Africa: Presidents of Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau Arrive in Addis

[ad_1] Addis Ababa, — President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló arrived at Bole International Airport this afternoon for the 37th African Union Summit. President of Mauritania, was received by Ergoge Tesfaye, Minister of Women and Social Affairs while President of Guinea-Bissau was welcomed by Gedeon Timotios, Minister of Justice. [ad_2] Source link

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Kenya's president orders house for Kiptum family

[ad_1] Kelvin Kiptum had planned to build a home for his family before he was killed in a road accident. [ad_2] Source link

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Africa: AUC Chairperson Raises Alarm About African Conflict Hotbeds

[ad_1] Ethiopia proposes Amharic as new AUC working Language - Chairperson of the African Union Commission(AUC) Moussa Faki Mahamat has urged leaders of conflict-ridden countries to strive for the peaceful resolution of conflicts for the sake of their people's wellbeing. In his opening remark at the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union yesterday,the Chairperson stated that repercussions of the geopolitical fact reach the Continent Africa which unfortunately, is also facing serious situations of armed conflicts. […]

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Berlinale: Lupita Nyong’o makes history in German film festival

[ad_1] When Berlinale announced Nyong'o as jury president last December, the festival's directors, Mariëtte Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian, said Nyong'o was selected because she "embodies what we like in cinema", through her acting versatility and ability to cater to different audiences. [ad_2] Source link

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Africa: HPX, Liberia and Guma Africa to Invest in New Multi-User Railroad, Deep Water Port

[ad_1] -- President Boakai assures new development partner transparent deal; President and CEO says Over 2 Million people to benefit The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of US Company High Power Exploration Inc. (HPX), Bronwyn Barnes, has announced the signing of a letter of intent with the Liberian Government and the Guma Africa Group Ltd. to enter into negotiations to own, design, finance, develop, and operate The Liberty Corridor -- a brand new multi-user infrastructure corridor connecting Guinea and […]

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Nigeria president appoints son-in-law to top job

[ad_1] While some accuse President Bola Tinubu of nepotism, his office says his relative is well qualified. [ad_2] Source link

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Africa: 44th Ordinary Session of Executive Council of AU Concluded

[ad_1] Ababa, — The 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of African Union that has been held in Addis Ababa from 14-15 February 2024 concluded. Foreign Affairs Ministers of African countries have held their 44th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council in Addis Ababa for the past two days. The meeting held under AU's this year theme: Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, […]

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Africa: Transnational Repression By Rwanda

[ad_1] Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing of February 15, 2024 Testimony of Lewis Mudge, Central Africa Director, Human Rights Watch Since the genocide, which devastated the country and claimed more than half a million lives in 1994, Rwanda has made great strides in rebuilding its infrastructure, developing its economy, and delivering public services. But civil and political rights remain severely curtailed, and freedom of expression is tightly restricted. Those who dare to criticize government policy or President Paul Kagame […]

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