Norway to provide NOK 135 million in emergency aid to South Sudan: The humanitarian crisis in South Sudan is now so severe that the UN has declared a famine in parts of the country. ‘The situation is acute. We must act now to save lives. Norway is therefore providing NOK 135 million for emergency relief efforts in South Sudan,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs … [Read more...] about Norway to provide NOK 135 million in emergency aid to South Sudan
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Norway provides NOK 64 million for efforts to prevent famine in Somalia
Norway provides NOK 64 million for efforts to prevent famine in Somalia: Somalia has once again been hit by a severe drought, which could quickly develop into a famine. ‘A large proportion of the population is affected by the drought, and over six million people are in need of food aid. Norway is now increasing its support for humanitarian efforts in the country by … [Read more...] about Norway provides NOK 64 million for efforts to prevent famine in Somalia
Norway provides NOK 47 million in aid to the Central African Republic
Norway provides NOK 47 million in aid to the Central African Republic: ‘The population of the Central African Republic is suffering because of the armed conflict, attacks on civilians and the grave humanitarian situation. The UN and the various aid organisations have only received around 30 % of the funding they need for the humanitarian relief effort, and Norway is … [Read more...] about Norway provides NOK 47 million in aid to the Central African Republic
Norway urges South Africa, Burundi and Gambia to reconsider withdrawal from ICC
Norway urges South Africa, Burundi and Gambia to reconsider withdrawal from ICC: In recent weeks, South Africa, Burundi and Gambia have announced that they will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC is the world's first permanent international criminal court, and has 124 states parties, including 34 African states. 'Norway is concerned about … [Read more...] about Norway urges South Africa, Burundi and Gambia to reconsider withdrawal from ICC
Norway to establish Embassy in Mali
Norway to establish Embassy in Mali: ‘The establishment of a Norwegian embassy in Bamako will strengthen our bilateral relations with Mali, and enable us to have a closer dialogue on the security challenges facing Mali and the wider Sahel region,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. The Government has recently stepped up Norway’s … [Read more...] about Norway to establish Embassy in Mali
