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Statement by EU President after meeting with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn

Press point/Brussels 18 April 2013 Good morning ladies and gentleman, It is a great pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn on his first official visit to Europe. I also know this is the first official visit that he pays … read more »

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Statement of EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on Sierra Leone presidential elections

Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, made the following statement today: “Following the announcement by the National Election Commission (NEC) of the results of the presidential elections held on 17 November 2012, … read more »

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Somalia’s Constitutional Decomposition

By Jamal Ali The prelude for a final battle to reverse the course, and alter the current Somali Federal Government structure sets its collision route against the federal constitution. If it prudently succeeds, it will overturn the inherited progress of … read more »

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Rwanda People’s Party Congratulates President Barack Obama

My party shares the same ambition with the United States of America of guaranteeing peace, security and prosperity. (WASHINGTON DC) – The Rwanda People’s Party Congratulates President Barack Obama President Barack Obama White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC … read more »

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Transcript: Jacob Zuma’s tribute to Thabo Mbeki

ANC President Jacob Zuma, The President Thabo Mbeki Centenary Lecture, Aliwal North, Eastern Cape November 9 2012 Theme: Let a hundred flowers bloom The National Chairperson, Secretary General and all ANC officials, Provincial Chairperson of the ANC, Comrade Phumulo Masualle; … read more »

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Thabo Mbeki Speech at the Zimbabwe Diamond Conference

Address by former South African President Thabo Mbeki at the Zimbabwe Diamond Conference, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: November 12, 2012: Director of Ceremonies, Our host, Minister Obert Mpofu, Honourable Ministers from Zimbabwe and our region, Leaders of the Kimberley Process, Your … read more »

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After Meles: Implications for Ethiopia’s Development

Handino, M., Lind, J. and Mesfin, B. IDS Rapid Response BriefingThe death of Meles Zenawi in August 2012 has raised a number of questions about Ethiopia’s political stability and development trajectory. Meles built up a complex web of relationships that … read more »

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Rwanda: President Paul Kagame’s Speech at the Oxford-Cambridge Club of Nigeria

document President Paul Kagame ended a two- day tour of Nigeria with a speech as the guest speaker at the annual Spring Lecture held by the Oxbridge Club. The Oxbridge Club is a grouping of alumni of Oxford and Cambridge … read more »

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Ethiopia: Transcript of U.N. Envoy Rice at Memorial Service for Late PM in New York

document U.S. Mission to the United Nations Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, At a Memorial Service for Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi at Abyssinian Baptist Church AS PREPARED Good morning. Reverend Butts, … read more »

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Meles’s Development Paradigm and Its Impacts on Economic Transformation in Ethiopia

“We are making progress on the economic front though not necessarily according to the standard orthodox prescription, so some people think there must be something wrong…”Late Prime Minster Meles Zenawi 1. Introduction n August 20, 2012, Ethiopia lost its brave … read more »

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Are Nigerian Banks Committing Crimes Against Humanity?

by Ahmed ‘Alatenumo’ Sule and Three Anonymous Bankers “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.” Article 1 … read more »

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2012 Article IV Consultation with Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, October 2, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On September 12, 2012, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Ethiopia.1 Background Ethiopia’s macroeconomic performance in 2011/12 has been mixed. Strong, … read more »

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U.S. Secretary of State address on Guinea National Day

WASHINGTON, October 2, 2012 Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC October 1, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of … read more »

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Open Letter to the new Ethiopia’s PM Hailemariam Desalegn

“Meaningful Reforms, Reconciliation and the Restoration of Justice” SMNE Urges New Prime Minister to Take Bold Steps That Will Lead the Country to a New Ethiopia September 26, 2012 His Excellency Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of … read more »

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Nigeria: Letter to Secretary Clinton On Her Forthcoming Trip to Nigeria

The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State United States Department of State Dear Secretary Clinton, In light of your forthcoming trip to Nigeria, we would like to bring to your attention some of our recent research findings and recommendations … read more »

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Extract of the speech delivered by S.Africa Helen Zille at the National Social Cohesion Summit

