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- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Acting President Paul Mashatile to officiate signing of Second Presidential Health Compact
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will, in his capacity as Acting President, lead the signing by multiple stakeholders of the Second Presidential Health Compact at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, at 12h30…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Media Statement: Home Affairs Chairperson Calls for Speedy Conclusion of Assessment of Refugee Reception Closer to Ports of Entry
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, is distraught about the death of a refugee at the Desmond Tutu Refugee Reception Centre in Pretoria on…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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United States (U.S.) Government Distributes Nearly 85,000 Insecticide-Treated Nets in Jimma District to Combat Dramatic Uptick in Malaria Cases
In response to a dramatic spike in malaria cases in Ethiopia over the last eight months, the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia and the State Minister of Health helped to distribute…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Sudan: Hundreds of unaccompanied children among thousands fleeing latest surge of fighting
Nearly 500 unaccompanied and separated children have arrived in Blue Nile and Gedaref states over six weeks as heavy fighting forces more people to flee for safety after 16 months…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Media Statement: Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Concerned About Instability Caused by Frequent Municipal Delimitation Processes
The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has raised concerns about the insufficient attention to complaints it has made to the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) about municipal…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja and Mallory Stewart Discuss Cooperation Between Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United States of America
Strengthening the partnership between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United States of America dominated discussions between the Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, Mrs Damtien Larbli…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Development Minister calls for urgent humanitarian action for crisis-hit South Sudan, announcing life-saving support package on first Africa trip
Anneliese Dodds visits a large camp for internally displaced people in Bentiu, witnessing first-hand the desperate situation of those impacted by regional conflict and the climate crisis; the Development Minister pressed…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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United Kingdom (UK) Minister for International Development visits Ethiopia
The United Kingdom’s Minister for International Development and Women&Equalities, Anneliese Dodds, visited Ethiopia yesterday, where she met Foreign Minister, Taye Atske-Selassie, to discuss UK support for peace and security across…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej focuses on âStopping Gender Based Violenceâ in the Ninth Episode of âOur Africa by Merck Foundationâ TV Program
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has released the Ninth Episode of their First-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on their social media…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Burkina Faso Hosts Key Workshop to Align Fisheries and Aquaculture Strategies with African Policy Frameworks and Climate Change Adaptation Goals
From August 20th to 24th, 2024, AU-IBAR is hosting a National Stakeholders Consultative and Validation Workshop in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The workshop aims to align Burkina Faso’s agricultural investment plans…