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- SundayNews
- September 17, 2024
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Press release on the Promotion Mission in the Republic of Cabo Verde
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) wishes to inform all stakeholders and the public that, following an invitation from the Government of the Republic of Cabo…
- SundayNews
- September 17, 2024
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Sierra Leone: His Excellency (H.E.) President Julius Maada Bio Departs for the United Kingdom Ahead of Keynote Address at the University of Oxford
His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has departed for the United Kingdom to deliver the Keynote Address at the fourth edition of the OpenAg Symposium, which will focus on…
- SundayNews
- September 16, 2024
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United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) reviews the environmental performance of Mongolia for the second time
After Morocco (2022) and Mauritania (2023), the UNECE Environmental Performance Reviews (EPR) continue to reach beyond the region of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). Mongolia has requested…
- SundayNews
- September 16, 2024
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Médecins sans frontières (MSF) raises alarm over cuts to food rations for Sudanese refugees in Eastern Chad
As the civil war in Sudan continues to rage and drive people out of the country, humanitarian needs, including access to enough food, remain critical in refugee camps in eastern…
- SundayNews
- September 16, 2024
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Uganda: Speaker calls for increased citizen participation in budget processes
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has urged the African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices to foster increased citizens participation in budget processes. Speaker Among made the remarks in a…
- SundayNews
- September 16, 2024
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Uganda: Parliament Sacco posts Shs9.6 billion in growth
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has hailed the Uganda Parliamentary Sacco for its continuous expansion following a Shs 9.6 billion growth in 2024, which is a 15 percent increase…
- SundayNews
- September 16, 2024
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Eritrea: Denden Awards Presented to Outstanding Students
The Denden Award was presented to 136 outstanding students in the Southern region for their exceptional performance in the 2023/2024 national school-leaving examinations. The awardees, who achieved a GPA of…
- SundayNews
- September 16, 2024
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African Development Bank Group approves $6.6 million grant to strengthen Somaliaâs financial architecture for inclusive growth
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $6.6m grant to support the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) in strengthening state capacity to build its financial architecture in order…
- SundayNews
- September 16, 2024
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One month after Koukou floods, dire humanitarian situation remains
Thousands of people displaced by the floods in Koukou Angarana, in Sila province, eastern Chad, are still living in makeshift shelters without reliable access to clean water, food, or sufficient health facilities a…
- SundayNews
- September 16, 2024
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In Kinshasa, nature-based solutions are easing challenges from rapid urbanization and climate change
Nature-based solutions like urban farming, terraces, and green corridors can help cities with climate challenges including urban heat, flooding, and air pollution. But how can governments and communities determine which…