[wanabidii] 50 including Joint Statement on the Central African Republic by Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos, and European Union Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Kri

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50 including Joint Statement on the Central African Republic by Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos, and European Union Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Kri


Joint Statement on the Central African Republic by Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos, and European Union Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Kri

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 09:40 AM PDT

NEW YORK, July 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — We are deeply concerned about reports of alarming levels of violence in Bambari and elsewhere in the Central African Republic,...

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Suspension of the Nigeria Football Federation lifted

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 08:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — FIFA has today, 18 July 2014, lifted the suspension that was imposed on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on 9 July...

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Suspension of the Nigeria Football Federation lifted

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 08:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — FIFA has today, 18 July 2014, lifted the suspension that was imposed on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on 9 July...

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MISCA takes measures to facilitate the completion of the investigation into the Boali incidents of 24 March 2014

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 07:10 AM PDT

BANGUI, Central African Republic, July 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU) and Head of the...

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Minister Paradis Statement on Nelson Mandela International Day

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 06:40 AM PDT

OTTAWA, Canada, July 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Today, we commemorate and honour the memory of Nelson Mandela. His extraordinary legacy in dismantling apartheid and leading...

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SECRETARY-GENERAL JOINS GLOBAL COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES IN HONOUR OF NELSON MANDELA ON 18 JULY

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 04:40 AM PDT

NEW YORK, July 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — General Assembly Meeting, Community Service to Mark Nelson Mandela International Day The United Nations General Assembly will mark...

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SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS SAID DJINNIT OF ALGERIA SPECIAL ENVOY FOR GREAT LAKES REGION

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 04:40 AM PDT

NEW YORK, July 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of Said Djinnit of Algeria as his Special Envoy for the...

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Displaced People in Bangui Sites “Most Vulnerable”: IOM CAR Intention Return Survey

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 03:11 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM’s 6th return intention survey of internally displaced people (IDPs) in Bangui, Central African Republic...

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Ugandan Fishing Communities at High Risk of HIV / AIDS: IOM

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 03:11 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM Uganda has launched a report: "HIV Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices and Population Size Estimates of Fisher Folk in...

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Media advisory “Town hall on Vision 2063”

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 03:11 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — AFRICAN UNION TOWN HALL MEETING TO ENGAGE THE DIASPORA MEDIA ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AU COMMUNICATION STRATEGY AND 2063...

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Google+ Hangout: Young African Leaders

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 01:40 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Remarks Evan Ryan Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield Assistant Secretary,...

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Obhrai Comments on Terrorist Attack in Tunisia

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 01:40 AM PDT

OTTAWA, Canada, July 18, 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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Canada Supports Egypt’s Role in Brokering Gaza Ceasefire

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 01:40 AM PDT

OTTAWA, Canada, July 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement following Hamas’s rejection of Egypt’s...

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Chinese innovation boosts African environmental leadership in multi-million dollar south-south partnership

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 09:40 AM PDT

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Hundreds trained in cost-saving sustainable land management, rainwater harvesting and dryland agriculture in major China-Africa...

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KEY AFRICAN MINISTERS MEETING IS HELD TO CHART THE WAY FROWARD ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND INTEGRATION

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 09:10 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — African ministers in charge of integration are meeting in Ezulwini, Swaziland from 17 to 18th July under the theme,...

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ArKay Beverages Inc. is Inviting African Wealthy Individuals to Invest in the USA and Obtain their US Green Card

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 07:40 AM PDT

NEW YORK, July 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — ArKay Beverages Inc. (http://shop.arkaybeverages.com), the world’s first maker of alcohol free liquors, is inviting African...

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Philips revitalizes historic Black Star Monument in Accra with spectacular digital LED illumination

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 07:10 AM PDT

ACCRA, Ghana, July 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • 21st century LED Technology beautifies city icon as part of the Cairo to Cape Town Roadshow • The Ghanaian "Black Star...

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Viettel’s Telecommunications Joint Venture in Mozambique – Movitel, SA Presented With Mobile Innovations Awards

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 04:10 AM PDT

MAPUTO, Mozambique, July 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Movitel, SA (http://movitel.co.mz/en) – a joint venture between Vietnamese telecommunications group Viettel...

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UN expert on right to safe drinking water and sanitation launches first mission to Kenya

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 01:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human right to water and sanitation, Catarina de Albuquerque, will visit Kenya...

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EMERGENCY RELIEFCOORDINATOR AND UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS, VALERIE AMOS STATEMENT TO THE PRESS SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING ON SUDAN/SOUTH SUDAN

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 12:30 AM PDT

NEW YORK, July 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Checked against delivery I have just briefed the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Sudan and South Sudan, which...

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Retrospective Mortality Study Reveals Massive Levels of Death Due to Violence Against Muslims During Peak of Conflict in Central African Republic

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 12:30 AM PDT

BANGUI, Central African Republic, July 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Crisis in Central African Republic Is Far from Over – Thousands Still trapped in Enclaves, Chad Border...

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AUC CHAIRPERSON STATEMENT ON THE ISRAELI AGGRESSION AGAINST GAZA

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 12:30 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The African Union Commission Chairperson H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has been following with concern developments in...

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SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS BABACAR GAYE OF SENEGAL SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 11:41 PM PDT

NEW YORK, July 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Babacar Gaye of Senegal as his Special Representative...

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IMF Announces Staff-Level Agreement with Tunisia on the Fourth Review of the Stand-By Arrangement

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 11:10 PM PDT

TUNIS, Tunisia, July 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Amine Mati, visited Tunis during June 10–24, 2014 to conduct...

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IMF Executive Board Approves Three-Year Policy Support Instrument for Tanzania

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 11:10 PM PDT

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, July 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a new three-year Policy Support Instrument...

