WASHINGTON, August 9, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press StatementJen PsakiSpokesperson, Office of the SpokespersonWashington, DCAugust 8, 2013We commend the Togolese authorities on their recent efforts to halt the illegal trade of ivory in West Africa by arresting a notorious wildlife trafficker on August 6. This arrest represents an important step in protecting valuable African wildlife and investigating criminal organizations. We urge Togolese authorities to conduct a full investigation and hold accountable to the fullest extent of the law those who engaged in the trafficking of ivory. As demonstrated by the Executive Order signed by President Obama on July 1…
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GENEVA, Switzerland, July 5, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — FIFA can today confirm that the Togolese Football Federation (TFF) has been sanctioned for fielding an ineligible player in the preliminary competition match for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ between Togo and Cameroon played on 9 June 2013.The match is declared to be forfeited and awarded 3-0 in favour of Cameroon, with the TFF also receiving a fine of CHF 6,000 after the FIFA Disciplinary Committee considered the TFF liable for having breached art. 55 par. 1 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and art. 8 of the 2014 FIFA World…
ROME, Italy, June 19, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The crisis in Mali, terrorist infiltration, cross-border crime and, more in general, the political and financial situation in Western Africa were the main topics of discussion in Deputy Minister Lapo Pistelli’s meeting in Rome today with the President of Togo, Faure Essoziman Gnassinbé.Expressing his deep concern over the proliferation of terrorist cells in the Sahel, Togo’s Head of State, who was accompanied by his Minister for Foreign Affairs Dhin and Minister for Planning and Development Semodji, underscored how today the main problem on the table in Mali concerned support for the…
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press StatementJohn KerrySecretary of StateWashington, DCApril 26, 2013On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to the people of Togo as they celebrate their independence on April 27.In commemorating this important event, we also celebrate our long history of friendly and productive relations.The United States welcomes Togo’s efforts as a member of the United Nations Security Council and the Economic Community of West African States to support global and regional peace and prosperity.We look forward to continued cooperation to promote democracy and economic growth in Togo.
NEW YORK, March 22, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes Wednesday’s ruling by Togo’s Constitutional Court to reject repressive amendments to a media law that granted the state-run media regulator sweeping powers of censorship.A panel of judges declared that six articles of Togo’s 2009 press law, which were amended on February 19 by the ruling party-controlled National Assembly, were inconsistent with the constitution, according to news reports. The constitutional review took place at the request of President Faure Gnassingbe, news reports said. The decision effectively nullifies the new measures.The amendments had granted the High Authority…
NEW YORK, March 19, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Togolese police on Thursday fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse journalists protesting new censorship authority granted to the government media regulator, according to news reports and local journalists.”We condemn the reckless and heavy-handedactions of Togolese police against journalists peacefully marching in defense of press freedom,” CPJ Africa Advocacy Coordinator Mohamed Keita said from New York. “Adopting broad new censorship powers and then violently dispersing those who protest them are not the actions one expects in a free society.”Police were dispersing journalists representing seven local press organizations who had gathered…
LOME, Togo, March 4, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) and the Investment and Development Bank of the Economic Community of West African States (BIDC) signed today a grant agreement amounting to US$950 000 to strengthen the BIDC institutional capacities. The signing ceremony, held during the inauguration of the AfDB national office in Togo, was chaired by Mr. Serge N’Guessan, AfDB Resident Representative in Togo and Mr.Bashir Ifo, BIDC President. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/african-development-bank.jpg This grant, provided from the Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA), funded by the Government of Japan, the AfDB, the Austrian Development…
BERLIN, Germany, February 4, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Minister of State Cornelia Pieper met with Prime Minister Kwesi Séléagodji Ahoomey Zunu of the Togolese Republic for talks today (1 February). In their talks, Minister of State Pieper called upon Ahoomey Zunu to adhere to principles of democracy and the rule of law, and to respect human rights. After the meeting she issued the following statement:The domestic situation in Togo is troubling to us. There is a crisis of confidence between the government and the opposition. It is vital for Togo’s future that free and fair parliamentary elections be carried…
TUNIS, Tunisia, October 10, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (http://www.afdb.org) on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 approved a €15-million general budget support loan for Cape Verde, to help the country finance its Public Corporate Governance and Investment Promotion Support Programme (PAGEPPI).Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/african-development-bank-2.png The Programme aims to help Cape Verde to consolidate its macroeconomic framework and foster growth by improving public corporate governance in State-owned enterprises and promoting private investment.The PAGEPPI’s operational objectives are to improve public corporate governance so as to streamline public expenditure and promote private investment to spur economic…
GENEVA, Switzerland, September 12, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — By means of a telephone conference, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has today taken a decision to sanction the Cape Verdean Football Association (FCF) for fielding an ineligible player in the preliminary competition match for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ between Tunisia and the Cape Verde Islands on 7 September 2013. The match has been declared to be forfeited and awarded 3-0 in favour of Tunisia, meaning that the Cape Verde Islands will not progress to round three of the FIFA World Cup™ African zone qualifiers having dropped to second place…
