WCC expresses shock over killings in Nigeria
Africa January 12, 2015
GENEVA, Switzerland, January 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed deep shock over the attacks by extremist group Boko Haram in Nigeria, which is said to have cost the lives of more than 2,000 people, including children used in suicide bomb attacks.... Read more
WCC expresses shock over killings in Nigeria
Africa January 12, 2015
GENEVA, Switzerland, January 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed deep shock over the attacks by extremist group Boko Haram in Nigeria, which is said to have cost the lives of more than 2,000 people, including children used in suicide bomb attacks.... Read more
Norway’s Foreign Minister Brende condemns attack in Nigeria
Africa January 12, 2015
OSLO, Norway, January 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — ‘I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear the news that once again a young girl has been used as a suicide bomber, this time at a market in the city of Maiduguri in north-eastern Nigeria. I condemn this attack... Read more
Visit of Foreign Minister of Egypt to UNON – 13 January 2015
Africa January 12, 2015
NAIROBI, Kenya, January 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Visit of Foreign Minister of Egypt to UNON – 13 January 2015 What Visit of Foreign Minister of Egypt to UNON Who – H.E. Mr. Sameh Shokry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt – Sahle-Work Zewde, UN Under-Secretary-General and Director-General... Read more
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on attacks in Borno State, Nigeria
Africa January 12, 2015
NEW YORK, January 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General is appalled about reports of hundreds of civilians killed around the town of Baga, Borno state, near Nigeria’s border with Chad in the past week. The situation in Nigeria and the region remains at the top of the... Read more
U.S. Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Borno State
Africa January 12, 2015
WASHINGTON, January 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC January 9, 2015 The United States condemns the recent escalation of attacks on civilians carried out by Boko Haram, which shows no regard for human life. All those responsible for these recurring terrorist... Read more
Canada / Africa / Diplomatic Appointments
Africa January 12, 2015
OTTAWA, Canada, January 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird announced the following diplomatic appointments: Isabelle Roy becomes Ambassador to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. David Sproule becomes Ambassador to Libya. Biographical Notes Isabelle Roy (BSc , Université de Montréal, 1983; MSc , Université... Read more
Baird Condemns Brutal Destruction of Nigerian Villages
Africa January 12, 2015
OTTAWA, Canada, January 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement regarding reports that Boko Haram had razed at least 16 towns and villages in northern Nigeria, resulting in hundreds of deaths and the displacement of thousands of people: “This ongoing... Read more
Nigeria – Attacks against the town of Baga and the surrounding villages (January 8, 2015)
Africa January 9, 2015
PARIS, France, January 9, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — France condemns the terrorist attacks perpetrated on January 8 in the town of Baga and the surrounding villages, in northeastern Nigeria. Many displaced persons and refugees have fled the area, and according to press reports, there are numerous casualties. The... Read more
PARIS, France, January 9, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — France congratulates Modibo Keita on his appointment as prime minister of the Republic of Mali. It wishes him every success. France encourages Mr. Modibo Keita, who served as high representative of the head of state for inclusive inter-Malian dialogue, to... Read more
