African Press Organization Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 1, 2021 - 17:03 GMT

Human Rights Council adopts Universal Periodic Review outcomes of Seychelles, Latvia, Singapore and Sierra Leone

Download logo The Human Rights Council at its midday meeting today adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Seychelles, Latvia, Singapore and Sierra Leone. Speaking on the Universal Periodic Review outcome of Seychelles were Djibouti, Egypt …

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Published on October 1, 2021 - 17:03 GMT

UNICEF statement on Ethiopia

Download logo “The Ethiopian Government’s decision to expel the UNICEF representative in the country – along with other members of the UN leadership team – is regrettable and alarming. “UNICEF has been present in Ethiopia for more than 60 years, working …

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Published on October 1, 2021 - 15:46 GMT

United States Officially Inaugurates New Embassy Building in Mozambique

On Thursday, September 30, 2021, U.S. Ambassador Dennis Walter Hearne, Mozambican Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Ernesto Max Tonela, State Department Managing Director for Construction, Facility & Security Management in the Bureau of Overseas …

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Published on October 1, 2021 - 14:37 GMT

Flash Appeal launched as 2.5 million face 'dire situation' in Kenya

Immediate action is needed to respond to the severe drought that is ravaging communities in Kenya’s dry regions – categorized as Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) - the UN’s humanitarian affairs office (OCHA) said on Friday. Two and half million people are …

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Published on October 1, 2021 - 14:37 GMT

Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the Conclusion of a Meeting with UNECA and African Ministers of Finance ...

Download logo Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met today with African Ministers of Finance and representatives from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) to discuss Africa’s response …

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Published on October 1, 2021 - 13:31 GMT

Ethiopia: 7 UN officials told to leave country within 72 hours

Secretary-General António Guterres voiced his shock on Thursday after the Ethiopian Government declared seven UN staff persona non grata, ordering them to leave the country within 72 hours. The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a tweet that …

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Published on October 1, 2021 - 13:31 GMT

UN Chief commends 'remarkable achievements' in Sudan

Download logo The UN Secretary-General on Thursday recognized the “remarkable achievements and resilience of the Sudanese people, and its transitional government” since the overthrow of Omar Al-Bashir in 2019, as they “chart a new future together.” …

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Published on October 1, 2021 - 13:31 GMT

Displaced youth in Wau receive sports equipment from Bangladeshi peacekeepers

Peacekeepers from Bangladesh serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently handed over sports equipment and clothes to young displaced people residing in the Naivasha camp for internally displaced persons in Wau. With COVID-19 …

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