ABUJA, Nigeria, April 1, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Historic Elections On Tuesday, March 31st at 17:15, incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan conceded the Nigerian presidential elections to Retired Major General Muhammadu Buhari. Upon his inauguration on May 29th, Buhari will serve as Nigeria’s president for a four year term,... Read more
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 1, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The increasingly influential role of the financial sector, its impact on communities and their struggles toward a just financial system remained the focus of discussions in the workshops organized by the churches at the World Social Forum (WSF) in Tunis,... Read more
Statement by the President on the Nigerian Elections
Africa April 1, 2015
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The last few days have shown the world the strength of Nigeria’s commitment to democratic principles. By turning out in large numbers and sometimes waiting all day to cast their votes, Nigerians came together to decide the future of their country... Read more
LILONGWE, Malawi, April 1, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Ertharin Cousin is making a two-day trip to Malawi from today. The visit comes as Malawi recovers from the devastating floods which have affected more than a million people... Read more
KINSHASA, Dem. Rep. of Congo (DRC) April 1, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Katanga Business Meeting (KBM) (http://www.katanga-bm.com), the region’s largest business meeting, is held in the DRC, a dynamic country where GDP grew by 8.3% in 2013. This event aims to offer a meeting space for small... Read more
FAO and government team up to restore food security in northern Mali / 33,000 families to benefit from new agricultural production rehabilitation programme – World Bank supporting activities
Africa April 1, 2015
ROME, Italy, April 1, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The government of Mali and FAO have launched the implementation phase of a $5 million project aimed at restoring the livelihoods of households affected by the armed conflicts and climate change in the northern part of the country. The move... Read more
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the announcement of election results in Nigeria
Africa April 1, 2015
NEW YORK, April 1, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General takes note of the results of the Nigerian presidential and parliamentary elections announced yesterday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He has spoken to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and Major General (Rtd) Muhammadu Buhari. The Secretary-General congratulates... Read more
The fifth edition of “Tunisia Investment Forum (TIF)” 2015 will be held on 11th -12th June 2015 in Tunis
Africa April 1, 2015
TUNIS, Tunisia, April 1, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The fifth edition of “Tunisia Investment Forum (TIF 2015)”: “Invest in TUNISIA, Join the Growing Success” (http://www.tunisiainvestmentforum.tn), will be held on 11th -12th June 2015 in Tunis – El Mouradi Hotel – Gammarth. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/tif.png Photo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/photos/tif1.png Watch the video... Read more
Widows’ eviction highlights need to abolish or amend Tanzania’s discriminatory laws, UN experts say
Africa April 1, 2015
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 1, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Tanzania should take steps to revise or repeal laws, customs and practices that discriminate against women, a UN Committee has said after considering the case of two widows who were prevented from inheriting their late husbands’ property and were left... Read more
