CAIRO, Egypt, April 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — – Latest addition to global line-up of iconic city monuments lit by Philips- 21st century LED technology to highlight iconic city monuments during fifth consecutive Cairo to Cape Town Roadshow Royal Philips (http://www.philips.com/africaroadshow) (AEX: PHIA, NYSE: PHG), the global leader in lighting, today unveiled a stunning lighting makeover of the historic, well-renowned Baron Palace, one of the oldest buildings in Cairo as part of its fifth consecutive pan-African Cairo to Cape Town roadshow (http://www.philips.com/africaroadshow). Philips’ latest LED technology combining warm and cool daylight colors has been used to highlight the palace’s…
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WASHINGTON, April 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press StatementMarie HarfDeputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the SpokespersonWashington, DCApril 17, 2014The United States strongly condemns the attack on the UN Mission in South sudan (UNMISS) compound in Bor today by armed individuals that resulted in dozens of civilian casualties. We reiterate our call upon the Government of South sudan to end the violence and to fulfill its primary responsibility to maintain law and order and provide full support for the UNMISS mission to protect civilians.The United States also condemns the recent attacks and counter-attacks in the town of Bentiu by anti-government…
OTTAWA, Canada, April 18, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On April 17, 2014, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt Nabil Fahmy and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada John Baird held a warm and productive meeting in Cairo, Egypt. The Ministers exchanged views on prospects for cooperation between Canada and Egypt, bilateral matters including important consular issues, and a wide range of pressing regional challenges.The two Ministers shared perspectives on global and regional issues of importance to both countries, including the threat of extremism and terrorism, the crisis in Syria, the Middle East Peace Process, and…
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Funding Opportunity AnnouncementBureau of Population, Refugees, and MigrationApril 16, 2014Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPAF-14-013-049361Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 – Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for AfricaAnnouncement issuance date: Wednesday, April 16, 2014Proposal submission deadline: Friday, May 30, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. noon EDT. Proposals submitted after this deadline will not be considered.**ADVISORY: All applicants must submit proposals through the website www.Grants.gov. PRM strongly recommends submitting your proposal early to allow time to address any difficulties that may arise.** There have been changes in requirements for PRM proposals, and the Grants.gov registration…
CONAKRY, Guinea, April 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — As the Ebola outbreak continues to evolve in Guinea and Liberia, WHO continues to expand its activities by sending additional expertise to assist in all areas of the response.Currently more than 65public health experts are working with WHO and its Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) partnersare working with WHO on the ground supporting Ministries of Health and other partners in the two countries to provide clinical management of patients, contact tracing, disease surveillance, laboratory work, logistics, as well as communications and sharing of information to help people living in…
OTTAWA, Canada, April 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Senator Larry Smith, on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, announced today Canada’s contribution to a number of development initiatives in Ghana, including the Building Capacity for Sustainable Livelihoods and Health project.Through a partnership with McGill University, this new initiative will help to improve the food security, dietary quality and nutritional status of women and children, while diversifying economic activities in rural areas of the Upper Manya Krobo District of Ghana.”Canada is working with the Ghanaians to help diversify their economy and improve health…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, April 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 429th meeting held on 16 April 2014, adopted the following decision on the situation in Guinea Bissau:Council,1. Takes note of the briefing provided by the Director for Political Affairs of the AU Commission on the post-election situation in Guinea Bissau. Council also takes note of the statement made ??by the Representative of Ghana, in its capacity as the Chair of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS);2. Recalls its previous communiqués and press statements on the situation in…
DAKAR, Sénégal, April 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Stéphane Richard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Orange (http://www.orange.com), gave a bonus to the 10 millionth customer of Orange Money in Dakar, Senegal: Ms Kanny G., who had gone to an Orange Money outlet to open an account, was surprised to learn that she had won a smartphone with an Orange Money credit of 100,000 FCFA (152 euros). Logo : http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/orange-logo.jpgPhoto: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=999 (Stéphane Richard (on the right), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Orange, gave a bonus to the 10 millionth customer of Orange Money in Dakar, Senegal)“Orange Money is…
LONDON, United-Kingdom, April 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Secretary appalled by the abduction of up to 100 school girls in northern Nigeria, offers UK help.Reacting to the abduction, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:“I am appalled by the abduction of up to 100 school girls in Borno State, in northern Nigeria. My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with them, and with their families. I condemn this cowardly act and those responsible for it. We stand ready to provide assistance to help the Nigerian government ensure that these children can be returned to their families in safety, and to bring…
