Download logoSevere violations of human rights continue unabated in both Algeria and Morocco, while many laws in each country are far from aligned with international standards, Amnesty International said today, following the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Reviews (UPR) of each country’s human rights obligations at its 52nd session. Amnesty … [Read more...] about Algeria/Morocco: Deep Issues Remain Despite United Nations (UN) Human Rights Review
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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Welcomes New World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative Who Reveals Country’s Latest Improved Ranking in Reducing Maternal Mortality in Africa
Download logoHis Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received the new Country Representative for World Health Organization, WHO, Dr. Innocent Nuwagira, who congratulates the government on becoming the biggest success story in the maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births in Africa. The integrated African health observatory report released in March 2023, … [Read more...] about Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Welcomes New World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative Who Reveals Country’s Latest Improved Ranking in Reducing Maternal Mortality in Africa
Bank-funded water and sanitation project improving livelihood in Somaliland
On March 22 as the global community marked World Water Day, residents of a small town in Somaliland also had reason to celebrate. With a population of about 24,500, Arabsiyo is about 35 km west of the capital, Hargeisa. The town previously had 75% of its inhabitants relying on unsafe water delivered by donkey carts and truck operators who often drew from unprotected and poorly … [Read more...] about Bank-funded water and sanitation project improving livelihood in Somaliland
Uganda: Parliament adopts new regulations on spectrum use
Download logoParliament has adopted new regulations proposed by the Uganda Communications Commission(UCC) aimed at promoting efficient, economical, and optimal spectrum utilization. The regulations are expected to improve mobile broadband coverage and facilitate the deployment of new technology, such as the 5th Generation (5G). 5G technology is the next generation of wireless … [Read more...] about Uganda: Parliament adopts new regulations on spectrum use
Growth Slows for Most Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Economies Amid Double-Digit Food Inflation
Download logoEconomies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are expected to grow at a slower pace in 2023, as double-digit food inflation adds pressure on poorer households and the impact of food insecurity can span generations, according to the World Bank’s latest economic update. Titled "Altered Destinies: The Long-Term Effects of Rising Prices and Food … [Read more...] about Growth Slows for Most Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Economies Amid Double-Digit Food Inflation
