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Armed Forces Minister Mike Penning has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to Africa following a multi-country visit.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
British troops in South Sudan are continuing to support the UN’s efforts to increase stability in the East African nation.
UK, US and Norway call on all parties in South Sudan to commit to a ceasefire immediately.
Ms Alison Blackburne has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan.
Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to DFID staff in East Kilbride on how the UK works together to improve the lives of people around the world.
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 34th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, South Sudan, Burma, DPRK, Sri Lanka, Libya and Iran.
Foreign Secretary Statement at the UN Security Council briefing on South Sudan, Thursday 23 March 2017.
In response to the unprecedented public support for the Disasters Emergency Committee East Africa Crisis Appeal, this weekend the UK Government will match pound for pound the next £5 million donated by the public.
UK Government to match the first £5 million donated by the public to the Disasters Emergency Committee's new East Africa Crisis Appeal.
UK leads the charge by stepping up support and urges others to do the same before it is too late.
International Development Minister James Wharton reaffirms UK support for refugees in Uganda as Africa’s largest refugee hosting nation.
International Development Secretary Priti Patel announces new humanitarian support for South Sudan and Somalia and calls on international community to step up their response.
Priti Patel announces new packages of UK aid for South Sudan and Somalia and calls on others to step up as well.
Statement from International Development Secretary Priti Patel and summary of how UK aid is already helping.
International Development Minister James Wharton reinforces the UK’s commitment to the people of South Sudan suffering from severe drought and conflict, and reiterates urgent need for peace.
Joint statement from UK, US and Norway welcoming the joint declaration expressing concern about continued fighting and violence in South Sudan.
Prime Minister Theresa May addressed the Republican Party conference and spoke about the special relationship between the UK and the USA.
Tobias Ellwood, Minister for Africa and the Middle East, visited South Sudan on 21 December to highlight UK concern at the deteriorating situation in the country.
An Op-ed by Tobias Ellwood, Minister for Africa and the Middle East, on the occasion of his visit to South Sudan
Up to one hundred extra UK Armed Forces personnel are to join UN peacekeeping work in South Sudan, adding to 300 announced under the previous Government.
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