Secretary-General appoints François Louncény Fall of Guinea as Acting Head of United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of François Louncény Fall of Guinea as his Acting Special Representative for Central Africa and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa … [Read more...] about Secretary-General appoints François Louncény Fall of Guinea as Acting Head of United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa
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EU grants €380,000 to reform customs in Central Africa
EU grants €380,000 to reform customs in Central Africa: A €380,000 EU grant has been signed with United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) after ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly committees met in the European Parliament premises today. The funded action aims at improving coordination and implementation of trade facilitation reforms in Central Africa … [Read more...] about EU grants €380,000 to reform customs in Central Africa
It’s hard to get rid of the governor of a central bank. Here’s why | The Conversation
It's hard to get rid of the governor of a central bank. Here's why: South Africa's finance minister Pravin Gordhan chats with Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the country's Reserve Bank. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoWith the continued harassment of South Africa’s Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, it has become patently clear that no institution will be spared in the wave of state … [Read more...] about It’s hard to get rid of the governor of a central bank. Here’s why | The Conversation
Genetic studies may hold the key to saving west and central Africa’s lions | The Conversation
Genetic studies may hold the key to saving west and central Africa's lions: African lions were all considered to belong to a single subspecies but new research refutes that. Laura BertolaTropical rain forests, dry deserts and mountainous vistas: Africa is home to all of these very different ecosystems and more. Its varied ecosystems provide a habitat for numerous species, and … [Read more...] about Genetic studies may hold the key to saving west and central Africa’s lions | The Conversation
The role of central banks is changing. What South Africans should look out for | The Conversation
The role of central banks is changing. What South Africans should look out for: The world changed dramatically after the 2008 financial crisis and central banks are adjusting. ShutterstockThe 2008 financial crisis showed up glaring gaps in the way that central banks operate. As a result adjustments have been made to their roles and responsibilities. The Conversation Africa’s … [Read more...] about The role of central banks is changing. What South Africans should look out for | The Conversation
