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
Central African Republic: The painful taboo of rape
Africa October 31, 2014
BANGUI, Central African Republic, October 31, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Being raped can result in lifelong trauma for survivors of sexual assault. Having been brutally raped in front of one’s children and fearing sexually transmitted diseases in the aftermath only adds to the psychological and physical impact of... Read more
Ten young film crews. Ten inspiring climate films
Africa October 31, 2014
WASHINGTON, October 31, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Ten young film crews from ten different countries were chosen as winners in the Action4Climate documentary competition (http://www.connect4climate.org). Their outstanding and unique films inspire the world to take action on climate change. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/c4c.jpg “These talented young film makers connect to... Read more
Ask your questions LIVE to the Chief Economist and Vice-President of the African Development Bank
Africa October 31, 2014
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, October 31, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The 9th edition of the African Economic Conference (http://www.afdb.org/en/aec-2014) will take place in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia, on November 1-3, 2014. The Chief Economist and Vice-President of the African Development Bank will host an online press conference during the last day... Read more
Human Rights Commissioner concerned about the detention of civil rights activists in Egypt
Africa October 30, 2014
BERLIN, Germany, October 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Christoph Strässer, the Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid, issued the following statement on 29 October 2014 on the re-arrest of 23 human rights defenders in Egypt, including prominent activists such as Alaa Abdel Fattah: I... Read more
DHL invests over EUR 30.5 million in new South Africa facilities
Africa October 30, 2014
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, October 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • Investments by DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Supply Chain entities underscore long term growth plans for the region • Investment is key in developing South Africa as a logistics hub for the region DHL (http://www.dpdhl.com), the global market leader... Read more
U.S. Condemns Violence in South Sudan’s Unity State
Africa October 30, 2014
WASHINGTON, October 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United States condemns in the strongest terms the latest attacks by Sudan People’s Liberation Movement /Army – In Opposition (SPLM/A – IO) in and around Bentiu, South Sudan. Since last December, thousands of people have been killed and millions have... Read more
Trade between Africa and Ireland to reach €24 billion by 2020 – Minister for Development, Trade Promotion and North South Cooperation, Seán Sherlock
Africa October 30, 2014
DUBLIN, Ireland, October 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Trade between Ireland and Africa is expected to reach €24 billion by 2020, Minister for Development, Trade Promotion and North South Cooperation, Seán Sherlock told the Africa-Ireland Economic Forum in UCD’s Smurfit Graduate Business School today. The forum, organised by... Read more
