Gabon, Kyrgyz Republic ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement; 8 more needed for entry into force: Gabon's WTO ambassador Marianne Odette Bibalou Bounda submitted her country's instrument of acceptance to WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo on 5 December. On 6 December the Kyrgyz Republic's WTO ambassador Daniiar Mukashev submitted his country's instrument … [Read more...] about Gabon, Kyrgyz Republic ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement; 8 more needed for entry into force
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President Zuma congratulates President-elect Adama Barrow of the Islamic Republic of The Gambia
President Zuma congratulates President-elect Adama Barrow of the Islamic Republic of The Gambia: President Zuma has today, on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, congratulated President-elect Adama Barrow on his election as President of The Gambia following presidential elections that were held on 01 December 2016. President Zuma conveyed his best wishes to … [Read more...] about President Zuma congratulates President-elect Adama Barrow of the Islamic Republic of The Gambia
Africa: Special Envoy Perriello Travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo and France
Africa: Special Envoy Perriello Travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo and France: Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa Thomas Perriello will travel to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC); and Paris, France December 3-9. In the DRC, he will engage with government, opposition, and civil society stakeholders to discuss efforts to reach a consensus … [Read more...] about Africa: Special Envoy Perriello Travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo and France
Ban voices deep concerns over renewed violence in the Central African Republic
Ban voices deep concerns over renewed violence in the Central African Republic: Expressing deep concerns over last week's renewed violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) that has reportedly claimed dozens of lives and displaced more than 11,000 persons – many civilians – United Nations Secretary-General has called on the armed groups to immediately and to … [Read more...] about Ban voices deep concerns over renewed violence in the Central African Republic
Democratic Republic of Congo – Suspension of international adoptions (24 November 2016)
Democratic Republic of Congo - Suspension of international adoptions (24 November 2016): Given the irregularities observed for months regarding adoption files in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), we have decided to suspend international adoptions from the country as of 31 December 2016. It is a difficult decision but one which, due to inadequate legal and ethical … [Read more...] about Democratic Republic of Congo – Suspension of international adoptions (24 November 2016)
