CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, December 3, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In the lead up to the festive season, consumers are increasingly turning to online shopping portals instead of visiting physical stores. Oliver Facey, VP Operations for DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa (http://www.dpdhl.com), says that shopping online not only offers consumers... Read more

GENEVA, Switzerland, December 3, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, François Crépeau, will visit Malta from 6 to 10 December 2014 as follow-up to his 2012 year-long study on the management of the external borders of the European Union.... Read more

OTTAWA, Canada, December 3, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement after terrorists targeted non-Muslim workers at a quarry in northeast Kenya: “Canada strongly condemns the cowardly attack that took place in the middle of the night and claimed the lives... Read more

NEW YORK, December 3, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General strongly condemns the horrific attack on civilian workers in Mandera today, which reportedly killed at least thirty-six people. He expresses his deep condolences to the families of the deceased and to the people and the Government of Kenya.... Read more

WASHINGTON, December 3, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s attacks in Wajir and Mandera counties in Kenya as well other recent attacks by the terrorist group al-Shabaab targeting innocent civilians. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the at... Read more

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, December 3, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders strongly condemns the terrorist attacks of the past days in Kenya. He extends his condolences to the family and friends of the many victims. Didier Reynders reaffirms the... Read more

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, December 3, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — At the Official Draw for the 2015 OrangeTM Africa Cup of Nations today, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) joined football stars, celebrities, international health organizations and corporations to announce the launch of Africa United (http://www.weareafricaunited.org), a global health... Read more

ACCRA, Ghana, December 2, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Residence of France, Accra Three Ghanaian key actors signed Grant Agreements with the Embassy of France to implement the France-Ghana cooperation’s project called “Strengthening the accountability of Ghana’s central and local government”. The project amounts 800 000 €, for 30... Read more

JUBA, South Sudan, December 2, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — There have been persistent report! s in South Sudanese and regional media alleging that the United Nations has a plan to place the Republic of South Sudan under a “protectorate.” Members of the Government of South Sudan have also... Read more

GENEVA, Switzerland, December 2, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The IOM Regional Office for Southern Africa, in cooperation with UNHCR and UNODC, is conducting a one-day consultation workshop with High Level Officials from Member States of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) in Pretoria on 2 December 2014 to... Read more