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 […]
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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 […]
Statement by the Spokesperson on the Presidential and Parliamentary elections in Uganda
The people of Uganda went to the polls in large numbers in Presidential and Parliamentary elections on 18 February, showing determination to exercise their civic rights and cast their vote. The EU Election Observation Mission's preliminary assessment highlights shortcomings in the election process, notably in the areas of neutrality, transparency and the effectiveness of the […]
Centurion Mentorship Program Offers Support for African Start-ups
Pro Bono initiative will extend free legal services to start-up companies and small and medium-sized enterprises. The program will support young entrepreneurs with legal and business advice. Centurion will pilot the program in Cameroon and expand it to other African countries. Centurion Law Group (http://www.CenturionLawFirm.com) is continuing its commitment to training and development with the introduction […]
Ugandan farmers call on United Nations to sever ties with Bidco Africa
The Bugala Farmers Association has called on the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to sever its ties with Bidco Africa, a Kenya-based edible oil producer accused of land-grabbing, human rights violations and environmental disasters in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. Over 100 farmers lost their land to Bidco when, in partnership with the local government, the […]
Merck Launches “Merck More Than a Mother” Campaign in Partnership with Uganda Ministry of Health and Africa Fertility Society
Merck announces the start of their pan- African “More than a Mother” campaign for the first time in Uganda Merck in partnership with Uganda Ministry of Health and Uganda Women Parliamentary Association to raise awareness about the prevention of infertility in the country “Merck More than a Mother“ Campaign will improve access to regulated, effective […]
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AFRICA24 MEDIA and its broadcast partners are proud to debut the talk show everyone is talking about: Salim Amin’s THE SCOOP! This continent’s most dynamic men and women join Salim every week to share their secrets of success, advice to their African brothers and sisters, and something that few people know.