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- Friday 14 March 2014
CAR: MISCA Welcomes Progress in Rebuilding the Armed Forces
The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission in CAR and Head of MISCA, General Jean-Marie Michel Mokoko welcomes the efforts of the CAR Transition Authorities to reconstitute the country’s security forces and pledges the AU’s support in that regard. - Thursday 13 March 2014
EU Encourages Mobility around the Mediterranean for Arts, Culture and Social Entrepreneurship
The event will result in a mapping of associations and local authorities participating in promoting mobility, and in practical recommendations to be followed in the year 2014 – 2015 by the regional mobility network. - Wednesday 12 March 2014
Africa: Women Call for Equal Protection to Land Ownership Rights
Liberian President Sirleaf welcomes women’s call for equal protection to land, asks women to do more: “Stand up and be accounted for.” - Tuesday 11 March 2014
Kenya: Humanitarian Aid Must be Prioritised in Dadaab camps, says MSF
Dadaab refugees: An uncertain tomorrow also details results of an assessment carried out last year by MSF in Dagahaley. - Tuesday 11 March 2014
Africom Commander: Terror Threat Remains Across Africa
Despite programs and exercises with Nigeria, the terrorist group Boko Haram continues to attack civilian and government facilities and has extended its reach into neighboring Niger, Chad and Cameroon. - Monday 10 March 2014
Somali: Forces Reclaim Five Strategic Towns in the Bay Region
In the last couple of days, SNA and AMISOM forces have regained control of Rabdhure Ted, and Hudur towns in joint operations that saw the terrorists defeated and driven out of these towns. - Friday 7 March 2014
Somali: New Initiative Enables Somali Farmers to Produce Food Assistance
A new initiative backed by the European Union (EU), the government of Austria and two United Nations food security agencies has helped Somali farmers achieve this major agricultural breakthrough in a region of the country that was gripped by famine less than three years ago. - Friday 7 March 2014
CAR: Escalating Violence Endangering Civilians and Delivery of Humanitarian Aid, MSF Warns
MSF has repeatedly called on UN Security Council member states and donor countries to secure the protection of civilians in CAR and to urgently scale up much-needed humanitarian assistance. - Thursday 6 March 2014
Zimbabwe: FAO and EU help Zimbabwe’s Farmers to Strengthen Crop and Livestock Production
The irrigation support will target 20 irrigation schemes in Manicaland and Matabeleland South provinces reaching a total population of 36,000 in and around the targeted schemes. - Wednesday 5 March 2014
Chad: Thousands in Need of Life Saving Assistance After Fleeing Violence in CAR
Transit sites in the capital N’Djamena and in southern Chad are overcrowded, several sheltering more than 10,000 people, and basic services are inadequate. - Tuesday 4 March 2014
South-Africa: “Protect the Goal” Campaign ‘From Soweto to Bahia’ World Tour Kicks-off
The World Tour will continue its journey through the five African countries — Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria — whose teams have qualified –– for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. - Monday 3 March 2014
Sudan: AU Negotiations on the Conflict in Blue Nile and South Kordofan Adjourned
The adjournment was occasioned by a deadlock between the Parties over a proposal made by the Panel in line with previous directives of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) and the United Nations Security Council. - Friday 28 February 2014
Tanzania: IOM Organizes Workshop on Return Management
The expected outcome of the meeting will be a consolidated work plan for the rollout of a new project based on the lessons learned. - Friday 28 February 2014
South Sudan: Despite the Cease Fire, Concerns Raised over the Humanitarian Situation
The United Nations and our humanitarian partners pledged to continue to do their best to help the women, children and men of South Sudan to survive this crisis, despite the ongoing fighting and funding constraints. - Wednesday 26 February 2014
DRC: Women of the Demand an End to Sexual Violence & Conflict
A fact-finding mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo—led by Nobel peace laureate Leymah Gbowee of Liberia, and organized by the International Campaign to Stop Rape & Gender Violence in Conflict