Yahsat Offers Satellite Broadband Internet Service “Yahclick” Promotion for 2 Months in Kenya
Africa October 1, 2014
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 1, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, Yahsat (http://www.yahsat.ae), the Abu Dhabi based satellite operator, has announced its YahClick satellite broadband internet promotional offer in Kenya for period of two months. Yahsat is offering a free satellite modem and dish for new... Read more
SkyVision VPN solution chosen by Unity Bank, one of Nigeria’s Largest Retail Financial Institutions to Ensure Seamless Connectivity Between its Branches Nationwide
Africa October 1, 2014
LAGOS, Nigeria, October 1, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — SkyVision Global Networks Ltd. (http://www.skyvision.net), a leading global communications provider, today announced its recent partnership with Unity Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading retail financial institutions. SkyVision provided its satellite-based Virtual Private Network (VPN) services via its local Nigerian hub to... Read more
Mali: Armed groups learn about international humanitarian law
Africa October 1, 2014
GENEVA, Switzerland, October 1, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Members of the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) and of the High Council for the Unity of Azawad (HCUA) are attending a course on international humanitarian law which is being given by the International Committee of the... Read more
UN Human Rights Committee to review Burundi’s rights record
Africa October 1, 2014
GENEVA, Switzerland, October 1, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Burundi’s human rights record will be reviewed by the UN Human Rights Committee for the second time on Wednesday 8 October and Thursday 9 October in meetings in Geneva that will be webcast live. As a State Party to the... Read more
AU-UN Joint Special Representative/Joint Chief Mediator’s message on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha and the Haj
Africa October 1, 2014
EL FASHER (DARFUR), Sudan, October 1, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On behalf of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur, I wish the people and the Government of Sudan a peaceful and joyous Eid Al-Adha and Haj Mabroor to the lucky ones. As we commemorate this occasion, we... Read more
Republic of Congo expels another journalist from the country
Africa October 1, 2014
ABUJA, Nigeria, October 1, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns Congolese authorities’ decision to expel a Cameroonian journalist from the country. Elie Smith, who was attacked in his home in September, is the second journalist whom authorities have expelled from the Republic of Congo... Read more
Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone – PRESS RELEASE – Binta Mansaray Appointed RSCSL Registrar
Africa September 30, 2014
THE HAGUE, Netherland, September 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General of the United Nations has appointed Binta Mansaray as Registrar of the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone. Ms. Mansaray made her Solemn Declaration before RSCSL President Justice Philip Waki on 29 September 2014. She had served... Read more
The second Africa Global Business Forum will take place in Dubai on 1st and 2nd October 2014
Africa September 30, 2014
DUBAI, UAE, September 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — APO (African Press Organization) (www.apo-opa.com) has been invited as VIP Guest to attend the second Africa Global Business Forum (www.africaglobalbusinessforum.com), the region’s leading international trade and investment Forum on Africa, to take place at the Atlantis The Palm, Dubai on... Read more
Intra-Africa trade key to boosting African economies – DHL
Africa September 30, 2014
CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, September 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — While international trade agreements such as AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) and the recently announced Economic Partnership Agreement between European Union and Southern Africa are positive for the continent and should be encouraged, more emphasis needs to be placed... Read more
UNMISS denies report of peacekeepers reinforcing SPLA garrisons
Africa September 30, 2014
JUBA, South Sudan, September 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The attention of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has been drawn to allegations that appeared yesterday, in an article that was posted on the pro-armed opposition website nyamile.com, accusing the UNMISS peacekeepers of installing barbed wire... Read more
