Download logoMINUSMA is closely following developments in the northern regions of Mali and is concerned about the rising tensions between signatory parties. It reiterates the call made by the International Mediation at its meeting of March 13, 2023, for the parties to exercise utmost restraint to facilitate the ongoing efforts to relaunch the implementation process of the Peace … [Read more...] about United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) concerned by tensions between signatory parties
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Kenya: Kakamega County reports suspected Gastroenteritis Outbreak at Mukumu Girls’ and Butere Boys’ High Schools, prompting Multi-Sectoral Technical Team Response
Download logoKakamega County has experienced a suspected gastroenteritis outbreak at Mukumu Girls’ and Butere Boys’ High Schools, with 2 deaths reported. On Wednesday April 5, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Nakhumicha S. Wafula, visited the schools with Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Belio Kipsang, Kakamega County Governor, H.E Fernandes Barasa, … [Read more...] about Kenya: Kakamega County reports suspected Gastroenteritis Outbreak at Mukumu Girls’ and Butere Boys’ High Schools, prompting Multi-Sectoral Technical Team Response
South Africa condemns the Israeli attacks on Palestinian Muslim worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque
Download logoThe Government of the Republic of South Africa has noted with concern, the Israeli occupation forces assault on the Palestinian worshippers overnight at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. At least seven worshippers sustained injuries during the attacks and 400 Palestinians were arrested. They are being held at a police station in Atarot in East Jerusalem. South Africa condemns … [Read more...] about South Africa condemns the Israeli attacks on Palestinian Muslim worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque
South Africa: Premier Alan Winde Welcomes Termination of State of Disaster but Demands Action – Now
Download logoPremier Alan Winde has welcomed the termination of the State of Disaster (SoD) to deal with the energy crisis. He said, “Plans and talk of how to tackle this calamity are not ending damaging rolling blackouts. We as the Western Cape Government (WCG) want action. We have demonstrated this through our own interventions.” The Premier has always backed … [Read more...] about South Africa: Premier Alan Winde Welcomes Termination of State of Disaster but Demands Action – Now
Foreign exchange: several African countries have a shortage of US dollars – why this happens and how to fix it
A number of African countries, including Kenya, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana and Zambia, are currently experiencing shortages of US dollars. The dollar is the dominant currency in international transactions. These countries rely on the US currency to pay for foreign debts, essential goods and industrial inputs. Development economist Christopher Adam explains to The … [Read more...] about Foreign exchange: several African countries have a shortage of US dollars – why this happens and how to fix it
