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50 including MAJOR HUMANITARIAN NEEDS REMAIN IN MALI – MORE MUST BE DONE TO MAKE PEACE A REALITY, SAYS OCHA OPERATIONS DIRECTOR


MAJOR HUMANITARIAN NEEDS REMAIN IN MALI – MORE MUST BE DONE TO MAKE PEACE A REALITY, SAYS OCHA OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 12:10 AM PDT

NEW YORK, June 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — John Ging, Operations Director for the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, told media after a three-day visit to...

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Minister Fast Congratulates Windiga on $50-Million Contract in Burkina Faso / Contract will create jobs and opportunities in Canada and in Burkina Faso

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 12:10 AM PDT

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina-Faso, June 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today congratulated Windiga Energy Inc., a Canadian...

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Minister Fast Visits Companies Financed Through Développement international Desjardins in Burkina Faso

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 10:10 AM PDT

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina-Faso, June 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, visits the premises of Koyenga and GSC International, two...

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South Sudan: Displaced People Dying of Preventable Diseases at Alarming Rate in Bentiu Camps

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 08:40 AM PDT

JUBA, South Sudan, June 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Preventable diseases and severe acute malnutrition are causing an alarming number of deaths among the estimated 45,000...

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“It’s Not Just The Size Of Your Mineshaft That Matters” – Op-ed by Amanda Jane Wilde*, Managing Director & Company Guardian of Umsinsi Health Care

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 06:40 AM PDT

JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, June 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Op-ed by Amanda Jane Wilde*, Managing Director & Company Guardian of Umsinsi Health Care...

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Further growth expected in Africa’s hospitality sector in the next five years, according to PwC report

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 05:10 AM PDT

JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, June 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Despite South Africa’s economy facing headwinds, the hospitality sector is poised for further growth in the...

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Statement by European Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs following the signing of the National Indicative Programmes with 16 ACP countries

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 04:40 AM PDT

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, June 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — “This signing of National Indicative Programmes with 16 partner countries, at the EU-ACP (African,...

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Global E-Tailing 2025: eCommerce and logistics set for growth in Sub Saharan Africa

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 04:10 AM PDT

CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, June 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Over the next 10 years, online retail will continue to gain popularity in both developed and emerging markets and as a...

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442nd PSC meeting on the situation in the East of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the implementation status of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the DRC and the Region

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 02:10 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 442nd meeting, held on 17 June 2014, received a...

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The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 442nd meeting, held on the situation in Guinea-Bissau

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 01:40 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 442nd meeting, held on 17 June 2014, adopted the...

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The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 442nd meeting on the situation in the Arab Republic of Egypt

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 01:10 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 442nd meeting held on 17 June 2014, adopted the...

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Statement at the Conclusion of a visit to the IMF by Mali’s Minister of Economy and Finance

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 12:40 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Madame Bouaré Fily Sissoko, the Economy and Finance Minister of the Republic of Mali, headed a mission of the Malian authorities to...

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AU Peace and Security Commissioner concludes visit to Burundi

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 12:40 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The African Union (AU) Commissioner for Peace and Security, Ambassador Smail Chergui, concluded a working visit to the...

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SanDisk Participates at Africa’s First Ever DISTREE Conference to Expand Product Footprint on the Continent

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 12:10 AM PDT

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — SanDisk (http://www.sandisk.com), the global leaders in flash memory, will showcase some of its latest products at...

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IMF Executive Board Approves US$47.1 Million Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility for Madagascar

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 12:10 AM PDT

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, June 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved emergency financial assistance under the...

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Minister Fast Leads Trade Mission to Africa

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 10:10 AM PDT

OTTAWA, Canada, June 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Ten-day, four-country trade mission to boost Canada’s trade and investment ties in Burkina Faso, Madagascar, South Africa...

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Somalia: Car bomb inside hospital compound leaves one dead

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 09:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A car bomb exploded in Mogadishu at around 7.30 this morning inside the compound of Keysaney Hospital, a facility run by...

