Tag: International
AI Ghana unveils project to end school-based sexual abuse
Amnesty International Ghana, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES), has launched a project aimed at ending Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) in...
East African and international political leaders and financial experts highlight green investment best practice
· Nairobi hosts EU-Africa Green Talk dialogue on sustainable development impact of local projects
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Privately-owned airlines to cater for international, local tourists in Namibia
Namibia's Airport Company (NAC) has welcomed the increased frequency by two privately-owned airlines namely, Airlink and FlyWestair.
NAC CEO Bisey Uirab Monday...
UN launches international hub on behavioral insights to counter terrorism
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) on Monday launched in Doha an International Hub on Behavioral Insights to Counter Terrorism.
The hub, established in...
We’re international but have local roots – MTN Ghana
Mr Sam Koranteng, Corporate Services Executive, Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN) Ghana, has said the company, though an international one, has local roots by way...
Gambian president calls for international support for poor countries amid COVID-19 pandemic
Gambian President Adama Barrow on Thursday called for international community to aid the least developed countries undergoing economic stagnation caused by COVID-19.
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Egypt’s conference calls for internationalcooperation in post-pandemic era
Participants at an Egyptian conference have stressed the importance of international cooperation in the post-COVID-19 era.
The conference, dubbed "Toward a Shared...
Namibia’s football squad commences training ahead of international fixtures
Namibia's football interim coach, Bobby Samaria called up 35 local based players to join a training camp starting from Tuesday in preparation for their...
Respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity basic norm in international relations: Malawian FM
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone conversation with his Malawian counterpart Elsenhower Mkaka on Saturday.
Wang...
Over 6,500 runners compete at international marathon in Lithuanian capital amid COVID-19
The two-day Vilnius Marathon 2020 ended on Sunday, gathering over 6,500 runners around the world.
Starting at 8:30 a.m. local time, the...
Israel plans to halt international flights due to rise in COVID-19 morbidity: media
Israel plans to shut down its skies for international flights as part of a full nationwide closure starting next week, reported Hebrew-language news...
Namibia flagship airport welcomes 1st international passenger flight after 6-month stoppage
Namibia's flagship airport, Hosea Kutako International Airport began operations on Friday with the first international arrival to Windhoek being the Ethiopian Airlines, which...
Senior UN official warns of risks posed by COVID-19 to international peace and security
UN Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Wednesday warned of the risks posed by COVID-19 to international peace and security, including the erosion...
Uganda to resume international flights on Oct. 1
Uganda will resume international flights on Oct. 1, about six months after the government closed airports in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, an...
Ronaldo surpasses 100 international goals as Portugal top Sweden in UEFA Nations League
Cristiano Ronaldo made history in Portugal's 2-0 win over Sweden, as the legendary footballer became the first European to reach 100 international goals...
UNICEF urges international support for schools affected by Beirut’s blasts
The UNICEF urged on Friday the international community to urgently scale up support for education for children in Beirut following the explosions that destroyed...
ITTF World Cups, Finals scheduled in November in China
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) on Friday announced a restart plan for international table tennis, with the Women's World Cup, the Men's World...
French FM condemns U.S. sanctions against ICC senior officials
France condemned the economic sanctions imposed by the United States on the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor and a member of her Office,...
Africa launches US$14 million program to shore up coffee sector amid COVID-19
The Inter-African Coffee Organization (IACO) said on Wednesday it has jointly launched a 14.3 million U.S. dollar intervention program to alleviate the impact...
Structure of Beijing 2022 Olympics MPC completed ahead of schedule
As the International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and Main Press Center (MPC) for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, the China National Convention Center Phase II...
Canada extends COVID-19 restrictions on international travelers until Sept. 30
Canada announced Friday afternoon to extend the current ban on most international travelers another month to Sept. 30 to stem the spread of COVID-19.
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Not wearing mask can put flyers on no-fly list: India’s civil aviation watchdog
India's civil aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) chief Arun Kumar said Friday refusal to wear a face mask on board a...
Valencia’s Spain striker Rodrigo set to join Leeds United
Spanish international striker Rodrigo Moreno is on the verge of a move to newly promoted Premier League club, Leeds United.
Valencia confirmed...
Libyan PM discusses cooperation with U.S. security firm
Fayez Serraj, prime minister of Libya's UN-backed government, discussed Tuesday with executives of U.S. military and security firm Jones Consulting International cooperation, according...
326 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast in past week
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday that 326 illegal migrants were rescued off the Libyan coast over the past week.
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ICRC sees decline in healthcare visits in Somalia due to COVID-19
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said Tuesday primary healthcare visits and childhood vaccination coverage have sharply declined in Somalia amid the...
Tokyo 2020 marks one year until delayed Paralympics
Tokyo 2020 organizers marked one year to go until the opening of the delayed Paralympic Games in a simple manner on Monday amid concerns...
Chinese UN mission denounces U.S. demand for snapback on Iran in UNSC as “political...
A spokesperson of China's Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) on Thursday accused the United States of staging a "political show" by...
Australia to grant international students visas to restart international education
The Australian government will start granting international student visas in an attempt to restart international education, Minister for Population and Acting Minister for Immigration...
Charity fundraising program infusesimpetus to international anti-epidemic cooperation
By Zhang Fan
The China Population Welfare Foundation (CPWF) and the World Health Organization (WHO)havejointly launched a charity fundraising program in Beijing to fight the...