KAMPALA, Uganda, May 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Africell Holding (http://www.africell.com) signe un accord avec le Groupe Orange visant l’acquisition de sa participation majoritaire dans Orange Ouganda.Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/africell.pngCette transaction, une fois achevée et après approbation réglementaire, porterait le portefeuille d’Africell à 4 opérations avec un potentiel de marché total de plus de 120 millions d’habitants.«Avec plus de 37 millions d’habitants et un taux de pénétration de 50 %, l’Ouganda correspond aux critères que nous avions définis pour l’expansion d’Africell en Afrique, soit des marchés à haut potentiel et à croissance rapide», a déclaré Ziad Dalloul, PDG du Groupe Africell.Africell…
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The wait is over in Africa for a homegrown platform that tells its many stories from a mature perspective, rather than from the tired metaphor of an emerging giant. It’s not only Africans who want better insight into their continent – the world also wants to understand Africa better.Logo Mail and Guardian Africa: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/mgafr.jpgPhoto 1: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1093 (Charles Onyango-Obbo – Editor, Mail & Guardian Africa)Photo 2: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1092 (Anastacia Martin – Managing Director, Mail & Guardian Africa)M&G Media Ltd is proud to announce the launch of Mail and Guardian Africa – http://www.mgafrica.com, a…
NEW YORK, May 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:The Secretary-General welcomes the generally peaceful and orderly conduct of yesterday’s run-off presidential election in Guinea-Bissau. Once again, Bissau-Guineans have demonstrated their commitment to peace and democracy by turning out in large numbers to cast their ballots. The Secretary-General reiterates his call to the candidates and their supporters to respect the official results once announced by the Supreme Court and to follow existing legal procedures to resolve any electoral disputes that may arise.The successful conclusion of the elections…
BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, May 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In the context of the second round of the presidential election in Guinea Bissau, the Spokesperson of the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice -President of the Commission Catherine Ashton, made today the following statement:”The High Representative congratulates the people of Guinea Bissau, who have demonstrated once again their sense of responsibility and their commitment to democracy by voting peacefully and in high numbers in the second round of the presidential election on 18 May.All political and military actors must respect the will of the…
BERLIN, Germany, May 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Christoph Strässer, the Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid, issued the following statement today (19 May 2014) on the detention of journalists in Egypt:I am deeply concerned about the health of detained Egyptian journalist Abdullah Elshamy, who has been on hunger strike for four months and who was placed in solitary confinement on 12 May 2014. Mr Elshamy has been in custody since August 2013 and to date no charges have been brought against him. At the same time numerous other journalists are being detained in Egypt…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, wishes to recall her statement of 7 April 2014, through which she commended sudan for commencing preparations on the comprehensive and holistic national dialogue amongst the Sudanese stakeholders. Through that statement, she further congratulated all the Sudanese political parties that took part in the meeting held on 6 April 2014, for their constructive and candid inputs which will guide the national dialogue process and help focus the work of the various committees to be established.Furthermore, the…
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In advance of tomorrow’s South sudan pledging conference in Oslo, Norway, today the President authorized the use of up to $50 million in assistance from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to help address urgent humanitarian needs resulting from the crisis in South sudan. The $50 million will support the UN High Commission for Refugees and its partners as they urgently expand assistance to help the more than 300,000 refugees that have crossed into Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, and Uganda, as well as to provide critical household items, shelter support, and…
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press StatementJohn KerrySecretary of StateWashington, DCMay 19, 2014On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of Cameroon as you celebrate your national day on May 20.The United States and Cameroon have enjoyed a productive relationship since we first established diplomatic relations in 1960. Our bond has strengthened over the years, in part through our shared commitment to support peace and stability in central Africa.Our governments work together on many fronts. We are working to curtail illicit trafficking. We are working to protect the environment. We are working…
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — RemarksHeather HigginbottomDeputy Secretary of StateWashington, DCMay 15, 2014Thank you for that kind introduction. It’s a pleasure to be here with you.On behalf of President Obama, Secretary Kerry, and the people of the United States, I extend heartfelt congratulations to you and all the citizens of the Republic of South Africa as you celebrate your National Day, your Freedom Day.I appreciate the gracious invitation to be your Guest of Honor and thank you for welcoming me to your newly-renovated chancery.My last visit here was in December. That visit was for a somber occasion…
OTTAWA, Canada, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Honourable Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and for International Human Rights, today issued the following statement:“Canada strongly condemns the attacks carried out in Tripoli this weekend. We call on all parties to refrain from violence and to work together to de-escalate the situation and engage in a peaceful democratic process.“We continue to support a peaceful political transition and encourage efforts to hold a national dialogue. The ongoing constitutional drafting process provides an opportunity for Libyans to peacefully address all problems.“Canada continues to voice its support…
