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- SundayNews
- September 23, 2024
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Presidentâs Emergency for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): Turning Community Engagement into Meaningful Impact
The United States Government has officially signed an award with Tamra for Social Development Organization to implement the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Community-Led Monitoring Project in Ethiopia…
- SundayNews
- September 23, 2024
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New Generation Equality accountability report reveals record-breaking USD 50.3 billion in gender equality commitments
New York, 19 September 2024 — UN Women has today launched the “Generation Equality accountability report 2024”, which uncovers significant progress on the commitments made by this multi-stakeholder initiative since its inception…
- SundayNews
- September 23, 2024
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The Republic of Korea supports drought-stricken communities in Namibia
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$500,000 from the Republic of Korea to provide crucial food and nutritional support to drought-affected households in Namibia…
- SundayNews
- September 23, 2024
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Breaking barriers: Unveiling the legal challenges for women and girls
Despite ongoing efforts to advance gender equality, Kenya still faces significant legal barriers that disproportionately impact women and girls. Outdated laws related to inheritance, marriage, and family relations continue to…
- SundayNews
- September 23, 2024
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Yazan is a 20-year-old Syrian who was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma as a child. The conflict in Syria and resulting humanitarian crisis meant that Yazan struggled to access treatment for…
- SundayNews
- September 23, 2024
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President Ruto calls for reforms in the United Nations (UN) Security Council
President William Ruto has called for bold reforms at the United Nations Security Council to tackle the rapidly evolving global challenges. The President said the current multilateralism system has proven…
- SundayNews
- September 23, 2024
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Africa50 investment platform gets thumbs up for its innovative financing, strategic partnerships and performance
Presidents of Madagascar and Tanzania praise Africa50's critical role in addressing the continent's infrastructure challenges; Africa50 has mobilized over $1.1 billion in capital commitments and catalyzed an additional $4.4 billion in…
- SundayNews
- September 23, 2024
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African Leaders Meet to Combat Land Degradation and Desertification at African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) Special Session
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), the African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) brought together African ministers of environment…
- SundayNews
- September 23, 2024
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United States (US) Consulate Supports Africa Creative Market, Strengthens Collaboration with Nigeriaâs Creative Industry
For the third consecutive year, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos supported the Africa Creative Market to further strengthen the creative industry collaboration between the United States and Nigeria. Founded…
- SundayNews
- September 23, 2024
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Somali National Armed Forces and African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) train on Joint Operations Coordination
Twenty-six officers from the African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the Somali Security Forces (SSF) have completed a five-day training on planning and coordination of joint operations against Al-Shabaab.…