Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Briefing by Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), on the situation in Sudan and South Sudan.
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
– Deputy Secretary-General
– Trip Announcement
– Democratic Republic of the Congo
– Occupied Palestinian Territory
– Sudan
– Sudan / Zamzam camp
– Somalia
– Syria
– Central African Republic
– Police Week
DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL
The Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, is in Cape Town, in the Republic of South Africa, representing the Secretary-General at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting. She also attended the Finance in Common Summit of National Development Banks.
In her remarks, Ms. Mohammed conveyed the UN’s support for South Africa’s G20 presidency and stressed the importance of G20 action to shepherd the global economy and improve prospects for sustainable development. She called for proactive steps to support developing countries overwhelmed by debt service, to expand development finance, and to create a stronger global financial safety net that protects all countries. She also stressed the need for strengthening tax systems, and making them fairer and more efficient.
Ms. Mohammed also met with ministers and principals of international financial institutions and development banks ahead of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, that will take place in Sevilla, in Spain in July. She will be back in New York tomorrow.
TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT
The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, will be travelling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from tomorrow [27 February] until 1 March. He will first go to Kinshasa, where he will engage with Congolese authorities as well as international partners, to discuss the ongoing situation in the eastern part of the country and the next steps in implementing Resolution 2773 – which was adopted last week.
He will then head to the East and travel to Beni, in North Kivu, where he will engage with provincial authorities, as well as with the newly- appointed Force Commander for the peacekeeping force, Lt. Gen. Ulisses De Mesquita Gomes, and as well, of course, with peacekeepers deployed in the Beni area. He will be there to assess first-hand recent developments and will also visit UN Peacekeeping positions.
On 1 March, he will go to Entebbe, in Uganda, where he will pay a visit to MONUSCO personnel who were evacuated to Uganda from Goma last month, following the advances of the M23.
And as we mentioned – Mr. Lacroix is currently wrapping up his visit to New Delhi, in India, where he attended an international conference on Women, Peace and Security, hosted by the Government of India to address barriers and discuss solutions to women’s participation in peacekeeping efforts.
While in India, Mr. Lacroix also discussed the future of peacekeeping with Indian senior government officials and visited the National War Memorial.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Staying in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs say they are alarmed by escalating violence and insecurity in recent days in the city of Uvira, about 100 kilometers south of South Kivu’s provincial capital Bukavu.
Clashes and rising violence in Uvira put local communities and humanitarian workers in extreme danger, with our humanitarian partners reporting multiple incidents of looting and sexual violence.
Elsewhere in South Kivu, humanitarian assessments over the last ten days indicate that more than 10,000 displaced people have returned from Idjwi island in Lake Kivu – due to dire conditions there – they returned to villages in the areas of Minova and Kalehe. More than 100,000 people had fled to the island since late January.
Our partners also report that people have been returning to parts of North Kivu, where a recent assessment found that 80,000 people have returned to villages in the territory of Masisi, about 80 kilometers northwest of Goma. Infrastructure in these villages was largely destroyed by recent fighting, and returnees urgently need humanitarian assistance. Ongoing clashes in Masisi also expose people to risks of violence and rights violations.
For its part, our colleagues at the UN Children’s Fund said today they are deeply worries by the significant increase in reports of grave violations committed against children in parts of the eastern DRC. They say the number of incidents has tripled since the end of January.
The data collected reveals that cases of sexual violence have risen by more than two and a half times, abductions have increased sixfold, killing and maiming is up sevenfold, and attacks on schools and hospitals have multiplied by 12.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=26%20February%202025
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Corporate inclusion strategies are expanding from identity-based approaches to taking a broader socio-economic perspective, targeting outcomes such as social mobility alongside an emphasis on all employees’ sense of belonging.
How can organizations strike the right balance between addressing remaining barriers for historically underrepresented groups while creating a culture of inclusion for all?
This session is part of the Forum’s Future of DEI workstream.
Speakers: Angela Williams, Robert C. Garrett, Stefanie Stantcheva, Dominic Arnall, Adam Kahane
The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.
This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
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Source: European Commission (video statements)
Europe and India are deepening their partnership through a new strategic agenda, focused on key areas such as trade, investment, economic security, resilient supply chains, tech innovation, and reinforced defense cooperation. The Commissioners’ upcoming visit to New Delhi aims to shape a stronger, more interconnected future between the two largest democracies. Together, they are forging a path toward greater collaboration, security, and mutual growth.
Find our more about European Commission’s visit to India at the following link: https://europa.eu/!xkJ7C7
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
In 2024, 1 in 11 people worldwide faced hunger, with continued inflation, conflict and the impact of climate change raising the risk of food insecurity and malnutrition globally.
From farm to consumer, how can we rethink the economics of food?
This session is linked to the ongoing work of the Food and Water initiative of the World Economic Forum.
This session was developed in collaboration with CNBC.
Speakers: Laurent Freixe, Asma Khan, Steve Sedgwick, Cindy H. McCain, Stefaan Decraene, Arnold Puech Pays d’Alissac
The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.
This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
With Ukraine entering the fourth year since the invasion, attention is turning to whether an end to hostilities could come in 2025. Ukraine’s Victory Plan was presented by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in 2024 as the key framework to achieve a just and lasting peace.
How should Ukraine and its international partners proceed in the year ahead?
Speakers: Jens Stoltenberg, Andriy Yermak, Sasha Vakulina
The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.
This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
From integrating next-generation technologies into curricula to addressing national perceptions of cultural issues, education is at a pivotal moment in ensuring that it adequately trains and teaches future generations.
