Wednesday, 30 July 2014

[wanabidii] 50 including UN Representative for Somalia welcomes agreement of intent to form new administration in central Somalia

50 including UN Representative for Somalia welcomes agreement of intent to form new administration in central Somalia


UN Representative for Somalia welcomes agreement of intent to form new administration in central Somalia

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 09:10 AM PDT

MOGADISHU, Somalia, July 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, welcomed today’s agreement...

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Mozambique Unveils Pandemic and Disaster Preparedness Plans at USAFRICOM Sponsored Event

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 06:40 AM PDT

MAPUTO, Mozambique, July 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Government of Mozambique in partnership with the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) Disaster Preparedness Program...

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Swaziland / Singapore

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 05:40 AM PDT

SINGAPORE, Singapore, July 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Swaziland presented its credentials to President Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam at the...

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Morocco National Day

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 05:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 30, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I...

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Trop-X, the Seychelles Securities Exchange, launches new Listed Derivatives Market

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 03:40 AM PDT

EDEN ISLAND, Seychelles, July 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Trop-X (http://www.trop-x.com), the Seychelles Securities Exchange, has launched its new Derivatives Market with 115...

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UNAIDS, ASLM and Partners Launch Initiative to Improve HIV Diagnostics

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 02:10 AM PDT

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM)...

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IOM Transports South Sudan Cholera Patients from Remote Areas to Treatment Centres by River

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 02:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The South Sudan Ministry of Health declared an outbreak of cholera on 15 May 2014 and to date over 5,176 cases of the...

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Statement at the end of an IMF Staff Visit to Guinea-Bissau

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 12:40 AM PDT

BISSAU, Guinea Bissau, July 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mauricio Villafuerte visited Bissau during July 23-29, 2014 to...

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ADVOCACY MISSION OF THE AFRICAN COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS ONTHE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF THE CHILD (ACERWC) ON THE SITUATION OF CHILDREN IN SOUTH SUDAN 03-09 August, 2014

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 12:40 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) would like to inform the media and the...

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African oil & energy sector fuelling global investor growth, says DHL

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 12:40 AM PDT

CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, July 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — While Oil and Gas activity in West Africa is nothing new, it is the activity in East Africa which is creating a stir...

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PwC announces investment to accelerate Africa growth opportunities

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 12:10 AM PDT

JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, July 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — PwC (http://www.pwc.com) has today announced it is increasing its investment in Africa and building closer links...

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The African Union strongly condemns the latest attacks perpetrated by the Boko Haram terrorist group / The AU welcomes the regional efforts to fight against Boko Haram and renews its commitment to support them

Posted: 29 Jul 2014 05:10 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 29, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, strongly condemns the dastardly...

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MISCA wishes a happy Aïd Al-Fitr to the Muslim community in the Central African Republic

Posted: 29 Jul 2014 05:10 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 29, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU) in the Central African...

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MISCA makes a gesture of solidarity towards the Muslim community in the Central African Republic on the occasion of the Aïd Al-Fitr

Posted: 29 Jul 2014 05:10 AM PDT

BANGUI, Central African Republic, July 29, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On the occasion of the Aïd al-Fitr, the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African...

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Canada Temporarily Withdraws Staff from Libya

Posted: 29 Jul 2014 03:40 AM PDT

OTTAWA, Canada, July 29, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular), today...

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IMF Executive Board Approves US$5-Billion Arrangement for Morocco Under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 11:40 PM PDT

RABAT, Morocco, July 29, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a new 24-month arrangement for Morocco under the...

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Solidarity Message to the entire Muslim Ummah

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 11:40 PM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 29, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson, African Union Commission, on 2014 Eid-Al-Fitr for Muslims marking the end...

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Remarks at the Presidential Summit of the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 09:40 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington, DC July 28, 2014 SECRETARY KERRY: Wow. What a great group....

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Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Hirotaka Ishihara’s Visit to Mozambique, Guinea and Burkina Faso

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 08:10 AM PDT

TOKYO, Japan, July 28, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — 1. Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Hirotaka Ishihara is scheduled to visit Mozambique, Guinea and Burkina Faso...

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IMF Executive Board Concludes Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Congo

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 07:10 AM PDT

BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of the Congo, July 28, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On July 21, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV...

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Worldwide sanctions imposed on players from Ghana, Malta

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 06:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 28, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — FIFA can today confirm the extension of sanctions imposed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and the Italian...

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Letter from the President — War Powers Resolution Letter Regarding Libya

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 03:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE July...

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NUSOJ Condemns new wave of Journalists’ Arrests in Somaliland

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 01:41 AM PDT

MOGADISHU, Somalia, July 28, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) today accused the Somaliland authorities of waging a renewed campaign of...

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POSTPONED: Press Invitation – UNMISS Commissioner of Police in South Sudan Briefing

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 01:10 AM PDT

JUBA, South Sudan, July 28, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) cordially invites members of the media in South Sudan to attend a press...