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Ingenico Group reinforces partnership with the GIM-UEMOA

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 06:40 AM PDT

PARIS, France, June 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Ingenico Group (Euronext: FR0000125346 – ING) (http://www.ingenico.com), global leader in seamless payment, and the...

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Philips introduces innovative ultra-mobile ultrasound system ‘VISIQ’ in Kenya to bring high quality, affordable healthcare to a wide range of clinicians

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 05:10 AM PDT

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • Tablet-sized miniaturized ultrasound system enables incredible portability; VISIQ is a clinical innovation that...

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Philips revitalizes historic Kenya National Archives building with spectacular digital LED illumination

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 04:10 AM PDT

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • Philips’ breakthrough energy-efficient LED lighting solutions contribute to Kenya’s energy saving ambitions...

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Media advisory on UNMISS holding a press briefing on Protection of Civilians’ sites tomorrow

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 02:10 AM PDT

JUBA, South Sudan, June 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) will hold a press briefing tomorrow Thursday 19 June at Noon, Juba...

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Report: Nigeria vs. Iran World Cup Game Draws More Than 17.5 Million Nigerian Viewers

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 01:10 AM PDT

ABUJA, Nigeria, June 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — GeoPoll (http://research.geopoll.com), the world’s largest real-time mobile survey platform, today released initial...

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Statement attributable to the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. in Sudan, Mr. Geert Cappelaere, on protection of medical units in South Kordofan

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 01:10 AM PDT

KHARTOUM, Sudan, June 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan a.i., Mr. Geert Cappelaere, is deeply concerned by reports...

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SECRETARY-GENERAL, IN MESSAGE TO MARK DAY OF AFRICAN CHILD, URGES ‘PAUSE’ FOR NIGERIA’S KIDNAPPED SCHOOLGIRLS, DEMANDS THEIR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 10:40 PM PDT

NEW YORK, June 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by Chef de Cabinet Susanna Malcorra, for the panel...

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Seychelles National Day

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 10:10 PM PDT

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC June 17, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the...

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SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS LIEUTENANT GENERAL YOHANNES GEBREMESKEL TESFAMARIAM OF ETHIOPIA FORCE COMMANDER OF UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 10:10 PM PDT

NEW YORK, June 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Lieutenant-General Yohannes Gebremeskel Tesfamariam...

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Secretary’s Remarks: Libya: Ahmed Abu Khatallah

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 09:40 PM PDT

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC June 17, 2014 Since September 11, 2012, we have mourned the four...

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The African Union welcomes the release of the Sudanese political leader Sadiq Al-Mahdi: The AU reiterates its support to the National Dialogue Initiative

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 06:40 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosozana Dlamini-Zuma, welcomes the release of former...

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The African Union strongly condemns the massacre carried out by Al-shabaab in Kenya

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 06:40 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, strongly condemns the massacre...

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Foreign Minister Steinmeier opens International Strategy Conference for the Preservation of Manuscripts from Timbuktu

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 06:10 AM PDT

BERLIN, Germany, June 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On 18 and 19 June 2014, with the support of the Gerda Henkel Foundation the Federal Foreign Office is hosting an International...

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EMERGENCYRELIEF COORDINATOR VALERIE AMOS TO VISIT COTE D’IVOIRE

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 06:10 AM PDT

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, June 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — EMERGENCYRELIEF COORDINATOR VALERIE AMOS TO VISIT COTE D’IVOIRE WHO: Valerie Amos, Emergency Relief...

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MSF HOSPITAL BOMBED IN SUDAN / Amidst Bombing of South Kordofan Village, MSF Facility Attacked

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 03:40 AM PDT

PARIS, France, June 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — During an aerial attack on a Sudanese village, Sudan’s air force bombed and partially destroyed a hospital run by the...

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Foreign Minister Steinmeier to meet the Foreign Minister of Mozambique

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 02:10 AM PDT

BERLIN, Germany, June 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On Tuesday, 17 June 2014, Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier will meet the Foreign Minister of the Republic of...

