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  • Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 case study - Egypt

    Egypt has seen renewed political turmoil and periods of violence over the past six months.

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  • UK hosts high-level meeting on global nutrition and growth

    Britain co-hosts 'Nutrition for Growth: Beating Hunger through Business and Science' on 8 June

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • World leaders sign global agreement to help beat hunger

    Governments, businesses and charities make a historic pledge to end undernutrition in our lifetime at today's Nutrition for Growth event

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Discovery Communications teams up with UK government to give girls an education

    UK to match-fund Discovery Communications' £12.3 million investment in girls' education

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Combating human trafficking: business and human rights

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the need for government, civil society and business to work together to eradicate human trafficking.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Marines on exercise in Ghana

    Forty-nine Royal Marines commandos have taken part in a week-long jungle training package in Ghana.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Britain to join tech giants to drive down Internet prices in developing countries

    The Alliance for Affordable Internet will help progress for the 90% of the global population who are unconnected to the internet.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Ambassador to Senegal on Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative

    The British Ambassador John Marshall's newspaper article on the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Half of UK’s imported malaria cases in London residents

    New report highlights the need for raised awareness among London residents about protecting against the disease.

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  • United Nations General Assembly 68

    Updates from the UK delegation to the 68th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • MDG Countdown 2013

    The governments of the UK and US are hosting MDG Countdown 2013 during the United Nations General Assembly, in New York on 24th September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy High Commissioner Martin Reynolds's speech at C5's Forum on Anti-Corruption - Southern Africa

    Transparency is a top priority for the British Government and corruption is so harmful to economic growth and undermines the social fabric of societies.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK & Nigeria – Exchanging Diplomatic Excellence

    Members of the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 36 + 1, joined their counterparts from the UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chevening Scholars from Nigeria for 2013/14

    Some of this years Chevening scholars for Nigeria, share their thoughts on what it means to them and their careers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 30 Years of Chevening Scholarships in Nigeria

    The British High Commission Abuja organised a pre-departure reception on Tuesday 27 August 2013, in honour of the Nigerian scholars awarded Chevening Scholarships this year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Brits caught out by unusual laws and customs

    FCO encourages people to research destinations before they travel

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Chevening Scholarships for Nigerians celebrate 30 years.

    Over 1,050 Nigerians have benefitted from a Chevening Scholarship and are in positions of leadership across the country. This years applications open on September 1st.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister condemns attack at a mosque in Nigeria

    FCO Minister Mark Simmonds condemns senseless killings of worshippers at a mosque in Nigeria and offers condolences to all those affected.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lynne Featherstone: Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards

    Speech by the International Development minister Lynne Featherstone at the 10th Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Space Conference 2013

    David Willetts highlights the strengths of the UK space industry and outlines investment in space technology eg the SABRE rocket engine.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government