High-level delegations of fisheries ministries from more than 50 countries are gathering in Agadir for a summit with industry players to discuss emerging governance needs in a sector that provides the world with 17 percent of its animal protein and developing countries with more export revenue than meat, tobacco, rice and sugar combined. The globalization […]
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African Union Election Observation Mission to the Union of The Comoros for the primary Presidential election and first round Governors’ election of the Autonomous Islands on 21 February 2016
The African Union Commission (AUC) announces the arrival of its observation mission for the primary Presidential election in the Union of The Comoros and first round governors’ election in Autonomous Islands on 21 February 2016. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma accepted the invitation of the Government of the Union of the Comoros […]
The Lord Mayor of the City of London to visit Zambia
The Lord Mayor said: “One word sums up the aim of my three day trip to Zambia this week: partnership. As an ambassador for London’s ‘City’ – the term we use for the financial centre of the UK – I want to strengthen the economic ties between our two countries. “As Lord Mayor I represent this ‘City’ […]
Joint Communiqué of the consultation meeting between International Observation and Information Missions Niamey, 20 February 2016
At the initiative of the Heads of the observation Missions of the African Union and ECOWAS, the heads of observation and information missions of the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Economic and Monetary Union of West Africa (UEMOA), the International Organisation of the Francophonie (OIF) and the Community […]
The African Union election observation mission to the 18 February 2016 general elections in the Republic of Uganda
The African Union Commission deployed a Short Term Election Observation Mission to the 18 February 2016 General Elections in the Republic of Uganda. The Mission comprised 40 Short Term Observers from several African countries drawn from the African Union Permanent Representatives' Committee, the Pan-African Parliament, Election Management Bodies and Civil Society Organizations. The AUEOM assessed […]
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on announcement of the provisional results of the Presidential elections in the Central African Republic
The Secretary-General commends the peaceful holding of the elections in the Central African Republic on 14 February and takes note of the announcement of the provisional results of the Presidential elections. He congratulates presidential candidate Mr. Faustin Archange Touadéra for his victory according to the provisional results. The Secretary-General also extends his appreciation to presidential candidate Mr. Anicet Dologuele for the spirit of statesmanship demonstrated through his concession speech. The Secretary-General calls on all political […]
IMF Deputy Managing Director to visit Chad and Cote d'Ivoire
Mr. Mitsuhiro Furusawa, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will visit Chad and Cote d’Ivoire on February 21-27, to engage with policymakers and other stakeholders in both countries and to underline the strong relationship with the institution’s African member countries. The visit to Chad will provide an opportunity to reaffirm the close […]
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud extends congratulatory message to Uganda’s President Museveni for his re-election victory
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has extended a congratulation message to HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election as the President of the Republic of Uganda. “I am greatly pleased to seize this great opportunity to extend my warmest congratulations and wish you every success in the great […]
Massey Ferguson is Proud to Announce the Introduction of the NEW 112-132hp MF 6700 Global Series Platform Tractors for Africa and the Middle East
Massey Ferguson (www.MasseyFerguson.com), a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) (http://www.AGCOcorp.com), is proud to announce the introduction of the new MF 6700 Series, a major step forward in the evolution of the Massey Ferguson Global Series. The new MF 6700 Series is the most powerful range in the Massey Ferguson Global Series with engine power outputs […]
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the elections of the President of the Union of Comoros and the Governors of the Islands of Grand Comoros, Anjouan and Mohéli
The Secretary-General welcomes the progress made by the Comorian people in preparing 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 Moheli, this Sunday, February 21 2016. The Comorians have the collective responsibility to ensure […]