Tuesday, 20 May 2014

[wanabidii] 50 including Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on Additional Humanitarian Assistance for South Sudan

50 including Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on Additional Humanitarian Assistance for South Sudan


Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on Additional Humanitarian Assistance for South Sudan

Posted: 19 May 2014 11:40 PM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In advance of tomorrow’s South Sudan pledging conference in Oslo, Norway, today the President authorized the use of up to $50...

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Remarks for South Africa’s National Day Ceremony

Posted: 19 May 2014 11:40 PM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Remarks Heather Higginbottom Deputy Secretary of State Washington, DC May 15, 2014 Thank you for that kind introduction. It’s...

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Cameroon National Day

Posted: 19 May 2014 11:40 PM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC May 19, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I...

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The African Union appeals to the Sudanese parties to desist from any action that could undermine the national dialogue

Posted: 19 May 2014 11:40 PM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, wishes to recall her statement of...

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First Session of the Special Technical Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs of the African Union concluded with concrete recommendations on way forward

Posted: 19 May 2014 09:40 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Meeting of Special Technical Committee (STC) on Justice and Legal Affairs (Ministers of Justice and Attorneys...

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Canada Concerned by Violence in Libya

Posted: 19 May 2014 09:10 AM PDT

OTTAWA, Canada, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Honourable Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and for International Human Rights,...

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End attacks on Libyan parliament and renew impetus on roadmap to democracy

Posted: 19 May 2014 08:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has deplored the attack on the Libyan General National Congress at the weekend, the...

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Sudanese Chargé d’Affaires summoned to FCO over death sentence case

Posted: 19 May 2014 07:10 AM PDT

LONDON, United-Kingdom, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — FCO Press Release: Sudanese ChargĂ© d’Affaires summoned to FCO over death sentence case Sudan urged to uphold...

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Sudan: UN rights experts condemn death sentence against pregnant mother for apostasy and adultery

Posted: 19 May 2014 07:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A group of UN human rights experts Monday expressed alarm after Meriam Ibrahim, a Christian woman pregnant with her second...

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GREY Group chooses Volcano as its lead agency in Africa

Posted: 19 May 2014 04:40 AM PDT

JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — GREY (http://www.grey.co.za), Adweek Global Agency of the Year, is re-entering South Africa with immediate effect,...

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Africell Holding acquires Orange Uganda majority stake from the Orange Group

Posted: 19 May 2014 04:10 AM PDT

KAMPALA, Uganda, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Africell Holding (http://www.africell.com) signs an agreement with the Orange Group to acquire its majority stake in Orange...

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European Union is positively perceived by people in most of its neighbours: 2013 waves of EU Neighbourhood / Barometer surveys reveal

Posted: 19 May 2014 03:40 AM PDT

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The findings of the 2 EU Neighbourhood Barometer waves conducted in 2013, released today, show that the European...

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Orange signs an agreement with Africell for the sale of its stake in Orange Uganda

Posted: 19 May 2014 02:10 AM PDT

KAMPALA, Uganda, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In the framework of a regular review of its portfolio of assets, today, the Orange Group (http://www.orange.com) announced that...

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Sudan: Continued suspension of activities has severe humanitarian impact

Posted: 19 May 2014 02:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) regrets that it has not been allowed to resume its work in Sudan. The...

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EU fully resumes development cooperation with Madagascar

Posted: 19 May 2014 01:40 AM PDT

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Council today decided to repeal its decision under Art. 96 of the Cotonou agreement on Madagascar, which had...

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Nexim Bank Official Rebuttal of Media Publication Titled – “CNPP Calls for Suspension of Nexim Bank’s MD…demands immediate probe of N200bn Stabilisation Fund”

Posted: 19 May 2014 12:40 AM PDT

ABUJA, Nigeria, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The attention of the Nigerian Export Import Bank (NEXIM) (http://neximbank.com.ng) has been drawn to media publication in...

