Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

New African Platform for Regional Institutions in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Systems (APRIFAAS) Bureau Elected to Drive Regional Cooperation in Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Systems

The elections and the successful outcomes of the Seventh General Assembly signal a renewed era of leadership and cooperation for APRIFAAS

The Seventh General Assembly of the African Platform for Regional Institutions in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Systems (APRIFAAS), held in Casablanca, Morocco, from 28-29 October 2024 marked a key moment for the platform. A key focus of the assembly was the election of new Bureau members, a process critical to ensuring…

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The Royal African Society appoints APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard as Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Royal African Society is the UK’s longest-standing institution dedicated to promoting Africa

The Royal African Society (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org), a leading organisation in the UK promoting Africa’s global influence, today announces the appointment of APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard as Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, Janet Rogan. Founded in 1901, the Royal African Society is governed by a Royal Charter…

Source: Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion |

Liberia: President Boakai Nominates and Appoints Additional Members of Government

President Boakai calls on appointed officials of government to continue to demonstrate diligence, commitment, integrity, professionalism, and loyalty in service to country

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has nominated and appointed additional members of Government affecting the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the Ministry of National Defense, the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), and the National Bureau of Veterans Affairs (NBVA).  The institutions and those nominated and appointed are: I.…

Source: Stellantis |

Stellantis Leverages its Management Organisation with Changes to Drive Performance Under the Leadership of Carlos Tavares

Antonio Filosa is appointed North America Chief Operating Officer in addition to his role as Jeep® brand CEO succeeding Carlos Zarlenga whose next position will be subject to a further announcement

To drive simplification and enhance organisational performance in a turbulent global environment, Stellantis (www.Stellantis.com) today announced targeted management changes, effective immediately, under the leadership of CEO Carlos Tavares to redouble the Company’s focus on its key business priorities and confront head-on the global challenges facing the industry. Antonio Filosa is…

Source: Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion |

President Boakai Appoints Head of Liberia Standards Authority

This appointment takes immediate effect

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has named the Director General of the Liberia Standards Authority (LiSA) Liberia Standards Authority (LiSA) 1. Mr. Stephen Y. Mambu, Director General This appointment takes immediate effect. President Boakai calls on appointed officials of government to continue to demonstrate diligence, commitment, integrity, professionalism, and loyalty…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, H.E. Omar Alieu TOURAY receives the new leadership of the ECOWAS Court of Justice

President Touray expressed his warm congratulations to the new leadership of the ECOWAS Court of Justice and assured them of the support of the ECOWAS Commission for the success of their mandate

The newly elected President and Vice President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Honorable Justice Ricardo Claúdio Monteiro GONÇALVES (Cabo Verde) and Honorable Justice Sengu Mohamed KOROMA (Sierra Leone) paid a courtesy visit to the ECOWAS President H.E. Omar Alieu TOURAY, at the Commission’s Headquaters in Abuja, Nigeria, today, 17th…

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African Development Bank Group Appoints Moono Mupotola as Deputy Director General for Southern Africa

Mupotola managed the African Development Fund’s Regional Operations Envelope and oversaw the Bank’s regional project preparation facility

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Moono Mupotola, as Deputy Director General for the Southern Africa Regional Development, Integration and BusinessDelivery Office, effective 16th October 2024.  Mupotola, a Zambian national, brings over 25 years of development experience across Africa to her new role. Her expertise spans infrastructure development,…

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African Development Bank appoints Dr Kennedy Mbekeani as Director General for East Africa

Mbekeani, a citizen of Malawi has over 25 years of senior experience in development finance, project management, policy advisory services, and knowledge generation at national and regional levels

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Dr Kennedy K. Mbekeani as Director General for the East Africa Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Office, and Country Manager for Kenya, effective from 16 October 2024. Mbekeani, a citizen of Malawi has over 25 years of senior experience in development…

Source: Delegation of the European Union to Rwanda |

European Union Special Representative to the Great Lakes Region Ambassador Johan Borgstam visits Rwanda

Discussions between Ambassador Borgstam and Rwanda Government officials took place in the framework of his mandate as European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Great Lakes region

The European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Great Lakes Region, Ambassador Johan Borgstam, visited Rwanda between 10 and12 October, as part of a broader mission in the Great Lakes Region. In this first visit to the region since his recent appointment, Ambassador Borgstam met with His Excellency President Paul…

Source: United Nations Secretary-General |

Secretary-General Appoints Coumba D. Sow of Senegal United Nations Resident Coordinator in Togo

Ms. Sow has 20 years of experience in development and humanitarian assistance

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Coumba D. Sow of Senegal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Togo, with the host Government’s approval, starting on 5 October. Ms. Sow has 20 years of experience in development and humanitarian assistance.  Previously she served as Representative for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rwanda and…