HERAT - Under National Solidarity Programme (NSP), 302 projects of constructing drinking water reservoirs have been completed in Moghr District of Badghis Province. Around 26,000 local people now have access to clean drinking…
FARAH - The revenue of Farah Customs Department reached Afs. 991 million (approx. US$18 million) over the past five months, showing a 52 per cent increase over the same period last year. The Provincial Customs Director, Sayed…
Beirut, Lebanon Tuesday, 17 July 2013 First, I would like to wish all a Ramadan kareem as this is my first press encounter since the beginning of the month of Ramadan. I had two very good meetings today, first with Prime…
KABUL - The Independent Election Commission (IEC) of Afghanistan started a toll-free telephone hotline in the capital, Kabul, on Tuesday, to provide “correct information” to the Afghan public on next year’s Presidential and…
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reiterates its strong support for holding the Presidential and Provincial Council elections on time, on 5 April 2014, and in accordance with the Afghan…
NIMROZ - Two polio vaccinators have been abducted by unknown individuals in the Chakhchar district of north-western Nimroz province, officials said on Monday. The two vaccinators, a doctor and a volunteer, were kidnapped in…
15 July 2013 - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau, José Ramos-Horta, on Monday, 15 July 2013, met with the Transitional President, Serifo Nhamadjo to share with him preliminary…
KABUL - Bob Saum is the World Bank’s Country Director in Afghanistan. He has been on the ground for a little more than a year and is “looking forward to several more years here.” He has previous experience in the region…
15 July 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on the international community to help Burundi continue its path towards peace and sustainable development. "Today, more than ever, Burundi needs support," Mr. Ban…
MISRATA - Building an ammunition shelter may not come across as a priority for many Libyans, who face the challenges of a post-revolution transitional period buffeted by political divisions, armed clashes as well as…
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reiterates its strong support for holding the Presidential and Provincial Council elections on time, on 5 April 2014, and in accordance with the Afghan…
Garowe/Mogadishu – SRSG Nicholas Kay has described today's decision to postpone the elections as "brave and wise" following violent clashes in parts of Puntland.SRSG Kay said “My condolences to those who have lost their loved…