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First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The UK is to support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, the world's largest free trade area initiative.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The event in Nairobi provided a platform for the African tech and insurance sectors to collaborate on development opportunities.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Activity in 2018 by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy worldwide.
Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe, UK Acting Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the role of of La Francophonie
The Foreign Secretary announces sanctions on International Women’s Day targeting gender-based violence in Iran, Syria, South Sudan and the Central African Republic.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Thirteen new UK sanctions announced targeting individuals and businesses linked to the actions of Wagner Group in Africa.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Central African Republic.
Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on MINUSCA.
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