Mr. Mitsuhiro Furusawa, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today in Abidjan at the conclusion of a visit to Cote d’Ivoire. “My visit to Cote d’Ivoire has been extremely fruitful and informative. I wish to thank President Alassane Dramane Ouattara for meeting with me to discuss the country’s […]
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Uganda: Violations against opposition party impeding its efforts to contest election outcome
The Ugandan government is continuing to violate the human rights of leaders of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and undermining the ability of their party to legally challenge the results of the 18 February elections, said Amnesty International in a statement, as the 10-day deadline for filing presidential election petitions looms. Security forces […]
IMF’s Regional Technical Assistance Center for Southern Africa Supports Strengthening Risk Based Supervision
On February 22–26, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Regional Technical Assistance Center in Southern Africa (AFRITAC South) held a regional seminar at the Africa Training Institute in Mauritius on improving compliance with Risk Based Supervision (RBS) and Pillar 2 of Basel II. The event brought together senior and mid-level officials from the supervision departments of […]
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2015 Article IV Consultation with Gabon
On February 19, 2016, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] with Gabon. Gabon’s economy is facing mounting headwinds. Economic activity benefited from a one-off boost in oil production in 2015, due to the introduction of new oil fields and productivity improvements, which are expected to help maintain overall growth around […]
Statement on violence in Burundi
Ms Dholakia said: The UK remains gravely concerned about the situation in Burundi. Violence continues daily. We are particularly alarmed at increasing reports of human rights abuses, including sexual violence, assassinations and disappearances; as well as hate speech and incitement to violence. We continue to call on all parties to take urgent steps to end […]
African Union Commemorates Africa Healthy Lifestyle Day
The African Union (AU) Medical Services Directorate commemorated the Africa Healthy Lifestyle Day today, 26th February, 2016 at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters. The Directorate of Medical Services celebrated the day with the Slogan:Less Sugar. More Life; Diabetes Kills one Person Every 7 Seconds; and Change Today for Healthier Tomorrow under the umbrella of […]
AU Commissioner for HRST sign MoU with the Pan African Youth Union (PYU) to promote meaningful participation of youth in Development
The African Union Commissioner for Human Resources Science and Technology (HRST), H.E Dr. Martial De-Paul Ikounga and Ms. Francine Muyumba, President of the Pan African Youth Union (PYU) have today 26th February signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the AUC headquarters. The agreement will create a working partnership that enables both the AUC and […]
President Mugabe hands over 300 head of cattle to the African Union Foundation
H.E Robert Mugabe, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe on Thursday 25 February 2016, handed over 300 head of cattle to a delegation of the African Union led by H.E. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The donation in kind, was a pledge made by President Mugabe to the African Union […]
Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs calls for an end to the suffering of civilians in South Sudan
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Kyung-wha Kang, today concluded a two-day visit to South Sudan, calling on all parties to the conflict to protect civilians and grant safe and unhindered humanitarian access. ASG Kang travelled to South Sudan with the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, on 25 February, where […]
African Court on Human and Peoples’ rights begins 40th ordinary session on 29 February
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will hold its 40th Ordinary Session from 29 February to 18 March 2016 at its seat in Arusha, the United Republic of Tanzania. The Judges, among others, will examine on over 50 applications and four requests for Advisory Opinions. During the session, there will be two […]