'The #BlueEconomy has been described as the “new frontier of #AfricanRenaissance”, with potential 2 create wealth, promote #trade, generate #economicgrowth & transform lives,' says @antonioguterres
'Africa, with 38 coastal & island States, is well-placed 2 reap these benefits'
We live in a world where it can be easier to think of what divides us than what unites us. But we’re not going to let that stand in our way - when we work together, we can deliver real results for people in Canada and Ethiopia. Here’s to being good friends & strong allies!
@AbiyAhmedAli The Norwegian Nobel Committee believes it is now that Abiy Ahmed’s efforts deserve recognition and need encouragement. The committee hopes that the 2019 #NobelPeacePrize will strengthen Prime Minister Abiy in his important work for peace and reconciliation.
#NobelPrize
Deeply inspired by all the @GlobalSpotlight’s supporters who were in the room yesterday to renew their commitment to eliminate violence against women and girls. #SpotlightEndViolence#SDGs#UNGA
On this day June 26, in 1945 #Ethiopia was one of the three African countries who signed the U.N Charter. Today we commemorate that historical moment by a signing ceremony of the Preamble. For many colonized peoples &countries it is a symbolic day of righting the wrong.
With the #Raptors about to hit the global stage, I’m going to share a story about what makes Toronto, and Canada, so special. It’s about a guy you’re going to be seeing a whole lot of.
A Thread.
[Hint: It's about racism, sports, and why you'll end up cheering for 🍁]
Ethiopia has joined a growing list of countries with gender-balanced cabinets. And this week, the country’s Parliament appointed its first female president. Congratulations to @SahleWorkZewde on the milestone. We look forward to continuing to work with Ethiopia’s government.
#TonightWithJaneDutton premieres on 16 July on #eNCA. Here's the newest member of our on air lineup, @janedutton herself, with what you can expect from her new show...
White House announces @realDonaldTrump will leave G7 4 hours earlier than scheduled, before the end of the meeting - reflection of U.S. desire to spend minimum amount of time at hostile meeting with America's (formerly) friendliest allies #sad