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Initial Global Atomic Drilling Intersects High Grade and Offscale Uranium Mineralization at its DASA Project, Republic of Niger
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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February 22, 2018
TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Atomic Corporation (“Global Atomic” or the “Company”), (TSX-V:GLO) is pleased to report initial gamma probe results from its current drill program at the DASA deposit (“DASA”) in the Republic of...
International Monetary Fund Staff Completes Visit to Niger
African Press Organization
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April 11, 2018
Staff-level agreement was reached with the authorities on economic and financial policies that could support completion of the second program review Economic activity expanded by 4.9 percent in 2017, with growth of 5.2 percent expected for 2018....
Towards a basis for sustainable peace and stability in Mali
African Press Organization
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April 12, 2018
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN Security Council on the situation in Mali: Thank you very much Mr President. Thank you Mr Foreign Minister for taking time to join us today and I’d like to join colleagues...
Africa working tirelessly to create conducive environment for foreign investments
African Press Organization
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January 31, 2018
Africa is working tirelessly to get policy and legislative conditions right to ease the business environment and attract more foreign direct investment, Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, said Tuesday. Speaking at the Africa Business...
Niger: Statement at the end of the IMF Staff Mission
International Monetary Fund
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July 8, 2014
Press Release No. 14/332 July 8, 2014 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Cheikh Anta Gueye visited Niamey from June 22-26, 2014 for the fourth review of Niger’s financial and economic program supported by the Extended Credit...
IMF Executive Board Completes First Review of Niger’s ECF Arrangement and Approves US$19.9 Million
International Monetary Fund
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December 15, 2017
December 15, 2017 On December 15, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund(IMF) completed the first review of Niger’s economic performance under the program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, and...
IMF Executive Board Completes First Review of Niger’s Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Approves US$19.9 Million
African Press Organization
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December 21, 2017
On December 15, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the first review of Niger’s economic performance under the program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, and considered and...
J-2 Before the Conference for the Resurgence of Niger
African Press Organization
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December 12, 2017
The Méridien Etoile Hotel in Paris will host a gathering of great importance for Niger on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 December. Carried out voluntarily and rigorously by the President of the Republic of Niger, HE Mr. Mahamadou Issoufou, the...
Minister Davies Concludes African Union Ministers of Trade Meeting in Niger
African Press Organization
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December 5, 2017
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies has arrived back in the country, from Niamey, Niger where he attended the 4th African Union (AU) Ministers of Trade Meeting. The AU Ministers of Trade was officially opened by H.E. Mahamadou...
Niger: Statement by the IMF Mission
International Monetary Fund
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January 7, 2014
Press Release No. 14/02 January 6, 2014 A mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Ekué Kpodar, visited Niamey during December 9-20, 2013 to hold discussions with the Nigerien authorities on the second and third reviews of the...
Niger: IMF Executive Board Completes Second and Third Reviews of Extended Credit Facility and Approves US$34.9 Million Disbursement
International Monetary Fund
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April 1, 2014
Press Release No. 14/145 March 31, 2014 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the second and third reviews of Niger’s economic performance under the program supported by a three-year Extended Credit Facility...
Climate, Environment, and Conservation: The 3rd Global Conference on Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security and Climate Change
U.S. Department of State
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December 5, 2013
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates 842 million people suffer from chronic hunger. By 2050, global agricultural production will need to rise by at least 60% to meet the demands of a growing population with changing dietary...
New UN aid chief calls for sustained international support for the most vulnerable people in Niger
African Press Organization
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September 12, 2017
At the end of a three-day visit to Niger, the new United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock, today commended the Government of Niger for tackling the country’s complex...
On the International Day for Biological Diversity UNWTO announces a training on tourism and biodiversity in West and Central Africa
African Press Organization
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May 22, 2017
The Convention on Biological Diversity of the United Nations has chosen ‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’ as the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated today 22 May 2017. On this occasion, UNWTO is launching a...
Climate, Environment, and Conservation: United States G8 Partnership with Guinea on Extractives
U.S. Department of State
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June 14, 2013
Extractives Partnership between Guinea and the United States G-8 Transparency Advisory Group 1. Overview Guinea, which has a population of 10 million in an area the size of the UK, has vast mineral resources, many of which remain undiscovered or...
Climate, Environment, and Conservation: (French version) Partenariat des industries extractives entre la Guinée et les États-Unis
U.S. Department of State
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June 14, 2013
Partenariat des industries extractives entre la Guinée et les États-Unis Groupe consultatif du G-8 sur la transparence 1. Aperçu général La Guinée, dont la population de 10 millions d’habitants occupe une superficie de la taille du Royaume-Uni,...
The Network of Chief Technical Officers of Cities and Territories of Africa (Africa TechNet), stakeholders of the fight against climate change
African Press Organization
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July 6, 2017
On the initiative of United Cities and Local governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) (www.AfriqueLocale.org) the Constituent General Assembly of the Network of Chief Technical Officers of Cities and Territories of Africa (Africa TechNet) was held from...
IMF Executive Board Approves US$134.04 Million under the ECF Arrangement for Niger
International Monetary Fund
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January 24, 2017
January 24, 2017 Niger has been able to maintain macroeconomic stability despite major security challenges, continued low oil and uranium prices, and regional economic slowdown The new Arrangement under the ECF aims to sustain macroeconomic...
Investing in West African mining for sustainable regional development
African Press Organization
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May 3, 2017
Over 80 West Africans who have previously attended Australian-funded mining courses met on 27 April in Accra to share knowledge and understanding of current challenges and opportunities in the region on attracting responsible mining investment and...
Niger: IMF Executive Board Completes First Review Under ECF Arrangement and Approves US$16.9 Million Disbursement
International Monetary Fund
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March 28, 2013
Press Release No. 13/99 March 28, 2013 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the first review of Niger’s economic performance under the program supported by a three-year, SDR 78.96 million (about US$118.3...