I am pleased to be addressing the National Social Cohesion Summit, the theme of which is ‘creating a caring and proud society’, because I believe that we need more care and compassion in our society. And we need to take … read more »

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Key Documents of the 2nd Istanbul International Conference on SomaliaIstanbul, Turkey, 31 May – 01 June 2012

Key Documents of the 2nd Istanbul International Conference on Somalia Istanbul, Turkey, 31 May – 01 June 2012 I.    Statement by the Chairperson of the AU Commission Excellency Rt. Hon. Erdogan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey, Excellency Sheikh … read more »

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Canada-Morocco / Baird Welcomes Moroccan Counterpart

OTTAWA, Canada, June 4, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today met with Saad Dine El Otmani, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, to discuss Canada-Morocco relations and recent developments in the Middle East and … read more »

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We must recognise that racism exists – Lindiwe Mazibuko

DA parliamentary leader says only reconciliation and redress will free us from fear and angst Recognising that racism exists is first step to realising reconciliation Note to editors: This is an extract of the speech that will be delivered today … read more »

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Special Court for Sierra Leone / Morris Anyah Named Lead Defence Counsel for Taylor Appeal

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, May 4, 2012– The Principal Defender has appointed Morris Anyah, an experienced international appeals lawyer, as Assigned Appeals Counsel to conduct the appeal of convicted former Liberian President Charles Taylor. Mr. Anyah has served as co-counsel on … read more »

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Extraordinary Summit of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government

DAKAR, Sénégal, May 4, 2012/ FINAL COMMUNIQUE 1. An Extraordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government was held in Dakar, Republic of Senegal, on 3 May 2012 under the chairmanship of H.E. Alassane Ouattara, President … read more »

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U.S. Secretary’s Remarks: Attack on Church Services at Bayero University in Kano, Nigeria

Washington, DC May 1, 2012 The United States strongly condemns the recent attacks on innocent civilians in Nigeria, including yesterday’s disgraceful assault during church services at Bayero University in Kano. We are concerned about attacks on churches, news media, and … read more »

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Statement attributable to the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Mr. Ali Al-Za’tari

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Mr Ali Al-Za’tari, has expressed concern about the plight of South Sudanese people stranded at the Kosti way station amid reports that they and all international organizations working there will have … read more »

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ECOWAS Sactions Guinea Bissau after failed talks

ECOWAS has imposed diplomatic, economic and financial sanctions on Guinea Bissau after talks in Banjul on 29th April 2012 between Foreign Ministers of the regional Contact Group and Guinea Bissau’s political stakeholders failed to reach an arrangement to return the … read more »

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An Open letter to Boko Haram by Northern Summit group

“”I humbly wish to communicate the views of the majority of the citizen. The entire people of Northern Nigeria are crying for mercy and pleading with you. In my position being a Muslim, I must confess that we are totally … read more »

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IPI World Press Freedom Heroes Condemn Imprisonment of Ethiopian Journalist Eskinder Nega

A Call for an End to the Persecution of Journalists in Ethiopia By: Naomi Hunt, Press Freedom Adviser for Africa & the Middle East VIENNA – Twenty international journalists who have been recognised as World Press Freedom Heroes by the … read more »

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United Nations/The Secretary-General’ message on World Malaria day

Last year on World Malaria Day, we mourned the fact that one child died every 45 seconds from this disease. This year, we have managed to slow the clock. It remains a monumental tragedy that one child dies every minute … read more »

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United Nations in South Africa to commemorate International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

The United Nations Information Centre in South Africa is partnering with the District Six Museum in Cape Town to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The event will take place … read more »

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Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Staff Mission to Malawi

n IMF staff team, led by Mr. Tsidi Tsikata, concluded a two-week visit to Malawi today to conduct discussions for the 2012 Article IV consultation.1 The mission paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Bingu wa Mutharika, and held … read more »

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ECOWAS Observation Mission returns to Senegal for run-off presidential election

ABUJA, Nigeria, March 21, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The ECOWAS Observation Mission to the 25th March 2012 second round presidential elections in Senegal arrives the country on 20th March 2012. Former Togolese Prime Minister, His Excellency Koffi Sama, who … read more »

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