Oil Prices Fall Over Doubts of Planned Crude Output Cut
28/11/2016By Henning Gloystein Oil prices fell on Monday, adding to Friday’s steep losses as doubts re-emerged over the ability of major producers to agree output cuts at a planned meeting.
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African Union Welcomes Juba Unconditional Acceptance of Regional Forces
28/11/2016The head of the African Union Commission recently welcomed the South Sudanese government’s decision to authorize the deployment of the Regional Protection Force (RPF) without condition. On Saturday, the South.
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Rwanda, Tanzania Receive commendation for Boosting Women in Governance
28/11/2016By Lucas Barasa Rwanda and Tanzania have won accolades for involving more women in decision making. African Union Commission commissioner for political affairs Aisha Abdullahi said Rwanda was the top.
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Ethiopia to Lead Climate Change Negotiations for Least Developed Countries
24/11/2016By Seble Samuel – Special to Fortune Ethiopia was tapped for the Chairmanship of the Least Developed Countries Group of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Over 190.
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Sudan: Rebel Group Agrees to End Use of Child Soldiers
24/11/2016One of Sudan’s largest rebel groups, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), recently signed an accord with the United Nations to end the use of child soldiers, a U.N. representative.
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UN Women, Liberia Sign Pact to End Violence against Women
24/11/2016By Leroy M. Sonpon III The Liberian government, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and UN Women, have signed a US$6.5m agreement to prevent gender based violence.
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Shell Nigeria LiveWire: Giving Breath to Bright Ideas
24/11/2016By Ehis Ayere It is about time Africa started promoting initiatives that provide support and incubation for the young people of Africa. The LiveWire initiative of The Shell Petroleum Development.
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Governance and Policy
Egypt: Why Sissi Is Supporting Syrian Gov’t
24/11/2016Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi recently said his country’s support of the Syrian regime against what he called “extremists” is necessary for the stability of the region. “Our.
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South Africa: Treasury Supports $245 Minimum Wage Recommendation
24/11/2016The South Africa’s Treasury has recently said it supported the report by a government-appointed advisory panel that suggested a national minimum wage of 3,500 rand ($245) per month, throwing its.
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Zimbabwe: Gov’t, UN Partners Commit $200m to Food Aid
23/11/2016By Samantha Chigogo Over $200 million has been contributed towards drought mitigation strategies as Government, in conjunction with the United Nations and other humanitarian organisations vow that no one will.
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