KHARTOUM, Sudan, June 2, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in sudan has expressed alarm and concern that the marked increase in humanitarian needs in the country is not being met with a sufficient level of aid, putting at risk hundreds of thousands of affected people throughout sudan. He confirmed that so far the UN and its partners have only received 33% of the US$ 995 million needed in 2014 to meet the country’s humanitarian needs.Earlier in 2014, in response to Sudan’s growing humanitarian needs, the Under‐Secretary‐General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms.…
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GENEVA, Switzerland, June 2, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — African Union peacekeepers from the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) have been implicated in the enforced disappearance on March 24, 2014, of at least 11 people in the Central African Republic, Human Rights Watch said today.Approximately 20 soldiers from the African Union peacekeeping force known as MISCA took the group of 11, including four women, from the home of a local militia leader in Boali, a town 80 kilometers north of the capital, Bangui, witnesses told Human Rights Watch.The peacekeepers detained the men and women after the militia group known as the…
KINSHASA, Dem. Rep. of Congo (DRC) June 2, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to the Great Lakes Region Mary Robinson, U.S. Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Russ Feingold, Special Representative of the African Union Boubacar Diarra, European Union Senior Coordinator for the Great Lakes Region Koen Vervaeke, and UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in the DRC Martin Kobler note the letter of April 18, 2014, signed by a representative of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), in which the author stated that the…
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Following the recent upsurge in violence in Bangui over the past few days, the International Committee of the Red Cross calls on all sides to respect the right to life of all civilians, including the sick and wounded. “We are very worried about the current situation in Bangui,” explained Jürg Eglin, head of the ICRC delegation in the Central African Republic. “The life and dignity of civilians must be respected and protected at all times.” The ICRC has medical teams in Bangui Community Hospital to care for the wounded. “We must…
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The situation in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR) took a turn for the worse on Wednesday: unconfirmed reports put at 15 the number of people killed and dozens wounded in an attack on displaced persons taking shelter at Notre Dame de Fatima Church.Director General of IOM, Ambassador William Lacy Swing said, “I was shocked to learn of the senseless attack on civilians at Notre Dame de Fatima Church; these people were already displaced and have suffered so much. I condemn the attack in the strongest terms and the continued violence that…
KIGALI, Rwanda, May 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday completed the first review under the policy support instrument (PSI) for Rwanda.1 In completing the review, the Board approved a waiver for the non-observance of the continuous assessment criteria related to the ceiling on contracting new non-concessional external debt. The decision was taken without a formal Board meeting.2The three-year PSI for Rwanda was approved on December 2, 2013 (see Press Release No.13/483). Performance under the PSI has been satisfactory and most assessment criteria and structural benchmarks were met.Following a slowdown in…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Journalists are invited to take part in a press conference following the official launch of the Common African Position on the Post 2015 Development scheduled to take place on 3rd June 2014 at the Conference Center of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.The press conference will take place on 3rd June 2014 in Briefing Room 1 from 17h30 – 18h00 PM .The following personalities are expected to address the journalists during the Press conference:- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, or- The Commissioner for Economic Affairs of the…
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, May 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Orca Exploration Group Inc. (“Orca” or “the Company”) (http://www.orcaexploration.com) announces its results for the quarter ended 31 March 2014.Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/orca.pngPlease find today’s press release at the attached links:News Release:http://www.orcaexploration.com/pdfs/2014_ORCA_Q1_release.pdfReport pdf:http://www.orcaexploration.com/pdfs/2014_ORCA_Q1.pdfhttp://www.orcaexploration.com/news.asphttp://www.orcaexploration.com/investor.aspxDistributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Orca Exploration Group Inc.Contact:Robert Wynne Investor Relationsrwynne@orcaexploration.comAbout Orca Exploration:Orca Exploration (http://www.orcaexploration.com) is an international public company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration, development and supply of natural gas in Tanzania and oil and gas exploration in Italy. Orca and its employees are committed to ethically, socially and environmentally responsible development.
