APO News from Africa: High Level People-to-People Exchange Mechanism (PPEM) Between South Africa and the People’s Republic of China: The Inter-Ministerial Committee on the in-coming visit for the High level People to People Exchange Mechanism (PPEM), will brief the media on the state of readiness for this visit. The Minister of Arts and Culture Mr Nathi Mthethwa will lead … [Read more...] about High Level People-to-People Exchange Mechanism (PPEM) Between South Africa and the People’s Republic of China
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U.S. Statement on the Nomination of a New Prime Minister in the Democratic Republic of Congo
APO News from Africa: U.S. Statement on the Nomination of a New Prime Minister in the Democratic Republic of Congo: The United States reiterates its disappointment that signatories to the December 31 agreement were unable to reach agreement on the selection of a new Prime Minister in accordance with the agreement. Full and swift implementation by the government of the … [Read more...] about U.S. Statement on the Nomination of a New Prime Minister in the Democratic Republic of Congo
IMF Staff Finalizes 2017 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Congo and Initiates Discussions on a Possible IMF-Supported Financial Arrangement
IMF Staff Finalizes 2017 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Congo and Initiates Discussions on a Possible IMF-Supported Financial Arrangement: The team made significant progress in assessing the authorities’ policies for 2017 and the medium term, and their implications for fiscal sustainability and external stability. The authorities aim to strengthen the … [Read more...] about IMF Staff Finalizes 2017 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Congo and Initiates Discussions on a Possible IMF-Supported Financial Arrangement
Secretary-General Appoints Najat Rochdi of Morocco as Deputy Special Representative and Resident Coordinator in Central African Republic
Secretary-General Appoints Najat Rochdi of Morocco as Deputy Special Representative and Resident Coordinator in Central African Republic: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Najat Rochdi of Morocco as his new Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the … [Read more...] about Secretary-General Appoints Najat Rochdi of Morocco as Deputy Special Representative and Resident Coordinator in Central African Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo defence and security forces committed serious human rights violations in December 2016
Democratic Republic of the Congo defence and security forces committed serious human rights violations in December 2016: Defence and security forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo used excessive, disproportionate and at times lethal force to prevent and contain demonstrations in December 2016, a UN report published today has found. According to the report by the UN … [Read more...] about Democratic Republic of the Congo defence and security forces committed serious human rights violations in December 2016