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Deputy Secretary Heather Higginbottom Travels to Senegal, Kenya, and Liberia

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 12:40 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 16, 2014 Deputy Secretary of State Heather Higginbottom will travel to...

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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on attacks in Kenya

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 12:40 AM PDT

NEW YORK, June 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the attacks on 15 June 2014 in Mpeketoni, Kenya, which reportedly killed at...

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Baird Strongly Condemns Attack in Kenya

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 12:10 AM PDT

OTTAWA, Canada, June 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement concerning Sunday’s attack in Kenya:...

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Orange and BNP Paribas open new retail mobile banking services in Africa with Orange Money

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 09:40 AM PDT

PARIS, France, June 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Orange (http://www.orange.com) and the BNP Paribas group offer retail banking customers in Africa direct access between their...

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Emergency Grant Aid for Supporting the to Abducted School Girls, their families and affected communities in the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 08:40 AM PDT

TOKYO, Japan, June 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — 1. On June 13, the Government of Japan, upon requests by UN organizations and the Government of Nigeria, decided to extend...

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UK Minister for Africa condemns Mpeketoni attack in Kenya

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:40 AM PDT

LONDON, United-Kingdom, June 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Mark Simmonds condemns attacks in Kenya, and offers his condolences to those affected. Following the attack in...

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Systematic violence affecting civilians and exposing them to more displacement and disease in Ouaka Region of CAR

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:40 AM PDT

BANGUI, Central African Republic, June 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is dismayed at the high level of organized violence...

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The Peace and Security Council of the African Union, at its 440th meeting held in Addis Ababa, on 12 June 2014, adopted a decision on the situation in South Sudan

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:10 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Peace and Security Council of the African Union, at its 440th meeting held in Addis Ababa, on 12 June 2014, adopted...

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Chile, China and Morocco join others in moving closer to eradicating hunger / FAO recognizes Chile, China and Morocco as the latest in a growing list of countries to reduce hunger, but urges stronger efforts to eradicate undernourishment

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:10 AM PDT

ROME, Italy, June 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Chile, China and Morocco today won recognition from FAO for outstanding progress in fighting hunger, an achievement that sees them...

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Equator Initiative for Sustainable Land Management in Sub SaharanAfrica Award Ceremony

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 06:10 AM PDT

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Equator Initiative for Sustainable Land Management in Sub Saharan Africa Award Ceremony WHAT: Equator Initiative for...

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Somalia: Thousands of flood-affected people in Kismayo receive emergency support

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 02:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Some 23,000 people affected by severe flooding in Kismayo, in southern Somalia, have received emergency assistance from...

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Central African Republic: ICRC boosts farming in west of country

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 03:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — More than 13,000 people living in villages between the towns of Bouar and Bohong, in the west of the Central African...

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Aid agencies release plan to assist 3.8 million people in South Sudan by December

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 03:10 AM PDT

JUBA; South Sudan, June 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Aid agencies in South Sudan today released a new plan to assist 3.8 million people hit by hunger, violence and disease by...

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Ireland dispatches vital supplies to refugees from Central African Republic

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:40 AM PDT

DUBLIN, Ireland, June 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD, has announced that Ireland is dispatching tents, blankets, and other...

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Canada continues to support sustainable economic growth / Canada supports projects by Développement international Desjardins to promote entrepreneurship in Africa and Latin America.

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:40 AM PDT

OTTAWA, Canada, June 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Today, the Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, the Honourable Christian Paradis, accompanied by the...

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Dakar Financing Summit on Africa’s Infrastructure

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 07:10 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Some African Heads of State and Government, and high level private sector leaders are meeting in Dakar, Senegal from 14...

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SECRETARY-GENERAL STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF TIMELY ELECTIONS IN LIBYA ON 25 JUNE

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 06:10 AM PDT

NEW YORK, June 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General continues to...

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