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On 15 May 2014, the Ministry of Health of South sudan declared a cholera outbreak in Juba. The index case was retrospectively identified with onset of illness on 23 April 2014. Four cases have been laboratory confirmed following tests conducted by the African Medical Research Foundation laboratory in Nairobi, Kenya. As of 25 May 2014, a cumulative total of 586 cholera cases, including 22 deaths (13 in hospital and 9 community deaths) have been reported. The majority of the deaths reported in hospital died on arrival. Cases have been reported from…
WASHINGTON, May 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Bureau of African AffairsFact SheetMay 30, 2014More information about sudan is available on the sudan Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.U.S.-SUDAN RELATIONSThe United States established diplomatic relations with Sudan in 1956, following its independence from joint administration by Egypt and the United Kingdom. Sudan broke diplomatic relations with the United States in 1967 after the start of the Arab-Israeli War. Relations were reestablished in 1972. In the 1990s, Sudan’s links with international terrorist organizations led the United States to…
OTTAWA, Canada, May 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement regarding the presidential election in Egypt:“The conclusion of voting in Egypt’s presidential election is a key step along Egypt’s path to democracy.“We are encouraged by early reports that the overall security situation was peaceful throughout the country during the election. Preliminary results indicate the likely winner will be presidential candidate Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. We look forward to the confirmed results of the election.“Canada is committed to supporting Egypt in making a peaceful and meaningful transition to democracy, based on respect for…
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A landmark health screening project will close today (30/5) in Western Ghana. IOM’s TB REACH project, implemented by the Ghana Health Service and the IOM Migration Health Unit, was launched a year ago to intensify tuberculosis (TB) detection among refugees and host communities, miners and mining communities, border communities and urban vulnerable communities.The project had four main activities: enhanced coordination and monitoring among stakeholders; community mobilization and cough screening; mobile TB screening utilizing a GeneXpert machine; and capacity building of a selected TB diagnostic and/or treatment centre.Over the past year, the…
JUBA, South Sudan, May 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for South Sudan, Hilde F. Johnson, met with the President of the Republic of South Sudan, H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit, earlier this morning and delivered the following statement to members of the news media at the conclusion of that meeting:I’ve had a very constructive and good meeting with the President, His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South sudan. We have today discussed the new mandate for UNMISS passed by the Security Council early this week on Tuesday and I wanted…
BANGUI, Central African Republic, May 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU) and Head of the African-led International Mission of Support in the Central African Republic (MISCA), General Jean-Marie Michel Mokoko, notes with concern the increasing attacks against MISCA forces. During the past few days, MISCA troops have been targets of increasing attacks in the Car capital, Bangui. The record of these recent attacks is as follows:- 1 soldier of the Rwandan contingent was injured following the explosion of a grenade in PK5, on 25 May 2014;…
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 29, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The President of the Republic of Mozambique, H.E. Mr Armando Emílio Guebuza, has accepted an invitation from President Higgins to visit Ireland from the third to the sixth of June 2014. The State Visit will commence with a formal welcome ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin when President Guebuza will be greeted by President and Sabina Higgins. Following the formal welcome ceremony, a meeting between the Heads of State will take place. On Wednesday 4 June, President Guebuza will meet the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, TD, at Government Buildings and the Tánaiste and…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 29, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — To supplement the “Grand” closing ceremony of the year long activities of the 50th anniversary of the OAU/AU (25 May 2013 – 25 May 2014), the African Union Commission conducted series of sports activities that took place from May 22nd 2014 till the final closing ceremony May 25th 2014. In line with its vision 2063, and with an objective to bring together members of the African Union Commission, diplomatic missions and other international organizations under the values conveyed by sport, the tournament shares a small-scale scheme of the stages of…
TOKYO, Japan, May 29, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — 1. The Government of Japan strongly condemns the terrorist attack on May 24th at the restaurant in the capital city Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti. Japan expresses its deep condolences to the victim and their families, as well as its heartfelt sympathies to those wounded in the attack.2. Acts of terrorism cannot be justified by any reason. The Government of Japan firmly condemns all forms of terrorism. Japan renews its solidarity with Djibouti who continues to contribute for the peace and stability of the region, and will continue to cooperate with the…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 29, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Third Conference of States Parties to the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, also known as the Treaty of Pelindaba, opened today at the AU Headquarters. The Conference will conclude tomorrow 30 May 2014. The Conference is being attended by the States Parties to the Treaty of Pelindaba and to its Protocols, as well as by relevant regional and international organizations, including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) and the Forum for Nuclear Regulatory Bodies in Africa (FNRBA). The Conference will…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 29, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIAWhen: 3 June 2014Time: 15:00-18:00 PM The meeting will include: 1. Opening Remarks by the Chairperson of the AUC 2. Key Message from the President of Republic of Liberia and Chair High Level Committee (HLC) on the Post 2015 Development Agenda3. Presentation of the Common African Position on the Post 2015 Development by Mr. Anthony Maruping , Commissioner for Economic Affairs of the AUCWhere: New African Union Conference Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Medium Conference Hall)Who: Department of Economic Affairs of the African Union Commission in…
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 29, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and other High-Level Representatives from 160 UN Member and Observer States, UN Heads of Agencies, Business and Civil Society Set to participateThe First UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) will convene in Nairobi, Kenya, from 23 to 27 June 2014. This marks a historic milestone in UNEP’s 43-year history and is expected to be attended by high-level delegations from over 160 UN Member and Observer States. UN Secretary-General Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the President of the UN General Assembly, Ministers of Environment and Foreign Affairs and Chief Executives of a…