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Africa: China look to Peace and Security in Africa….

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….to assist AMISOM with $ 50 Million RMB package – By Peterking Quaye, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – African Union Commission Chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has meet with the Chairperson of the African Union today in Addis Ababa today Monday 25th November 2013, to discuss and further assist Africa in the area of development  on the continent. This was contained in a press release by the African Union Commission dated November 25th, 2013 from the communication department of the union. The Chairperson, commended the relationship between China and Africa and expressed the desire for it to be enriched further in... Continue Reading

LIBERIA: WASH Consortium receives Irish Aid Grant

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By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – The Liberia WASH Consortium (LWC) is a proud recipient of Euros 1.1 million funded Irish Aid One Year Project from November 2013 to October 2014. The Liberia WASH Consortium Irish Aid funded Project seeks to ensure equitable and sustainable access to improved Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in underserved communities of Liberia. Member Organizations of the Liberia WASH Consortium include Oxfam, WatewrAid, Concern Worldwide, Tearfund and ACF. Five counties are about to benefit from the Grant: Grand Bassa, Grand Cape Mount, Montserrado, River Cess and Sinoe counties. The Liberia WASH Consortium through its... Continue Reading

WWF Ride for Nature team conquers the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge

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Standing out in the crowd of thousands, an excited team of 80 WWF Ride for Nature cyclists participated in this year’s Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge. The perfect weather conditions combined with breath-taking city sights made for a charity challenge extravaganza. The team of nature-loving cyclists consisted of pro cyclists and first-timers who all hit the road for the grueling race. “I had a great time, volunteers were helpful, the course was beautiful and very well marked. I look forward to doing this again next year,” said Ride for Nature team member, Shaniel Lakhoo. “This is always my favourite ride of... Continue Reading

Sierra Leone Ambassador to the United States Reacts to MCC Scorecard

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By Dennis Kabatto – The publication of a recent news article titled “Sierra Leone Fails MCC Benchmarks” has raised a furor among some politicians and both independent and government leaning media houses. Case in point: The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors selected Sierra Leone in December 2012 as eligible to develop a compact.  On November 6, 2013, the MCC released its Fiscal Year 2014 Country Scorecard depicting Sierra Leone as passing half overall in meeting the criteria to be eligible to develop compact and threshold Programs with the MCC. However, Sierra Leone’s fate in maintaining its compact seems... Continue Reading