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Source: UNICEF Zambia | Apr 17, 2024

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO) Scale up Government led Cholera Response in Communities with Support of European Commission Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)

As part of this intervention, ECHO will contribute USD 1 million to UNICEF and WHO to support the joint efforts towards Zambia’s cholera response

As cholera continues to impact communities in Zambia, UNICEF and WHO are partnering with ECHO to not only respond to the current crisis, but also address the underlying root causes of cholera, especially inadequate access to safe water and sanitation facilities. As part of this intervention, ECHO will contribute USD…

Source: European Union External Action | Apr 16, 2024

European External Action Service (EEAS): High Representative Josep Borrell nominated new Heads of EU Delegations for the upcoming diplomatic rotation

MELLADO PASCUA Diego has been nominated as the EU Ambassador to Algeria

Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, nominated 44 Heads of Delegation, Heads of Office, Chargés d’affaires a.i. of the European Union for the upcoming diplomatic rotation at the EU delegations worldwide. The appointment process of the nominees will be formalized following…

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Source: Orange Middle East and Africa | Apr 16, 2024

The European Union, the German Cooperation (GIZ) and Orange launch a strategic partnership to support the digital transformation in the sustainable cocoa sector and the low-carbon transition in Côte d'Ivoire through the "Orange Digital Centers"

This ambitious partnership benefits from joint funding of €7.6 million and aims to achieve several strategic objectives

Orange (www.Orange.com), in partnership with the European Union and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) announces the launch of the "DigiGreen & Agri" project, an ambitious initiative to promote digital innovation for a transition to a more sustainable and inclusive economy. The overall objective of this project is to…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) | Apr 13, 2024

Sudan: One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach

Investigations into Deliberate Aid Obstruction, Possible War Crimes Needed

As global and regional leaders meet in Paris to spotlight Sudan and mark the one-year anniversary of the country’s brutal conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), they should make clear that those responsible for ongoing atrocities and other violations of international humanitarian law will be held to account, Human…

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) | Apr 10, 2024

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and European Union (EU) launch 15 million euro project to boost sustainability of Uganda’s forestry sector

The initiative focuses on legal wood raw material, enhanced processing capacity and access to finance

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a 15 million euro ($16.29 million) project funded by the European Union (EU) to help Uganda’s forestry sector contribute more sustainably to the economy and the environment. The five-year Sustainable Wood-Based Value Chains in Uganda initiative, to be…

Source: Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of South Africa | Apr 09, 2024

Statement by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa and the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of South Africa

South Africa and the European Union continue to work closely together and, as part of it, to identify a suitable date for their bilateral Summit

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa and the Delegation of the European Union to South Africa regret the misrepresentation made by the media outlets Bloomberg and News 24 yesterday, 8 April 2024 regarding the relationship between the Republic of South Africa and the…

Source: Council of the European Union | Apr 07, 2024

Rwanda: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union (EU) on the occasion of the 30th commemoration of the Genocide Against the Tutsi

The European Union joins the Rwandan nation and its people in the remembrance of the over 1 million men, women and children who were murdered in a campaign of deliberate atrocities

Today, 7 April 2024, marks the 30th commemoration of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. On this solemn, tragic occasion, the European Union joins the Rwandan nation and its people in the remembrance of the over 1 million men, women and children who were murdered in a campaign of…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Mar 30, 2024

Eritrea: YPFDJ Conference in Europe

The conference is being attended by more than 600 youth from over 12 countries in Europe and the US

The 18th YPFDJ conference in Europe convened on 28 March in Italy, under the theme “Eritrea: Cohesive Within, Solidarity Beyond.” The conference is being attended by more than 600 youth from over 12 countries in Europe and the US. Mr. Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea’s Ambassador to Italy, commended the active participation…

Source: Embassy of Ethiopia in Brussels | Mar 29, 2024

“ETHIOPIA TAMRIT EXPO 2024” – Promoted in Brussels in Collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Agriculture Belgium-Luxembourg, Africa, Caribbean, Pacific(CBL ACP)

The event brought together over 50 participants that range from representatives of Trade and investment bureaux, business representatives from the Healthcare, Agro-investment, Pharmaceutical Construction, Energy, and Oil & Gas

Ambassador Hirut zemene Kassa and Mr. Thomas De Belue, Secretary General of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Agriculture Belgium-Luxembourg, Africa, Caribbean, Pacific(CBL ACP) jointly led a business seminar held on 28th of March 2024 at the Embassy premises. The CEO of the CBL- ACP Mr. Tanguy Briey has…

Source: Council of the European Union | Mar 26, 2024

New Heads of Mission appointed for European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia); the EU Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS); and the EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)

The decision to appoint Major General Boughani, Ms Limdan and Mr Lančinskas was taken by the Political and Security Committee

The Council appointed today new Heads of Mission (HoM) for three EU’s civilian missions: the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia); the EU Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS); and the EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia). Major General Bettina Boughani was appointed as HoM of EUMM Georgia…

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