
Ambassador David Pressman Alternate Representative to the UN for Special Political Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 2, 2016 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. This Council and the United Nations remain steadfast in their commitment to support the people of South Sudan in their quest for stability, peace, and […]
Japan Contributes to UN Mine Action Work in Sudan Enabling Clearance, Risk Education and Victim Assistance Work
The Government of Japan has decided to contribute USD 2.1 million to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) for humanitarian mine action work, in coordination with the Sudan National Mine Action Center, in the Republic of Sudan. Aimed at reducing suffering and saving lives, this contribution will enable UNMAS to survey and clear landmines […]
World Wildlife Day – the future is in our hands
‘The future of wildlife is in our hands’ – the theme of this year’s World Wildlife Day and a call to action. The issues raised are serious and affect us all. The Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) is a major criminal industry worth more than £6bn each year. It threatens the existence of some of the […]
FAO Food Price Index steady in February, palm oil rises
The FAO Food Price Index was stable in February, as falling sugar and dairy prices offset a substantial jump in vegetable oil prices from the previous month. Averaging 150.2 points for the month, the FAO Food Price Index was virtually unchanged from a revised 150.0 points in January and down 14.5 percent from a year […]
At less than a week to global science forum, Next Einstein Forum launches global call for a new era in science and technology in Africa
In less than a week, the first global forum for science on African soil will take place in Dakar, Senegal, from 8-10 March 2016. The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) (http://gg2016.nef.org) has launched a global call for support for Africa’s scientific and technological emergence (http://www.IamEinstein.org). The video, which asks the question, “Can the next Einstein come […]
United States Calls on Burundi to Carry Out Stated Commitments
Press Statement John Kirby Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC March 2, 2016 The United States welcomes signs of intensified regional and international commitment to resolving the Burundi crisis. This includes the appointment of former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa as the full-time facilitator for the regionally mediated dialogue and recent commitments […]
Security Governance Initiative: 2015 Review
Report Bureau of African Affairs March 2, 2016 Enhancing the transparent, accountable, and legitimate management and oversight of security policy and practice Overview At the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in August 2014, President Obama launched the Security Governance Initiative (SGI), a multi-year effort with $65 million in initial funding between the United States and partner countries […]