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USD 63 million to alleviate humanitarian crisis in South Sudan

Posted: 19 May 2014 12:40 AM PDT

OSLO, Norway, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Five million people in South Sudan are in acute need of humanitarian assistance. ‘The crisis is expected to escalate...

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Violence in Northern Mali

Posted: 19 May 2014 12:40 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 18, 2014 In recent days, the outbreak of violence in Kidal,...

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Minister Costello calls for comprehensive EU approach to crises in South Sudan and Central African Republic

Posted: 19 May 2014 12:10 AM PDT

DUBLIN, Ireland, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello, TD, has called for the European Union to make progress on implementing a...

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UN HUMANITARIAN CHIEF VALERIE AMOS TO CO-CHAIR SOUTH SUDAN HUMANITARIAN CONFERENCE IN OSLO

Posted: 19 May 2014 12:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — UN HUMANITARIAN CHIEF VALERIE AMOS TO CO-CHAIR SOUTH SUDAN HUMANITARIAN CONFERENCE IN OSLO WHO: Valerie Amos, UN...

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L’Union africaine condamne les incidents survenus à Kidal et appelle à la poursuite du dialogue

Posted: 19 May 2014 12:10 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — La PrĂ©sidente de la Commission de l’Union africaine (UA), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, condamne fermement les...

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The African Union condemns the incidents that took place in Kidal and calls for the pursuit of dialogue

Posted: 19 May 2014 12:10 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, strongly condemns the violent...

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Africa: Briefing From Paris, France

Posted: 18 May 2014 09:40 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Special Briefing Wendy R. Sherman Under Secretary for Political Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield Assistant Secretary, Bureau of...

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UK Foreign Secretary welcomes constructive regional summit on Boko Haram

Posted: 18 May 2014 09:10 AM PDT

LONDON, United-Kingdom, May 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Secretary welcomes concrete agreements at Paris Summit on tackling Boko Haram and offers UK follow-up meeting....

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Conclusions of the Paris Summit for Security in Nigeria (17 May 2014)

Posted: 17 May 2014 10:41 AM PDT

PARIS, France, May 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Paris Summit for Security in Nigeria (17 May 2014) CONCLUSIONS The Heads of State of Benin, Cameroon, Chad, France, Niger and...

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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the Terrorist Attacks in Nairobi, Kenya

Posted: 17 May 2014 01:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United States condemns today’s despicable terrorist attacks in the Gikoma market area of Nairobi, Kenya, that took the...

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Boko Haram and U.S. Counterterrorism Assistance to Nigeria

Posted: 17 May 2014 01:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 14, 2014 “The kidnapping of hundreds of children by Boko Haram is an...

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UK Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attack in Nairobi, Kenya

Posted: 16 May 2014 08:40 AM PDT

LONDON, United-Kingdom, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Secretary condemns attacks in Nairobi and offers his condolences to those affected. The Foreign Secretary,...

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President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President Park Geun-hye of Republic of Korea and entrepreneur Carlos Slim receive World Telecommunication and Information Society Award Broadband and ICTs for post-2015 Sustainable Development agenda

Posted: 16 May 2014 08:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — ITU presented the World Telecommunication and Information Society Award to three eminent personalities: Mr Paul Kagame,...

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Angola’s Minister of Energy and Water visits Sweden

Posted: 16 May 2014 08:10 AM PDT

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On 14-16 May, Angola’s Minister of Energy and Water JoĂŁo Baptista Borges is visiting Sweden with a delegation. The main...

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The First TICAD V Ministerial Meeting (Overview and Evaluation)

Posted: 16 May 2014 08:10 AM PDT

TOKYO, Japan, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — 1. Overview (1) A total of approximately 800 participants, with representatives from 52 African countries including 20 foreign...

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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the Sentencing of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag in Sudan

Posted: 16 May 2014 07:40 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Today in Sudan, Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag was sentenced to be flogged for adultery and to be hanged to death for apostasy because...

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Niger: People fleeing conflict in Nigeria continue to arrive in Diffa area

Posted: 16 May 2014 05:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The situation in north-eastern Nigeria is having a severe impact on neighbouring south-eastern Niger. Armed clashes are...