VIENNA, Austria, July 12, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — With the wind power project in Cape Verde, Austria is contributing towards the sustainable development and energy independence of the island state. “This showcase project of Austrian Development Cooperation has now been awarded the renowned Ashden Award for Small Island Developing States 2013 by the World Bank”, State Secretary Reinhold Lopatka said.Since 2010, Austrian Development Cooperation has been supporting the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in implementing its policy for renewable energy and energy efficiency, with an emphasis on environmental compatibility and social justice. “Many developing countries have a…
WASHINGTON, July 5, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press StatementJohn KerrySecretary of StateWashington, DCJuly 4, 2013On behalf of all Americans, I send my best wishes to Cape Verdeans as they celebrate 38 years of independence on July 5.As a New Englander, I am keenly aware of the historic contributions of Cape Verdeans in America, and of the many binding ties that our people share.As someone who represented Massachusetts for 30 years, I know that nothing links our countries more closely than the presence of half a million Americans of Cape Verdean descent, concentrated in southeastern New England where they began…
GENEVA, Switzerland, July 3, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) holds its 55th session from 8 – 26 July. The following countries will be examined: 9 July: Cuba 10 July: Afghanistan 11 July: Democratic Republic of the Congo 12 July: Dominican Republic 16 July: Cape Verde 17 July: United Kingdom 18 July: Serbia 19 July: Bosnia and Herzegovina The above are among the 187 state parties to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and are required to submit regular reports to…
VATICAN, Holy See, June 11, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On Monday, 10 June, in the offices of the Government Palace in the capital city, Praia, in the presence of Prime Minister Jose Maria Neves, an Accord between the Holy See and the Republic of Cape Verde on the juridical status of the Catholic Church in Cape Verde was signed.The signatories were: for the Holy See, Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States, and for the Republic of Cape Verde, Mr. Jorge Alberto da Silva Borges, Minister of Foreign Affairs.The agreement, taking note of the good relations that have…
PRAIA, Cape Verde, June 10, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Sukhwinder Singh, visited Cape Verde from May 31 to June 7, to assess recent economic developments, the economic outlook, and reform progress. The mission met with Prime Minister José Maria Neves, Minister of Finance Cristina Duarte, Central Bank Governor Carlos de Burgo, other government ministers and officials, development partners, and representatives of the private sector. The mission would like to thank the authorities for their excellent cooperation and hospitality.At the conclusion of the staff visit, Mr. Singh made the following statement:“Against the…
VATICAN, Holy See, June 3, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Today in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father received in audience His excellency Mr. Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca, president of the Republic of Cape Verde. President Fonseca then went on to meet with the Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States.During the course of the cordial discussions, the good relations between the Holy See and the Republic of Cape Verde were recalled. Spoken of in particular was the Accord between the Republic and the Apostolic See regarding the…
PRAIA, Cape Verde, April 24, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On March 8, 2013, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Cape Verde.1BackgroundAfter recovering in 2010, Cape Verde’s growth slowed in 2011 and 2012, reflecting the difficult external environment and weak domestic demand. Growth is estimated at 4.3 percent in 2012, with foreign direct investment (FDI) having fallen significantly and confidence indicators across several sectors waning. However, tourism has remained resilient and remittances have held up well. The overall balance of payments is expected to move into surplus in 2012, aided by…
LONDON, United-Kingdom, January 17, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Cape Verde’s shock qualification for this month’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations – as the smallest-ever nation to reach the tournament – showcases the concrete impact of football development projects.Two days ahead of the tournament’s opener between hosts South Africa and Cape Verde, head coach Lúcio Antunes discloses the reasons behind the dramatic turnaround in fortunes for the Blue Sharks’ in an exclusive interview with FIFA.com.For further insight into Cape Verde’s recent football success, including a vivid description of the challenges faced and details about the key football development projects in…
NEW YORK, October 30, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Some 2.2 million Zimbabweans will need food assistance in the pre-harvest period from January to March next year, a United Nations agency said today, warning that food security in the southern African country continue to deteriorate.Harsh weather conditions, the high cost or lack of available fertilizers and seeds, and the prospect of high food prices due to poor harvest, have all contributed to high food insecurity levels, the World Food Programme (WFP) said in its latest assessment of the country.In a briefing to reporters in Geneva, WFP spokesperson Elisabeth Byrs said…
PLANO, Texas, October 15, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — WorldVentures Foundation™ (http://www.worldventuresfoundation.org), a subsidiary of WorldVentures (http://www.worldventures.com), today announced that it aligned with the Good Shepherd Trust for Children in Zimbabwe to help its project, the Good Shepherd Children’s Home, of providing a safe refuge for orphaned and disadvantaged children in the Harare area. Together, the organizations helped to refurbish and paint the main house and three buildings on the property. This initiative was part of WorldVentures Foundation’s first “Service Day” in Zimbabwe.Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/worldventure.pngPhoto 1: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=667Photo 2: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=664“We hope through the collective efforts, we have made a real impact for…