Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with President Jacob Zuma of South...
WASHINGTON, August 6, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Vice President Biden met with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa today, on the sidelines of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The Vice...
View ArticleRemarks by the President at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum
WASHINGTON, August 6, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Mandarin Oriental HotelWashington, D.C.3:20 P.M. EDTTHE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Thank you. Please be seated. Well, good afternoon,...
View ArticleIniciativa “Power Africa” ganha força por toda a África
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, August 6, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- O Standard Bank Group (http://www.standardbank.com), o maior emprestador em ativos de África, renovou o seu compromisso...
View ArticleExpected Attendees at Tonight’s U.S.–Africa Leaders Summit Dinner
WASHINGTON, August 6, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Below is a list of expected attendees at tonight's White House Dinner on the occasion of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Additional...
View ArticleMinister Sherlock announces €120,000 additional funding to fight the spread...
DUBLIN, Ireland, August 6, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Minister of State for Development, Trade Promotion and North South Co-operation, Sean Sherlock, TD, today expressed his increasing...
View ArticleAssisted Departure of British Nationals from Libya
LONDON, United-Kingdom, August 6, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The FCO has helped more British Nationals to leave Libya as the security situation continues to get worse. HMS Enterprise, a...
View ArticleUNAMID Joint Special Representative to hold press conference in Khartoum
KHARTOUM, Sudan, August 6, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- UNAMID Joint Special Representative to hold press conference in Khartoum 11 August 2014, 11:00 am UNDP Headquarters Gama'a Street in...
View ArticleEU launches new programme to support Africa’s continental integration
BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, August 6, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The European Commission has launched the first phase of a new programme that will foster Africa's integration process...
View ArticleForeign Minister Brende concerned about South Sudan peace talks
OSLO, Norway, August 6, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- ‘I am very concerned about the latest setback in the South Sudan peace talks. I urge both parties to return to the negotiating table as...
View ArticleEbola virus disease update – West Africa
GENEVA, Switzerland, August 6, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Disease outbreak news 6 August 2014Epidemiology and surveillanceBetween 2 and 4 August 2014, a total of 108 new cases of Ebola...
View ArticleUN Representative for Somalia welcomes Himan and Heeb signing of intent to...
MOGADISHU, Somalia, August 6, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, welcomed the addition of Himan and Heeb...
View ArticleWHO to convene ethical review of experimental treatment for Ebola
GENEVA, Switzerland, August 6, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Early next week, the World Health Organization (WHO) will convene a panel of medical ethicists to explore the use of...
View ArticleUganda : The Anti-Homosexuality act declared illegal / An important first...
PARIS, France, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- On Friday 1 August 2014 , Uganda's Constitutional Court annulled the discriminatory Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) passed by the Ugandan...
View ArticleIPU calls for respect of parliamentary immunity and freedom of expression of...
GENEVA, Switzerland, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is deeply concerned by the arrest and detention of DRC opposition MP, Mr. Jean-Bertrand...
View ArticleAttack against Aid Workers in Maban County, Upper Nile State, South Sudan
WASHINGTON, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC August 6, 2014 The United States strongly condemns the recent reports of...
View ArticleInfrastructure spending to more than double to $9 trillion annually by 2025
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Global capital project and infrastructure spending is expected to grow to more than $9 trillion annually by 2025, up from...
View ArticleMALAWI TO HOST VISIT BY SECURITY COUNCIL’S 1540 COMMITTEE, 6-8 AUGUST
NEW YORK, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- In May 2014, Malawi invited the Security Council's 1540 Committee and the 1540 Experts to a country visit to discuss the implementation of...
View ArticleBags2Bulk Project Will Enhance Zambia’s Food Security Through Improved Grain...
LUSAKA, Zambia, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- AGCO (Your Agriculture Company, NYSE:AGCO) (http://www.agcocorp.com), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural...
View ArticleFAO Food Price Index hits a six-month low in July / Falling grain, oilseed...
ROME, Italy, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The FAO Food Price Index decreased for a fourth consecutive month in July mainly due to a sharp decline in international prices for...
View ArticleFreelance journalist in hiding over reports on South Sudan
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in South Sudan to ensure the safety of a freelance journalist who has been...
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