CASABLANCA, Morocco, May 18, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — OCP Group (http://www.ocpgroup.ma) is planning its third International Symposium on Innovation and Technology in the Phosphate Industry (Symphos) (http://www.symphos.com) from the 18th to 20th of May 2015 in Marrakesh, with the theme “Innovation to serve sustainable agriculture”.Logo OCP: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/ocp.pngLogo Symphos 2015: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/symphos.pngPhoto: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/photos/symphos.jpgThis year’s event will bring together over 1200 participants from the phosphate industry from all corners of the world, representing over 45 countries. Symphos 2015, a forum for meetings and discussions between the major international players in the phosphate and phosphate derivatives industry, will build on the previous events,…
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TOKYO, Japan, May 18, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — 1. Japan is concerned by a series of violent acts taking place in Burundi, causing heavy casualties as well as numerous refugees pouring into neighboring countries.2. Japan calls upon all the relevant parties to exercise maximum restraint and make every effort toward the earliest possible peaceful resolution.
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 18, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The ICRC fears that tens of thousands of civilians forced to flee new outbreaks of fighting in South Sudan will suffer from a lack of food and health care while on the run.The latest uprootings of the civilian population have occurred in the towns of Leer in Unity State and in Kodok in Upper Nile state. The ICRC fears the hostilities could sever escape routes used by civilians to flee the area, and we remind all armed actors of the absolute demand under International Humanitarian Law for civilians not to be…
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, May 18, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Brand South Africa (http://www.brandsouthafrica.com) has learnt with sadness of the passing of former Chairperson Ms Anitha Soni on Sunday.Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/bsa.jpgReflecting on the tenure of Ms Soni from 2009-2012, Brand South Africa’s Chairman Ms Chichi Maponya said, “Today South Africa has lost a passionate and committed Brand Ambassador. Ms Soni was a patriot in the true sense of the word, she used her innate skills and ability to serve our country.”“Under her leadership as Chair of the Board, Ms Soni led the rebranding of the then-International Marketing Council (IMC) to Brand South…
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, May 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Pan African Parliament (PAP) meets biannually for its statutory Session to deliberate on various issues that affect the continent. The 6th Session takes place at the time when the term of the current parliament is coming to an end on 26 May 2015.The highlights of the upcoming Session are as follows: • 18 May – official opening on the 18 May, by the President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, as Guest of Parliament, and the 2nd Vice-President of the Republic of Sudan who is a former member of PAP.• 21 May…
OTTAWA, Canada, May 15, 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 are gravely concerned by the reports of escalating violence in Burundi. Canada calls for calm and asks that all Burundians work together in the interest of peace.“Canada commends the ongoing efforts, including those of the leaders of the East African Community, who are calling for a cessation of violence by all parties and the restoration of stability in order to allow the safe return of refugees and the holding of elections in…
VATICAN, Holy See, May 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The role of the Church in the process of national reconciliation, Christian formation and the deepening of faith at all levels, and the defence of the family as the primary locus for learning forgiveness and faith were the central themes of the discourse Pope Francis handed to the bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Central African Republic this morning, at the end of their “ad Limina” visit. “I would like you to convey to all your people the assurance of my closeness”, writes the Holy Father. “I know of…
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, May 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • “Health clinic on wheels” will service townships of Diepsloot, Cosmo City and Orange Farm in Johannesburg • Collaboration between Philips, Rhiza Foundation, Nozala Trust and IDC is an example of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) aimed at improving access to high-quality primary healthcare • Launch is part of the sixth consecutive Philips Cape Town to Cairo roadshow that maintains focus on maternal and child healthOn the occasion of Philips’ sixth consecutive Cape Town to Cairo roadshow (http://www.philips.com/C2CAfrica), Philips South Africa (http://www.philips.com) and the Rhiza Foundation today launched their “mobile clinic”…
CAIRO, Egypt, May 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The recent increase in the number of people affected by the avian influenza virus H5N1 in Egypt is not related to virus mutations but rather to more people becoming exposed to infected poultry, according to a recent mission of six organizations assessing the H5N1 situation in the country. Since November 2014 to 30 April 2015, the period analysed by the international mission, a total of 165 cases, including 48 deaths were reported. This is by far the highest number of human cases ever reported by a country over a similar period.…
KINSHASA, Dem. Rep. of Congo (DRC) May 14, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — World Bank Group Managing Director Dr. Sri Mulyani Indrawati on Tuesday concluded her visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) (http://www.minfinrdc.com), where she met with President Joseph Kabila Kabange, Prime Minister Matata Ponyo and key members of the Congolese Government to discuss long-term development prospects for the region, and to review progress made as part of the Great Lakes Regional Initiative.Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/drcfin.png During meetings held May 10-12, Dr. Indrawati commended DRC officials for their efforts to stabilize the macroeconomic environment. Encouraged by this progress, Dr. Indrawati…