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Liberia urges ECOWAS countries to re-define partnership with EU - Journalducameroun.com - English

Published on 17.01.2019 at 01h21 by APA News A three-day meeting of Finance ministers of the 16 West African countries opened Wednesday in Monrovia.Speaking at the opening ceremony of the meeting, Liberia’s Finance Minister Samuel Tweah challenged West …

Source: Liberian Times
Published on 03:53 GMT

Minister Tweah Heads ROAC-FED - Liberian Daily Observer

Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah, Jr., has assumed the presidency of the Network of National Authorizing Officers Support Unit in West Africa of the European Development Fund (ROAC-FED) in West Africa. Minister Tweah took over from …

Source: Liberian Times
Published on 02:34 GMT

Tunisia Trade Mission targets Ghana as strategic point of investment

A delegation of Tunisian investors is in Ghana to explore business opportunities from different sectors including Agric-food, information technology, construction and engineering. At a Tunisia-Ghana Business Forum Tuesday, Deputy Trade Minister, Carlos …

Source: Joy FM
Published on Jan 16, 2019

UNAIDS, UNICEF and WHO urge countries in western and central Africa to step up the pace in the response to HIV for ...

At a high-level meeting in Dakar, Senegal, UNAIDS, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) urged countries in western and central Africa to do more to stop new HIV infections among children and adolescents and …

Source: Google
Published on Jan 15, 2019

ECOWAS to host Diplomatic sports

ECOWAS The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will host the 2019 Diplomatic Sports Competition in March, Francis Njoaguani, Director, ECOWAS Youth and sports Development Centre said on Tuesday. Njoaguani told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN …

Source: PM News
Published on Jan 15, 2019

ECOWAS to host Diplomatic sports in March

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will host the 2019 Diplomatic Sports Competition in March, Francis Njoaguani, Director, ECOWAS Youth and sports Development Centre said on Tuesday. Njoaguani told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in …

Source: Prompt News Online
Published on Jan 16, 2019

UNAIDS, UNICEF and WHO urge countries in western and central Africa to step up the pace in the response to HIV for ...

At a high-level meeting in Dakar, Senegal, UNAIDS, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) urged countries in western and central Africa to do more to stop new HIV infections among children and adolescents and …

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Published on Jan 16, 2019

UNAIDS, UNICEF and WHO urge countries in western and central Africa to step up the pace in the response to HIV for ...

In 2017, around 67 000 children (aged 0–9 years) and 69 000 adolescents (aged 10–19 years) became newly infected with HIV. Two thirds (46 000) of adolescents newly infected with the virus were girls. While progress has been seen in stopping new HIV …

Source: Google
Published on Jan 15, 2019

GAA scribe gets ECOWAS post

Bawa Fuseini Mr Bawah Fuseini, General Secretary of the Ghana Athletics Association (GAA), has been appointed as the new General Secretary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Athletics Region II. He was nominated by Shehu Ibrahim …

Source: Ghanaian Times
Published on Jan 16, 2019

World: UNAIDS, UNICEF and WHO urge countries in Western and Central Africa to step up the pace in the response to HIV ...

DAKAR/GENEVA, 16 January 2019—At a high-level meeting in Dakar, Senegal, UNAIDS, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) urged countries in western and central Africa to do more to stop new HIV infections …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Jan 16, 2019

Nigeria: All You Need to Know About Nigeria's New Police Chief, Mohammed Adamu - allAfrica.com

Photo: Vanguard Abubakar Adamu Mohammed. Below is the official curriculum vitae of Nigeria's new Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu. MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR ADAMU mni Nigeria Police Force Headquarters Louis Edet House Shehu Shagari Way …

Source: Nigeria Sun
Published on Jan 13, 2019

Fuseni appointed General Secretary of ECOWAS Athletics Region

Print Sunday 13th January, 2019 news, story, article By Simon Asare, GNA Accra, Jan. 13, GNA - Mr. Bawah Fuseini, General Secretary of the Ghana Athletics Association (GAA), has gained a new appointment at the Economic Community of West African States …

Source: Ghana News Agency
Published on Jan 11, 2019

Nigeria becoming less democratic; Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso ahead - Report - Premium Times Nigeria

Nigeria has dropped 18 decimal points since 2015 in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy index. The country, which was scored 4.62 in 2015 scored a not-so-impressive 4.44 in the recently released 2018 study. The Democracy Index reviews the state of …

Source: Nigeria Sun
Published on Jan 7, 2019

ECOWAS region II high jump gold medallist eyes 2.30m in preparation for Tokyo 2020

As the 2019 Athletics season is due to commence, Cyprian Oyedele, a high jump gold medallist at the 2018 ECOWAS region II championships, has set a 2.30m target for himself. Oyedele told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday that though he …

Source: News Diary Online
Published on Jan 11, 2019

Mike Thomson: African migration 'a trickle' thanks to trafficking ban

Image caption The security forces in Niger now patrol on the look out for traffickers The number of migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean for Europe has been dropping and that is partly because of tougher measures introduced on the migrant routes, as …

