Even as a Swede I must admit that the Finnish government is probably working better than most other (man-led) governments. Why not ask them to explain themselves?

"There is no time to lose: community consultations should begin now" COVID-19 in Africa: “Know your Epidemic, Act on its Politics.” africanarguments.org/2020/03/31/cov…

"Ultra Red Technologies, along with a coalition of other Kenyan-owned 3D printers, has borrowed from open source prototypes designed by 3DVerkstan, a company in Sweden, to print plastic face shields" More of this kind of news, thanks! qz.com/africa/1838608/ via Quartz Africa

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Benin for passning the new abortion law!!!!! "@ the request of the woman ….when pregnancy is likely to aggravate or cause a situation of material, educational, professional or moral distress incompatible with interests of the woman or the unborn child #SRHR #WomensRights

Happening Now! 3rd Steering Committee Meeting of the Regional #Stabilization Strategy where partners will jointly: 🔸Take stock of progress made in the implementation of the strategy for the people of the #LakeChadBasin. 🔸Strengthen coordination 🔸Agree on 2022 priorities

Congratulations 👏👏👏 REJ-BLT, on the 2⃣nd edition of the 🇳🇪Diffa #YouthForum. Youths are the future & the critical role they play for 🔸Stabilization🫂 🔸Peace🕊️ & 🔸Development💹 of the #LakechadBasin is at the core of this meeting that convenes youth from 1⃣2⃣ communes.

📢The 4th #LakeChadBasin Governors Forum will be held this year in🇹🇩 The Minister of @MEpdci met a delegation led by Mamman Nuhu & Kamil Kayode Kamaluddeen. He assured of the Government's support🤝for the success of this important event for the region. Stay tuned! More upcoming #GovForum

Day 2 of the TOT for youth from the Lake Chad Basin started with a presentation by Ellen Renman & Chika Charles Aniekwe | PhD from the Commission du Bassin du Lac Tchad. They reflected on the primacy of the Territorial Action Plan & RSS towards advancing YPS in the region. Plan International Cameroon African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security UN Office to the African Union - UNOAU #YPSLCB

The UN University Centre for Policy Research, in collaboration with the ISS, presented today a study's📄results focused on managing exits from armed conflict🔫in the #LakeChadBasin with a particular focus on the reintegration of former #BokoHaram associates. Stay tuned📻

Watch NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern pick apart this reporter's question during a joint press conference with Finnish PM Sanna Marin. He asked the pair 'are you two meeting because you're similar in age and got a lot of common stuff there?' Read more: trib.al/HSLyzZQ

Implementing the #RS_SRR has yielded significant results in the #LakeChadBasin. The #LCBC Regional #Stabilization Secretariat is pleased to join the African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security & other #Partners in 🇪🇹 to share its experience on the development, operationalization & implementation of the strategy.

Had a very engaging discussion with Itonde Kakoma, Head & Permanent Rep of IFRC Office to the AU & Int'l Organizations. We discussed on: ▶️ #HDPnexus & the role of IFRC in the #LakeChadBasin, including the future of #humanitarianism. ▶️Youth Integration & opportunities for an innovative program for the region.

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Save the Date ☑️ The 4th #LakeChadBasin Governors' Forum is almost here. 📨 🗓️ 5 - 7 July 2023 📍 N'Djamena #Chad Join us as we explore pathways for consolidating peace in the region. 🇨🇲🇹🇩🇳🇪🇳🇬 Learn More 👉🏽 bit.ly/3Cvskmq #GovernorsForum2023

It’s been an engaging past week for us at the RSS Secretariat. Just ahead of #GovernorsForum2023, we brought together CSOs for a pre forum to: ☑️ Strengthen collaboration with local actors ☑️ Encourage knowledge sharing ☑️ Explore innovative solutions for the #LakeChadBasin.

For 3 days in Chad 🇹🇩, we convened 350+ stakeholders from across the #LakeChadBasin to: ☑️ Examine progress by govts & partners ☑️ Understand emerging trends ☑️ Chart a course for the next phase of the Commission du Bassin du Lac Tchad regional strategy Watch the Day 1 recap 📹 #GovernorsForum2023

Earlier today, we held a technical discussion on joint efforts made through the Regional Strategy for Stabilization, Recovery & Resilience as we gear up for the 2023 board meeting Our aim? To strengthen our approach to tackling the root causes of conflict in the #LakeChadBasin

With great excitement, we've concluded our 4th steering committee meeting for the #LakeChadBasin Regional Strategy. The big news? We're extending the strategy until 2024! This opens up a new chapter for more collaboration to build stability and resilience in the region.

Excited to pass the baton of RS SRR Secretariat to Commission du Bassin du Lac Tchad🤝. This journey has been enriching & transformative. As they take the helm, we're eager to continue supporting to propel the Strategy for Stabilization, Recovery & Resilience to new heights. #LakeChadBasin Njoya Tikum 🇺🇳🫱🏼‍🫲🏽🇸🇳🕊️

Kudos to the RS SRR Secretariat Team for 4 years of service to the #LakeChadBasin Strategy for Stabilization, Recovery, & Resilience. Their groundbreaking work has set the stage for us to innovate & expand further. We're thrilled to continue this journey to achieve a more