In this town hall, leaders debate what success can look like for education globally.
Speakers: Sian L. Beilock, Michael Spence, Lawrence H. Summers, Raquel Bernal
The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.
This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Ramaphosa addresses the Basic Education Sector Lekgotla in Boksburg
Source: European Commission (video statements)
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements-2)
MEDIA ADVISORY
MINISTER NTSHAVHENI BRIEFS THE MEDIA ON THE OUTCOMES OF THE CABINET MEETING HELD ON 26 FEBRUARY 2025
Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, briefs members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 26 February 2025.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 27 February 2025
Time: 11h00
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town.
Live Streaming details:
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Enquiries: Nomonde Mnukwa – Acting Government Spokesperson Cell: 083 653 7485
Issued by Government Communication and Information System
26 February 2025
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements-2)
Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, briefs members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 26 February 2025.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa in conversation with Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs Richard Gnodde.
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
“Never seen so much enthusiasm and so much focus on teamwork and what we can do together to make America better.”
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
President Trump Surprises First White House Tour, CROWD ERUPTS IN ‘USA’ CHANTS
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements)
The Ski Trooper Cup was a multifaceted competition designed to test the strength, endurance, and tactical skills of #USArmy soldiers in winter warfare and alpine environments.
Members of the #10thMountainDivision tested a range of skills including pushups, slope climbing, rappelling, skiing between gates, pullups, and glissading at the sixth annual Ski Trooper Cup in Vail, Colo.
For more on the Department of Defense, visit: http://www.defense.gov
Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
The Intuitive Machines-2 mission is set to launch the company’s lunar lander, Athena, to the Moon. Athena will carry NASA science experiments and technology demonstrations to help us understand the Moon’s environment, and prepare for future human missions to the lunar surface.
One piece of tech aboard, the Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment 1 (PRIME-1), is one of the first on-site demonstrations of resource use on the Moon. PRIME-1 will take a lunar soil sample and analyze it to see if it contains water ice.
For more information on the mission, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/general/intuitive-machines-im-2-mission/
For more information on PRIME-1, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/kennedy/nasas-polar-ice-experiment-paves-way-for-future-moon-missions/
Credit: NASA
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Watch Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C Moon lander and NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer lift off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The lander, named Athena, will carry NASA science and technology to the Moon’s surface. Athena will orbit the Moon for approximately three days before landing at Mons Mouton, a lunar plateau near the Moon’s South Pole.
The NASA tech aboard the lander will demonstrate resource utilization on the Moon by measuring the possible presence of volatiles or gases from lunar soil and give future spacecraft a permanent reference point on the lunar surface.
Launching as a rideshare with the IM-2 delivery, NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft also will begin its journey to lunar orbit, where it will map the distribution of the different forms of water on the Moon.
This is Intuitive Machines’ second launch to the Moon as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. To learn more about CLPS, visit https://go.nasa.gov/3RFR0A5.
Credit: NASA
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
If your home was severely damaged or destroyed in the recent wildfires and you need a safe place to live, FEMA may be able to help.
We have a program that provides survivors with a safe, temporary place to stay – like a hotel or motel, until you can find a longer-term housing solution. We pay hotels directly and cover the room, taxes, and pet fees.
To find out if you are eligible, you’ll first need to apply for FEMA assistance. You can do that by calling us at 800-621-3362 or by visiting Disaster Assistance dot gov. Be sure to apply by March 10th.
We’ll contact you directly if you’re eligible for this program. Our goal is to provide shelter until you find a place to rent. And our help doesn’t end there. We’ll stay in close contact with you and help cover rental fees for up to 18 months.
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
“It was an honor to host our distinguished governors at the White House. Together, we embraced a moment of unity, forging a path toward a brighter future for all.” –First Lady Melania Trump
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Two recent landmark reports on the European Union’s economy paint an unforgiving picture of its vulnerabilities, suggesting the region faces the prospect of “slow agony”. At current productivity and demographic trends, Europe’s economic output is forecast to be the same in 2050 as it is today.
With much of the power to correct course residing in national capitals, what will it take for leaders to rise to the challenge?
Speakers: Nicolas Hieronimus, Roula Khalaf, Robert Habeck, Belen Garijo, Christine Lagarde
The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.
This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
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Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
The White House
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Global levels of obesity continue to rise rapidly, with over 1 billion people affected today and projected to double by 2030.
What is the projected impact of obesity on health and the economy and what new approaches exist to address this growing public health challenge?
Speakers: Pranjal Sharma, Camilla Sylvest, Sean Duffy
The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.
This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.
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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Globally, an estimated 12 billion working days are lost every year to depression and anxiety at a cost of $1 trillion a year in lost productivity. In a post-pandemic world, supporting mental health in the workplace is more critical than ever.
This session explores practical tools and strategies for creating a supportive workplace culture, reducing stigma and fostering mental well-being among workers.
Speakers: Bill Ready, Christy Hoffman, Stephen P. MacMillan, David Rhodes, Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi
The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.
This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Extreme weather events are intensifying in severity and frequency and have become common phenomena globally.
What can business do to manage and mitigate the risks and impacts?
Speakers: Celeste Saulo, Johan Rockström, Jane Nelson
The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.
This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
In 2024, poor governance – marked by weak accountability, lack of transparency and ineffective rule of law – fuelled conflicts, eroded global cooperation and stalled progress on critical social, economic and environmental issues.
What strategies can leaders adopt to champion transparency and rebuild good governance and trust?
Speakers: Johan H. Andresen, Yusuf Tuggar, Ngaire Woods
The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.
This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
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