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Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: Opening ceremony of the Annual Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments
President of the Pan-African Parliament, His Excellency, The Right Honourable Chief Fortune Charumbira Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament The Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly of Gabon, His Excellency Jean-François...
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Niger: The African Development Bank enhances food security for nine million people (report)
Download logo The Water Mobilisation Project to Enhance Food Security in Maradi, Tahoua and Zinder Regions (PMERSA-MTZ) (https://bit.ly/32iTzQs), implemented between 2011 and 2018 in Niger, has sustainably increased agricultural production and...
Renowned Fistula Surgeon from Burkina Faso to Visit U.S. in September for Awareness and Advocacy Tour
The Worldwide Fistula Fund will host Dr. Ouedraogo will visit the U.S. from Sept. 9–13 to raise awareness & support for maternal health initiatives. SCHAUMBURG, IL, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Worldwide Fistula Fund...
UN Security Council calls for the protection of education in conflict
New York: On 6 December, the UN Security Council convened an in-person Arria-formula meeting on the protection of education in conflict, organized by Niger and Norway in their capacity as co-penholders on resolution 2601 on the protection of...
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Heifer International and Cote D’Ivoire Partner to Develop Local Dairy Sector
MOU solidifies collaboration to boost milk production, create 130,000 jobs, and empower youth and women ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, September 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Ministry of Animal and Fisheries Resources of the Republic of Côte...
Over 300 schools forced to close in Niger due to insecurity, affecting more than 22,000 children
To mark the 5th Anniversary of the Safe Schools Declaration, on 28th May 2020 the UN General Assembly designated 9th September International Day to Protect Education from Attack. In Niger, UNICEF took this opportunity to call for greater attention...
Merck Foundation CEO and The Gambia First Lady co-chaired 2021 Annual Summit to Continue Building Healthcare Capacity, Break Infertility Stigma and Support Girl Education
CEO of Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, and H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of The Gambia & Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, co-chaired Merck Foundation The Gambia Annual Summit 2012...
'Song for the Sahel' showcases region's cultural heritage amid crisis
OCHA and Sahelian artists Vieux Farka Touré (Mali), Amadou and Mariam (Mali), Oumy Gueye (Senegal), Tal National (Niger), Songhoy Blues (Mali) and Bassekou Kouyate (Mali) today launched “The Sahel Song”. The five-minute vocal and instrumental...
At Least Thirteen Children Killed in Latest Attack on Children and Families in Niger
Download logo “UNICEF is deeply shocked and outraged by the terrible attacks against children and families by unidentified armed groups in the village of Darey-dey, in the rural commune of Banibangou, Tillabery region, in western Niger that took...
Merck Foundation CEO and Zimbabwe First Lady co-chaired 2021 Annual Summit to continue building healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma and support girl education
CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, and H.E. Mrs. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of Zimbabwe & Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, co-chaired 2021 Merck Foundation...
Burkina Faso announces UN coordinator ‘persona non grata’
(MENAFN) Burkina Faso has declared United Nations resident coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak “persona non grata” following a UN report accusing jihadist groups and national forces of abusing children. The April report documented 2,483 “grave...
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Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou to speak at 17th Rhodes Forum
The Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute (DOC) (http://www.DOC-Research.org) is pleased to welcome President of Niger H.E. Mahamadou Issoufou as a keynote speaker of this year’s Rhodes Forum, the DOC’s flagship global affairs conference....
Schools must be open, accessible and safe from attacks, say African children
Download logo While the continent is celebrating Day of the African Child and the 30th anniversary of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC), African children are sending a clear and urgent message to governments and...
Merck Foundation and African First Ladies announce "More Than a Mother" Africa Film Awards 2021 to break infertility stigma and support girl education in Africa
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the call for applications of Merck Foundation Film Awards ‘More Than a Mother’ 2021 in partnership with African First Ladies who are also the...
Niger: African Development Bank President attends historic African Union summit, decries child marriage
The president of the African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org), Akinwumi Adesina joined continental leaders in Niger for an African Union summit which saw the official launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement – the world’s...
Merck Foundation CEO and Burundi First Lady co-chaired 2021 annual conference to continue building healthcare capacity, break the infertility stigma and support girl education
CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, and H.E. Mrs. ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, The First Lady of Burundi & Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, co-chaired 2021 Annual Summit via...
Merck Foundation and Zimbabwe First Lady donates 30,000 children storybooks to students in the country
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with The First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Ambassador of Merck Foundation More than a Mother, H.E. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA handed over...
Merck Foundation and Nigeria First Lady launched together 6 Awards for Best Media coverage, Fashion, Songs and Films to break infertility stigma, support girl education and raise awareness about COVID-19
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with H.E. Dr. Mrs. AISHA MUHAMMADU BUHARI, The First Lady of Nigeria and Ambassador of ‘Merck Foundation More Than a Mother’ announced 6...
Merck Foundation and African First Ladies announce "More Than a Mother" Africa Song Awards 2021 to support girl education
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany introduced their new award, the Merck Foundation Africa Song Award ‘More Than a Mother’ 2021 in partnership with African First Ladies who are also the...
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) - Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) launches the Activities of the Alliance to Fight Avoidable Blindness, Second Generation, (AFAB) in Niger
In June 2021, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (www.IsDB.org) and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) collaborated with the National Eye Health Program (PNSO) to launch the 2nd phase (Generation II) of the Alliance to Fight...