Togo joins Global Green Growth Institute

Togo’s parliament rubber-stamped the West African country’s move to become member of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in view of tapping into the support of the organization’s technical assistance. The lawmakers voted in favor of President Faure Gnassigbe administration’s bid to join the treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive […]

Libya: GNA Holds First Official Cabinet Meeting

The United Nations-sponsored Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) held Wednesday its first official cabinet meeting since it arrived in capital Tripoli late March. Prime Minister-designate Faiez Serraj chaired the meeting in his provisional offices located in a naval base. The meeting was attended by Serraj’s two deputies, Ahmed Maetig and Fathi Majbri, and 16 […]

AU observer team to monitor Nigeria poll, as pre-election violence escalates

The African Union (AU) will be sending a 90-strong observer mission to Nigeria for this month’s elections, the AU Commission announced Tuesday (14 February), as the West African country warned of increasing election-related violence. The AU said the objectives of the mission were to provide an “accurate and impartial assessment” of the electoral process, offer […]