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- MSF HOSPITAL BOMBED IN SUDAN / Amidst Bombing of South Kordofan Village, MSF Facility Attacked
- Foreign Minister Steinmeier to meet the Foreign Minister of Mozambique
- Deputy Secretary Heather Higginbottom Travels to Senegal, Kenya, and Liberia
- Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on attacks in Kenya
- Baird Strongly Condemns Attack in Kenya
- Orange and BNP Paribas open new retail mobile banking services in Africa with Orange Money
- Emergency Grant Aid for Supporting the to Abducted School Girls, their families and affected communities in the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- UK Minister for Africa condemns Mpeketoni attack in Kenya
- Systematic violence affecting civilians and exposing them to more displacement and disease in Ouaka Region of CAR
- 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
- 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
- Equator Initiative for Sustainable Land Management in Sub SaharanAfrica Award Ceremony
- Somalia: Thousands of flood-affected people in Kismayo receive emergency support
- Central African Republic: ICRC boosts farming in west of country
- Aid agencies release plan to assist 3.8 million people in South Sudan by December
- Ireland dispatches vital supplies to refugees from Central African Republic
- Canada continues to support sustainable economic growth / Canada supports projects by Développement international Desjardins to promote entrepreneurship in Africa and Latin America.
- Dakar Financing Summit on Africa’s Infrastructure
- SECRETARY-GENERAL STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF TIMELY ELECTIONS IN LIBYA ON 25 JUNE
- Sudan: UN rights expert in official mission to Khartoum, South Darfur, Blue Nile and Kassala
- SRSG Djinnit reiterates the UN commitment to the stability of Nigeria and the countries of the Lake Chad basin region
- UNAMID contractor released in North Darfur
- ACERWC Press Conference on the Day of the African Child (DAC) Theme: ” A Child friendly, quality, free and Compulsory Education for all Children in Africa”
- Côte d’Ivoire: UN rights expert to follow up on the situation of internally displaced persons
- IOM Relocates Displaced South Sudanese in Malakal, Appeals for Funding
- Middle East and North Africa Protection Framework for Trafficked Persons and Exploited Migrants
- FIGHTING HUNGER AWARDS CEREMONY 16 June 2014 / Chile, China and Morocco to receive recognition for achieving outstanding progress in fighting hunger
- Statement at the Conclusion of a Mission to Burundi for the 2014 Article IV Consultation and Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility
- U.S. Condemns Sudanese Conviction and Continued Imprisonment of Meriam Ishag
- U.S. Foreign Policy in Somalia
- CHANGE OF DATE – INVITATION TO JOURNALISTS / AUC – IGAD Joint Press Conference on Early Action for the Horn of Africa Saturday 14th June 2014
- FAO and WHO urge strong political commitment to tackle malnutrition at upcoming high-level international conference / Countries called to action at Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2) in Rome in November
- Martin Kobler, head of MONUSCO, calls for restoration of calm on the border between the DRC and Rwanda
- South Sudan: Living conditions worsen sharply amid ever more pressing food needs
- Swaziland: UN experts condemn continued detention and trial of human rights defenders
- UK / FCO concerned by sentencing of activists in Egypt
- APO Media Award: WIN $500 a month for one year, one lap top, one intercontinental flight ticket to a destination of your choice and more
- South Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia: Emergency requires special mobilization
- SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS MALI CAR BOMBING THAT KILLED 4 PEACEKEEPERS, VOWING ATTACK WILL NOT DIMINISH RESOLVE OF UNITED NATIONS
- Minister Fast Announces New Investment Agreement with Burkina Faso / By fostering the right conditions for Canadian businesses to succeed abroad, the Harper government is helping to create jobs and opportunities at home
- The African Union appoints Mr. Dileita Mohamed Dileita as Special Envoy for Libya
- Agreement on framework for political solution in South Sudan
- Minister Joe Costello signs Double Taxation Agreement in Botswana
- UNHCR concerned over recent attacks aimed at foreigners including refugees in Mamelodi, located north of Pretoria, in Guateng province
- Experts meet to discuss Regional and National Statistical Capacities for Measuring Peace, Rule of Law and Governance in Addis Ababa
- Countries crack down on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing / FAO’s Committee on Fisheries greenlights Voluntary Guidelines for Flag State Performance
