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Region: Africa

Democracy Talk – the rights of women and girls in Ethiopia

A record number of people have now seen the first livestreamed Democracy Talk held at the Embassy in Addis Ababa on 11 June. Earlier in...

Democracy dialogue for media sector in Zimbabwe

At the beginning of June, the Embassy in Harare, together with UD FMR and local partners from the journalism and media sectors, hosted a virtual...

A global crisis that must be tackled together

“The COVID-19 pandemic reminds us of the importance of broad, preventive public health efforts,” says Anders Nordström, Sweden’s Ambassador for Global Health. His work in...

“For me, Sweden is a peaceful shell”

Get to know the Global Swedes: Grace Turyasingura, Uganda, Örebro University Why did you move to Sweden? I moved to Sweden because I wanted further...

Serious famine successfully averted in Somalia

Earlier this year, Somalia was facing the sort of serious famine it experienced in 2011. The situation is still difficult, but thanks to rapid action...

#MoreWomenMorePeace: Gégé Katana Bukuru

There is an important story about women, peace and security that needs to be told. We are putting the spotlight on women who have paved...

Green energy for two million rural Zambians

renewable electricity. Expanding the national electricity grid is requires major investment. So, to offset the shortage in rural areas, electricity is mainly generated locally. But...

Unique partnership for inclusive growth and decent work

Globalisation, digital transformation and rapid technological developments have paved the way for amazing progress around the world. But some people risk being left behind. The...

Trees give life and hope around Lake Victoria

Farmers in four countries around Lake Victoria in eastern Africa are turning over a new leaf by stopping the clear-felling of trees and branching out...

Nordic embassies in South Africa get men to talk about gender

Including men and encouraging positive dialogue on gender equality. This was the goal of the Nordic embassies in South Africa when they ran a social...
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