CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, January 22, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — CEOs representing some of Africa’s most attractive mining companies will gather in Cape Town, South Africa, 9 – 12 February 2015 for the annual Investing in African Mining Indaba™ (https://www.miningindaba.com/?utm_source=APO&utm_medium=pressrelease4&utm_campaign=MI15), the world’s preferred destination for deal-making in African mining. More than 900 mining corporates are already confirmed to attend the event.Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/MiningIndaba-1.png”For more than 20 years, Africa’s mining companies have played a pivotal role in the success and growth of the Mining, in fact it is viewed as an investment barometer that generates significant media interest and business news coverage globally,”…
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VATICAN, Holy See, January 21, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Pope launched an appeal for prayer for “the victims of the events of recent days in beloved Niger”, adding, “Let us invoke from the Lord the gift of reconciliation and peace, so that religious feeling is not transformed into a cause of violence, oppression and destruction. I hope that a climate of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence may be reinstated as soon as possible, for the good of all”.
MOGADISHU, Somalia, January 20, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the European Union (EU), African Union Mission in Somalia and the United Kingdom welcomed the launch of the selection process for the new Regional Assembly for the Interim Juba Administration (IJA), calling on the authorities to ensure that all communities represented. “We welcome the launch of the selection process for the Interim Juba Administration’s Regional Assembly. This is an important step towards peace and state-building for the people of the Juba regions, as well as all Somalis. We urge the IJA leadership to…
BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, January 19, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Council has established the EU Military Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUMAM RCA). It sets out to support the Central African authorities in preparing a reform of the security sector, especially with respect to the management of the Car armed forces (FACA). The new mission will follow the EU military operation in the Car (EUFOR RCA), which contributes to security in the capital Bangui until 15 March 2015.EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, said: “The European Union is fully committed to…
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, January 19, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On January 16, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with Madagascar.Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world. In a fragile environment, the uncertainty linked to political instability, weak institutions, and weak governance has been eroding the foundation for solid economic growth. Since the political crisis in 2009, economic growth has been slow and social services, including basic health care and primary education, have deteriorated. The government that assumed power in early 2014, following constitutional elections, has shown a commitment…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, January 19, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Africa Regional Technical Assistance Center for Eastern Africa—East AFRITAC (AFE) and The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute for Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) conducted a regional workshop on micro prudential stress testing from January 12–16, 2015 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The workshop attracted participants from the bank supervision and financial stability units of central banks of Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.Solomon Desta, Director of the Bank Supervision Directorate of the National Bank of Ethiopia, emphasized that stress testing is an…
TOKYO, Japan, January 19, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Upon a kind invitation by H.E. Mr. Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, paid an official visit to Egypt on 16th, 17th January 2015.President El-Sisi welcomed the visit of Prime Minister Abe and hoped that this visit will be a landmark in the historical friendship between Japan and Egypt. Prime Minister Abe reiterated Japan’s willingness to deepen its cooperation with Egypt in all fields.Prime minister Abe, recalling the situation in the Middle East and showing strong solidarity with all people…
BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, January 19, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Council adopted the following conclusions:”1. The European Union congratulates Tunisia in the wake of the legislative and presidential elections which mark an historic step in the country’s democratic transition. 2. It welcomes the democratic commitment and the sense of responsibility of the Tunisian people and of all the political leaders and civil society who have managed to preserve a spirit of dialogue conducive to ensuring the success of this process. The EU pays tribute to the Independent High Authority for the Elections (ISIE) which has excellently organised several…
PARIS, France, January 16, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On January 17, 2015, the Orange Africa Cup of Nations Equatorial Guinea 2015 will kick off in Malabo. The competition will take place over a three-week period in the cities of Bata, Malabo, Mongomo and Ebebiyín. This is familiar territory for the major African football event, since the country had already hosted the tournament with Gabon in 2012. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/orange-logo.jpgPhoto 1: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1666Photo 2: http://oran.ge/1AYt1OzOrange (http://www.orange.com) is once again the title sponsor of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, with participation by the teams of Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of…
OTTAWA, Canada, January 16, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today concluded his visit to Egypt, during which he met with Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pope Tawadros II of the Coptic Orthodox Church and Mohammed Ahmed El-Tayyib, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Mosque.“Canada believes that a moderate, democratic and prosperous Egypt will be key to the success of the region, especially at a time of growing regional and security challenges,” said Baird.This is the second visit Minister Baird has made to Egypt within the last year, with the aim of advancing Canadian foreign policy interests…