Source: BBC
Published on Jan 11, 2019

The World Bank and IMF are necessary evils - Sierra Leone president

Heading to a town hall meeting with his fellow Sierra Leonians in Brussels, President Julius Maada Bio’s military gait is unmistakeable. It is a legacy of his days as a brigadier general and coup-maker with attitude. He is one of that all-too-small band of …

Source: Joy FM
Published on Jan 2, 2019

ECOWAS donates grains to support Free SHS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has offered the government of Ghana 2,750 tonnes of cereals to support its school feeding program under Free SHS policy, according to a Daily Graphic report. The donation followed a request from the …

Source: Joy FM
Published on Jan 11, 2019

'Upcoming elections in Nigeria, others litmus test' - The Nation Newspaper

Coming elections in Nigeria and some other West African countries were talking points yesterday at a meeting attended by members of the United Nations (UN) Security Council representatives. The head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the …

Source: Google
Published on Jan 2, 2019

ECOWAS-Boosts-Free-SHS-With-2750-Tonnes-of-Cereals

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has handed over more than 2,750 tonnes of cereals to the Ghana government to boost its school feeding programme under the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy. The cereals comprise 1,000 tonnes of …

Source: Peace FM

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 15:39 GMT

UNAIDS, UNICEF and WHO urge countries in western and central Africa to step up the pace in the response to HIV for ...

At a high-level meeting in Dakar, Senegal, UNAIDS, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) urged countries in western and central Africa to do more to stop new HIV infections among children and adolescents and …

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Published on July 13, 2018 - 13:05 GMT

President of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the UN Special Representative for West ...

The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn …

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Published on July 13, 2018 - 11:05 GMT

President of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the United Nations (UN) Special ...

The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn …

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Published on March 1, 2018 - 14:16 GMT

Joint Statement by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU), the United Nations (...

Joint Statement by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) on Sierra Leone: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU), the …

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Published on February 15, 2018 - 14:04 GMT

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) court rules Gambia violated rights of journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists called on the Gambian government to act on a judgment passed today by the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to immediately repeal its laws on criminal libel, sedition, and false …

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Published on February 15, 2018 - 14:04 GMT

Recognising Economic Community of West African States and Civil Society's Role in Resolving Crisis in Guinea-Bissau

Speech: David Clay, UK Deputy Political Counsellor to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on Guinea-Bissau: Delivered on: 14 February 2018 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Thank you Mr President, and thanks to SRSG …

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Published on November 2, 2018 - 14:13 GMT

Press release by H.E. Dr. Jean-Claude Kassi Brou President of the ECOWAS COMMISSION And H.E. Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas ...

Download logo The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Jean-Claude Kassi Brou and the Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations for West Africa and the Sahel, (UNOWAS) Mohamed Ibn Chambas jointly undertook a two-day High-Level …

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Published on November 4, 2017 - 10:56 GMT

Nigeria, Economic Community of West African States, Major World Economies Adopt Abuja Statement

Nigeria, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), World Trade Organisation (WTO), Friends of Investment Facilitation for Development (FIFD) and participants at the High Level Policy and Private Sector Trade and Investment Facilitation …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 23:29 GMT

January Swing Dance for Charity in Clearwater Literally For the Birds

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US, January 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clearwater, FL - On Thursday January 10th at Clearwater’s Fort Harrison, Savoy South Dance Hall kicked off the New Year with the monthly Swing Dance for Charity. Dancers turned out …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 23:30 GMT

Locals Gain Insight on Scientology and Clearwater History at the first Historic Fort Harrison Tour of 2019

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US, January 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, January 25th the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization will host its first Historic Fort Harrison tour for 2019. The building is the Church of Scientology’s …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 23:26 GMT

HAPPY VOLUNTEERS REMOVE trash FROM THE PINELLAS TRAIL SAVING PLANTS, ANIMALS AND WILDLIFE FROM HARMFUL TOXINS

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US, January 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On January 12, 2019, over one dozen volunteers from The Way to Happiness (TWTH) Association of Tampa Bay, headquartered in downtown Clearwater, removed 60lbs of trash from their …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 23:26 GMT

Foundation for a Drug-Free World Educates Youth on the Deadly Effects of Drugs with a Drug-Free Youth Festival

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US, January 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clearwater, FL – Drug overdoses are on the rise and the Foundation for a Drug-Free World (FDFW) Florida Chapter is spreading the truth about drugs with the Drug-Free Youth Festival …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 17:00 GMT

Project Runway’s Model Winner, Liris Crosse Presents Life of A Working Model Bootcamp Project Slay NYC with Celai West

Learn the Industry and How to Slay The Runway at Project Slay NYC with Super Model, Liris Crosse and Viral Sensation, Model Celai West -the best of both worlds NEW YORK, NY, USA, January 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Liris Crosse Founder & …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 14:00 GMT

Attorney Magdalena Cuprys published review of TN Visas (NAFTA) for Canadian Citizens seeking employment in the US

