Download logoThe United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has released the human rights Annual Brief on Violence Affecting Civilians that shows a two percent increase in the number of civilians harmed across South Sudan in 2022, despite a 27 percent decrease in the overall number of documented violent incidents compared to the previous year (714 in 2022 and 982 in 2021). … [Read more...] about More South Sudanese civilian victims recorded in 2022 compared to 2021, though killings, violent incidents show decrease – United Nations report
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World Food Programme (WFP) Responds to Impact of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi as Government Declares State of Disaster
Download logoThe United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has stepped up an emergency response to help an estimated 130,000 people affected by the devastating effects of Cyclone Freddy, which has dumped six months’ worth of rainfall in six days in southern Malawi. The cyclone hit the southern African country just as the rainy season was tailing off with several rivers … [Read more...] about World Food Programme (WFP) Responds to Impact of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi as Government Declares State of Disaster
GE Leads Industry Discussions on the role of Gas in Accelerating Decarbonization and the Future of Energy in Africa at the Africa Gas Forum
As Africa balances its need for more access to electricity with the global drive for a just transition to a cleaner energy future, a combination of renewables and gas power on the continent could lead to significant emissions reduction while delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable power. African nations are committed to making significant progress towards … [Read more...] about GE Leads Industry Discussions on the role of Gas in Accelerating Decarbonization and the Future of Energy in Africa at the Africa Gas Forum
Rasha Kelej focuses in “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” TV program’s 4th episode on Promoting Healthy Lifestyle and preventing Diabetes
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has launched the Fourth Episode of their first-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on their social media handles. ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is a pan African TV program that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and … [Read more...] about Rasha Kelej focuses in “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” TV program’s 4th episode on Promoting Healthy Lifestyle and preventing Diabetes
In Tunisia Talks, European Union Should Privilege Human Rights Over Politics
Download logoAt their forthcoming meeting on March 20, European Union foreign affairs ministers should publicly press the Tunisian authorities to reverse their crackdown against perceived critics, four human rights groups said today. The foreign affairs ministers should critically review their cooperation with Tunisia to avoid contributing to the ongoing undermining of human … [Read more...] about In Tunisia Talks, European Union Should Privilege Human Rights Over Politics
