SOMHLOLO DAY – ESWATINI
Somhlolo Day is a public holiday in eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) observed on September 6th. Also known as Sobhuza Day, this is the National Day of eSwatini and commemorates the day…
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500 ACTIONS TO REDUCE DISEASES FROM ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
WHO, UNDP, UNEP and UNICEF have partnered to create a new compendium of 500 actions aimed at reducing death and diseases driven by environmental risk factors, the first such resource…
SUPPORT FOR TUVALU IN AREAS CRITICAL TO DEVELOPMENT AND RESILIENCE
The World Bank Group is strengthening its support of Tuvalu and its people through the signing of an Establishment Agreement with the Government of Tuvalu, opening the door to additional…
AFRICA MAKES PROGRESS ON GLOBAL COMPACT FOR MIGRATION
Africa has made significant progress to implement the Global Compact for Migration, but more action is needed to sustain the momentum amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the reports presented…
NATIONAL DAY – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Trinidad and Tobago gained its independence from the United Kingdom on 31st August 1962. Elizabeth II remained Head of State as the Queen of Trinidad and Tobago, represented locally by…
KENYA LAUNCHES PORTAL FOR INVESTMENT IN SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES
With support from the International Finance Corporation, Kenya’s Special Economic Zones Authority has launched a one-stop-shop web portal to boost communication, transparency, and service provision for current and potential investors…
AFRICA CDC AND IFRC RAMP UP PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have launched a new collaboration to strengthen community…