UN-backed Libya talks fail to reach consensus on elections
The Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) failed near Geneva to reach a compromise on the constitutional approach to the December elections in that country. This […]
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Day of office for two Africans at the head of prestigious international institutions
Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala takes the reins of the WTO, the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. While the Senegalese Makhtar Diop takes over as the […]
Morocco responds favorably to invitation to round table on Sahara, UNSG urges Algeria to do the same
“The Kingdom of Morocco responded positively, on Oct. 2, to the invitation of my Personal Envoy (Horst Köhler) to an initial round table (on the […]
Algeria: Bouteflika heads to Geneva for health check-up
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was expected in Geneva, Switzerland Monday for a ‘routine’ medical check-up amid calls by his entourage to seek a fifth term […]
5th Africa CEO Forum in Geneva next week
Geneva will be hosting this March 20-21 the 5th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, whose purpose is to support the development of African enterprises […]
Eritrea Commits Crimes against Humanity – UN
The United Nations on Wednesday said Eritrea’s government is guilty of committing crimes against humanity since independence a quarter-century ago with up to 400,000 people […]
WHO Needs $56 Million to Combat Zika Virus
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said it needs $56 million to combat the Zika virus through June, including fast-tracking vaccines and diagnosis. In […]
Tunisia welcomes Quartet’s Nobel Peace Prize Award
Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT), the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA), the Tunisian Human Rights League (LTDH) and the Tunisian Order of […]
Yemen-UN: Geneva talks kick-start with the presence of warring parties’ representatives
Rival factions in Yemen crisis meet on Monday in Geneva in an attempt to unlock the deadlock surrounding the war between Houthi rebels supported by […]
Yemen: Government-Houthi Talks in Geneva postponed
The UN-sponsored talks between the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels slated to take place in Geneva have been postponed. The UN envoy to Yemen, Mauritanian […]