Corteva Agriscience Leads Fight Against Above-Ground Maize Pests
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 2, 2022/ -- Corteva Agriscience (www.Corteva.com) has officially introduced PowerCore™ technology to South Africa’s maize farmers. The...
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The Gambia receives 100,620 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines donated by the United States via COVAX
Banjul, 03 March 2022 – A shipment of 100,620 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, donated by the United States Government, through the...
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Norwegian Minister Tvinneriem and IFAD President Houngbo to visit Malawi in wake of storms to discuss climate resilience and hunger
Rome, 24 February 2022 – With Malawian farmers still reeling from tropical storms that devastated crops and livelihoods in recent weeks,...
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Senegal’s Macky Sall and France’s Emmanuel Macron commit to stronger Europe-Africa partnership
The Senegalese and French presidents yesterday committed to stronger Europe-Africa partnership and to empowering youth. A day ahead of the...
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World leaders call for innovative solutions and urgent financing to address rural poverty in a warming world at IFAD’s global meeting
Rome, 16 February 2022 – World leaders today called for urgent and innovative investments to help rural communities in the world’s...
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FIFA publishes International Transfer Snapshot (January 2022)
ZURICH, Switzerland, February 8, 2022/ -- 3,791 international transfers completed across men’s and women’s football; Transfer activity in men’s football almost back...
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13 million people facing severe hunger as drought grips the Horn of Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya, February 8, 2022/ -- The Horn of Africa is experiencing the driest conditions recorded since 1981, with severe...
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Catherine Russell assumes functions as new UNICEF Executive Director
NEW YORK, 1 February 2022 – Catherine Russell took office today as UNICEF’s new Executive Director, becoming the fourth woman...
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Fighting Gender-based Violence at the Grassroots in Senegal
DAKAR, Senegal, January 31, 2022/ -- Though separated by 100 km, Aitta Kébé and Maimouna Tamba are fighting for the...
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GID Inaugurates New Border Post in Sabi with IOM, Japan Support
Sabi – On 27 January, the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) inaugurated a new border post in Sabi, in The Gambia’s Upper...
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