Continuing her series of instructional articles, Florida immigration lawyer Magdalena Cuprys published a review of current TN/NAFTA visas for Canadians. Cuprys & Associates (N/A:N/A) MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2019 /⁨ …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 10:15 GMT

Rapid diagnosis and intensified research crucial in managing Lassa fever

Research into better tools for timely diagnosis and treatment is also necessary to save more lives of those affected by Lassa Fever. ABUJA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA, January 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- – The international medical …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 18:15 GMT

UN Refugee Chief meets Egypt President and Secretary General of the Arab League

Download logo Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on 14 January during an official two-day visit to Egypt. During the meeting, Mr. Grandi expressed UNHCR’s appreciation for Egypt’s hospitality …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 15:39 GMT

Merck foundation launched their programs in partnership with Ghana’s First Lady and Ministry of Health

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) awarded the First Lady of Ghana to acknowledge her efforts as “Merck More Than a Mother” Ambassador; Merck Foundation CEO and First Lady of Ghana to co-chair the 6th Edition of Merck Africa Asia Luminary in Accra …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 13:48 GMT

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is monitoring military mobilisation of forces in Tripoli closely; ...

Download logo The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly condemns the recent military mobilisation of forces in southern Tripoli and is monitoring the situation closely. UNSMIL warns parties against any breach of the ceasefire agreement …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 13:14 GMT

South Africa hosts First Lead Author Meeting of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Download logo South Africa, through the Department of Environmental Affairs, will host the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II First Lead Author Meeting of the Sixth Assessment Report from 21 to 25 January 2019 in Durban. IPCC …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 00:25 GMT

Scottish creative company globalises to help youth

• Strategic partnership secures fast growth and international strength. DORNIE, HIGHLANDS, SCOTLAND, January 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scottish creative company globalises to help youth • Dornie headquartered Dreamharvest partners with …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 22:36 GMT

What Are Tricks Abusers Use to Control Victims? "Unreported" Author Veera Mahajan Reveals

Tricks Revealed that Abusers Use to Control Victims: "Unreported" Author Veera Mahajan Explains in Exclusive Interview Here: MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, USA, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- About Veera Mahajan Author, Mediator, and …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 10:43 GMT

FSDT providing access to financial systems for Tanzanian farmers and small businesses

FSDT providing access to financial systems to Tanzanian farmers and small businesses DODOMA, TANZANIA, TANZANIA, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FSDT providing access to financial systems to Tanzanian farmers and small business holders. …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 10:39 GMT

Tom Parke to lead a workshop on the new FDA draft guidance on Adaptive designs during the 11th Annual Conference

SMi Group are delighted to have industry expert Tom Parke to lead the post-conference workshop during Adaptive Designs in Clinical Trials 2019. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 11th Annual Adaptive Designs in …

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Published on January 14, 2019 - 20:23 GMT

Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 6-year-old Boy in Littleton , MA

A 6-year old boy named Lucas in Littleton, Massachusetts has received a very special delivery of his very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR to help assist him. LITTLETON, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lucas, …

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Published on January 14, 2019 - 18:24 GMT

Biography of a Teacher Extraordinaire

FROM SIBERIA TO ST. KITTS: A Teacher's Journey BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This new book is a captivating and deeply researched biography of Zenaida Katzen, a master of foreign language instruction who …

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Published on January 14, 2019 - 15:47 GMT

SDGS: SAHARA GROUP PARTNERS OECD ON PROMOTING PRIVATE SECTOR ENGAGEMENT

PARIS, FRANCE, January 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Strategic engagement of the private sector is critical to achieving most of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the globe, Mrs. Pearl Uzokwe, Director, Governance and …

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Published on January 14, 2019 - 10:47 GMT

NASGO's Strategic Partnership with BitForex, Premiere Launches on 2019/1/18

NASGO's Strategic Partnership with BitForex, Premiere Launches on 2019/1/18 NEWYORK, NEWYORK, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2019 Conference was hosted in Nah Trang, BitForex successfully signed the …

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Published on January 14, 2019 - 10:45 GMT

Human Factor Considerations in Pre-Filled Syringes Development – SMi’s Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast USA Conference

SMi’s Annual Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast conference aims to keep delegates on top of the evolving market trends and the dynamic PFS industry. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Now in its 6th year SMI’s Pre-Filled …

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2019 China (Guangzhou) In’l Metal &Metallurgy Exhibition

Date: 13-Jun-19 to 15-Jun-19

Location: China

In the past 19 years, the exhibition successfully played its role in industry trade boost. It has attracted 300,000 professional purchasers, been attended by over 30 countries business departments, and been issued by more than 300 medias. “The 20th China(Guangzhou) International Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition”will be held at Pazhou Complex-the largest exhibition center in Asia. Take a panoramic view around the world, this exhibition will play an important role & bring great business opportunities again. Hope vendors & visitors could catch this great opportunity to win a good year. Achievement Thousands of exhibitors from more than 30 countries & regions and 500,000 domestic and abroad visitors attended in the previous sixteen exhibitions. Exhibiting Scope 1. Plate ...

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