Japan Offers $30Billion at Africa Investment Conference

During its Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8), Japan offers $30 billion to be spent over three years as financial support for development of critical sectors, and a focus on three pillars: economy, society, peace and stability with a view to accelerating Japanese investment in Africa. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, speaking over…

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Nigeria, Cameroon Overcome Border Challenges

The Nigeria-Cameroon Mixed Commission (NCMC) has overcome the challenges of demarcating the boundary between Cameroon and Nigeria. According to the Commission, the Atlantika Mountain was a milestone achievement, despite the difficulty in accessing the area for demarcations with conspicuous pillars. The Commission’s Chairman, Mahamat Annadif, disclosed this at the weekend in Abuja, during the 34th meeting…

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IRI Announces New Executive Team

The International Republican Institute (IRI) has announced its new executive team led by President Daniel Twining. Kimber Shearer will serve as IRI’s Executive Vice President. Scott Mastic will continue in his role as Vice President for Programs. Hallam Ferguson returns to the organization as Vice President for Global Operations, and Antonia Ferrier joins IRI as…

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