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SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS ARNAULD ANTOINE AKODJÈNOU OF BENIN DEPUTY SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MALI

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 01:10 AM PDT

NEW YORK, July 28, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of Arnauld Antoine Akodjènou of Benin as his Deputy...

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UN Special Representative for Somalia on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:40 AM PDT

MOGADISHU, Somalia, July 28, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, extended his heartfelt greetings...

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Canada announces support to create jobs and opportunities in Nigeria / Canada supports Nigeria’s efforts to promote youth entrepreneurship

Posted: 27 Jul 2014 06:10 AM PDT

OTTAWA, Canada, July 27, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Senator Don Meredith, on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie,...

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U.S. Dismayed by Harsh Sentence for Swazi Human Rights Lawyer and Journalist

Posted: 26 Jul 2014 06:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 25, 2014 The United...

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U.S. Applauds Signing of Roadmap for Mali Peace Talks

Posted: 26 Jul 2014 06:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 25, 2014 The United...

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Remarks With UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, and Arab League Secretary General Nabil al-Araby

Posted: 26 Jul 2014 06:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Cairo, Egypt July 25, 2014 FOREIGN MINISTER SHOUKRY: (Via interpreter.) Good evening. You...

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The Special Envoy for the Sahel concludes her official tour in Europe

Posted: 26 Jul 2014 05:40 AM PDT

DAKAR, Sénégal, July 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the Sahel, Mrs. Hiroute Guebre Sellassie, concluded today...

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Threat of Famine Looms in South Sudan

Posted: 26 Jul 2014 05:40 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 25, 2014 South Sudan now faces the worst food security crisis in...

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Liberia National Day

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 10:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 25, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and all Americans, I...

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The United Nations welcomes the signing in Brazzaville of a commitment to peace in the Central African Republic

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 09:40 AM PDT

BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of the Congo, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Mr. Abdoulaye Bathily and Lt-General (rtd) Babacar Gaye, Special Representatives of the Secretary-General...

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Death of British national in Air Algerie crash

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 09:10 AM PDT

LONDON, United-Kingdom, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — It is with deep regret that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirms the death of a British man onboard Air Algerie...

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Japanese Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Nobuo Kishi’s visit to Egypt

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 08:40 AM PDT

TOKYO, Japan, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — 1. On July 19, Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Nobuo Kishi visited Egypt and paid a courtesy call on H.E....

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Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 07:40 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United States is delighted that Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag is now safe and free and will soon be traveling to the United...

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IOM staff released in South Darfur

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 07:10 AM PDT

EL FASHER (DARFUR), Sudan, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A staff member with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mr. Felix Ngoma, who was abducted in Nyala,...

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UN says more support urgently needed to tackle growing food insecurity in the Sahel / Funding gap of $100 million is hampering fight against hunger in the Sahel

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 07:10 AM PDT

ROME, Italy, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations today called on the international donor community to renew a commitment to fight hunger and food insecurity in...

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Senator Meredith to Promote Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship in Nigeria

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 07:10 AM PDT

OTTAWA, Canada, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Senator Don Meredith, on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie,...

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VATICAN / TELEGRAM FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE AIR CRASH OVER MALI

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 06:40 AM PDT

VATICAN, Holy See, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin has sent a telegram on behalf of Pope Francis to Archbishop Ghaleb Moussa Abdalla...

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THE POPE RECEIVES MERIAM, THE SUDANESE CHRISTIAN IMPRISONED FOR APOSTASY

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 06:40 AM PDT

VATICAN, Holy See, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Yesterday afternoon, at the Domus Sanctae Marthae, the Holy Father Francis received in audience Ms. Meriam Yahia Ibrahim...

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Joint statement by the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, and the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso,on the crash of the airliner in Mali

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 06:10 AM PDT

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On behalf of the European Union, we wish to convey our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the...

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The African Union is encouraged by the successful conclusion of the first stage of the inclusive inter-Malian dialogue

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 05:40 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, welcomes the successful...

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AU Commission Chairperson on official visit to Benin

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 05:10 AM PDT

COTONOU, Benin, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — African Union Commission Chairperson H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has arrived in Cotonou, Benin at the invitation of the...

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AUC Chairperson’s Condolences following Algerian Airlines crash

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 05:10 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — African Union Commission Chairperson, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, is most saddened by news of the Air Algerie crash...

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Migrants Tell of Mass Murder on Vessel Smuggling Migrants from Libya

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 02:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Migrants at a school serving as a reception centre in Sicily yesterday told IOM of a nightmare voyage from Libya that...

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IOM Organizes Safe Return from Cameroon of Chadian Migrants Displaced from CAR

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 02:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Thousands of Chadian migrants fleeing violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) have been stranded in Cameroon since...

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IOM Backs Sudan Malaria Prevention Campaign

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 02:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM, as part of the Sudan’s National Flood Taskforce, which coordinates emergency response operations throughout the...

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IOM, Community Partners Act to Prevent Child Trafficking in Ghana

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 02:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In August 2014 IOM Ghana will roll out a series of community-based child protection and counter-trafficking training...

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