ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, October 31, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), today concluded a three-day visit to Ethiopia, during which he held talks with African Union (AU) and Ethiopian leaders and with representatives of the Ethiopian Red Cross... Read more
Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the Passing of H.E. Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata, President of the Republic of Zambia
Africa October 31, 2014
TOKYO, Japan, October 31, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — 1. On receiving the news of the passing of H.E. Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata, President of the Republic of Zambia, the Government of Japan expresses sincere condolences to his bereaved family and the Government and the people of the Republic... Read more
Norway pledges NOK 300 million to stimulate private investment in clean energy in Africa
Africa October 31, 2014
OSLO, Norway, October 31, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — ‘More than 700 million people in Africa lack electricity, and the continent is in urgent need of investment in renewable energy. Norway will therefore contribute NOK 300 million to Green Africa Power, which is intended to encourage commercial actors to... Read more
Jumia Partners with the Ivorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Africa October 31, 2014
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, October 31, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In order to inaugurate their partnership, Jumia (https://www.jumia.ci) and the Ivorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (http://www.cci.ci) are organizing a symbolic ceremony at the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday 30th October. Amongst the guest... Read more
Ebola virus disease – International Red Cross and Crescent Movement Statement / The world needs humanitarian workers in West Africa. Stigmatizing them or restricting their movement will hinder the global response.
Africa October 31, 2014
GENEVA, Switzerland, October 31, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — An effective global response to the Ebola virus disease crisis in West Africa requires unhindered movement to and from the region for humanitarian workers. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is urging all governments to support and facilitate... Read more
WASHINGTON, October 31, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC October 30, 2014 The United States welcomes President Compaore’s decision to withdraw a National Assembly bill which would have amended the constitution and allowed him to run for an additional term of office.... Read more
IPU urges political dialogue to ensure swift return to constitutional rule in Burkina Faso
Africa October 31, 2014
GENEVA, Switzerland, October 31, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IPU deplores the reported dissolution of parliament in Burkina Faso and is strongly urging all sides in the West African country to engage in genuine dialogue to ensure a rapid return to constitutional rule. “Once again parliament has fallen victim... Read more
Calling all African innovators! – AIF announces 30-day extension for the US$ 150 000 IPA 2015 award
Africa October 31, 2014
HARARE, Zimbabwe, October 31, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — AIF announces 30-day extension for the US$ 150 000 IPA 2015 award – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for African innovators to take their innovation to the next level and benefit Africans across the continent • Entries can now be submitted by... Read more
GENEVA, Switzerland, October 31, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Federal Government of Somalia, women’s groups, youth groups, and IOM today concluded a seven-day community outreach campaign on irregular migration designed to sensitize local communities in Mogadishu to the realities of irregular migration. At 3,300 km, Somalia is believed... Read more
Poor rains followed by floods likely to worsen Somalia food crisis, experts warn / FAO urgently appeals for $49 million to stave off disaster in Horn of Africa country
Africa October 31, 2014
ROME, Italy, October 31, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — After a poor rainy season, parts of southern Somalia are now being hit by severe bouts of floods, further aggravating the already alarming food security situation in the Horn of Africa nation, experts at the Food and Agriculture Organization of... Read more
