On the seventh anniversary of the death of Christopher Allen on August 26, 2017, we renew our call on the transitional government to conduct a credible investigation into Mr. Allen’s death and to demonstrate the political will to take accountability seriously.  The findings that were announced on March 21 of this year did not address in a comprehensive manner all the factors that led to Mr. Allen’s death or the disrespectful treatment of his remains.  Mr. Allen was a dual U.S. and UK citizen journalist who was shot and killed while covering the conflict in South Sudan.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy in South Sudan.

The U.S. government strengthens its commitment to South Sudan’s expanded immunization program through support of the new malaria vaccine for children.  On July 12, South Sudan became the second African country to introduce the malaria vaccine through health partners.  Recommended for children aged six to 18 months, the vaccine will greatly reduce children’s illnesses and deaths from malaria in South Sudan.

In addition to the new malaria vaccine, USAID also supports a wide array of critical childhood vaccines in South Sudan, including polio prevention programs and broader disease surveillance and response.  USAID has contributed $100 million to support maternal child health care services in South Sudan in the last five years.

The United States will continue its support of life-saving vaccines and work with South Sudan’s partners to ensure children are vaccinated against malaria and other childhood diseases.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy in South Sudan.

Mr. Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer, Deputy Director of MoFA Dubai Office, met with H.E. David Iboko Lokemer – Consul General of the Republic of Kenya in Dubai and received his credentials. 

Al Qaseer welcomed the Consul General and hailed the political, economic, commercial and investment relations that bind the two friendly countries, wishing him success in his duties.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs&International Cooperation.

People living in rural areas of Côte d’Ivoire are dependent on health centres to meet their healthcare needs.

In support of the Ministry of Health’s priorities of providing equitable healthcare access, UNOPS is procuring solar equipment that will provide a renewable source of electricity to more than 160 health centres in rural areas of the country – areas not covered by the local electricity distribution network.

Using $16 million in funding from the World Bank, UNOPS will procure and deliver more than 300 solar kits, more than 300 hybrid inverters and more than 3,300 solar streetlights to help upgrade the health centres.

“The solar equipment will help power the lights and equipment necessary for medical professionals to do their jobs, increasing access to health services for people living in rural areas.” Jakob Tuborgh – Director a.i. of UNOPS Multi-Country Office in Senegal

The next phase of the project – which is part of the World Bank’s ‘Côte d’Ivoire Health, Nutrition and Early Childhood Development Programme’ – will include the installation of the solar equipment in health centres across the country as well as training on the maintenance of the equipment.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).