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JOBS: Programme Management Officer UNEP Nairobi

Job opening Posting Title: Programme Management Officer, P3 Job Code Title: Programme Management Officer Department/Office: UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME Duty Station: NAIROBI Posting Period: 03 February 2017 – 19 March 2017 Job Opening Number: 17-Programme Management-UNEP-71004-R-Nairobi (X) Staffing Exercise N/A APPLY HERE   Share on: WhatsApp

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Adele wins big at Grammys with five awards

Los Angeles, United States | AFP |  Adele on Sunday triumphed once again at the Grammys with five awards for her latest blockbuster album of ballads, but she paid glowing tribute to her rival Beyonce, calling her an idol. The English balladeer swept up the top prizes of the night …

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South Sudanese general Swaka resigns, citing ‘ethnic cleansing’

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP |  A senior South Sudanese general has quit, accusing President Salva Kiir and top members from his majority Dinka tribe of “ethnic cleansing,” according to a resignation letter obtained by AFP Sunday. Lieutenant-General Thomas Cirillo Swaka is the country’s deputy chief of general staff for logistics …

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Sheraton Kampala at 50

ATC News by Wolfgang H. Thome: Sheraton – Half a centry to look back at while preparing for the future General Manager Jean-Phillippe Bittencourt has described Sheraton Kampala Hotel as “undoubtedly one of Uganda’s proudest hospitality resource and today still stands tall on the slopes of Nakasero Hill proudly marching towards …

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IMF’s Lagarde ‘optimistic’ about US economy

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | AFP |  International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Sunday voiced optimism for US economic growth under President Donald Trump but warned it could herald trouble for the rest of the world. “From the little we know, and I will insist on the little we …

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Wits shocked in Reunion, 41-year-old scores as CAF Club action starts

Nations Cup players Geoffrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Odongkara (Saint George), Shafik Batambuze (Tusker) leave impact as CAF Club competitions start Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Football supporters in Indian Ocean island Reunion were celebrating Sunday after a 41-year-old scored to give Saint-Louisienne a shock 2-1 CAF Champions League victory over South African …

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Museveni hails Ambassador to be Kyabazinga Gabula

President Yoweri Museveni has defended his recent nomination of Busoga’s king as an ambassador in his office. “I have seen some people criticize my recent decision to name Kyabazinga William Gabula a Special Ambassador in the Office of the President. As someone who was involved in restoration of kingdoms, I …

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Beyonce vs Adele at music’s biggest night

Los Angeles, United States | AFP | The music world gathers Sunday for the Grammys with the top awards a choice between a new, edgier Beyonce and the time-tested heartache ballads of Adele. The televised bash from Los Angeles, which kicks off at 5 pm (0100 GMT Monday), could also …

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