The British Embassy’s Bilateral Programme Budget is opening a call for proposals for 2016/17. The Bilateral Programme Budget is one of the channels through which the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) supports projects that strengthen ties with the Ethiopian government and contribute to creating lasting peace, security and democracy in Ethiopia. Bilateral Programme Budget […]
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Galvanising African Agriculture Through Efficient Farm Mechanisation
Massey Ferguson (www.MasseyFerguson.com), a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) (http://www.AGCOcorp.com), is inviting farmers and agricultural dealers from across Africa to attend its exciting ‘Vision of the Future’ farm mechanisation event at the AGCO Future Farm in Lusaka, Zambia (8 April 2016). “This major event is a catalyst for ideas focused on farm mechanisation as key […]
Explanation of Vote at the Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2279 on Burundi
Ambassador David Pressman Alternate Representative to the UN for Special Political Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 1, 2016 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Let me begin by congratulating you and the Chinese delegation on assuming the presidency of the Security Council. Thank you for convening us this evening. […]
DR Congo: Children Held in Remote Military Prison
The Congolese military is unlawfully detaining at least 29 children in dire conditions in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities allege that the boys, ages 15 to 17, were members of a rebel armed group, and have held them in a military prison in Angenga since apprehending them in […]
H.E Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and Mr. Carlos Lopes co-chair the Seventeenth Session of the RCM for Africa calling on a transformative path on Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063
The seventeenth (17th) Session of the Regional Coordination Mechanism (RCM) for Africa kicks off on 2nd April 2016 at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Conference Centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, amidst reiterated calls for coordination in the implementation of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the global Sustainable Development Goals (Agenda 2030). […]
U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Egypt
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is pleased to welcome a United States Congressional delegation to Egypt for meetings April 2 – 3. Led by Senator Lindsey Graham, delegation members plan to meet with President Sisi and Minister of Defense Sedky Sobhy to discuss shared interests related to security, stability, and the fight against terrorism. The […]
Dismantling of trading zone outside pedestrian gate of Juba POC 3
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), at the request of the Inspector General of the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS), today extended logistical support to an operation to clear an area adjacent to the pedestrian gate of Juba protection of civilians (POC) site 3, which had become an illegal trading zone and […]
Presidential Inauguration in Niger
Media Note Elizabeth Trudeau Director, Office of Press Relations Washington, DC April 1, 2016 On the occasion of Niger’s April 2 presidential inauguration, the United States congratulates President Mahamadou Issoufou on his election to a second term. We look forward to continuing to work with President Issoufou and the people of Niger on our […]
Judicial investigations in DRC into allegations of sexual violence committed by DRC UN peacekeepers in CAR
“Welcome news that Government of DRC has started military court proceedings against DRC soldiers accused of SEA. Crucial that investigations are concluded in a timely manner and court proceedings take place in a transparent way to ensure proper accountability. We support all efforts to uphold the UN’s zero tolerance approach.” Distributed by APO (African Press […]
U.S. Announces Nearly $68 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Sudan
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced it is providing nearly $68 million for emergency food assistance, to reach approximately 2.5 million Sudanese as well as refugees from South Sudan and other neighboring states. This assistance will be delivered through the World Food Program, which will help address the complex emergency arising from conflict, […]