NAIROBI, Kenya, November 28, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) (http://www.unitar.org) launched a new regional Finance and Investment Training Programme at Kenya School of Monetary Studies (Nairobi, Kenya). The Programme is intended to strengthen the economic, financial and technical cooperation between Arab States and African nations who are non-members of the Arab League. Photo 1: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=756 (Representatives of Kenya Treasury, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, BADEA and UNITAR during Closing Session)Photo 2: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=755 (Course Director Dr. Yenkong Ngangjoh Hodu and Comonwealth eBanking…
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GENEVA, Switzerland, November 28, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In Mali, despite a certain political normalization, the armed conflict that has been under way for almost two years makes access to health care difficult for people living in the north. The ICRC is helping them by maintaining its support for certain health facilities. “Access to health care is still a critical issue for people in the north of Mali,” said Christoph Luedi, head of the ICRC delegation in Mali. “Conflict continues to have an effect on the functioning of health facilities, which struggle mightily to meet people’s needs without outside…
TUNIS, Tunisia, November 28, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) work in clean energy financing received some welcome recognition last week from Asian Development Bank President (ADB) Takehiko Nakao. The ADB President commended the African Development Bank for its commitment to promoting clean energy investments during the 6th annual meeting of the Asia Solar Energy Forum (ASEF) on Solar Energy Technology Trends and Opportunities held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from November 20-23.Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/african-development-bank-2.pngSpecifically, Nakao recognized the African Development Bank for its investment in the solar energy field. He also emphasized that Africa has better solar energy…
ABUJA, Nigeria, November 28, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A capacity building workshop for experts from the ECOWAS Commission, its Member States and other stakeholders is underway in Abuja on the Establishment of a Trade and Environment Knowledge Management Platform. The three-day meeting, which opened on Monday 25th November 2013, seeks to enhance knowledge and strengthen the capacities of the trade and environment experts to generate and share information that will boost negotiations as well as formulate coherent Trade and Environment policies. In his opening address, ECOWAS Commissioner for Trade, Customs, Industry, Mines and Free Movement, Mr. Ahmed Hamid said…
WASHINGTON, November 28, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press StatementJohn KerrySecretary of StateWashington, DCNovember 27, 2013On behalf of the American people, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Mauritania on the 53rd anniversary of independence on November 28.Mauritania and the United States work closely to advance regional peace and security. We are especially proud of our cooperation through the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership.The United States fully supports Mauritania’s democratic and economic development. We look forward to finding new opportunities to promote human rights and expand trade and investment.I wish all Mauritanians a safe and festive 53rd anniversary…
LONDON, United-Kingdom, November 28, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Secretary meets Moroccan Foreign Minister and reaffirms the strength of relations on 800th anniversary of first diplomatic contactThe Foreign Secretary William Hague today met the newly appointed Moroccan Foreign Minister, Mr Salaheddine Mezouar. Speaking after the meeting, William Hague said:“I was delighted to welcome my Moroccan counterpart Mr Salaheddine Mezouar today, at a time when Britain and Morocco are celebrating 800 years of diplomatic ties.“We discussed regional issues including Iran, Syria and Libya, and agreed to keep in close touch on these issues.“I thanked Mr Mezouar for Morocco’s support during…
ABUJA, Nigeria, November 27, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Participants at the just-concluded 4th Annual Forum of the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA) have declared that the domestic electricity markets of Member States must be liberalized to enable the speedy development of the regional market. The 160-plus forum participants, including regulators, operators and consumers in the electricity sector, also advised that in carrying out the reforms, key stakeholders should take cognizance of the factor of time, and be able to strike the right balance between the interests of political actors, investors and consumers. This year’s two-day Forum with the…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, November 27, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union (AU), Ambassador Smail Chergui, met today with the Ambassador of the United States of America to the African Union, H.E Reuben E. Brigety. The meeting provided them with an opportunity to exchange views on the USA’s long-standing support to the African Union and its willingness to enhance its partnership. The US Ambassador reaffirmed his government’s recognition of the leadership role of the AU on the African continent. They agreed on the need for a comprehensive approach to peace and security,…
TOKYO, Japan, November 27, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — 1. Japan welcomes that the first round of presidential election took place in a peaceful manner in the Republic of Madagascar on October 25 (Fri). Japan highly commends that the count of votes and the announcement of the provisional results of the first round (on November 8) by the Malagasy Independent National Electoral Commission of the Transition (CENI-T) and the announcement of its final results (on November 22) by the Malagasy Special Electoral Court (CES) were conducted within the scheduled timetable respectively.2. Japan has conducted the election observation activities on the…
GENEVA, Switzerland, November 27, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — MSF renews call to the international community, especially UN agencies, to increase its response to the ongoing crisisA further wave of mass displacement in the town of Bouca, northeastern Central African Republic (CAR), following fresh clashes between reported anti-balaka elements and ex-Séléka forces, the second time in two months in this area, once again highlights the need for urgent humanitarian action in CAR said Médécins Sans Frontières (MSF) today.“The fighting in Bouca is indicative of how horrific violence is engulfing the Central African Republic” said Sylvain Groulx, MSF Head of Mission…