Tropical Cyclone Chido is estimated to have killed 120 people and affected over 450,000. A lack of shelter, food shortages, and the need for long-term medical and psychosocial support are some of the key priorities for recovery SANDTON, South Africa, January 21, 2025/ — When Tropical Cyclone Chido tore through northern Mozambique in December 2024,…
Washington, D.C., January 20, 2025 — Today, the United States commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring the civil rights leader’s enduring legacy while simultaneously witnessing the historic inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President. 60th Presidential Inauguration In an unprecedented return to office, Donald Trump was sworn in for a second, non-consecutive…
Project developers Kosmos Energy and BP have officially opened the first well of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project offshore Senegal and Mauritania, representing a crucial first step towards the culmination of the project. Dakar, Senegal, – Senegal and Mauritania have marked a major milestone with the commencement of operations at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA)…
The United States welcomes the signing of a landmark $27 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Threshold Program agreement with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. MCC and the Mauritanian government designed this program to build Mauritania’s capacity in inclusive power sector planning, grid operations, and electricity regulation. The Threshold Program will provide debt-free…
Human suffering in Sudan has reached devastating levels, with over 11.5 million people internally displaced and 3.2 million seeking refuge in neighboring countries. NEW YORK, United States of America, January 7, 2025/ — Addressing the Security Council on Monday, Edem Wosornu, Director of the Advocacy and Operations Division at the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) described the unfolding disaster…
The conflict has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and seriously affected the already critical humanitarian and health situation in eastern DRC. KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 7, 2025/ — In recent days, the Masisi territory of North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been the scene of major clashes between the…