Democratic Republic of the Congo: Communities in north-central Katanga facing...
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Since December of last year, the security situation in the area where the Manono, Mitwaba, Malemba-Nkulu and Pweto territories...
View ArticleIMF Executive Board Approves US$12.9 Million Disbursement Under the Rapid...
BANGUI, Central African Republic, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on May 14, 2014 financial assistance under the...
View ArticleUK Minister for Africa appalled by death sentence in Sudan
LONDON, United-Kingdom, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Mark Simmonds calls upon the Government of Sudan to respect the right to freedom of religion and international human rights...
View ArticleStatement by Mr. Said Djinnit, High-Level Representative of the UN...
ABUJA, Nigeria, May 15, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Statement by Mr. Said Djinnit I am concluding today a four day visit to Nigeria. My visit is as a follow up to a telephone...
View ArticleU.S. Deeply Disturbed by Court Ruling in Sudan Apostasy Case
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 15, 2014 We are deeply disturbed...
View ArticleCanada Appalled by Death Sentence Handed to Sudanese Woman
OTTAWA, Canada, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Andrew Bennett, Canada's Ambassador for Religious Freedom, today issued the following statement:“Canada is shocked and appalled by the...
View Article7th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting between the African Union Peace and...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- On 15 May 2014, the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) and the European Union Political and Security Committee (EU...
View ArticleU.S. Army Africa coordinates ADAPT program in Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina-Faso, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Recently, U.S. Army Africa coordinated instruction for Burkina Faso Armed Forces personnel with the third phase of unit...
View ArticleLandmark Diaspora Affairs Bureau Launched in Ghana
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- IOM has welcomed the launch of a newly created Diaspora Affairs Bureau within Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional...
View ArticleMali, Togo Share Good Practices on Diaspora Management
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Representatives of the Togolese Government have completed a three-day study visit to Mali to share information on good practices...
View ArticleEthiopians Abroad Rally to Help Compatriots Expelled from Saudi Arabia
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Ethiopian community in Finland has donated over EUR 7,700 towards IOM's relief efforts to help destitute Ethiopians expelled...
View ArticleCrisis-hit farmers receive seeds and tools in Central African Republic / FAO...
ROME, Italy, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- A major operation to distribute seeds and tools has been launched in the Central African Republic to support crisis-hit farming families....
View ArticleComoros must address past mercenaries’ impact on present human rights...
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Ending a nine-day official visit to Comoros today, the Working Group on the use of mercenaries called upon the Government to...
View ArticleNiger: People fleeing conflict in Nigeria continue to arrive in Diffa area
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The situation in north-eastern Nigeria is having a severe impact on neighbouring south-eastern Niger. Armed clashes are occurring...
View ArticleStatement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the Sentencing of Meriam...
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Today in Sudan, Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag was sentenced to be flogged for adultery and to be hanged to death for apostasy because she...
View ArticleAngola’s Minister of Energy and Water visits Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- On 14-16 May, Angola's Minister of Energy and Water João Baptista Borges is visiting Sweden with a delegation. The main focus of the...
View ArticleThe First TICAD V Ministerial Meeting (Overview and Evaluation)
TOKYO, Japan, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- 1. Overview(1) A total of approximately 800 participants, with representatives from 52 African countries including 20 foreign ministers,...
View ArticleUK Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attack in Nairobi, Kenya
LONDON, United-Kingdom, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Foreign Secretary condemns attacks in Nairobi and offers his condolences to those affected.The Foreign Secretary, William...
View ArticlePresident of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President Park Geun-hye of Republic of Korea...
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- ITU presented the World Telecommunication and Information Society Award to three eminent personalities: Mr Paul Kagame, President...
View ArticleStatement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the Terrorist Attacks in...
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The United States condemns today's despicable terrorist attacks in the Gikoma market area of Nairobi, Kenya, that took the lives of many...
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