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United Nations Secretary-General
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Secretary-General appoints James T. Bot of Nigeria United Nations Resident Coordinator in Comoros

Mr. Bot has more than 20 years of experience in humanitarian affairs and response, development, project management, business development and peacekeeping

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed James T. Bot of Nigeria as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Comoros, with the host Government’s approval.  His start date is tomorrow. Mr. Bot has more than 20 years of experience in humanitarian affairs and response, development, project management, business development and…

Cross Switch

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Cross Switch Announces Key Appointments to Accelerate Growth

Mark Chirnside joins Cross Switch to spearhead the expansion of the business in all markets, while Charles Elliman will focus on driving exponential growth in Africa

Cross Switch (www.Cross-Switch.com), provider of cutting-edge global payment processing platform CS+, proudly announces the appointment of two seasoned executives to its leadership team. Mark Chirnside joins Cross Switch to spearhead the expansion of the business in all markets, while Charles Elliman will focus on driving exponential growth in Africa. Mark Chirnside…

Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana
Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

Ghana: New Appointments at Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)

These new appointments are expected to strengthen the GRA and ensure that targets are met in an environment of professionalism, fairness, and exemplary client care

The Ministry of Finance hereby formally announces the following appointments to the leadership of the GRA:  i) Ms. Julie Essiam: Commissioner-General ii) Mr. Edward Apenteng Gyamerah: Commissioner, Domestic Tax Revenue Division iii) Ms. Pearl Darko: Commissioner, Support Services Division iv) Brigadier General Ziblim Ayorrogo: Commissioner, Customs These new appointments are…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
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African Legal Support Facility appoints Akere Muna as Goodwill Ambassador

A renowned lawyer and committed to fighting corruption, Muna will assist ALSF in mobilising resources to make its services accessible to its member countries

The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) has appointed Akere Muna, an eminent lawyer and international legal consultant, as Goodwill Ambassador, marking a new chapter in its commitment to build sustainable legal capacity on the African continent. Muna was  appointed by the Governing Council of the ALSF for a term of…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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Official inauguration of the 6th Legislature of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament in Abuja: 92 Community Parliamentarians take the oath of office

The event took place onThursday, 4 April 2024, at the Abuja International Conference Center in Nigeria

The official swearing-in ceremony for the new ECOWAS Parliamentarians was chaired by H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The event took place onThursday, 4 April 2024,…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
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Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Reshuffles Regional Ministers

Effectively, immediately, the Upper East Regional Minister, Hon. Stephen Yakubu, will assume the role of Upper West Regional Minister

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has undertaken the following changes to the regional composition of his government. Effectively, immediately, the Upper East Regional Minister, Hon. Stephen Yakubu, will assume the role of Upper West Regional Minister. Similarly, the Upper West Regional Minister, Hafiz Bin Salih, will…

African Energy Chamber
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The Way of an African Legend: A Tribute to Benoît de la Fouchardière of Perenco (By NJ Ayuk)

As the managing director of Perenco, he has driven the company’s successful expansion into new territory and has kept it on course to become one of the biggest investors and taxpayers in Central Africa

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org). On Feb. 6, 2024, the Anglo-French oil and gas company Perenco announced that it had appointed a new CEO to replace the incumbent Benoît de la Fouchardière, who has served in this capacity for the last eight years. In a press…

Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion
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Liberia: President Boakai Nominates Additional Officials of Government

President Boakai further calls on all those nominated and appointed to continue to demonstrate diligence, commitment, integrity, professionalism, and loyalty in service to country

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has constituted the Board of the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), added a member to the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation Board and nominated local government officials of Gbarpolu County.  Those nominated are:  I. Board of the Forestry…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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Presidential Election in the Republic of Senegal: Statement by Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko

Japan expresses its respect for the democratic and peaceful conduct of the election, based on the principle of the rule of law, and welcomes the active participation of Senegalese people in the election

Following the Senegalese presidential election held on March 24, the Constitutional Council of Senegal announced on March 29 that Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye had become an elected president. Japan expresses its respect for the democratic and peaceful conduct of the election, based on the principle of the rule of law,…

Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion
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"I Didn't Come To Just Be Called President, But to Build a Good Country," President Boakai Declares as He Commissions Another Batch of Government Officials

He made the bold declaration during the commissioning ceremony of newly appointed and confirmed officials representing various ministries and agencies of the government

The President of the Republic, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., Friday, March 22, 2024, said he did not come to the presidency for the colorful trappings, the prestige, or the mere title. He stressed that he is here with the commitment and conviction to build a good country that will…