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  The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable forest management and ecosystem restoration by participating in the national launch of Ghana’s Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative. The event, held at Kuffour Park in Nkawie, Ashanti Region, was led by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Mahama, who highlighted the Government of Ghana’s dedication to restoring degraded landscapes […]

  World Down Syndrome Day, 21 March, was observed at the national level in Mendefera, Southern Region, with a variety of programs marking the occasion. At the event, Mr. Desale Hagos, Head of the National Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, stated that this is the 14th international and 6th national observance of World Down Syndrome Day. He noted that the purpose of the event is to highlight the challenges […]

  The European Union (EU) Delegation to Egypt, in partnership with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI), celebrated World Water Day with an event focusing on “Glacier Preservation” at Triumph Luxury Hotel – New Cairo. Glacier preservation is critically significant for ensuring sustainable water resources necessary for drinking, agriculture, energy production, and maintaining healthy ecosystems globally. Egypt particularly faces significant threats from rising sea levels and altered water […]

  The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched the Africa Public Health Podcast, a powerful platform designed to elevate African voices in public health, tackle misinformation, and drive resilience to the continent’s evolving health challenges. As the continent navigates a burdened landscape of health threats – from pandemics and climate-related risks to non-communicable diseases – Africa CDC remains steadfast in its mission to empower through science-driven, accessible, and timely information. In this evolving […]

  Critical funding gaps are severely hampering humanitarian efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and beyond, leaving thousands without life-saving aid and pushing an already dire humanitarian situation closer to catastrophe. In less than three months, the number of Congolese fleeing to neighbouring countries has surged to over 100,000. Ongoing hostilities in North Kivu province, particularly in Masisi and Walikale territories, along with an extremely volatile security […]

  Ever since a cholera outbreak in Angola was first confirmed on January 7, 2025, Angola Red Cross volunteers have been at the forefront of the response, helping people avoid exposure to this often deadly water-borne disease. Sometimes, they even brought water into communities in buckets, balanced on top of their heads, to prepare oral hydration solutions or provide people with safe drinking water. The outbreak started in Cacuaco, a […]

  UNICEF condemns in the strongest possible terms the looting of vital humanitarian supplies—intended to save the lives of malnourished children and provide critical healthcare to mothers and newborns from Al Bashair Hospital in Jabal Awlia, Khartoum. The looting, which included at least 2,200 cartons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), has put the lives of over 2,000 children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) at risk. The looting of Al […]

  Nationals in Australia, the US, and Italy conducted a range of public diplomacy activities. Eritreans in Melbourne, Australia, held a public seminar on 15 March to discuss the objective situation in the homeland as well as regional and global developments. At the seminar, Mr. Mehari Tekeste, Eritrea’s Consul General, gave an extensive briefing on the importance of strengthening organizational capacity and unity among nationals. He also called for increased […]

  H.E. Moses Vilakati, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) at the African Union Commission, extends his heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Amb. Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko on her recent appointment as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to the Republic of Italy. “This distinguished appointment is a testament to her exceptional diplomatic expertise, visionary leadership, and unwavering dedication to advancing Africa’s […]