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Le Conseil des droits de l’homme a tenu ce matin (21 mars 2018), au titre de l’assistance technique et du renforcement des capacités, un débat interactif sur la situation des droits de l’homme en Libye, avec M. Andrew Gilmour, Sous-Secrétaire général aux droits de l’homme
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The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with Andrew Gilmour, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, on the human rights situation in Libya under its technical assistance and capacity building agenda item. Mr. Gilmour regretted that the situation in Libya had not improved. The proliferation
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En Somalie, des décès massifs de bétail dus à la sécheresse — 60 pour cent des troupeaux décimés dans certaines régions — ont gravement compromis les moyens d’existence des pasteurs. Ces pertes de bétail menacent d’exacerber la situation de la sécurité alimentaire du pays, qui demeure critique dans les zones
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In Somalia massive livestock deaths due to drought – 60 per cent of herds in some areas – have severely damaged pastoralists’ livelihoods. The livestock losses threaten to exacerbate the country’s food security situation, which remains critical in the central and northern pastoral areas, FAO warned today. With forecasts pointing to
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Action is needed to enhance agricultural investments by and with young agri-entrepreneurs. Empowering youth to engage in the agricultural sector is key to create livelihood opportunities, achieve food security and stimulate economic growth in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) countries. In this regard, FAO and the Information Training
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The Zambian Embassy in Washington D.C has started processing applications for Dual Citizenship for Zambians living in the United States of America. Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Dr. Ngosa Simbyakula S.C., made the announcement at the launch of the Association of Zambians in Dallas and Fort-
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Le vice-Premier ministre et ministre de la Coopération au Développement et de l’Agenda numérique Alexander De Croo sera ce mercredi et jeudi avec startups.be et Close the Gap pour une mission au Kenya, la Silicon Valley de l’Afrique. Dotée d’une profusion de start-ups, Nairobi
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Development Cooperation and Digital Agenda Alexander De Croo will be heading on a two day mission for Kenya, Africa’s “Silicon Savannah” . He will be accompanied by Startups.be and Close the Gap. Nairobi is one of the most important tech hubs in Africa
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This year, South Africa will observe World Water Week under the ominous cloud of the Cape Town water crisis, and the stark reality of long-term water scarcity in South Africa and beyond our borders. The spotlight on water is at the heart of all conversations in South Africa with
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The South African government has launched a R37.5 million biorefinery facility in Durban, which is set to extract maximum value from biomass waste. The facility, which is a first for South Africa, will support innovation in a range of industries, including forestry, agro processing and other biomass-based industries.
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Rapid urbanisation across the continent is having an effect on water demands and it is estimated that by the year 2030, the world will need 40% more water than its current accessible, reliable supply. Compounding the issue and according to the [UN’s Water for Life Report](http://www.un.
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Following the huge success of its first and second editions in 2016 which attracted over 420 delegates, the 3rd Africa Islamic Finance Forum ([www.Africa-IF.com](http://www.africa-if.com/)) will return 27-28 March, located at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos Nigeria hosted by the Ministry of