SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS KILLING OF PEACEKEEPERS IN MALI, SAYING ATTACKS WILL NOT ALTER UNITED NATIONS DETERMINATION TO SUPPORT PEACE EFFORTS
Africa September 3, 2014
NEW YORK, September 3, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the death of four Chadian peacekeepers following an attack by an explosive device on a vehicle of the United Nations... Read more
WHO Media Advisory: High-level United Nations delegation to update on Ebola outbreak (Washington, D.C., USA)
Africa September 3, 2014
GENEVA, Switzerland, September 3, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — HIGH-LEVEL UNITED NATIONS DELEGATION TO UPDATE ON EBOLA OUTBREAK WHAT: The UN’s senior leadership on Ebola will give the latest update on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone, and take... Read more
Virological analysis: no link between Ebola outbreaks in West Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo
Africa September 2, 2014
GENEVA, Switzerland, September 2, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Situation assessment – 2 September 2014 Results from virus sequencing of samples from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were received last night. The virus is the Zaire strain, in a lineage most closely related to... Read more
Gemalto M2M connectivity solution helps deliver green energy to remote communities without electricity
Africa September 2, 2014
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, September 2, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) (http://www.gemalto.com), the world leader in digital security, is providing M2M connectivity for SOLARKIOSK, a compact, solar powered station transported onboard a mobile vehicle. This cabin features photovoltaic panels across its roof to generate sustainable energy in... Read more
Regional UN team supports ongoing efforts to eradicate Ebola and calls for greater regional and international solidarity with affected countries and people in West Africa
Africa September 2, 2014
DAKAR, Sénégal, September 2, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Said Djinnit, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary- General for West Africa (SRSG) convened yesterday a meeting of the regional UN team based in Dakar to review developments in West Africa. The meeting, comprising heads of regional offices... Read more
Citizens Call to Action against Ebola: Former Heads of State, Leaders from Civil Society and Business Launch a Petition Call
Africa September 2, 2014
MONROVIA, Liberia, September 2, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In an open letter, former heads of state as well as leaders from civil society and business launch a petition call for more solidarity and a more coordinated approach to deal with the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. In a... Read more
Pope Tawadros II speaks on role of Coptic Church in Egyptian society during his visit to WCC offices
Africa September 2, 2014
GENEVA, Switzerland, September 2, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Pope Tawadros II, patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt visited the World Council of Churches (WCC) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday 1 September. In the presence of representatives from ecumenical and international organizations, Tawadros participated in morning... Read more
Aviation Africa 2015 will take place in Dubai, UAE on 10-11 May 2015
Africa September 2, 2014
DUBAI, UAE, September 2, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Aviation Africa 2015 (http://www.aviationafrica.aero) is a 2-day Summit & Exhibition, which takes place 10-11 May 2015 in Dubai, UAE. NEXUS from Saudi Arabia and Wyvern Consulting from USA have joined up with this event to become main sponsors. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/aviationafrica.jpg... Read more
The African Union warns against any Unconstitutional Change of Government in Lesotho: The AU expresses full support to SADC efforts to address the crisis
Africa September 1, 2014
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, September 1, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, is following with deep concern the ongoing developments in the Kingdom of Lesotho and the deteriorating political situation in the country. The Chairperson of the... Read more
Switzerland steps up aid to fight Ebola epidemic in West Africa
Africa September 1, 2014
BERN, Switzerland, September 1, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Switzerland is stepping up its aid to fight the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. Swiss Humanitarian Aid has committed an additional CHF 1 million to fund various direct operations in Liberia. A specially chartered plane will leave on Monday with... Read more
