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- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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Lesotho: Enhancing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to protect girls against cervical cancer
“It was a no-brainer,” says 34-year-old ‘Malihaelo Qhobela of her decision to allow her 13-year-old daughter, Lihaelo, to be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) at Soofia International School in Lesotho’s…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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President Ramkalawan engages with Seychellois Medical Students in Cuba
The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde and the Seychelles' Ambassador…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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National Information Technology Authority (NITA) projects not affected by rationalisation – Governmentt Chief Whip
The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, has assured the House that the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) will continue to execute works on key projects after the rationalisation…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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Finance Minister clarifies on access to Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) funds
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi has clarified that the women’s project, Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW)…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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New United Nations Programme on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) report shows that the debt crisis is choking sub-Saharan Africa, leaving health and HIV services chronically underfunded
Growing public debt is choking sub-Saharan African countries, leaving them with little fiscal room to finance health and critical HIV services. A new report by UNAIDS, Domestic revenues, debt relief and…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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Feuding Tonj East communities commit to end conflict and reconcile at Government and United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)-led peace dialogue
For months, diverse communities in Tonj East have been engaging in a vicious cycle of cattle raiding and revenge attacks, costing many lives, the destruction of property, and theft of…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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Torit students learn to advocate for protection of women and children
Even as South Sudan extends its ongoing transitional period by 24 months to February 2027, violence against women and children continues. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), therefore,…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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United Nation (UN) chief strongly condemns Mali terrorist attack
Scores of people were reportedly killed in the capital, Bamako, on Tuesday when Islamic militants attacked several locations, including a military police academy, according to international media reports. The violence…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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World Bank Approves US$90 Million Additional Financing for Djibouti Regional Economic Corridor
The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved US$90 million in additional financing for the Horn of Africa Initiative: Djibouti Regional Economic Corridor project. The new support will expand the scope of…
- SundayNews
- September 20, 2024
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Extraordinary Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) meeting endorses a further extension of South Sudanâs transitional period
Though sunlight filtered in through the blinds of a conference room in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, the mood was somber. Government representatives, the diplomatic community, regional stakeholders, civil society and…