MOGADISHU, Somalia, December 3, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, welcomed the inauguration of Sharif Hassan Sheikh Adan as the head of the newly formed Interim South West Administration (ISWA). Speaking at a ceremony held in Baidoa SRSG... Read more

MOGADISHU, Somalia, December 3, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) can confirm that a car bomb detonated at approximately 09.40 am in the vicinity of a UN convoy travelling near Mogadishu International Airport. Thankfully no injuries to UN staff have been reported... Read more

KAMPALA, Uganda, December 3, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On Monday, December 8, 2014, Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi will host a trade delegation from the U. S. at his residence from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Representatives from more than ten American companies are participating in a ten-day tour of... Read more

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