The Department of Political Affairs of the African Union Commission through its African Union Specialized Technical Sub-Committee no.8 on Public Service, Local Government, Urban Development and Decentralization (AU-STC no.8) organized the Experts Group Meeting (EGM) of African Ministers on Housing and Urban Development of its Sub-Committee on Human Settlement and Urban Development from 23-24 February […]
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General on the electoral process in Comoros
The Secretary-General is following with concern the developments in Comoros since the publication by the National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) of the provisional results of the primary elections of the President of the Union of Comoros and the first round of the elections of the Governors of the Islands of Grand Comoros, Anjouan and Mohéli. […]
Japan provides USD 4.5 million to support UNHCR’s work in Sudan
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) welcomed today a contribution of US$ 4.5 million from the Government and people of Japan to support the agency’s work in Sudan. UNHCR is supporting the Government of Sudan’s efforts to provide protection and assistance to refugees and asylum-seekers, as well as respond to […]
Republic of Congo refuses entry and sends back Amnesty International expert
The Republic of Congo’s refusal of entry and return of an Amnesty International research manager on mission is another worrying sign of the government’s attempt to muzzle criticism ahead of Presidential elections, Amnesty International said today. Late on Friday 26 February, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Stephen Cockburn, was refused […]
AUC hosts Musical Concert in collaboration with the Nile Project Musical Band to popularize Project 2016 of the African Union
The African Union Commission in collaboration with the Nile Project organized a musical concert to introduce the AU Project 2016. The event which took place on 24 February 2016 at the African Union (AU) Amphitheater was a crowd puller. It was aimed at raising awareness on the theme of the year 2016, African year of […]
Statement by IMF Deputy Managing Director Furusawa at the Conclusion of a Visit to Cote d'Ivoire
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 […]
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 […]