Didier Reynders and Alexander De Croo in the DRC
Africa February 26, 2015
BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, February 26, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Deputy Prime Ministers Didier Reynders and Alexander De Croo, respectively Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Development Cooperation, met with members of the government, the opposition and the civil society during their joint mission in the... Read more
European Parliament / Elena Valenciano welcomes the release of journalist Bob Rugurika from Burundi
Africa February 26, 2015
STASBOURG, Belgium, February 26, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Elena Valenciano, Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights in the European Parliament, welcomed the release of Bob Rugurica from Brurundi following Parliament’s resolution in February calling for his immediate release. Bob Rugurika thanked the European Parliament for its strong... Read more
New age e-commerce consumers challenge traditional business models
Africa February 26, 2015
CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, February 26, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The rise of e-commerce on the African continent is changing the face of the traditional consumer, and brands need to adapt their business models and strategies in order to remain relevant amongst consumers and avoid a drop in market share.... Read more
CCN working for responsible elections in Nigeria
Africa February 26, 2015
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 26, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In many countries, national elections can provoke tension and uncertainty. Nigeria is no exception. The elections, originally scheduled for the middle of February, have now been postponed to 28 March, partly as a result of the security situation. Seeking to... Read more
The Government of the Republic of Niger and the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector signed an agreement to setup Sukuk Program during 2015-2020
Africa February 25, 2015
NIAMEY, Niger, February 25, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Senior Minister, Minister of Economic Planning, Land Management and Community Development, H.E Dr. Amadou Boubacar CISSE and the CEO and General Manager of the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (http://www.icd-idb.com), the private sector arm... Read more
Nielsen: GDP, Population and Governance Data Alone Are Not Enough to Predict Brand Success in Africa
Africa February 25, 2015
NAIROBI, Kenya, February 25, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — For brands eager to tap into the growing African markets and the region’s estimated 350 million middle class consumers, relying solely on macro-economic data such as GDP growth, population trends and regulatory governance data to identify opportunities and predict success... Read more
Ethiopian women cooperative increases incomes thanks to FAO-Eataly partnership / Cactus pear marmalade to join more traditional jams on Italian shelves
Africa February 25, 2015
ROME, Italy, February 25, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A cooperative of women in Ethiopia is set to reach the international market thanks to a partnership between Italian gourmet food store Eataly and FAO. The two joined forces in 2013 to support family farmers around the globe in boosting... Read more
White House Nomination of United States Ambassador to Somalia
Africa February 25, 2015
WASHINGTON, February 25, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC February 24, 2015 President Obama, today, nominated Katherine S. Dhanani to serve as the first United States Ambassador to Somalia since 1991. This historic nomination signals the deepening relationship between the United States... Read more
Joint statement by the UN, AU, EU, IGAD, UK and US Envoys to Somalia / International partners welcome efforts by local elders in the central regions to mediate peaceful solution in Guricel
Africa February 24, 2015
MOGADISHU, Somalia, February 24, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations, African Union, European Union, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), United Kingdom and the United States of America have welcomed efforts by local elders and business people in Somalia’s central regions to mediate a peaceful solution to the... Read more
Communique – 487th Peace and Security Council of the African Union meeting on the situation in Somalia
Africa February 24, 2015
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 24, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 487th meeting held on 20 February 2015, adopted the following decision on the situation in Somalia: Council, 1. Takes note of the briefing provided by the Special... Read more
