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Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
20 Aug

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations

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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi today met with Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and members of the UN Delegation including UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, Elena Panova, and UN Special Envoy on Financing the 2030 Development Agenda, Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, said the UN Deputy Secretary-General conveyed UN Secretary-General António Guterres' greetings to President El-Sisi. She noted that Mr. Guterres looks forward to further advancing cooperation and coordination between the two sides. This was appreciated…
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Uganda, South Sudan and CAR Destroy Three LRA Camps in Central African Republic
20 Aug

Uganda, South Sudan and CAR Destroy Three LRA Camps in Central African Republic

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Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) commandos, in collaboration with South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) and Central African Republic (CAR) security forces, launched a successful offensive against three camps of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in the Central African Republic. The operation, carried out east of Sam Ouanja, led to the complete destruction of the camps and the capture of valuable equipment. The coordinated effort marks a major step in the ongoing efforts to dismantle the remnants of the LRA, a notorious rebel group led by Joseph Kony. The LRA, once responsible for widespread atrocities across parts of Uganda, South…
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Uganda Launches Major National Identity Card Enrolment and Renewal Drive
17 Aug

Uganda Launches Major National Identity Card Enrolment and Renewal Drive

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The Ugandan government has announced the launch of a nationwide mass enrolment and renewal exercise for National Identity Cards (NIDs), targeting 17.2 million unregistered Ugandans and the renewal of 15.8 million existing NIDs. This extensive exercise, spearheaded by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, will deploy 13,000 personnel across 10,717 parishes nationwide. Key preparations have been underway since February, including a rigorous selection process for the required workforce, system reviews, and the procurement of advanced biometric registration kits. The new system, expected to be operational by October 15, 2024, will feature modernized equipment such as solar-powered kits with iris scanners. In…
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Sudan to open Adre border crossing to facilitate humanitarian aid access
17 Aug

Sudan to open Adre border crossing to facilitate humanitarian aid access

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United Nations aid agencies on Friday hailed the Sudanese authorities' decision to open the Adre border crossing from Chad into Sudan, a move seen as critical in addressing the severe food insecurity plaguing the war-torn nation. As Sudan faces the threat of famine and acute hunger in multiple regions, the opening of this vital humanitarian corridor is expected to significantly boost relief efforts. The corridor will enable the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to scale up its assistance to 14 areas teetering on the brink of famine, including regions in Darfur, Kordofan, Khartoum, and Al Jazirah. Convoys Ready for Deployment…
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Uganda: Minister tasked on stalled electricity projects
17 Aug

Uganda: Minister tasked on stalled electricity projects

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Parliament has instructed the Minister for Energy and Minerals Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa to explain the fate of electricity transmission lines constructed in the past years that have not yet been powered. The delayed connectivity, according to MPs, has become a contentious matter with the business community suffering losses. “In Kyetume Parish, the leading tomato growing area in Mubende District, business is affected because of power crisis; an investor was interested in setting up a factory to preserve tomatoes but declined due to lack of electricity, and as a result tomatoes go bad,” said Hon. Ronald Kanyike (NUP, Bukoto East…
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United Nations helps Eastern Equatoria government return 11 abducted children to their families
17 Aug

United Nations helps Eastern Equatoria government return 11 abducted children to their families

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A major breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to combat child abduction in South Sudan was achieved today as 11 children, who were abducted during brutal attacks in April, were safely returned to their families in Kapoeta, Eastern Equatoria State. The children had been taken during a violent raid by armed criminals from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) on villages in Kauto, Kapoeta East, which left 32 people dead, 22 injured, and 35 children abducted. The successful recovery and handover of these children were made possible through the collaborative efforts of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Eastern…
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Technology, Education and Health Key to Needed Transformation – Ghanian President Akufo-Addo
17 Aug

Technology, Education and Health Key to Needed Transformation – Ghanian President Akufo-Addo

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has underscored the pivotal role of technology, education, and health in driving Africa’s transformation. Speaking at the 5th anniversary of the Council on Foreign Relations Ghana, the President delivered a speech on the theme “The Limits of the Current Development Co-operation Framework for Africa’s Transformation,” highlighting the need for investments in these critical sectors to achieve sustainable and inclusive development across the continent. President Akufo-Addo emphasized that the digital revolution presents unprecedented opportunities for accelerating development, improving service delivery, and enhancing economic competitiveness in Africa. However, he noted that these opportunities…
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President Museveni And King Mswati III Call For A Unified African Market And Political Federation
15 Aug

President Museveni And King Mswati III Call For A Unified African Market And Political Federation

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni have today welcomed the King of Eswatini, His Majesty, Mswati III at Entebbe International Airport. His Majesty, Mswati III who is in Uganda for a three-day State Visit at the invitation of President Museveni was accompanied by his wife, Queen Inkhosikati Make Lamashwama and other high-level delegates. At Entebbe International Airport, President Museveni was flanked by Ministers and service chiefs. Upon arrival, the visiting King was accorded a 21-gun salute and inspected a guard of honour mounted by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces…
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Scaling up response to curb growing mpox outbreak in African region
15 Aug

Scaling up response to curb growing mpox outbreak in African region

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As the mpox outbreak that has affected the Democratic Republic of the Congo and spread to neighbouring countries continues to grow, World Health Organization (WHO) is intensifying support to countries to scale up measures to curb the virus and save lives. On the advice of independent experts of the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee, WHO Director-General has determined that the upsurge of mpox constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The emergence of a new strain of the mpox virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its rapid spread, including to neighbouring countries, is one of…
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Seychelles and Turkmenistan Establish Diplomatic Relations
15 Aug

Seychelles and Turkmenistan Establish Diplomatic Relations

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The Republic of Seychelles and Turkmenistan have officially established diplomatic relations, marking a significant milestone in bilateral ties. The formalization occurred during a signing ceremony held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Protocol of establishment was signed by Mr. Gervais Moumou, the Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles in the UAE with jurisdiction over Turkmenistan, and H.E. Mr. Serdarmämmet Garajaýew, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan. This event symbolizes the beginning of a new era of cooperation and mutual benefits between the two nations. Following the signing ceremony, the Ambassadors engaged…
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