MOGADISHU, Somalia, February 10, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations, African Union, European Union, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), United Kingdom and United States of America welcome the approval of the new Cabinet list by the Federal Parliament. They reiterated their call for the President, Prime Minister... Read more

GENEVA, Switzerland, February 10, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is meeting in Geneva from 16 February to 6 March to review women’s rights in the following countries: Gabon (17 Feb); Azerbaijan (18 Feb); Ecuador (19 Feb); Tuvalu (20... Read more

NEW YORK, February 10, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General welcomes the news of the meetings between President Filipe Nyusi and Renamo leader Afonso Dhlakama held in Maputo on 7 and 9 February. He takes note of the progress made in the talks and congratulates both leaders for... Read more

DUBLIN, Ireland, February 10, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, TD, today attended the monthly meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers where Ukraine, the on-going crises in Libya and Yemen, and the EU’s efforts to combat international terrorism were among the... Read more

MORONI, Comoros, February 9, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On February 4, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2014 Article IV consultation1 with the Union of Comoros. Comoros is a small, low-income and fragile-three island state with limited natural resources and connectivity to... Read more

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, February 9, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Boko Haram terrorist actions in north-eastern Nigeria are becoming a growing threat not only for the peace and security of Nigeria but to the whole region including Cameroon, Chad and Niger. The Council stresses the importance of... Read more

PRAIA, Cabo Verde, February 9, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Ministers responsible for meteorology in Africa are meeting to coordinate and accelerate regional efforts to strengthen resilience to extreme weather hazards and adapt to climate change. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/amcomet-2.png Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe0xMhOeBD8&feature=youtu.be Photo 1: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1717 Photo 2: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1716 Photo 3: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1715... Read more

OSLO, Norway, February 9, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Norway is providing USD 20 million (NOK 150 million) in emergency aid to the civilian population in South Sudan. ‘Nearly 6.5 million South Sudanese have been affected by the humanitarian crisis that has resulted from the violent political power struggle... Read more

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, February 9, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The EU welcomes the holding of the UN-facilitated Libyan political dialogue process started in Geneva. The EU is encouraged by the two rounds of talks at political level and by the launch of discussions between municipal and local... Read more