- COMMEMORATION OF THE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD (DAC) 2014 on the theme ” A CHILD FRIENDLY, QUALITY, FREE AND COMPULSORY EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN IN AFRICA”
- Joint Statement on National Dialogue in Sudan
- Readout of the President’s Call with Egyptian President al-Sisi
- President Sisi reaffirms commitment to democracy to IPU
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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:... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| 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... Click Title to Read More |
| Sudan: UN rights expert in official mission to Khartoum, South Darfur, Blue Nile and Kassala Posted: 13 Jun 2014 04:12 AM PDT GENEVA, Switzerland, June 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Sudan, Mashood Adebayo Baderin, will visit... Click Title to Read More |
| Posted: 13 Jun 2014 04:12 AM PDT DAKAR, Sénégal, June 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa, Mr. Said Djinnit, attended the ministerial... Click Title to Read More |
| UNAMID contractor released in North Darfur Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:40 AM PDT EL FASHER (DARFUR), Sudan, June 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — An international contractor working at UNAMID, Mr. Irfan Jaffery, abducted in El Fasher, North Darfur, on 11 March,... Click Title to Read More |
| Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:40 AM PDT ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Journalists are invited to participate in a joint Press Conference on Monday 16th June, 2014, at 09:50 in the Briefing... Click Title to Read More |
| Côte d’Ivoire: UN rights expert to follow up on the situation of internally displaced persons Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:10 AM PDT GENEVA, Switzerland, June 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations independent expert Chaloka Beyani will visit Côte d’Ivoire from 16 to 20 June 2014 to undertake a... Click Title to Read More |
| IOM Relocates Displaced South Sudanese in Malakal, Appeals for Funding Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:10 AM PDT GENEVA, Switzerland, June 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM in coordination with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is supporting the relocation of 2,500 internally displaced... Click Title to Read More |
| Middle East and North Africa Protection Framework for Trafficked Persons and Exploited Migrants Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:10 AM PDT GENEVA, Switzerland, June 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM this week organized a regional dialogue in Jordan, hosted by the Jordanian government, entitled: “Creating a... Click Title to Read More |
| Posted: 13 Jun 2014 02:40 AM PDT ROME, Italy, June 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Chile, China and Morocco are the latest in a growing list of countries to make great strides in combating undernourishment, such... Click Title to Read More |
| Posted: 13 Jun 2014 12:10 AM PDT BUJUMBURA, Burundi, June 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Oral Williams, visited Bujumbura from June 2–13,... Click Title to Read More |
| U.S. Condemns Sudanese Conviction and Continued Imprisonment of Meriam Ishag Posted: 13 Jun 2014 12:10 AM PDT WASHINGTON, June 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC June 12, 2014 The United States remains deeply concerned about the conviction... Click Title to Read More |
| U.S. Foreign Policy in Somalia Posted: 12 Jun 2014 11:40 PM PDT WASHINGTON, June 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Remarks Wendy R. Sherman Under Secretary for Political Affairs United States Institute of Peace Washington, DC June 3, 2014 UNDER... Click Title to Read More |
| Posted: 12 Jun 2014 07:10 AM PDT ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 12, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — This is to inform journalists that the invitation to a AUC-IGAD Joint Press Conference on Early Action for the Horn of... Click Title to Read More |
| Posted: 12 Jun 2014 05:10 AM PDT ROME, Italy, June 12, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — As hundreds of millions of people around the world continue to suffer from hunger and malnutrition, governments should make... Click Title to Read More |
| Posted: 12 Jun 2014 04:40 AM PDT KINSHASA, Dem. Rep. of Congo (DRC) June 12, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Martin Kobler, head of MONUSCO, is concerned by the clashes which took place on 11 June between Congolese... Click Title to Read More |
