Senior Eritrean delegation, composed of Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Adviser Yemane Ghebreab, met and held talks in Sochi with Mr. Sergei Lavrov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation. The two sides conducted friendly and comprehensive discussions spanning bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments. Regarding bilateral relations, the … [Read more...] about Eritrean delegation met and held talks with Mr. Lavrov
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Kenya: We will provide a conducive environment for investment
The Government will provide a sound and predictable investor environment in the country. President William Ruto said a more impartial and transparent regulatory framework will help inspire investor confidence. He said he will not compromise in his quest to maintaining a standard of management and governance that will stimulate capital markets activities. “It is our … [Read more...] about Kenya: We will provide a conducive environment for investment
World Water Day 2023: Accelerating Change in solving Africa’s Water and Sanitation Crises
Water is an essential resource with direct impact on Africa’s economic potential: inadequate access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services reduces economic opportunities. One in three Africans are affected by water scarcity. According to the 2022 WHO/UNICEF JMP report [1], 411 million people in Africa still lack basic drinking water service, 779 million lack … [Read more...] about World Water Day 2023: Accelerating Change in solving Africa’s Water and Sanitation Crises
Sharing hard-earned expertise to increase groundwater resources
Download logoSido Ide (Niger) is a UN Volunteer Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist. At 63 years of age, he serves with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Chad. "This was my chance to serve as a global citizen and make a positive impact on the lives of refugees," he says. As part of his role with UNHCR Chad, Sido oversees WASH facilities, coordinates … [Read more...] about Sharing hard-earned expertise to increase groundwater resources
We’re a step closer to learning how misplaced DNA could influence disease risk
DNA is our body’s instruction manual. It contains all the information that our cells need to make proteins and other molecules vital for our development, growth and survival. We inherit two different types of DNA from our parents: nuclear and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Nuclear DNA is an equal mixture from both parents. mtDNA we only inherit from our mothers. It encodes … [Read more...] about We’re a step closer to learning how misplaced DNA could influence disease risk