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Comoros must address past mercenaries’ impact on present human rights situation – UN experts

Posted: 16 May 2014 04:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Ending a nine-day official visit to Comoros today, the Working Group on the use of mercenaries called upon the Government...

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Mali, Togo Share Good Practices on Diaspora Management

Posted: 16 May 2014 03:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Representatives of the Togolese Government have completed a three-day study visit to Mali to share information on good...

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Ethiopians Abroad Rally to Help Compatriots Expelled from Saudi Arabia

Posted: 16 May 2014 03:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Ethiopian community in Finland has donated over EUR 7,700 towards IOM’s relief efforts to help destitute...

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Crisis-hit farmers receive seeds and tools in Central African Republic / FAO also providing longer-term assistance to rebuild livelihoods and increase resilience in conflict-stricken nation

Posted: 16 May 2014 03:40 AM PDT

ROME, Italy, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A major operation to distribute seeds and tools has been launched in the Central African Republic to support crisis-hit farming...

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Landmark Diaspora Affairs Bureau Launched in Ghana

Posted: 16 May 2014 03:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM has welcomed the launch of a newly created Diaspora Affairs Bureau within Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...

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Landmark Diaspora Affairs Bureau Launched in Ghana

Posted: 16 May 2014 03:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM has welcomed the launch of a newly created Diaspora Affairs Bureau within Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...

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U.S. Army Africa coordinates ADAPT program in Burkina Faso

Posted: 15 May 2014 11:41 PM PDT

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina-Faso, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Recently, U.S. Army Africa coordinated instruction for Burkina Faso Armed Forces personnel with the third phase of...

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7th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting between the African Union Peace and Security Council and the European Union Political and Security Committee, Brussels, 15 May 2014

Posted: 15 May 2014 10:40 PM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On 15 May 2014, the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) and the European Union Political and Security...

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U.S. Deeply Disturbed by Court Ruling in Sudan Apostasy Case

Posted: 15 May 2014 10:10 PM PDT

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 15, 2014 We are deeply...

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Canada Appalled by Death Sentence Handed to Sudanese Woman

Posted: 15 May 2014 10:10 PM PDT

OTTAWA, Canada, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Andrew Bennett, Canada’s Ambassador for Religious Freedom, today issued the following statement: “Canada is shocked...

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UK Minister for Africa appalled by death sentence in Sudan

Posted: 15 May 2014 09:40 AM PDT

LONDON, United-Kingdom, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Mark Simmonds calls upon the Government of Sudan to respect the right to freedom of religion and international human...

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Statement by Mr. Said Djinnit, High-Level Representative of the UN Secretary-General to Nigeria Special Representative for West Africa

Posted: 15 May 2014 09:40 AM PDT

ABUJA, Nigeria, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Statement by Mr. Said Djinnit I am concluding today a four day visit to Nigeria. My visit is as a follow up to a telephone...

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IMF Executive Board Approves US$12.9 Million Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility for the Central African Republic

Posted: 15 May 2014 08:10 AM PDT

BANGUI, Central African Republic, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on May 14, 2014 financial assistance...

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation with Tanzania

Posted: 15 May 2014 07:40 AM PDT

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On April 25, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1...

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Communities in north-central Katanga facing widespread violence

Posted: 15 May 2014 07:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Since December of last year, the security situation in the area where the Manono, Mitwaba, Malemba-Nkulu and Pweto...

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People with albinism: Pillay urges more protection after barbaric killing in Tanzania

Posted: 15 May 2014 07:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay called Thursday for increased protection for people with albinism, after...

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THE POPE TO NEW AMBASSADORS: ARMS TRADE AND FORCED MIGRATION CHALLENGE PEACE

Posted: 15 May 2014 06:40 AM PDT

VATICAN, Holy See, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — This morning Pope Francis received the credential letters of seven new ambassadors to the Holy See: Pierre Yves Fux,...

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