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Source: FIFA | Nov 30, 2023

England now in top three, Comoros Islands on the charge

Although Argentina (1st) still lead the way ahead of France (2nd), England (3rd, up 1) are now in the trio of teams at the front of the pack, followed by Belgium (4th, up 1), who have also climbed one place

Total of 188 international matches played in November; One change on the FIFA (www.FIFA.com)/Coca-Cola World Ranking podium; Comoros Islands are the biggest climbers. International matches were played all over the world in November 2023, with FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers taking place in Africa, Asia and South America. The other…

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Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) | Nov 20, 2023

Comoros, Tanzania and Uganda gear up for African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation with Economic Commission for Africa's support

Held in July, October and November 2023, these series of trainings involved more than 300 participants from government ministries, agencies, trade associations

A series of trainings were organized by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with the Governments of Comoros, Tanzania and Uganda to strengthen the capacity of public and private sector stakeholders to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement effectively. Maximizing the benefits of the AfCFTA…

Source: African Union (AU) | Nov 04, 2023

Enforcement, data, accountability, resources, and collaboration, dominate discussions at Women’s consultations on Positive Masculinity

Addressing the underlying causes and triggers of violence remains a priority area for African women leaders keen to influence and push for more actions to curb the vice

Violence against women and girls is a societal vice that cannot be addressed through legislation alone, but complemented by the persuasion of each person to understand the effects and consequences of any harmful practice that is directed towards women and girls. In Africa, the most prevalent forms of violence against…

Source: The World Bank Group | Oct 06, 2023

Comoros: New World Bank Report Identifies Reforms to Address Fiscal Challenges to Achieving Inclusive Growth

The Union of the Comoros has long struggled with modest economic expansion and fiscal issues which have had an impact on long-term growth

For Comoros to have a fiscal policy that achieves inclusive growth, while being sustainable, the country must improve public financial management, enhance domestic resource mobilization, improve the efficiency of public health spending, and take steps to incorporate climate change and disaster risk management. Improved public financial management could generate fiscal…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation | Aug 31, 2023

South Africa: Minister Pandor undertakes a Working Visit to Moroni, Comoros – 1 September 2023

Minister Pandor will also use the opportunity of her working visit to Comoros to pay a courtesy call to His Excellency, President Azali Assoumani, the President of Comoros

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will pay a Working Visit to Moroni, Comoros, tomorrow, 1 September 2023, to have a bilateral meeting with her Comorian counterpart, His Excellency, Dhoihir Dhoulkamal, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The two Ministers will, among others, assess…

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation | Jul 06, 2023

United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of Comoros on Independence Day

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dispatched similar messages to President Assoumani

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Azali Assoumani of Comoros on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin…

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation | Jun 16, 2023

United Arab Emirates (UAE): His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan meets with President of Comoros

The two parties acknowledged the forthcoming Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28)

HE Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with HE Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of the Comoros, to discuss relations between their countries and explore the potential for mutual investment opportunities to benefit the growth and prosperity of both countries. Sheikh Shakhboot conveyed the greetings…

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation | Jun 16, 2023

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan meets with President of Comoros

The visit comes as part of an official tour by HE Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan to a number of African countries, including the Republic of Mauritius, and the Union of the Comoros

Source: The Presidency, The Arab Republic of Egypt | May 23, 2023

President El-Sisi Meets President of Republic of the Comoros, Chairman of African Union

The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting reviewed ways to strengthen relations between the two countries at various levels

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met in Sharm el Sheikh with the President of the Republic of the Comoros, and the current Chairman of the African Union, President Azali Assoumani. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting reviewed ways to strengthen relations between the two countries…

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | May 08, 2023

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on a Four-Year Extended Credit Facility with the Union of the Comoros

This agreement is subject to approval by the IMF Management and Executive Board, with Board consideration expected in the coming weeks

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Suchanan Tambunlertchai, Mission Chief for the Union of the Comoros, visited Moroni during March 8 – 23 and held follow-up virtual meetings and in Washington DC during April 5 – 28, with the authorities to discuss IMF support for Comoros’ macro-economic policies…

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