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United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

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Ethiopia: Chinese Language Day marked with a focus on harmony in diversity and global understanding

Mr. Hu Changchun, Head of the Chinese Mission to the African Union (AU) and Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), reflected on Mandarin’s growing influence in diplomacy, trade, and global innovation

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to Ethiopia and the Mission of China to the African Union and ECA, commemorated Chinese Language Day with a vibrant celebration at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Conference Centre in Addis Ababa.…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Statement on letter of urgent appeal on environmental contamination in Kabwe, Zambia

The appeal expressed serious concern over the hazardous lead contamination in Kabwe, Central Province, and its grave impact on the health and rights of local communities, including children

On 23 April 2025, the Chairperson of the Working Group on Extractive Industries, Environment and Human Rights Violations (WGEI) of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Commission), transmitted a Letter of Urgent Appeal to His Excellency, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia. The appeal…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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To mark its 50th anniversary, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) mobilizes youth around a Conference on the Development of an Economically inclusive and Peaceful West Africa

More than 250 participants, including H.E. Damtien TCHINTCHIBIDJA, Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, representatives of the Ghanaian government, educators, business leaders and various stakeholders will gather in Accra

Discussing the causes and factors of youth unemployment and the impact of their instrumentalization, showcasing successful youth initiatives and enterprises, and exploring funding and innovation opportunities such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Human Capital Development (HCD) Catalytic Investment Fund initiative, will be the topics addressed at…

Ministry of Health, Kenya

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Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hon. Aden Duale Hosts World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Acting Regional Director for Bilateral Talks

The talks focused on sustainable responses to Kenya’s multiple and complex public health emergencies, including Mpox, Cholera, Kala-azar, Polio, and Measles

Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale today held bilateral discussions with the World Health Organization (WHO) Acting Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, who paid him a courtesy call at his office. The talks focused on sustainable responses to Kenya’s multiple and complex public health emergencies, including Mpox, Cholera, Kala-azar, Polio,…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar
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President of Senegal Meets Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

During the meeting, HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani

HE President of the Republic of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye met with HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi in Dakar. During the meeting, HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, along…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar
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Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets Senegalese Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs

During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, in addition to a number of topics of common interest

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met in Dakar with HE Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Senegal Yassine Fall. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, in…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar
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Prime Minister of Senegal Meets Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, in addition to several topics of mutual interest

HE Prime Minister of the Republic of Senegal Ousmane Sonko met in Dakar with HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi. During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, in addition to several topics…

World Health Organization (WHO) - South Africa
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World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warn parents against unethical baby milk advertising in South Africa

The pseudo-scientific health claims made by formula companies discourage mothers from breastfeeding, which should always be a first choice as breastmilk is the most complete and healthiest milk for babies

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are today launching a “Babies Before Bottom Lines” manifesto to warn parents in South Africa against false and unethical baby milk advertising. The manifesto was posted online today to call out “predatory and pervasive practices” and has been backed and shared by…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Call for Organizing Regular Visits to Historical Sites

The call was made during a visit by over 300 youth to the Bure Front and Duhtum trenches on 26 April

Youth workers in the port city of Assab have called for organizing regular visits to historical and developmental sites to broaden their understanding of national history. The call was made during a visit by over 300 youth to the Bure Front and Duhtum trenches on 26 April. Stressing that history…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Eye Surgery at Massawa Hospital

The beneficiaries were patients from the sub-zones of Gelalo, Foro, and Massawa

Eye surgery was successfully performed on 240 patients at Massawa Hospital on 26 April. The program was carried out in collaboration with Eritrean experts from the Ministry of Health branch in the Northern Red Sea Region, Massawa Hospital, and the ‘Cure Blindness’ ophthalmology group. The beneficiaries were patients from the…