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Largest ever UK action targets Putin's access to foreign military supplies

Largest ever UK action targets Putin's access to foreign military supplies

Tuesday, 08 August 2023

Foreign Secretary announces 25 new sanctions targeting Putin’s access to foreign military equipment. ...

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Joint statement on States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

Joint statement on States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

Monday, 07 August 2023

The United Kingdom, Costa Rica, Italy and Japan have issued a joint statement following the criminal procedure by the Russian Federation authorities a...

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Condemning atrocities in Darfur: joint statement

Condemning atrocities in Darfur: joint statement

Friday, 04 August 2023

This statement from the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) condemns the atrocities in Darfur, Sudan....

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“Russia’s gestures are inadequate. The Black Sea should be open.”: UK statement at the Security Council

“Russia’s gestures are inadequate. The Black Sea should be open.”: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 03 August 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on famine....

Change of British High Commissioner to Seychelles: Jeffrey Glekin

Change of British High Commissioner to Seychelles: Jeffrey Glekin

Thursday, 03 August 2023

Mr Jeffrey Frank Glekin has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Seychelles....

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UK’s £38 million aid making a difference in Nigeria – Foreign Secretary James Cleverly

UK’s £38 million aid making a difference in Nigeria – Foreign Secretary James Cleverly

Thursday, 03 August 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced that over £38 million of UK humanitarian assistance has saved lives of conflict-affected people in North-Ea...

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UK government launches climate programme in Nigeria to reach 4 million people

UK government launches climate programme in Nigeria to reach 4 million people

Thursday, 03 August 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced a £55 million Propcom+ contract and £2.89 million grant, which aims to support the transformation of Nigeri...

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UK supports green growth in Zambia

UK supports green growth in Zambia

Wednesday, 02 August 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly visits Zambia and announces new targets for the UK-Zambia Green Growth Compact. ...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Russia: Nigel Casey

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Russia: Nigel Casey

Wednesday, 02 August 2023

Mr Nigel Casey CMG MVO has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation in succession to Dame Deborah Bronnert DCMG....

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FSD Africa invests £10m in Nigeria’s climate infrastructure

FSD Africa invests £10m in Nigeria’s climate infrastructure

Wednesday, 02 August 2023

FSD Africa Investments injects £10m in innovative risk-sharing facility in partnership with InfraCredit to support Nigeria’s sustainable climate infra...

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UK Government reiterates commitment to Africa’s green industries

UK Government reiterates commitment to Africa’s green industries

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

The Foreign Secretary meets a key Nigerian player in electric vehicles, MAX Nigeria, backed by UK investors from the UK’s Manufacturing Africa program...

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UK partnerships with Africa: Foreign Secretary's speech in Lagos

UK partnerships with Africa: Foreign Secretary's speech in Lagos

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gives a speech in Lagos, Nigeria, setting out a positive vision for the UK's partnerships with Africa. ...

UK acknowledges acts of genocide committed by Daesh against Yazidis

UK acknowledges acts of genocide committed by Daesh against Yazidis

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

The UK government has today formally acknowledged that acts of genocide were committed against the Yazidi people by Daesh in 2014....

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UK supports food security in Nigeria

UK supports food security in Nigeria

Monday, 31 July 2023

The Foreign Secretary will pledge support to Nigeria's agriculture sector during a visit to the country. ...

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UK sanctions key figures involved in deplorable sentencing of dual British national Vladimir Kara Murza after appeal is rejected

UK sanctions key figures involved in deplorable sentencing of dual British national Vladimir Kara Murza after appeal is rejected

Monday, 31 July 2023

New sanctions target 6 figures involved in the trial of Vladimir Kara-Murza, who is facing 25 years in a penal colony after the rejection of his appea...

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Russia is inflicting terror on the Ukrainian people, and suffering on its own population and millions across the world: UK statement at the Security Council

Russia is inflicting terror on the Ukrainian people, and suffering on its own population and millions across the world: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 31 July 2023

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security. ...

Foreign Secretary visits Africa to strengthen partnerships

Foreign Secretary visits Africa to strengthen partnerships

Sunday, 30 July 2023

The Foreign Secretary is visiting 3 African countries on a 4-day visit to strengthen “future-focussed, mutually beneficial” partnerships. ...

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Situation in Niger: UK statement, 30 July 2023

Situation in Niger: UK statement, 30 July 2023

Sunday, 30 July 2023

The UK government gave a statement supporting the efforts of the Fifty First Extraordinary Summit on the Socio-Political Situation in the Republic of ...

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Minister for Africa statement on violence in Niger: 28 July 2023

Minister for Africa statement on violence in Niger: 28 July 2023

Friday, 28 July 2023

The Minister for Africa Andrew Mitchell condemns attempts to undermine democracy in Niger....

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The UK pays tribute to all peacekeepers who have given their lives in the service of the UN: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK pays tribute to all peacekeepers who have given their lives in the service of the UN: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 28 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on UN Peacekeeping Operations....

UK announces new support for vulnerable Yemeni women and children

UK announces new support for vulnerable Yemeni women and children

Friday, 28 July 2023

The Foreign Secretary has announced new healthcare support to vulnerable Yemeni women and children....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Indonesia: Dominic Jermey

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Indonesia: Dominic Jermey

Friday, 28 July 2023

Mr Dominic Jermey CVO OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia and non-resident Ambassador to the Democratic Repub...

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UK Professor Jim Skea elected Chair of the IPCC

UK Professor Jim Skea elected Chair of the IPCC

Friday, 28 July 2023

UK Professor Jim Skea has been elected Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the authoritative UN body on climate change scie...

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Human rights situation in Transnistria: UK statement to the OSCE

Human rights situation in Transnistria: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 28 July 2023

Deputy Ambassador Brown regrets the tragic death of Oleg Horjan in unclear circumstances, and underlines UK concern regarding the continuing deteriora...

The UK encourages the Government of CAR to redouble efforts to implement benchmarks agreed by the Security Council: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK encourages the Government of CAR to redouble efforts to implement benchmarks agreed by the Security Council: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 27 July 2023

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Central African Republic....

All Palestinians and Israelis deserve to live in peace: UK statement at the Security Council

All Palestinians and Israelis deserve to live in peace: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 27 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East. ...

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2023: Joint Statement to the OSCE

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2023: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 27 July 2023

Ambassador Holland delivers a joint statement on behalf of six participating States to mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons...

Russia's atrocities against Ukrainian civilians continue: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia's atrocities against Ukrainian civilians continue: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 27 July 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland says that Russia must cease its inhumane practices of detaining and deporting Ukrainian civilians, including children....

Violence in Niger: UK statement, 26 July 2023

Violence in Niger: UK statement, 26 July 2023

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

The Minister for Africa Andrew Mitchell has made a statement following violence in Niger. ...

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The Russian attack on the Transfiguration Cathedral in Ukraine strikes at the heart of the civilian community: UK statement at the Security Council

The Russian attack on the Transfiguration Cathedral in Ukraine strikes at the heart of the civilian community: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine....

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