| South Sudan: Living conditions worsen sharply amid ever more pressing food needs Posted: 12 Jun 2014 03:40 AM PDT GENEVA, Switzerland, June 12, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — To counter growing food insecurity, the ICRC and the South Sudan Red Cross have provided food supplies for around 250,000... Click Title to Read More |
| Swaziland: UN experts condemn continued detention and trial of human rights defenders Posted: 12 Jun 2014 03:40 AM PDT GENEVA, Switzerland, June 12, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A group of United Nations human rights experts today expressed serious concerns at the arrest, detention and prosecution... Click Title to Read More |
| UK / FCO concerned by sentencing of activists in Egypt Posted: 12 Jun 2014 03:40 AM PDT LONDON, United-Kingdom, June 12, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Hugh Robertson concerned by sentencing of activists in Egypt and calls on Egyptian government to implement rights... Click Title to Read More |
| Posted: 12 Jun 2014 01:10 AM PDT DAKAR, Senegal, June 12, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — APO (African Press Organization) (http://www.apo-opa.com), the sole press release wire in Africa and the global leader in media... Click Title to Read More |
| South Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia: Emergency requires special mobilization Posted: 12 Jun 2014 12:40 AM PDT GENEVA, Switzerland, June 12, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — MSF has been providing medical aid to South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia since January. Teams treat refugees when they... Click Title to Read More |
| Posted: 12 Jun 2014 12:40 AM PDT NEW YORK, June 12, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General condemns in the... Click Title to Read More |
| Posted: 12 Jun 2014 12:10 AM PDT OTTAWA, Canada, June 12, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, and Patiendé Arthur Kafando, Burkina Faso’s Minister of... Click Title to Read More |
| The African Union appoints Mr. Dileita Mohamed Dileita as Special Envoy for Libya Posted: 11 Jun 2014 11:40 PM PDT ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 12, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, today announced the appointment... Click Title to Read More |
| Agreement on framework for political solution in South Sudan Posted: 11 Jun 2014 08:40 AM PDT OSLO, Norway, June 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — ‘I am pleased that we can now see a positive development in South Sudan. IGAD and the parties deserve recognition for... Click Title to Read More |
| Minister Joe Costello signs Double Taxation Agreement in Botswana Posted: 11 Jun 2014 07:40 AM PDT DUBLIN, Ireland, June 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD has signed a Double Taxation Agreement with Botswana to increase two-way... Click Title to Read More |
| Posted: 11 Jun 2014 06:40 AM PDT PRETORIA, South-Africa, June 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — UNHCR is extremely concerned over the recent spate of violence in Mamelodi, affecting foreigners, including refugees... Click Title to Read More |
| Posted: 11 Jun 2014 06:40 AM PDT ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — An expert meeting started today at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to discuss Regional and... Click Title to Read More |
| Posted: 11 Jun 2014 04:10 AM PDT ROME, Italy, June 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Countries took a major step forward in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing today as they endorsed... Click Title to Read More |
| Posted: 11 Jun 2014 03:10 AM PDT ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — INVITATION TO MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES WHEN: 16 June 2014 WHERE: African Union Headquarters – Addis Ababa Ethiopia... Click Title to Read More |
| Joint Statement on National Dialogue in Sudan Posted: 11 Jun 2014 02:10 AM PDT LONDON, United-Kingdom, June 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Joint Statement by the United States, Norway and the United Kingdom on National Dialogue in Sudan. The Members of the... Click Title to Read More |
| Readout of the President’s Call with Egyptian President al-Sisi Posted: 11 Jun 2014 02:10 AM PDT WASHINGTON, June 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — President Obama called Egyptian President Abdelfattah al-Sisi today to congratulate him on his inauguration and to convey his... Click Title to Read More |
| President Sisi reaffirms commitment to democracy to IPU Posted: 11 Jun 2014 01:40 AM PDT GENEVA, Switzerland, June 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Egypt’s new president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has reaffirmed his commitment to democracy today (10/6) during talks with... Click Title to Read More |
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