Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Chief Clement Ebri, former Governor of Cross River, has advised political parties to dig deep and present experienced persons as their candidates because the state required no rookie governor in 2015. Ebri gave the advice in an interview with journalists in Calabar Wednesday. ... Read more
The Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield has rescued Chief Augustine Ebikeme, traditional ruler of Oporoma in Bayelsa abducted by gunmen on November 16. Lt.-Col. Mustapha Anka, Spokesman of the task force told our correspondent on Tuesday that the monarch who was kidnapped at Kokori town... Read more
SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS ABDOU DIENG OF SENEGAL AS THE EBOLA CRISIS MANAGER FOR GUINEA
Africa November 26, 2014
NEW YORK, November 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon today announced the appointment of Abdou Dieng of Senegal as the Ebola Crisis Manager for Guinea, as part of the United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency Response (UNMEER), succeeding Marcel Rudasingwa. In this role Mr.... Read more
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho
Africa November 26, 2014
MASERU, Lesotho, November 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A technical team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Ms. Natalia Koliadina visited the Kingdom of Lesotho from November 17‒26, 2014. The team assisted the authorities with updating the near-term economic outlook and projections for the medium term.... Read more
Security Council Press Statement on Libya
Africa November 26, 2014
NEW YORK, November 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The members of the Security Council expressed their profound concern about the deteriorating situation in Libya and its impact on regional peace and stability. The members of the Security Council underlined that there can be no military solution to the... Read more
Fighting hunger awards ceremony, 30 November 2014 / Thirteen countries to receive recognition for achieving outstanding progress in fighting hunger
Africa November 26, 2014
GENEVA, Switzerland, November 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Brazil, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Iran, Kiribati, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Philippines and Uruguay are the latest in a growing list of countries to make great strides in combating undernourishment. This includes the early achievement of the Millennium Development... Read more
Plight of World’s Freshwater Resources Spotlighted And Responses to Climate Change Impacts in Africa Presented
Africa November 26, 2014
NAIROBI, Kenya, November 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — MEDIA BRIEFING INVITATION When: 28 November 2014, 12:30 pm Venue: Conference Room 14, United Nations Office at Nairobi Session 1 Who: H.E. Mr. Ephraim Kamun Uganda, Minister of Water Lawrence Simitu, Director of Water Services, Kenya Charles Biney, Executive Secretary,... Read more
International SMEs not recognizing Africa’s growth potential – Report
Africa November 26, 2014
CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, November 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • Prefer to trade with other emerging economies • SMEs expect to generate up to 50% of revenues internationally by 2019 According to an in-depth study conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on behalf of DHL Express (http://www.dpdhl.com), approximately... Read more
Deeply Concerned by Escalation of Violence in Libya, Secretary-General Urges All Libyans to ‘Take the Brave Decisions Necessary to Spare Their Country’
Africa November 26, 2014
NEW YORK, November 26, 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 concerned by the recent escalation of violence in Libya, including the air strikes in Tripoli and the Nafousa Mountains in the west,... Read more
Minister Paradis Supports Education and Employability in Morocco / The Government of Canada is contributing to helping the most vulnerable Moroccan youth enter the labour market
Africa November 26, 2014
OTTAWA, Canada, November 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — During an official visit to Morocco, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, opened the new Canadian Embassy in Rabat in the presence of Ms. Mbarka Bouaida, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and... Read more