JUBA, South Sudan, April 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — “I am deeply saddened and frustrated by the violence that has ravaged Bentiu and Bor in the past 72 hours. There is no excuse for direct attacks on civilians, or on those risking their own lives to protect them.These events show, yet again, the pointlessness of the violence engulfing South Sudan. The current cycle of revenge will get the people of this country nowhere. It wrecks the present, and casts a dark shadow over what should have been a very bright future. I call on the parties to the conflict…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, April 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 429th meeting, held on 16 April 2014, was briefed on the upcoming elections in Egypt by the Department of the Political Affairs of the AU Commission.Council took note of the briefing. Council recalled all its legal instruments on unconstitutional changes of government, as well as its communiqué PSC/AHG/COMM.3(CDXVI) on the situation in Egypt, adopted at its 416th meeting held on 29 January 2014, and agreed to review the overall situation in Egypt following the presentation of the report…
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Funding Opportunity AnnouncementBureau of Population, Refugees, and MigrationApril 16, 2014Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPAF-14-014Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 – Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for AfricaAnnouncement issuance date: Wednesday, April 16, 2014Proposal submission deadline: Friday, May, 16, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. noon EDT. Proposals submitted after this deadline will not be considered.**ADVISORY: All applicants must submit proposals through the website Grants.gov. PRM strongly recommends submitting your proposal early to allow time to address any difficulties that may arise.** If you are new to PRM funding, the Grants.gov registration process can be…
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press StatementJohn KerrySecretary of StateWashington, DCApril 17, 2014On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I send best wishes to the people of Zimbabwe as you celebrate 34 years of independence on April 18.The United States remains committed to the people of Zimbabwe. We will continue to support all Zimbabweans as you seek a more democratic, prosperous, and healthy future.We look forward to strengthening our partnership with the Zimbabwean people to achieve our common goals of peace, security, and prosperity.
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, April 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The importance of laboratory research and quality diagnostics cannot be overstated, especially at a time when Africa is challenged by disease outbreaks. Opportunities to publicise research findings among a global audience are uniquely available to African scientists, researchers and policymakers at the second international conference of the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), http://www.ASLM2014.org. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/aslm.jpgThe ASLM conference, ASLM2014, is a platform for the global laboratory community to share best practices, acquire knowledge and debate innovative approaches for tackling major health challenges. The conference theme is “Innovation and Integration of…
OTTAWA, Canada, April 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Honourable Larry Smith, Senator (Québec – Saurel), will highlight Canada’s support for sustainable livelihoods and health programming in Ghana, during an address at McGill University’s Macdonald Campus.During the address, Senator Smith will make an announcement about a programming partnership between the Government of Canada and McGill University, and highlight support for other food-security initiatives in Ghana.DATE: Thursday, April 17, 2014TIME: 10:30 amLOCATION: Macdonald Stewart Building, Room MS2-022McGill University, Macdonald Campus21111 Lakeshore RoadSainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec
TOKYO, Japan, April 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — 1. The Government of Japan deeply regrets the bombing incident in the outskirts of Abuja, Nigeria on April 14, 2014, which caused many casualties. Japan expresses its deep condolences for those who have been killed and the bereaved families, and also extends its heartfelt sympathy to those wounded in the incident.2. Terrorism cannot be justified on any ground or for any purpose. The Government of Japan firmly condemns every act of terrorism.3. Japan strongly hopes that the Government of Nigeria and its people overcome ethnics and religious differences, and continue making…
LONDON, United-Kingdom, April 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Mark Simmonds meets President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia Foreign Office Minister for Africa visited Somalia on 15 April to demonstrate UK support for Somali peace and development. He held constructive talks with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the Defence Minister and other government ministers on issues including security, human rights and economic development.During the visit the Minister expressed concern about recent terrorist attacks in Mogadishu and welcomed the advances made by the African Union Mission in Somalia and the Somali National Army in securing more territory from Al Shabaab. He also…
MOGADISHU, Somalia, April 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, expressed his concern as tensions mounted between forces from Somaliland and Puntland in the northern region of Sool, and in particular the town of Taleh.“I call for calm. The situation will not be resolved by military means. All parties must refrain from violent actions, and make immediate efforts to de-escalate the situation and resolve their differences through peaceful dialogue and compromise. The Somali people have suffered enough and know that no good can come from further violence and insecurity.…
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, Sheila B. Keetharuth, today hailed the release of all Eritrean refugees and asylum seekers, some of whom had been held in detention for more than five years at the Nagad Police Academy in Djibouti. Following joint efforts by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and civil society actors, the Djiboutian Government agreed on Sunday, 13 April 2014, to set free all Eritrean refugees and asylum seekers. The Eritrean Prisoners of War were not…
WASHINGTON, April 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On Monday, May 5, President Obama will host President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti at the White House. President Guelleh’s visit underscores the strength of the strategic partnership between the United States and Djibouti, including the important role Djibouti plays in preventing conflict, promoting regional stability, and countering extremism as host to the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier. The President looks forward to discussing a range of issues of mutual interest with President Guelleh, including security and counterterrorism, development, trade, and energy cooperation.