By Guardian Nigeria • Doles out $247m to support humanitarian needs• Seeks private sector partnership to fight corruption The United States yesterday announced $225 million in investments to support emerging democracies in the face of a rise in autocracies around the world. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Samantha Power, administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID),…
The United States has reopened its embassy in the Seychelles after a 27-year absence during which China and other U.S. rivals made significant inroads in the Indian Ocean islands. The U.S. State Department announced the move late Thursday, after having unveiled plans to open a diplomatic mission in northern Norway, which will be its only only such facility above…
Summary The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian crisis in the country, including the near collapse of the health system.Some health facilities were reportedly being looted and others being used for military purposes, he said.In separate comments earlier on Tuesday, the WHO said it had documented three attacks against healthcare facilities. The World Health Organisation’s chief on Tuesday…
The U.S. secretary of state says a U.S. diplomatic convoy came under fire in Sudan, where the country’s armed forces and a powerful rival have been battling for control since the weekend KHARTOUM, Sudan — Washington’s top diplomat said Tuesday that a U.S. Embassy convoy came under fire in Sudan and denounced “indiscriminate military operations” as the country’s armed…