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Canada and sub-Saharan Africa
Canada's fundamental interest in sub-Saharan Africa is to help reverse the region's social and economic marginalisation from the rest of the world.
What's new
Canada is committing $13 million over five years to support displaced populations in Sudan (February 14, 2007) Canada calls on Ugandan parties to maintain commitment to Juba peace talks and announces $2.5 million toward peace efforts (February 1, 2007) Situation in Somalia (January 12, 2007) Democracy Promotion eDiscussion, January 22 - March 30, 2007: Building on Canada's long history of promoting democracy abroad, the Government of Canada is looking to identify ways in which Canada can play a more active role on the world stage in promoting democratic principles. Take part in this eDiscussion as a Canadian expatriate, or find out how your International University or College can participate. Strengthening West Africa's Peace Operations Capacity: Canada is committed to supporting African efforts to more effectively prevent, manage, and resolve conflict and importantly, to address the needs of civilians. Canada supports flood-affected people in the Horn of Africa (December 11, 2006) Canada contributes $1.5 million to peace process in northern Uganda (December 8, 2006) Canada supports innovative work of Engineers Without Borders (December 2006) Canada committed to global HIV/AIDS fight: Canada will provide $120 million to support global HIV/AIDS efforts focussing on four key areas: prevention, strengthening health systems, promoting women's empowerment, and promoting children's rights (December 1, 2006).
Eyes Abroad
News, information and reports from our Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates in the region.
Côte d’Ivoire: International Human Rights Day celebrated in Abidjan Zimbabwe: Inuit and Shona cultural encounter Senegal: Fourth edition of Canadian Cinema week opens in Dakar - Intern journal: project in Kenya allows locals from rural villages to participate in the construction of a household water filter
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