OTTAWA, Canada, April 3, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada is appalled by today’s terrorist attack at Garissa University College in Kenya, which has claimed the lives of many innocent... Read more

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC April 2, 2015 The United States strongly condemns al-Shabaab’s terrorist attack on Garissa University College in Kenya today. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the innocent... Read more

NEW YORK, April 3, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist attack this morning on Garissa University College, in Kenya, which has left dozens dead and injured, with an unconfirmed number of students held hostage. He conveys his deeply-felt condolences to the families of the... Read more

LONDON, United-Kingdom, April 2, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Minister for Africa James Duddridge condemns terrorist attack in Kenya and pledges continued UK support in the fight against Al Shabaab. Mr Duddridge said: “I strongly condemn the attack that took place this morning in Garissa, Kenya. I offer my... Read more

LAGOS, Nigeria, April 2, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — All Amber, the organisers of highly acclaimed technology conferences across Sub-Saharan Africa, today announced that they have secured a wide-ranging selection of international and local partners for the 5th edition of Mobile West Africa (http://mobilewestafrica.com), which is scheduled to take... Read more

LAGOS, Nigeria, April 2, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The spontaneous outpouring of emotions and celebrations that characterized the pronouncement of Muhammedu Buhari as the President-elect of Nigeria in major cities and towns across the country was clear evidence that the people wanted change. Photos: http://www.apo.af/VFzOWv Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/apc.jpg The... Read more

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, April 2, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders congratulates, just like EU High Representative Federica Mogherini, Muhammadu Buhari on his election as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The fifth presidential election since the end... Read more

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, April 2, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy of Equatorial Guinea (http://www.equatorialoil.com) is pleased to announce the Ratification of Production Sharing Contract for Block EG-06 by the government of Equatorial Guinea. The contract was signed on January 16, 2015 between... Read more

BERLIN, Germany, April 1, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Minister Steinmeier issued the following statement today (1 April) on the elections in Nigeria: Since last night, it has been clear that General Muhammadu Buhari is the winner of the presidential election in Nigeria. In this poll, Nigerians have... Read more

ABUJA, Nigeria, April 1, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Historic Elections On Tuesday, March 31st at 17:15, incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan conceded the Nigerian presidential elections to Retired Major General Muhammadu Buhari. Upon his inauguration on May 29th, Buhari will serve as Nigeria’s president for a four year term,... Read more