[wanabidii] 50 including IMF Announces Staff-Level Agreement with Tunisia on the Fourth Review of the Stand-By Arrangement

Thursday, July 17, 2014

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


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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AFRICAN UNION COMMISSIONER URGES CONTINENT TO REMAIN FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH TO FOSTER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 07:40 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Lack of adequate physical infrastructure is one of the major bottlenecks standing in the way of integration to enable...

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Child malnutrition rates skyrocket in South Sudan

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 06:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Children in parts of South Sudan are suffering from shocking rates of malnutrition, the international medical humanitarian...

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Central African Republic: EU launches its first multi-donor trust fund for linking relief, rehabilitation and development

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 03:40 AM PDT

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, July 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The EU is about to launch its first ever multi-donor development trust fund, in support of the Central African...

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Gemalto Signs Contract Renewal with APO for Press Release Distribution in Africa

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 02:40 AM PDT

DAKAR, Senegal, July 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — APO (African Press Organization) (http://www.apo-opa.com), the sole press release newswire in Africa and the global leader in...

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EU to resume cooperation with Guinea-Bissau

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 02:40 AM PDT

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, July 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Council today suspended the measures limiting EU cooperation with Guinea-Bissau, following the holding of...

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UK Foreign Office Minister concerned about violence in Libya

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 12:40 AM PDT

LONDON, United-Kingdom, July 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Hugh Robertson, Minister for the Middle East, urges an immediate end to violence at Tripoli International Airport. Hugh...

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The Special Envoy of the African Union for Libya concludes his first visit to Libya

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 12:40 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The AU encouraged by the commitment of the Libyans stakeholders to successfully complete the on-going transition. The...

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The Special Envoy commends the efforts of Burkina Faso for a durable peace in Sahel

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 12:10 AM PDT

DAKAR, Sénégal, July 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Sahel, Mrs. Hiroute Guebre Sellassie, today ended her two...

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Request for Expressions of Interest (Consulting Services) – Design and Implementation of Technical Assistance [TA] Program for Capacity Building at NEXIM and SME Beneficiary Projects of Loan Facility

Posted: 13 Jul 2014 03:40 PM PDT

ABUJA, Nigeria, July 14, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Nigerian Export-Import Bank [NEXIM] (http://neximbank.com.ng) has executed a Master Line of Credit [LOC] Agreement with the...

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Commissioner Chergui welcomes the South Korean Vice Foreign Minister

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 06:40 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 12, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Commissioner for Peace and Security, Amb Smail Chergui, today received the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of South...

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation with Botswana

Posted: 11 Jul 2014 09:40 AM PDT

GABORONE, Botswana, July 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On July 3, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation 1 with...

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Sao Tome and Principe National Day

Posted: 11 Jul 2014 08:10 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 11, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the...

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OECD and FAO see lower farm prices – livestock and biofuels outpacing crop production

Posted: 11 Jul 2014 08:10 AM PDT

ROME, Italy, July 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Cereals are still at the core of what people eat, but diets are becoming higher in protein, fats and sugar in many parts of the...

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Canada Provides Humanitarian Assistance to the Great Lakes Region of Africa / Canada will support the work of the ICRC in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries

Posted: 11 Jul 2014 06:40 AM PDT

OTTAWA, Canada, July 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for Vegreville – Wainwright, on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of...

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Uganda: Ruling Against LGBT Activists Violates Rights / Sets Dangerous Precedent; Inhibits Advocacy, HIV Outreach

Posted: 11 Jul 2014 03:40 AM PDT

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The decision of the Ugandan High Court published on July 9, 2014, endorsing the government closure of a lesbian, gay, bisexual...

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IOM Reunites Somali Family in Slovenia

Posted: 11 Jul 2014 02:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM Somalia, in coordination with the Somali immigration department, has conducted its first family reunification from the...

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Normalisation Committee appointed for Gambia Football Federation

Posted: 11 Jul 2014 01:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The FIFA Emergency Committee has decided today, 10 July 2014, to appoint a Normalisation Committee in accordance with...

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SRSG Djinnit renews UN support to ECOWAS

Posted: 11 Jul 2014 01:10 AM PDT

DAKAR, Sénégal, July 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for West Africa, Mr. Said Djinnit, attended the 45th...

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WHO Disease Outbreak News: Ebola virus disease, West Africa – update

Posted: 11 Jul 2014 01:10 AM PDT

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Epidemiology and surveillance The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to monitor the evolution of the Ebola virus...

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Philips invigorates iconic Nigerian National Arts Theatre in Lagos with spectacular digital LED illumination

Posted: 10 Jul 2014 11:40 PM PDT

LAGOS, Nigeria, July 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • Latest addition to global line-up of iconic city monuments lit by Philips Royal Philips (AEX: PHIA, NYSE: PHG)...

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AU ASSEMBLY EXTENDS MANDATE OF THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION OF INQUIRY ON SOUTH SUDAN

Posted: 10 Jul 2014 08:41 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 10, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Following the presentation of its Interim Report to the Assembly of Heads of States and Government, the mandate of the...

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The African Union appoints a new Special Envoy for the issue of the Lord’s Resistance Army

Posted: 10 Jul 2014 06:41 AM PDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 10, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, today appointed Lieutenant...

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Ethiopia: Critical conditions for South Sudanese refugees in Gambella

Posted: 10 Jul 2014 05:10 AM PDT

LONDON, United-Kingdom, July 10, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — South Sudanese refugees continue to arrive in Gambella, Ethiopia, fleeing their homes because of the violence, and...

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