Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the terrorist attack in Garissa, Kenya
Africa April 3, 2015
NEW YORK, April 3, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist attack this morning on Garissa University College, in Kenya, which has left dozens dead and injured, with an unconfirmed number of students held hostage. He conveys his deeply-felt condolences to the families of the... Read more
LONDON, United-Kingdom, April 2, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Minister for Africa James Duddridge condemns terrorist attack in Kenya and pledges continued UK support in the fight against Al Shabaab. Mr Duddridge said: “I strongly condemn the attack that took place this morning in Garissa, Kenya. I offer my... Read more
Readout of the President’s Calls with Nigerian President Jonathan and President-Elect Buhari
Nigeria April 2, 2015
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — President Obama today spoke with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and separately with President-Elect Muhammadu Buhari to commend them for their leadership during Nigeria’s recent election. The President applauded President Jonathan for putting Nigeria and its people before politics by conceding the... Read more
OTTAWA, Canada, April 2, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “We congratulate the Nigerian people on the democratic conduct of their presidential and national assembly elections. The people of Nigeria have... Read more
LAGOS, Nigeria, April 2, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — All Amber, the organisers of highly acclaimed technology conferences across Sub-Saharan Africa, today announced that they have secured a wide-ranging selection of international and local partners for the 5th edition of Mobile West Africa (http://mobilewestafrica.com), which is scheduled to take... Read more
LAGOS, Nigeria, April 2, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The spontaneous outpouring of emotions and celebrations that characterized the pronouncement of Muhammedu Buhari as the President-elect of Nigeria in major cities and towns across the country was clear evidence that the people wanted change. Photos: http://www.apo.af/VFzOWv Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/apc.jpg The... Read more
On Nigerian Election Results
Nigeria April 2, 2015
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC April 1, 2015 The United States congratulates the people of Nigeria and the Nigerian Government on historic and largely peaceful elections the weekend of March 28. We especially applaud all voters who... Read more
BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, April 2, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders congratulates, just like EU High Representative Federica Mogherini, Muhammadu Buhari on his election as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The fifth presidential election since the end... Read more
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, April 2, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy of Equatorial Guinea (http://www.equatorialoil.com) is pleased to announce the Ratification of Production Sharing Contract for Block EG-06 by the government of Equatorial Guinea. The contract was signed on January 16, 2015 between... Read more
BERLIN, Germany, April 1, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Minister Steinmeier issued the following statement today (1 April) on the elections in Nigeria: Since last night, it has been clear that General Muhammadu Buhari is the winner of the presidential election in Nigeria. In this poll, Nigerians have... Read more