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has deplored the attack on the Libyan General National Congress at the weekend, the latest in a series of violent attacks on the transitional parliament and its members. “The repeated attacks on the General National Congress not only delay Libya’s efforts to put in place a country governed by the rule of law with a new Constitution and a fully-functioning representative parliament, it also undermines the country’s aspirations for democracy,” says IPU President Abdelwahad Radi. IPU has called for an immediate end to the violence and for…
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A group of UN human rights experts Monday expressed alarm after Meriam Ibrahim, a Christian woman pregnant with her second child, was sentenced to death and 100 lashes for marrying a Christian man and refusing to renounce her faith. Her trial did not comply with basic fair trial and due process guarantees, said the experts. “This outrageous conviction must be overturned and Ms. Ibrahim must be immediately released,” urged the UN experts. They also called upon the Government of sudan to repeal all legislation that discriminates on the grounds of gender…
LONDON, United-Kingdom, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — FCO Press Release: Sudanese Chargé d’Affaires summoned to FCO over death sentence caseSudan urged to uphold international obligations on freedom of religion or belief following death sentence in apostasy case.On 15 May Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a young pregnant Sudanese mother, was found guilty by a Sudanese court for allegedly changing her religious faith. At the request of the Foreign Secretary, the Chargé d’Affaires at the Sudanese Embassy in the UK, Mr Bukhari Afandi, was summoned to the Foreign Office today to meet Political Director Simon Gass. The Political Director expressed…
KAMPALA, Uganda, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Africell Holding (http://www.africell.com) signs an agreement with the Orange Group to acquire its majority stake in Orange Uganda.Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/africell.pngThe transaction upon completion, following regulatory approval, would bring Africell’s portfolio to 4 operations with a total market potential of over 120 million inhabitants.“Uganda with a population of over 37 million and a penetration rate of 50% was well within the criteria we had set to further expand in Africa targeting high potential and high growth markets” says Ziad Dalloul, Chairman and C.E.O of the Africell Group.Africell would still be looking to add…
KAMPALA, Uganda, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In the framework of a regular review of its portfolio of assets, today, the Orange Group (http://www.orange.com) announced that it has signed an agreement with Africell Holding for the sale of its majority stake in Orange Uganda. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/orange-logo.jpg The transaction is subject to approval from the relevant authorities. It will enable the company in Uganda to continue its development.This transaction marks a new step in the Orange Group’s asset portfolio optimisation strategy for which Africa and the Middle-East remain a strategic priority.Orange Uganda, which was created in 2008, is the…
BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Council today decided to repeal its decision under Art. 96 of the Cotonou agreement on Madagascar, which had been in force since 2010. This means the full resumption of EU development cooperation with this country. This decision comes in the wake of the presidential and general elections held in Madagascar in 2013, an important phase in the return to constitutional order and a point of departure for the consolidation of democracy, rule of law, good governance and political stabilisation. Both elections were monitored by an EU election observation…
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — GREY (http://www.grey.co.za), Adweek Global Agency of the Year, is re-entering South Africa with immediate effect, having agreed to acquire a majority stake in The Volcano Group, one of South Africa’s fastest growing independent advertising communications groups. The Volcano Group will rebrand as GREY Africa, re-establishing the global advertising giant as a leader in providing creative and effective full-service marketing solutions across the African continent.Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/grey.jpgWPP, the world’s largest global media and communications agency network, made the announcement in London today, signalling yet another critical step in GREY’s growth strategy of developing…
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press StatementJen PsakiDepartment SpokespersonWashington, DCMay 18, 2014In recent days, the outbreak of violence in Kidal, Mali, has killed at least one government security official, injured civilians and UN peacekeepers, and resulted in the seizure of government buildings and the taking of hostages. We condemn these acts, which undermine the fragile peace in northern mali and efforts to bring peace, security, and development to all of its citizens.We call for the immediate release of all hostages, and urge all parties to refrain from violence and from any acts that place civilians at risk.…
ABUJA, Nigeria, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The attention of the Nigerian Export Import Bank (NEXIM) (http://neximbank.com.ng) has been drawn to media publication in various websites as well as broadcast on several FM radio stations since Friday, May 16th, 2014, credited to a group called the ‘Conference of Nigerian Political Parties’ – CNPP signed by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu, calling for the ‘…Suspension of the MD of NEXIM Bank, Mr. Roberts Orya for alleged dereliction of duty, gross abuse of office and misapplication of the N200bn Stabilisation and Loan Guarantee Fund advanced the agency by the…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, strongly condemns the violent incidents that took place in Kidal on 16 and 17 May 2014, during the visit of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mali, Mr. Moussa Mara, in that part of the Malian territory. She deplores the losses of human lives that resulted from those incidents. The Chairperson of the Commission also condemns the current occupation of the governorate of the city by armed elements holding officials as hostages. The Chairperson of…