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Legislators in Kenya are pushing for local communities to receive dedicated slots in Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) programs, arguing that host communities should benefit from institutions they helped establish.
The WACT Scholarship Scheme has expanded, welcoming 52 new beneficiaries from host communities and employees’ children, bringing the total to 193.
West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has expanded its educational support initiative, awarding scholarships to 52 new beneficiaries, including 47 students from host communities and 5 children of employees.
SROL is expanding its Youth Empowerment Transport Scheme by providing commercial minibuses and comprehensive business support to beneficiaries in host communities within Osun State.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that over 1,100 host community projects are currently underway in the Niger Delta, operating under the Petroleum Industry Act’s Host Communities Development Trust framework. These projects aim to boost local development.
Nigerian Minister Alake has issued a warning to mining firms regarding their agreements with host communities, threatening license revocation for those who fail to ensure communities benefit from local resources.
A foundation is training an Akwa Ibom oil community in Nigeria on how to demand environmental remediation, highlighting that many host communities are unaware of their legal rights to gas flare funds despite years of degradation.
The Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria (CFPN) has urged Fulani pastoralists in the South-West region to enhance cooperation with security agencies and host communities to strengthen peace and combat criminal activities.
Pope Francis, speaking on the island of Tenerife, emphasized that 'all of us are migrants' and urged for reciprocal integration between migrants and host communities.
The Asanko Scholarship Programme is supporting 31 students from mining host communities in Ghana's Amansie West and Amansie South districts, aiming to promote tertiary education among young people.
The United Nations and its partners have launched an appeal for $710.5 million to address the humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees and their host communities.
The Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) and the Korean Red Cross have initiated a collaborative humanitarian program to provide support for Syrians under temporary protection and vulnerable host communities.
The Ghanaian government, private sector, and development partners are collaborating with UNHCR to boost agribusiness investments, creating economic opportunities for refugees and host communities in northern Ghana.
Community Development Committees (CDC) of oil and gas producing areas in the Niger Delta have called on political parties in Rivers State to zone their 2027 governorship tickets to candidates of Ogoni extraction. This move aims to ensure representation for the Ogoni people in the state's leadership.
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has appealed to host communities in Bayelsa State to take ownership and safeguard its projects from widespread vandalism.
A gold mining company is expanding its community healthcare outreach, providing free medical services and long-term support for 2,700 residents in its host communities.
BUA Cement Plc has demonstrated its commitment to youth empowerment and community development by graduating 60 youths from its host communities after intensive training. The company also employed 52 graduates in Sokoto.
Ghana’s Extractive Sector Multi-Stakeholder Group has called on Parliament to summon State agencies regarding persistent delays in disbursing mineral royalties to mining host communities.
Segilola Resources Operating Ltd has initiated a youth empowerment program in its host communities, providing commercial minibuses and upskilling artisans.
A group has launched a program offering skills training and business grants to youths and entrepreneurs in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, through the Effiat and Mbo Host Communities Development Trust.
Nearly five years after the Petroleum Industry Act mandated the establishment of Host Communities Development Trusts, the operator of OML 13 has finally unveiled a needs assessment for its host communities, raising questions about delayed compliance.
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has charged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to leave enduring legacies and integrate with their host communities. He emphasized the importance of their contributions to the state.
Ghana has introduced a new agricultural integration initiative to support Burkinabe asylum seekers. The government is allocating land for refugee farming to help livelihoods and ease pressure on host communities.
Host communities of Gold Fields Ghana Limited in Tarkwa are appealing to the government to renew the mining company’s lease, emphasizing its contributions to local development projects and job creation.
Nigerian House of Representatives members and leaders of oil-producing host communities (HOSTCOM) are advocating for an amendment to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). They seek to increase the oil community fund to 6% and address litigations that are stalling benefits for these communities.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) conducted its primary elections in multiple Nigerian states, determining candidates for various offices. While some winners were declared, the primaries faced significant challenges, including rejections of results by aspirants and protests over alleged irregularities.
Oriental Energy Resources Limited has highlighted its corporate social responsibility efforts, including funding research and providing scholarships to over 2,000 students in its host communities.
Former Niger Delta agitators and host communities have collectively urged the Nigerian Federal Government to decentralize pipeline surveillance contracts, advocating for state-by-state awards to curb oil theft, boost national revenue, and promote peace in the region.
UNHCR reports that providing shelter is crucial for driving stability, protection, and inclusion for refugees and host communities in the Kakuma camp.
Japan, IOM sign $2.6m assistance deal for Rohingya refugees, host communities Dhaka Tribune
Host communities of Oando Energy Resources Limited in Nigeria's Delta State protested the alleged non-payment of their three percent Operating Expenses (OPEX) Development funds.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has provided Iran's health ministry with two refrigerated vaccine trucks, each with a six-ton capacity, to improve immunization services for migrants and host communities.
Ghana's Extractive Sector Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) has called on Parliament to summon state agencies regarding persistent delays in disbursing mineral royalties to mining host communities.
The Apinto Divisional Council is advocating for host communities to become equity partners in Gold Fields Ghana Limited’s Tarkwa Mine, leveraging the ongoing lease renewal process as an opportunity to establish a new shared ownership model.
The Nigerian Federal Government has called on host communities in Ogun and Ondo states to provide maximum support for the proposed Dangote Industrial City and Deep Seaport project. The government described it as a transformative initiative expected to create opportunities.
Oil host communities in Akwa Ibom have rolled out a comprehensive development roadmap, based on a needs assessment report, to guide interventions in 11 local government areas.
The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSCON) has urged President Tinubu to investigate alleged sabotage by oil cabals frustrating pipeline surveillance operations in the Niger Delta region.
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has approved a State Policy Strategy on Internal Displacement through 2030, establishing a unified approach to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) and their host communities.
Segilola Resources Operating Limited has commissioned vital road and water projects in Osun State, aiming to boost infrastructure and create jobs in the host communities.
Stakeholders at an environmental justice roundtable have called for oil firms and regulators to convert flare gas into electricity to combat years of power outages and energy poverty in Akwa Ibom host communities.
Governor Abiodun commended the Arewa community for its peaceful coexistence with host communities and emphasized the importance of equipping individuals with skills to prevent exploitation for destabilizing activities.
Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) has disbursed a ₦2 billion scholarship fund to 600 undergraduate and postgraduate students in its Bayelsa host communities.
A Nigerian university has unveiled a new initiative aimed at curbing child mortality in its host communities, alongside plans to expand its medical center to improve local healthcare access.
Australia commits AUD 16.5m to support Rohingya refugees and host communities The Daily Star
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has called on host communities to protect its projects from widespread vandalism, theft, and neglect to ensure sustainable development.