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AUC Chairperson joins meeting of African Ministers of Integration in Swaziland

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 10:10 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — African Union Commission Chairperson, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has arrived in Ezulwini, Swaziland to participate...

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The AU PSC, at its 446th meeting held on 9 July 2014, adopted a decision on the situation in Darfur and the activities of the UNAMID

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 08:10 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 446th meeting held on 9 July 2014, adopted the...

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Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Kishi to Visit Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Palestine and Turkey

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 08:10 AM PDT

TOKYO, Japan, July 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — 1? Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Nobuo Kishi will visit Egypt, Jordan, Israel, the Palestine and Turkey...

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Orange to improve Internet connectivity in West Africa through launch of first very large-capacity IP Point of Presence

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 07:40 AM PDT

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, July 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Orange (http://www.orange.com) has opened today West Africa’s first very large-capacity IP Point of...

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IOM Appoints New Chief of Mission for South Africa

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 07:40 AM PDT

PRETORIA, South-Africa, July 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The International Organization for Migration has appointed Mr. Richard Ots as the new Chief of Mission for the IOM...

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Sudan: Humanitarian Needs Reach US$982 million

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 01:10 AM PDT

KHARTOUM, Sudan, July 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A significant increase in humanitarian needs in Sudan during the first six months of 2014 has necessitated a revision of the...

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IMF Concludes Mission on the 2014 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Angola

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 12:40 AM PDT

LUANDA, Angola, July 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Ricardo Velloso, visited Luanda from July 1–14, 2014, to conduct...

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Business Connexion Appoints CEO

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 12:40 AM PDT

JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, July 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Business Connexion Group Limited ("BCX" or "the Company") (http://www.bcx.co.za) announced today that Mr. Isaac...

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Notice to Congress — Continuation Of The National Emergency With Respect To The Former Liberian Regime Of Charles Taylor

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 12:40 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — NOTICE CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE FORMER LIBERIAN REGIME OF CHARLES TAYLOR On July 22, 2004, by...

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UN Envoy Djinnit encourages Nigerians to keep the momentum towards securing the safe release of the abducted School Girls and addressing the scourge of Terrorism

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 12:10 AM PDT

DAKAR, Sénégal, July 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and High-Level Representative of the...

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A Year of “Firsts” as African Endeavor 2014 Kicks Off in Garmisch

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 08:40 AM PDT

GARMISCH, Germany, July 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The opening ceremony for African Endeavor consisted of a roll call of nations with representatives, one at a time, standing...

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Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills 2,053 Civilians in 6 Months / Apparent Crimes Against Humanity

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 05:40 AM PDT

ABUJA, Nigeria, July 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Islamist insurgency Boko Haram in Nigeria killed at least 2,053 civilians in an estimated 95 attacks during the first half...

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MISAHEL launches «Hampers from the Heart», its maiden humanitarian activity in Mali

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 05:10 AM PDT

BAMAKO, Mali, July 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Mr. Pierre Buyoya, Head of the African Union (AU) Mission for Mali and the Sahel (MISAHEL) officially launched today, 14 July...

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German Federal Foreign Office on the ongoing violence in Libya

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 05:10 AM PDT

BERLIN, Germany, July 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In view of the ongoing violence in Libya, a Federal Foreign Office spokesperson issued the following statement today (13...

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Joint Statement of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence, Zainab Hawa Bangura, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Leila Zerrougui

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 03:10 AM PDT

NEW YORK, July 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Appointment of Presidential Adviser on Sexual Violence and Child Recruitment marks a new dawn in the fight against conflict-related...

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Displaced Families in Bangui Cite Insecurity, Lack of Public Services as Reason Not to Return Home

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 01:40 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM’s 6th Return Intention Survey of internally displaced people (IDPs) in Bangui, Central African Republic,...

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SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS AGOSTINHO ZACARIAS OF MOZAMBIQUE AS INTERIM DEPUTY SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR BURUNDI

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 01:11 AM PDT

NEW YORK, July 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Agostinho Zacarias of Mozambique as his Deputy...

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The AU donates 20 vehicles to the Malian Ministry of Interior and Security

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 12:40 AM PDT

BAMAKO, Mali, July 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Today, 14 July 2014, Mr. Pierre Buyoya, Head of the African Union Mission in Mali and the Sahel (MISAHEL), handed over to Mr....

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U.S. Welcomes Somali Ambassador to the United States, Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 12:40 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC July 14, 2014 We are pleased to announce the arrival of Ambassador...

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U.S. Department of State To Host Google+ Hangout with Young African Leaders on July 15

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 12:40 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 14, 2014 In preparation for the July 28-30 Washington Fellows for Young...

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Gemalto joins GSMA pan-African mHealth Initiative

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 12:40 AM PDT

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, July 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) (http://www.gemalto.com), the world leader in digital security, provides its...

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Minister Costello announces additional funding to help fight Ebola in West Africa

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 12:40 AM PDT

DUBLIN, Ireland, July 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello, TD, today announced an additional €145,000 in funding to help fight the...

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AUC Chairperson Congratulates Germany for 2014 FIFA World Cup Victory

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 10:10 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, congratulates the German Chancellor...

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mDiabetes program: Mobile technologies are catalysts for development in Senegal

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 08:10 AM PDT

DAKAR, Senegal, July 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Alcatel-Lucent (http://www.alcatel-lucent.com) attended the ceremony for launching the m-Ramadan campaign, which originated...

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Alcatel-Lucent Social Responsibility in South & East Africa

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 07:40 AM PDT

JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, July 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — I- In South Africa: Take a girl child to work! – Alcatel-Lucent South Africa Employees Engage in Corporate...

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