NEW YORK, May 22, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General is encouraged by the ongoing political dialogue in Bujumbura. This involves representatives of civil society, political parties, religious organizations and the Government with the facilitation of Special Envoy Said Djinnit and representatives of the African Union, the East African Community, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. The Secretary-General applauds the participants for the progress achieved so far in the discussions, especially on measures to reduce tensions and create propitious conditions for free, fair, inclusive and peaceful elections. He…
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GENEVA, Switzerland, May 22, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Government of Nigeria has formally adopted a National Policy on Migration and its Implementation Plan, with support from IOM and the European Union (EU). Within the framework of the National 10th European Development Fund project: “Promoting Better Management of Migration in Nigeria,” IOM has supported Nigeria’s Technical Working Group (TWG) on Migration and Development throughout the development of the policy and been a strong advocate for its adoption.The TWG is made up of ministries, departments and agencies, non-state actors, social partners, academia and development partners working on issues related to…
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Oval Office11:40 A.M. EDTPRESIDENT OBAMA: It is a great pleasure to welcome back President Caid Essebsi to the Oval Office. We had the opportunity to meet early in the aftermath of the political transition that had begun in Tunisia. And it was very gratifying to hear about the excellent progress that’s been made in Tunisia’s transformation into an inclusive and functioning democracy.It is important to recognize that the place where the Arab Spring began is a place where we have seen the most extraordinary progress in allowing all parties and all parts…
KINSHASA, Dem. Rep. of Congo (DRC) May 21, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — From May 16-17, members of the World Bank, United Nations Development Program, the U.S Embassy and other foreign diplomats toured facilities and assessed the progress of the new Sicomines joint venture, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) first “infrastructure for minerals” partnership. Sicomines Sarl, a joint venture between Congolese mining company Gecamines SA, China‘s Sinohydro and the China Railway Group Limited, oversees the project, which includes the construction and operation of two copper plants in Katanga province.Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/drccoo.pngLed by Mr. Moïse Ekanga Lushyma , executive secretary of…
BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, May 21, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On the occasion of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, the EU Delegation to Somalia wants to reiterate its commitment to strengthen Somali efforts to rebuild cultural heritage. Indeed, moving out of conflict is not just about rebuilding infrastructure & security which is important. It’s a broader process whereby communities reflect on how their identity and heritage brings them together and how it can help them to thrive as a society. It enables communities to heal the scars of war and to create spaces for…
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, May 21, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Businesses across major African economies such as Kenya and Nigeria are coming under increasing pressure to align their strategies for retaining talent, compensating employees and engaging with their workforces with good international practices. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/sagehr.pngPhoto 1: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=2015 (Gerhard Hartman – Head of Department for Sage Payroll & HR’s Int)Photo 2: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=2014 (Gerhard Hartman – Head of Department for Sage Payroll & HR’s Int)Download biography of Gerhard Hartman: http://www.apo-mail.org/150521.docThat’s according to Gerhard Hartman, Head of Department for Sage Payroll & HR’s International Division (http://www.sage.com), who says that African companies are facing stiffer…
NEW YORK, May 21, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the May 20 mortar attacks on the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) compound in Melut, South Sudan, that resulted in the death of four people, including one child, and severely injured eight others. We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the victims and reiterate our call for those responsible for attacks on civilians and UN facilities to be held accountable.Today’s attacks are only the latest in a series of brutally violent acts against civilians, including the…
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 21, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in close coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, this week conducted its first evacuation of Somali nationals stranded in Yemen back to Mogadishu. The flight left Sana’a on 17 May via Djibouti where IOM Djibouti team in collaborations with the authorities provided food and overnight accommodation at the airport lounge.The flight then departed to Somalia the next day where theyarrived at the Aden Abdulle International Airport, Mogadishu at 15:45 pm local time on 18 May. The returnees were received by IOM Chief of Mission…
PARIS, France, May 20, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A 5 mois du premier tour de l’élection présidentielle et après l’annonce de la candidature de Moussa Dadis Camara, 29 organisations de la société civile guinéenne et internationale rappellent que l’ancien chef de la junte militaire doit rendre des comptes devant la justice guinéenne sur son implication présumée dans le massacre du 28 septembre 2009. Les graves crimes perpétrés le 28 septembre 2009 et les jours qui ont suivi font toujours l’objet d’une procédure judiciaire, comme le rappelle un rapport intitulé « Guinée : le temps de la justice ? »…
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of the Congo, May 20, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — ECAir, Equatorial Congo Airlines, (www.flyecair.com), the national airline of the Republic of the Congo, headed by Fatima Beyina‐Moussa, who is also President of the AFRAA (African Airlines Association), is adding a new destination to its network.Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/ecair.pngPhoto Fatima Beynia-Moussa : http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/photos/ecair—fatima-beyina-moussa.jpgPhoto Boeing: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=2008Visuel ECAir : http://www.apo-mail.org/ECAir.pdfAs part of its expansion, ECAir is launching its Brazzaville-Beirut service on Tuesday, 2 June. Beirut (Lebanese Republic) is a historic Middle Eastern capital, with numerous cultural, commercial and banking centres, as well as tourist sites. This service, which will initially run bi-weekly…