Download logoThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is deeply concerned by today’s report by the Somalia Government’s Minister of Health that indicates an estimated 43,000 excess deaths may have occurred in 2022 in Somalia due to the ongoing drought. It is feared that half of these deaths may have occurred among children under the age of 5. The report … [Read more...] about International Rescue Committee (IRC): 43,000 feared dead as drought continues to ravage Somalia
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Africa should invest in people-centered strategies to accelerate economic recovery
Download logoAfrica - pummeled by a combination of crises - should swiftly invest in and implement people-centered strategies to mobilize financial resources and accelerate continental economic recovery, Economic Commission for Africa, acting Executive Secretary, Antonio Pedro has urged. Opening the ministerial segment of the 55th Session of ECA’s Conference of African … [Read more...] about Africa should invest in people-centered strategies to accelerate economic recovery
LGBTQ+ rights: African Union watchdog goes back on its own word
The primary human rights watchdog in Africa recently made a decision that departed from its existing practice. The African Commission of Human and Peoples’ Rights, an independent expert body within the African Union (AU) framework, used sexual or gender identity as the reason it rejected applications for observer status from three non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The … [Read more...] about LGBTQ+ rights: African Union watchdog goes back on its own word
14th Multidisciplinary Team Meeting of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Subregional Office for West Africa (SFW): Stakeholders agree to intensify activities to promote youth employment in agrifood systems in West Africa
Download logoMore than 200 SFW stakeholders and partners reviewed the most appropriate options and solutions as well as opportunities for partnership development and resource mobilisation to jointly address the challenges of adapting West African youth and women to the transformation of agrifood systems. In West Africa, several initiatives, programmes and other projects aimed … [Read more...] about 14th Multidisciplinary Team Meeting of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Subregional Office for West Africa (SFW): Stakeholders agree to intensify activities to promote youth employment in agrifood systems in West Africa
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Reach Staff-Level Agreement on First Review of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement with Guinea Bissau
Download logoA team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Jose Gijon, Mission Chief for Guinea Bissau, held virtual meetings during March 8–13, 2023, and meetings in Bissau during March 14–20, 2023, to discuss the assessment of the First Review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement [1]. The arrangement was approved for a total amount of … [Read more...] about International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Reach Staff-Level Agreement on First Review of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement with Guinea Bissau
