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Les experts à la Conférence économique africaine 2018, proposeront des solutions pragmatiques à l’ intégration régionale – Banque africaine de développement

«La Conférence économique africaine 2018, en Anglais : African Economic Conference» (AEC) présentera des solutions pratiques, émanant d’experts en intégration régionale et du secteur privé,» a déclaré un haut responsable de la Banque africaine de développement (https://AfDB.org), au cours d’une réunion préparatoire de la prochaine AEC, le

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While a peace deal is celebrated in South Sudan, the transitional government must address the extreme hunger facing the South Sudanese people

Today, thousands will gather in Juba to celebrate the signing of a peace deal and the hopeful end to a five-year long civil war. Martin Okumuba, South Sudan Country Director at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), said: “The IRC is encouraged that warring parties were able to put aside

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Remarks at 2nd Annual U.S.-African Union Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Week

As prepared Good morning, everyone. I would like to thank the African Union and the U.S. Mission to the African Union for convening this conference and for inviting me to speak here today. The United States and the African Union have an unbreakable partnership in the battle against violent

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The Second Annual U.S.-AU Countering Violent Extremism Week

The U.S. Mission to the African Union and the African Union opened their joint Countering Violent Extremism Week in Addis Ababa today. The second annual meeting will feature a conference followed by a two-day capacity-building communications-focused workshop for practitioners from across Africa. U.S. Ambassador to

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Seychelles Ambassador Nominated to the Board of the World’s Largest Climate Fund

Seychelles’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Ronny Jumeau, has been nominated to represent Small Island Developing States on the board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the world’s largest international climate fund. The most recent meeting of the GCF board in Bahrain earlier this

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U.S. Ambassador Michael Raynor to visit Jimma, Oromia Region

Ambassador Mike Raynor, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, will visit Jimma, Oromia region from November 1-3, 2018. Ambassador Mike will engage students, regional government officials, civil society and development partners. He will also visit different U.S. government-funded projects. During his visit, Ambassador Mike will take part in

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Somalia attending International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference

A delegation led by Somalia’s Post, Telecom and Technology minister is attending the 20th Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-18) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which kicked off at the Dubai World Trade Center in Dubai, UAE. The Plenipotentiary Conference is the highest decision-making body of ITU, the United

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Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Scheme (by Iain Walker)

Attributed to Iain Walker British High Commissioner to Ghana: This week, Accra hosts the Global Forum for the Duke of Edinburgh International Award scheme (known in Ghana as the “Head of State Awards”). Celebrating its 30th anniversary, it is the first time this Forum has ever been held in Accra.

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Boston Marathon Sports Envoys Develop Sports Tourism, Mentor Young Athletes

Egyptian and American athletes rallied around their shared love for running and promoting health and fitness this past week as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Sports Envoy program. CEO of the Boston Athletic Association Tom Grilk, 1983 Boston Marathon champion Greg Meyer, and 1985 Boston Marathon

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Committee says legislation must be drafted to regulate Churches

The Portfolio Committee on Women in the Presidency has suggested that legislation is needed to regulate those churches operating outside the law. The committee was briefed by the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) on the commercialisation of

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USA Joins Partners and Representatives from 12 Countries for Nutrition and Sick Child Conference in Accra

In 2017, a staggering 5.4 million children under five years died around the world– many from preventable causes. Though strides have been made in Ghana, 25 newborns Ghanaian babies die for every 1,000 live births. From October 30- November 1, 2018, 115 newborn and child health experts gathered

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Africa Internship Academy (AIA) Graduate Internship Program November 2018 in Accra, Ghana

Applications are open for the [Africa Internship Academy](http://www.africainternshipacademy.com/) (https://www.AfricaInternshipAcademy.com/) Graduate Internship Program November 2018. The Graduate Internship Program is specially designed for young people and tailored to meet the needs of various graduates who are ready to begin their career journey, to gain