South Sudan must establish a transitional government of national unity
Africa February 24, 2015
OSLO, Norway, February 24, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The final round of peace negotiations aimed at establishing a transitional government of national unity for South Sudan by 9 July was formally opened in Addis Ababa today. ‘The parties to the conflict must use this round of negotiations to... Read more
New fish drying technology boosts livelihoods in Ivorian towns / Reduces health and food safety hazards, simplifies fish smoking for women processors
Africa February 24, 2015
ROME, Italy, February 24, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A new and easy-to-assemble fish drying technology pioneered by FAO is helping to reduce health hazards, improve food safety and quality, improve working conditions and cut down food losses in West African fishing villages. Smoked fish is a vital source... Read more
WCC congratulates new president of the Evangelical community in Egypt
Africa February 24, 2015
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 24, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The acting general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Georges Lemopoulos has congratulated Rev. Dr Andrea Zaki Stephanous on becoming the new president of the Evangelical community in Egypt. “The World Council of Churches is grateful for the... Read more
Notice to Congress — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Libya
Africa February 24, 2015
WASHINGTON, February 24, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — NOTICE CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO LIBYA On February 25, 2011, by Executive Order 13566, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary... Read more
IMF Executive Board Approves US$ 45.6 Million Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility and US$ 36.5 Million in Debt Relief Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust for Liberia
Africa February 24, 2015
MONROVIA, Liberia, February 24, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a disbursement of an amount equivalent to SDR 32.3 million (about US$45.6 million or 25 percent of quota) to be drawn from the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF)1 as well... Read more
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation with Gabon
Africa February 24, 2015
LIBREVILLE, Gabon, February 24, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On February 18, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with Gabon. Gabon’s growth performance has recently been strong, but fiscal pressures have increased significantly. Real GDP growth has averaged about 6... Read more
NAIROBI, Kenya, February 24, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Control Risks (https://www.controlrisks.com), the global business risk consultancy, today launched its annual RiskMap report at an event for East Africa’s business leaders in Nairobi. RiskMap is an established, authoritative guide and a key reference point for policy makers and business... Read more
RABAT, Morocco, February 23, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On February 6, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2014 Article IV consultation.1 Morocco has made important strides in maintaining macroeconomic stability in a difficult environment, but challenges remain to reduce fiscal and external... Read more
FCO Minister urges South Sudan leaders to reach peace agreement
Africa February 23, 2015
LONDON, United-Kingdom, February 23, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Baroness Anelay urges South Sudan’s leaders to agree peace at talks in Addis Ababa. Foreign Office Minister Baroness Anelay said: “At the last round of peace talks South Sudan’s leaders committed to conclude negotiations on all issues, sign a peace... Read more
Agribusiness companies destroying vital rainforest habitat of Chimpanzees and other great apes
Africa February 23, 2015
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, February 23, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Endangered great ape species are having their rainforest habitat destroyed and threatened by the expansion of agribusiness projects in central Africa according to new evidence from Greenpeace Africa. Satellite images, obtained by Greenpeace Africa, show that more than 3,000 hectares... Read more
