SAO TOME, Sao Tomé, May 7, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Maxwell Opoku-Afari, visited São Tomé and Príncipe from April 24 to May 7, 2015 to discuss the authorities’ economic and financial program and possible financial support by the IMF. Mr. Opoku-Afari issued the following statement at the end of the mission: “The mission has reached a staff-level agreement with the São Toméan authorities, subject to approval by IMF Management and the Executive Board, on an economic program that could be supported by a three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.…
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ACCRA, Ghana, May 7, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The U.S. Embassy in Ghana reports with deepest sympathy that two U.S. citizens have been killed in the Eastern Region of Ghana. We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victims. The U.S. Embassy in Ghana is in contact with family members and is providing appropriate consular assistance. Due to privacy considerations, we have no further comment at this time.We have confidence in the rule of law in Ghana, and urge any residents with information regarding this incident to report it to the Ghana Police Service. We…
BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, May 7, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Rwandan Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Claver Gatete and Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Rwanda Ambassador Michael Ryan today signed an agreement for €4 million (approx. RWF 3.1 billion) as a facility to fund technical assistance, training needs and support to three focal areas where EU assistance to Rwanda will be focused in the coming period: sustainable energy, agriculture and food security, and accountable governance.”As we are now ready to start implementing the new €460 million aid programme for Rwanda, funded from contributions by…
VATICAN, Holy See, May 7, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The peaceful coexistence among believers of different religions, the safeguarding of interreligious dialogue, the common commitment of Christians and Muslims in defense of cultural heritage, promotion of women, and the consolidation of the family were some of the topics that Pope Francis addressed in the speech he delivered this morning to the bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Mali, at the end of their ad Limina visit. Following are extensive excerpts from the address.I would like to direct your attention toward the person of Christ in the delicate situation that…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 7, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Board of Directors Office of the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (http://www.ecx.com.et) today announced the appointment of Ato Ermias Eshetu as Chief Executive Officer of the ECX.Photo Ato Ermias Eshetu: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1944Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/photos/ece.pngAto Ermias has held a range of leadership positions locally and abroad. Since 2007, he has served as an Executive Management Member at Zemen Bank, most recently as Vice President for Marketing & Corporate Services. He received his Masters in International Business from Manchester School of Management and a Bachelor degree in Computation at UMIST, in the United Kingdom. Over…
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni met today in New York City to exchange views on regional developments. They discussed the devastating humanitarian as well as regional economic costs of continued conflict in South Sudan. They agreed on the need for the international community and South Sudan’s regional partners to work quickly to achieve peace in the face of the intransigence of the country’s leaders. Ambassador Rice reiterated the United States’ deep concern over the increasing level of conflict in Sudan, specifically the continued conflict in Darfur…
NEW YORK, May 6, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General strongly condemns the killing of two United Nations peacekeepers from the United Republic of Tanzania and the wounding of 13 others in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) earlier today, when a UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) convoy was ambushed and came under fire from suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) elements in Beni territory, North Kivu. Four other peacekeepers are reported missing.The attack occurred as MONUSCO was carrying out its protection of civilians mandate. This attack followed an incident on…
BERN, Switzerland, May 6, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter, head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), received Ms Hanna Serwaa Tetteh for an official working visit at the Maison de Watteville in Bern. The talks focused on relations between Switzerland and Ghana and economic cooperation. Security in this region of Africa and various current international issues were also on the agenda for discussion.Ms Tetteh’s official visit is the first by a Ghanaian foreign minister to Switzerland. In 2010, the President of Ghana, John Evans Atta Mills, was received in Switzerland for an official visit.…
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press StatementMarie HarfActing Department Spokesperson, Office of the SpokespersonWashington, DCMay 5, 2015Secretary Kerry announced yesterday that the United States plans to provide $5 million to promote justice and accountability in South Sudan, pending Congressional approval. Many South Sudanese have long urged that those responsible for the crimes that have been committed in South Sudan during the current, tragic conflict must be held accountable in order to break the cycle of violence and revenge and build a stable, lasting peace. These funds will support a credible, impartial, and effective justice mechanism, such as…
DAKAR, Senegal, May 6, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Six African journalists have been selected as finalists in the 2015 APO Energy Media Award.The first-place winner will travel to Dubai to attend the Africa Energy Forum (http://www.africa-energy-forum.com) held in Dubai from 8-11 June 2015 and gets one year of access to over 600 airport VIP lounges worldwide.Logo APO: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/apo-african-press-organization-small.pngLogo AEF: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/aefdubai.png APO Energy Media Awards celebrates brilliant and inspiring stories about Energy in Africa. The subject matter may comprise a single topic or a variety of subjects, including – but not limited to – oil, gas, electricity, geothermal energy, hydropower,…