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Tsetse fly genome breakthrough brings hope for African farmers /...

ROME, Italy, April 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Scientists have cracked the genetic code of the bloodsucking tsetse fly, prompting hope that the breakthrough will help future efforts...

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Burundi President Visits Somalia and addresses AMISOM troops

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, April 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Burundi President, His Excellency Pierre Nkurunziza, today, made a historic visit to Somalia to check on his forces serving...

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A first for E. Africa: Facebook partners Tigo to give customers free access,...

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, April 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Tigo Tanzania (http://www.tigo.co.tz) announced today a partnership with Facebook in which all its customers in the country...

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COMMENDING PEACEFUL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS, SECRETARY-GENERAL REITERATES...

NEW YORK, April 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General followed closely the...

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Women Advancement Forum 2014 & AWARDS: 25-29 May: Expect great things at WAF...

BANJUL, Gambia, April 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Her Excellency (Mrs) Zineb Jammeh, First Lady, The Gambia, Her Excellency, Dr. Isatou Njie Saidy, Vice President,The Gambia, Her...

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UK / FCO Minister comments on Guinea-Bissau election results

LONDON, United-Kingdom, April 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- FCO Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds welcomes results of the first democratic elections in Guinea-Bissau since the 2012...

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Indigo Publications 2013 results: Strong profitability driven by digital...

PARIS, France, April 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- In 2013, Indigo Publications (http://www.indigopublications.fr) registered its 11th consecutive year of growth and profit. Its...

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Sierra Leone to be reviewed by UN Committee Against Torture

GENEVA, Switzerland, April 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The UN Committee Against Torture is due to review Sierra Leone's record for the first time on 1 and 2 May in sessions that will...

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Reforming Fossil Fuel Subsidies for an Inclusive Green Economy / Experts from...

NAIROBI, Kenya, April 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Reforming Fossil Fuel Subsidies for an Inclusive Green Economy / Experts from UNEP, IMF, GIZ and Others Available for One-on-One...

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On the Occasion of the Republic of Togo’s National Day

WASHINGTON, April 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC April 25, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I...

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On the Occasion of the United Republic of Tanzania’s Union Day

WASHINGTON, April 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC April 25, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I...

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On the Occasion of the Republic of Sierra Leone’s National Day

WASHINGTON, April 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC April 25, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United...

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South Africa’s Freedom Day

WASHINGTON, April 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Press StatementJohn KerrySecretary of StateWashington, DCApril 25, 2014South Africa's Freedom DayOn behalf of President Obama and the...

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Africa: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting...

WASHINGTON, April 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Funding Opportunity AnnouncementBureau of Population, Refugees, and MigrationApril 25, 2014Funding Opportunity Number:...

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IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement for...

TUNIS, Tunisia, April 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the third review of Tunisia's economic performance under...

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IMF Executive Board Concludes Third Review of an Arrangement Under the...

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, April 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today concluded the third and final review of an arrangement...

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SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS AURÉLIEN AGBÉNONCI OF BENIN DEPUTY SPECIAL...

NEW YORK, April 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of Aurélien Agbénonci of Benin as Deputy Special...

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SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS LAURENCE D. WOHLERS OF UNITED STATES DEPUTY...

NEW YORK, April 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of Laurence D. Wohlers of the United States as Deputy Special...

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Kofi Annan and other Panel Members to launch 2014 Africa Progress Report –...

ABUJA, Nigeria, April 29, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- On Thursday, May 8th 2014, the Africa Progress Panel (http://www.africaprogresspanel.org) will release its annual Africa Progress...

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Microsoft and UNEP’s New Virtual World Plays Out Impact of Environmental...

NAIROBI, Kenya, April 29, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- A cutting-edge technology, named Madingley, has been released by Microsoft Research and United Nations Environment Programme World...

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