CONAKRY, Guinea, May 14, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Louis Berger (http://www.louisberger.com) recently kicked off a 1.3 million euro ($1.4 million USD) construction supervision project to rehabilitate 151 kilometers (93 miles) of National Road 1 (RN1) between Dabola and Kouroussa in central Guinea. RN1 is a major thoroughfare across the country and could extend to southeastern Mali in the future.Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/louis-berger.pngPhoto: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1988“This contract is the result of our commitment to building a strong partnership with the Guinean Ministry of Public Works, which reflects our more than 25 years of experience in the country,” said Pascal Houdeau, deputy general manager of…
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SKHIRAT, Morocco, May 14, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In a glittering ceremony hosted by the African Innovation Foundation (AIF) (http://www.africaninnovation.org) in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Trade, Investment and Digital Economy in Skhirat, Morocco, researcher Adnane Remmal was announced winner of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) 2015 Grand Prize (http://www.innovationprizeforafrica.org), scooping the US$100 000 cash prize. This was a fitting tribute to an extensive research process, providing African farmers with a solution to improve livestock production whilst taking into account consumer health needs.Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/african-innovation-foundation-aif.jpgPhoto: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1990 (Adnane Remmal (right) IPA 2015 winner, with the Ministry of Industry, Trade,…
SINGAPORE May 14, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Surbana International Consultants (http://www.surbana.com) was appointed today as the master planner for Kinshasa, the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Surbana will be providing a regional structure plan for Kinshasa Province (with a land area of over 9,900 km2 – approximately 14 times the size of Singapore) and a detailed master plan for Kinshasa City (2,500 km2 in size).Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/surbana.jpgPhoto 1: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1982Photo 2: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1983Download document ‘Surbana’s Presence in Africa (Updated May 2015)’: http://www.apo-mail.org/150514.pdfThis is Surbana’s largest masterplanning contract to date as well as its first in the…
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, May 14, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — South Africa’s hospitality industry is prepared to grow further in the next five years, with most growth in the sector expected to be generated in Cape Town, according to a report released by PwC today.Download the report ‘Hospitality Outlook 2015’: http://www.apo-mail.org/150514pwc.pdfPhoto: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1985 (Nikki Forster, Hospitality Industry Leader for PwC, Southern Africa)Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/pwc.png Nikki Forster, Hospitality Industry Leader for PwC, Southern Africa (http://www.pwc.com), says: “Although South Africa’s economy has weakened, the hotel industry in 2014 has benefited from an increase in foreign visitors and rising room rates.”PwC’s 5th edition of the ‘Hospitality…
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United States is deeply concerned by new reports of heavy fighting in northern state of Unity following a Government offensive against Opposition forces. We remind all parties that renewed fighting is in direct contravention of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement signed in 2014.In addition, we are deeply disturbed by credible reports of grave human rights abuses against civilians in the areas around Mayom and south of Bentiu. We call on the government to allow protection actors to inspect sites where violations are alleged to have occurred, to include Nhialdiu, Wathjak, and…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, May 13, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Tigo Tanzania (http://www.tigo.co.tz) has announced that Diego Gutierrez resumes as General Manager of Tigo Tanzania following the completion of the tenure of Interim General Manager Ms Cecile Tiano.Photo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1065 (Tigo Tanzania General Manager, Diego Gutierrez)Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/tigo-1.jpgAccording to a statement issued to the press today, Ms Tiano has been at Tigo’s helm in interim capacity since the beginning of the year. She has enjoyed considerable success with the company including the launches of Tigo Music and 4G network, making Tigo the first telecommunications company to provide the technology in the…
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 13, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A UN report published Wednesday reveals that grave violations of international humanitarian law were committed by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group from Uganda, in Beni territory, North Kivu province, over a three-month period at the end of 2014. These violations, which were both systematic and extremely brutal, may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, the report says. Between 1 October and 31 December 2014, at least 237 civilians were killed, including 65 women and 35 children, by ADF combatants in Beni territory. Some 47 civilians were…
ACCRA, Ghana, May 13, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The largest mining event in the region, the 7th West & Central Africa (WaCA) Mining Summit & Expo (http://www.magenta-global.com.sg/wacamining2014) returns to Accra, providing the industry with the timely platform to showcase resilience, strength and unity after a turbulent year especially pockmarked by Ebola, falling mineral prices and declining global demand.Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/magenta.jpgMagenta Global (http://www.magenta-global.com.sg) will once again host this cornerstone industry event, supported by important industry stakeholders including the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources Ghana and the Ghana Minerals Commission.Taking place on the 20th & 21st of May 2015, the event…
CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, May 13, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • Philips’ annual Cape Town to Cairo roadshow kicks-off in the Mother City, with an ambition to drive the LED lighting revolution across the continent• New Philips digital lighting innovations will meet demand for sustainable energy consumption Royal Philips (AEX: PHIA, NYSE: PHG) (http://www.philips.com), the global leader in LED lighting, kicked off its sixth consecutive Cape Town to Cairo roadshow (http://www.philips.com/C2CAfrica) by lighting up the iconic Clock Tower, the Port Captain’s building and the Swing Bridge, at the popular V&A Waterfront (http://www.waterfront.co.za) in Cape Town, South Africa. This year’s roadshow theme,…
EL FASHER (DARFUR), Sudan, May 13, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — UNAMID strongly deplores the rapid deterioration of tensions between the Ma’alia and the Reziegat tribes into armed confrontations resulting in the death of dozens of fighters from both sides and the injury of many others. The Mission remains gravely concerned about the continued mobilization on both sides despite a temporary lull in the fighting. UNAMID continues to exert around-the-clock efforts to mitigate the impact of the fighting on the civilian population in the area. The Mission is ready to assist the Sudanese authorities in the ongoing evacuation of more…