Joint statement by ministers Dion and Bibeau regarding The Gambia’s presidential election: The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today issued the following statement regarding The Gambia’s presidential election: “Canada commends the … [Read more...] about Joint statement by ministers Dion and Bibeau regarding The Gambia’s presidential election
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Statement from USAID Administrator Gayle Smith on World AIDS Day
Statement from USAID Administrator Gayle Smith on World AIDS Day: Every year on December 1st, we celebrate the tremendous progress the world has made in reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS, and honor those affected by this disease with a renewed commitment to achieve an AIDS-free generation. Through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the United States is … [Read more...] about Statement from USAID Administrator Gayle Smith on World AIDS Day
Statement on Stephen Grootes’ allegation that “Ajay Gupta Lied”
Statement on Stephen Grootes’ allegation that “Ajay Gupta Lied”: It has come to our attention that Stephen Grootes reported on 21st November 2016 that “Ajay Gupta lied” pursuant to an interview conducted on 16th February 2016. Let it be recorded that Grootes’s allegation is noted but categorically denied. The rights of Ajay Gupta are reserved and appropriate … [Read more...] about Statement on Stephen Grootes’ allegation that “Ajay Gupta Lied”
Security Council Press Statement on the Ethnic Violence and the Situation in South Sudan
Security Council Press Statement on the Ethnic Violence and the Situation in South Sudan: The members of the Security Council were briefed by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ellen Løj, the United Nations Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide Adama Dieng, and the Chair of the South Sudan sanctions committee on the situation … [Read more...] about Security Council Press Statement on the Ethnic Violence and the Situation in South Sudan
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Secretary-General takes note of the appointment of Mr. Samy Badibanga as Prime Minister ahead of the formation of a transitional government of national unity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in line with the political agreement of 18 October. The … [Read more...] about Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Democratic Republic of the Congo