How the USA Election Affects The Rand and Investment Opportunities: Undoubtedly USA politics has an impact on the global economy and markets, but what does this mean for South Africans in particular? Will the strong Republican win trigger a weakening in the Rand? Will interest rates hike? Will trade agreements between South Africa and the US suffer? Will Investment Companies … [Read more...] about How the USA Election Affects The Rand and Investment Opportunities
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EU deploys Election Observation Mission to Ghana
EU deploys Election Observation Mission to Ghana: In response to an invitation by the Ghanaian authorities, the European Union has deployed an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Ghana to observe the Presidential and Parliamentary elections which are scheduled for 7 December. This is the third time that the European Union is observing elections in Ghana (previously in 2008 … [Read more...] about EU deploys Election Observation Mission to Ghana
U.S. Presidential Election Breakfast
U.S. Presidential Election Breakfast: On Tuesday November 8, 2016, voters in the United States will cast ballots in the U.S. presidential election. To mark the occasion, the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa will host an Election Breakfast reception on Wednesday, November 9, at the Sheraton Hotel. Ambassadors, high ranking government officials, representatives of international … [Read more...] about U.S. Presidential Election Breakfast
Gambia: Crackdown Threatens Presidential Election
Gambia: Crackdown Threatens Presidential Election: The Gambian government’s repression of the political opposition in the months prior to the December 1, 2016 presidential election threatens the fairness of the election, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The 43-page report, “More Fear Than Fair: Gambia’s 2016 Presidential … [Read more...] about Gambia: Crackdown Threatens Presidential Election
Statement by Foreign Minister Steinmeier on the election of Michel Aoun as President of Lebanon
Statement by Foreign Minister Steinmeier on the election of Michel Aoun as President of Lebanon: Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier issued the following statement today (31 October) on the election of Michel Aoun as President of Lebanon: I congratulate Michel Aoun on his election today as President of Lebanon by the Lebanese Parliament. His election is a sign of … [Read more...] about Statement by Foreign Minister Steinmeier on the election of Michel Aoun as President of Lebanon
