The Western Union Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hikmet Ersek (https://www.WesternUnion.com) will be on a regional tour in Africa for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Western Union services in the Continent.

Mr. Ersek will host an online press conference on Friday, November, 20th 2015 at 11:00 GMT.

Journalists interested in participating in this online press conference will be able to ASK QUESTIONS LIVE VIA THE INTERNET.

The Western Union Chief Executive Officer will be speaking about Western Union’s commitment to Africa – from the pioneering it played in setting up the systems for money transfer in Africa over the last 20 years, it’s continuing role in fast, reliable connections for African diaspora around the world with families back home, to the evolving Western Union vision of leadership in the digital payments.

Mr. Ersek will also be presenting the new WU digital global solutions, in addition to the results of a recent research on African migrants.

Who:              Mr Hikmet Ersek, The Western Union Chief Executive Officer

When:             Friday, November 20th  at 11:00GMT (Time Converter: http://www.APO.af/FHjX6J)

Language:       English with simultaneous translation to French

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