tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Closed organisation: Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) 2021-12-15T14:43:28+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-conflict-stability-and-security-funds-annual-report-202021 2021-12-15T14:43:28+00:00 Annual report into the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund published The Cabinet Office has published its annual report on the CSSF Fund which helps address overseas issues and conflicts affecting UK interests. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uks-minister-for-africa-announces-250000-to-support-ghana 2021-09-03T13:42:52+01:00 UK’s Minister for Africa announces £250,000 to support Ghana Two weeks after UK-donated COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Ghana, the UK Minister for Africa James Duddridge has arrived in Accra for a two-day visit to the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uks-largest-un-mission-draws-to-a-close-after-four-successful-years 2020-01-30T15:49:00+00:00 UK’s largest UN mission draws to a close after four successful years Defence Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan travelled to South Sudan to present medals to the final rotation of personnel as Pakistan takes over the engineer task group. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-deploys-a-team-of-three-humanitarian-experts-to-bahamas-following-devastating-hurricane-dorian 2019-09-02T13:15:00+01:00 UK deploys a team of three humanitarian experts to Bahamas following devastating Hurricane Dorian The UK has deployed a three-strong team of humanitarian experts to the Bahamas to begin immediate work on assessing damage and needs following Hurricane Dorian. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-to-deploy-250-troops-to-mali-on-peacekeeping-operations 2019-07-22T11:11:00+01:00 UK to deploy 250 troops to Mali on peacekeeping operations The Defence Secretary has announced that UK Armed Forces will deploy to Mali in 2020 in support of the UN Peacekeeping Operation tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/ministers-speech-at-the-launch-of-the-third-cssf-annual-report 2019-07-19T15:08:00+01:00 Minister's speech at the launch of the third CSSF annual report Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster David Lidington delivered a speech at the launch of the Conflict, Security and Stability Fund (CSSF) 2018/19 Annual Report. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-commits-18m-to-protecting-journalists-in-danger-zones 2019-07-10T18:46:00+01:00 UK commits £18 million to protecting journalists in danger zones Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced that the UK will commit £18 million to improve media freedom across the world. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-steps-up-fight-against-fake-news 2019-07-07T00:15:00+01:00 UK steps up fight against fake news The package of £18 million over 3 years will support freedom of expression and strengthen independent media. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-9m-project-to-support-independent-media-in-ukraine 2019-07-02T10:43:00+01:00 UK announces £9 million project to support independent media in Ukraine Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, Foreign Office Minister of State, to represent the UK at Ukraine Reform Conference in Canada. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/delivering-long-term-stability-to-the-sahel-region 2019-05-17T19:50:00+01:00 Delivering long term stability to the Sahel region Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on peace and security in Africa tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/training-peacekeepers-at-the-highest-standards 2019-05-07T19:50:00+01:00 Training peacekeepers at the highest standards Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council open debate on peacekeeping, training and capacity building tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-uk-backs-nigeria-in-fight-against-extremism 2019-05-01T17:07:00+01:00 Foreign Secretary: UK backs Nigeria in fight against extremism The Foreign Secretary today visited the north-east of Nigeria to show the UK's commitment to fighting Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lord-ahmad-pledges-800000-for-womens-peacebuilding 2019-03-08T17:53:00+00:00 Lord Ahmad pledges £800,000 for women’s peacebuilding On International Women’s Day, Lord Ahmad and HRH The Countess of Wessex pledge their support for women peacebuilders in Commonwealth and conflict-affected countries. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-visits-yemen-to-bolster-support-for-un-peace-process 2019-03-03T15:49:36+00:00 Foreign Secretary visits Yemen to bolster support for UN peace process Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has visited Yemen as part of a wider tour of the Gulf. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-to-invest-up-to-30m-through-partnership-with-african-union 2019-02-21T10:50:00+00:00 UK to invest up to £30 million through partnership with African Union Minister of State for Africa Harriett Baldwin has announced a funding package for projects across Africa following the signing of a new strategic partnership. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-harriett-baldwin-visits-ukraine 2019-02-07T14:32:00+00:00 Minister Harriett Baldwin visits Ukraine Joint Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development Harriett Baldwin will visit Ukraine tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fco-minister-for-the-americas-sir-alan-duncan-announces-5-million-of-uk-support-for-colombias-peace-process 2018-12-04T14:34:00+00:00 FCO Minister for the Americas Sir Alan Duncan announces £5 million of UK support for Colombia's peace process FCO Minister of State for the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, has announced an increase in financial support for Colombia's peace process. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/africa-minister-visits-mali-as-uk-deepens-efforts-to-stabilise-the-region 2018-11-14T16:16:00+00:00 Africa Minister visits Mali as UK deepens efforts to stabilise the region Minister Harriett Baldwin visited Mali on 8-9 November discussing development, humanitarian and stabilisation efforts. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-announces-support-for-lebanon-in-fight-against-terror 2018-02-06T15:11:00+00:00 Government announces support for Lebanon in fight against terror The government has today announced further support for Lebanon to help secure its border and prevent attacks from terrorist groups such as Daesh.