Andrew Mitchell: The UK regrets the loss of life and destruction of property during recent demonstrations in Kenya. The UK is following events closely and continues to urge all parties to engage in dialogue and resolve their differences peacefully.
Andrew Mitchell: Whilst we commend the people of Zimbabwe for demonstrating patience and resilience in exercising their democratic rights, and especially for maintaining a peaceful atmosphere on election day and beyond, we share the view of the Election Observation Missions' preliminary statements that the pre-election environment and election day fell short of regional and international standards. Issues...
Andrew Mitchell: The UK echoes the African Union's condemnation of the unconstitutional military takeover of power in Gabon and calls for the restoration of constitutional government, in line with the Commonwealth Charter. I have held discussions with African counterparts on recent political events in Gabon during my recent visit to Rwanda and Kenya. I have also spoken with the Commonwealth Secretary-General...
Andrew Mitchell: The UK echoes the African Union's condemnation of the unconstitutional military takeover of power in Gabon and calls for the restoration of constitutional government, in line with the Commonwealth Charter. I have held discussions with African counterparts on recent political events in Gabon during my recent visit to Rwanda and Kenya. I have also spoken with the Commonwealth Secretary-General...
Andrew Mitchell: FCDO officials continue to provide consular support to Mr Kanu, and visited him most recently on 15 August 2023. Consular officials also remain in regular contact with representatives of Mr Kanu in the United Kingdom and in Nigeria. The Foreign Secretary raised Mr Kanu's case with the then Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs on 14 March 2023. The British High Commissioner in Abuja also...
Andrew Mitchell: The FCDO supported a British woman who was detained in Somaliland, and raised her case with the local authorities at the highest level, including President Bihi.
Andrew Mitchell: Our current case management system does not enable us to isolate cases from within Niger. However, in the recent crisis response in Niger we provided support to 24 British nationals.
Andrew Mitchell: The FCDO advises against all travel to Niger and our ability to provide consular support is severely limited. British nationals in Niger in need of assistance should contact the FCDO on +234 (1) 277 0782 or online. They should also sign up to get email notifications when travel advice is updated.
Andrew Mitchell: President Ramaphosa has publicly acknowledged that the issue of farm murders is of great concern to the government of South Africa and has sought to tackle the issue through the National Rural Safety Strategy (NRSS). The UK raises issues during our engagements with the South African authorities where necessary, and in particular, where UK nationals are involved. We also regularly work with...
Andrew Mitchell: I [Minister Mitchell], represented the PM at the Paris Summit. The Summit generated additional political momentum on issues relating to International Financial System reform, giving developing countries a visible platform to put across their priorities. In response to such priorities, the UK held a prominent side-event which launched a call to action on 'Climate Resilient Debt Clauses'...
Andrew Mitchell: The UK is committed to championing universal health coverage (UHC). In the 2019 Political Declaration on UHC, United Nations Member States committed to promote healthy and active ageing and to respond to the needs of ageing populations. We are working with other Member States to retain and build on that commitment at the 2023 UN High-Level Meeting. We continue to work with country partners...
Andrew Mitchell: The UK is committed to championing universal health coverage (UHC). In the 2019 Political Declaration on UHC, United Nations Member States committed to promote healthy and active ageing and to respond to the needs of ageing populations. We are working with other Member States to retain and build on that commitment at the 2023 UN High-Level Meeting. We continue to work with country partners...
Andrew Mitchell: The UK is committed to championing universal health coverage (UHC). In the 2019 Political Declaration on UHC, United Nations Member States committed to promote healthy and active ageing and to respond to the needs of ageing populations. We are working with other Member States to retain and build on that commitment at the 2023 UN High-Level Meeting. We continue to work with country partners...
Andrew Mitchell: The UK is committed to championing universal health coverage (UHC). In the 2019 Political Declaration on UHC, United Nations Member States committed to promote healthy and active ageing and to respond to the needs of ageing populations. We are working with other Member States to retain and build on that commitment at the 2023 UN High-Level Meeting. We continue to work with country partners...
Andrew Mitchell: The UK is committed to championing universal health coverage (UHC). In the 2019 Political Declaration on UHC, United Nations Member States committed to promote healthy and active ageing and to respond to the needs of ageing populations. We are working with other Member States to retain and build on that commitment at the 2023 UN High-Level Meeting. We continue to work with country partners...
Andrew Mitchell: Chevening operates in over 160 countries and territories. For the 2023-24 academic year, our budget of £57.7 million Official Development Assistance (ODA), £1.6 million non-ODA funding, and additional income of around £13.2 million from tuition fee-waivers and external partners allowed us to offer 1440 awards of which 1383 were from ODA funding and 57 from non-ODA funding. Attached is a...
Andrew Mitchell: The UK spent over £1.4 billion on international climate finance in 2021/22 and will publish figures for 2022/23 in due course.
Andrew Mitchell: There is a limited presence of British nationals in the Central African Republic, as such requests for consular assistance are rare. There were fewer than five requests for consular assistance in 2018 and 2019. There have been no requests for consular assistance since 2020. The FCDO continues to advise against all travel to the Central African Republic.
Andrew Mitchell: The UK will produce a White Paper in late 2023 which sets out a vision for global development that delivers on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, poverty reduction, economic growth and tackling climate change. The precise content of the White Paper will be determined by consultation across the UK government, civil society, those in the sector (and outside it) in the UK and our...
Andrew Mitchell: The British Embassy Office in Bujumbura represents the UK Government in Burundi. It is a subordinate Post to the British High Commission in Kigali. The Ambassador to Burundi, Omar Daair, and the team cover wide range of political, development, security and economic issues of interest to the UK and Burundi. The UK is a committed partner to Burundi. Our regional aid programmes are achieving...
