NAIROBI, Kenya, November 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — MEDIA BRIEFING INVITATION When: 28 November 2014, 12:30 pm Venue: Conference Room 14, United Nations Office at Nairobi Session 1Who: H.E. Mr. Ephraim Kamun Uganda, Minister of Water Lawrence Simitu, Director of Water Services, Kenya Charles Biney, Executive Secretary, Volta Basin Authority, Burkina Faso Lenka Thamae, Executive Secretary, Orange/Senqu River Commission, South Africa Elizabeth Mrema, Director, Division of Environmental Law and Conventions, UNEP Over 30 Ministers and experts will identify solutions to a range of freshwater threats at the First International Environment Forum for Basin Organisations which is being held in…
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FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, November 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Minister of Information and Communications of Sierra Leone, Alpha Kanu, will host an online press conference on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 15 GMT.Since Sierra Leone recorded the first case of Ebola on May 25th, this year, the President of the West African state Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma scaled down other development projects his Government was implementing under the “agenda for prosperity” by committing over 90 billion Leones (equivalent to about twenty million dollars) towards the fight against the Ebola Virus Disease.President Koroma appealed to the international community for…
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of the Congo, November 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — At the close of the 46th general meeting of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) (http://www.afraa.org), organised by Air Algérie in early November, Mrs Fatima Beyina-Moussa, Managing Director of ECAir (Equatorial Congo Airlines) (http://www.flyecair.com), was named President of AFRAA. Mrs Beyina-Moussa has headed the national airline of the Republic of the Congo since its creation in 2011.Photo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/photos/141124.jpgLogo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/ecair.pngDownload flyer: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/photos/ecair-flyer.jpgA graduate of HEC Montreal with an MBA from the University of Ottawa, Mrs Fatima Beyina-Moussa obtained a DEA (postgraduate degree) in International Economics at Sciences Po in Paris,…
GENEVA, Switzerland, November 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Michel Forst, expressed regret today that defenders in Burundi are deemed to be political opponents, when in reality they are activists working to promote and protect human rights and civil liberties. “I was very struck by the incredible vitality and professionalism of civil society in Burundi despite the difficult environment in which they work. They face serious obstacles that can amount to violations of their rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as their legitimate right to promote and protect human rights,”…
NEW YORK, November 25, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The members of the Security Council strongly condemn Saturday’s attack in Mandera, Kenya for which Al Shabaab has claimed responsibility and which has caused the deaths of numerous innocent people. The members of the Security Council extended their condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of the Republic of Kenya. The members of the Security Council reiterated their solidarity with the people and Government of Kenya in their fight against terrorism. The members of the Security Council paid tribute in particular to the role of…
NEW YORK, November 24, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General condemns the terrorist attack this morning on a commuter bus in Mandera, Kenya, in which at least twenty eight people were killed. He conveys his profound condolences to the families of the victims and expresses his solidarity with the people and the Government of Kenya.The Secretary-General pledges the continuing support of the United Nations to Kenya and the countries of the region in their multidimensional efforts to address the scourge of terrorism. He hopes those responsible for today’s attack
OTTAWA, Canada, November 24, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today released the following statement:“Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms the cowardly attack against a bus in Northern Kenya that took the lives of 28 innocent civilians.“The deliberate targeting of civilians is despicable and demonstrates the inhumanity of those who perpetrated this attack.“On behalf of all Canadians, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to all Kenyans.“Canada stands in solidarity with the Government of Kenya and will continue to support the fight against al-Shabaab.“The Government of…
LONDON, United-Kingdom, November 24, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire condemns terrorist attack in Kenya and pledges continued UK support in the fight against Al ShababMr Swire said:“I strongly condemn the attack that took place in Mandera county, Kenya, today, killing 28 people. I offer my condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died.“There can be no place for such senseless acts of violence in our societies. The UK stands by the Kenyan government in its fight against terrorism and in its efforts to bring those responsible for this barbaric act to justice.”
OTTAWA, Canada, November 24, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird issued the following statement on a resolution led by Canada and Zambia on child, early and forced marriage at the United Nations that was adopted by the Third Committee this morning:“The overwhelming support of the international community for this resolution is a clear signal that there is a global movement toward eradicating a practice that threatens the lives and futures of 15 million girls who are forced into marriage each year.“To the 700 million girls and women around the world who were forced to marry as…
BERLIN, Germany, November 24, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Speaking on the fringes of the nuclear negotiations with Iran in Vienna, Foreign Minister Steinmeier issued the following statement on 24 November on last Sunday’s presidential elections in Tunisia:I welcome the fact that the Tunisian people are continuing with such courage along the path towards democratic transformation. After holding parliamentary elections and democratically drawing up a new constitution, Tunisia has now completed a crucial phase of this transition process by electing a new president.Germany has supported Tunisia on this path since the outset and we will continue to be a reliable…