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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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