African Press Release – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 09 Aug 2015 11:44:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png African Press Release – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Top humanitarian photo prize awarded for reportage of rape trials in Democratic Republic of the Congo https://www.theinfostride.com/top-humanitarian-photo-prize-awarded-for-reportage-of-rape-trials-in-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 02:25:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/top-humanitarian-photo-prize-awarded-for-reportage-of-rape-trials-in-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ GENEVA, Switzerland, June 19, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The photojournalist Diana Zeyneb Alhindawi has been chosen by unanimous vote as the winner of the humanitarian Visa d’Or award for her depiction of the trial of 39 soldiers for rape in Minova, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The award is supported by the International [...]

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]]> Assistance to Migrants Rescued at Sea in Tunisia https://www.theinfostride.com/assistance-to-migrants-rescued-at-sea-in-tunisia/ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 23:35:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/assistance-to-migrants-rescued-at-sea-in-tunisia/ GENEVA, Switzerland, June 19, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In the aftermath of the Libyan crisis, many migrant boats set sail from Libya with the hope of reaching Europe. Some of these boats were rescued off the Tunisian coast. The Tunisian Government requested IOM’s assistance in providing immediate humanitarian assistance and voluntary return to migrants [...]

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]]> Ecobank shareholders laud strong company performance https://www.theinfostride.com/ecobank-shareholders-laud-strong-company-performance/ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 23:15:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/ecobank-shareholders-laud-strong-company-performance/ DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, June 19, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (“Ecobank”) (http://www.ecobank.com), parent company of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African bank with operations in 36 countries across the continent, concluded its 27th Annual General Meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania today. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/ecobank.png Shareholders welcomed the company’s strong performance for [...]

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]]> IOM Hands Over Six Rehabilitated Classrooms in Bouar, Central African Republic https://www.theinfostride.com/iom-hands-over-six-rehabilitated-classrooms-in-bouar-central-african-republic/ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/iom-hands-over-six-rehabilitated-classrooms-in-bouar-central-african-republic/ GENEVA, Switzerland, June 19, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On 13 June 2015, IOM handed over six rehabilitated classrooms at the Lycee Moderne de Bouar in western Central African Republic (CAR). The Regional Governor of Nana-Mambéré Province presided over the ceremony that brought together local government leaders, UN agencies, NGOs, community leaders, local media and [...]

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]]> UN experts fix dates for Italy, Turkey and Benin torture prevention visits https://www.theinfostride.com/un-experts-fix-dates-for-italy-turkey-and-benin-torture-prevention-visits/ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:05:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-experts-fix-dates-for-italy-turkey-and-benin-torture-prevention-visits/ GENEVA, Switzerland, June 19, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The UN’s torture prevention body has set dates to visit Italy,Turkey and Benin in the second half of 2015 to discuss protection against ill-treatment of detainees and the overall situation of people deprived of their liberty in these countries. The Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture [...]

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]]> IOM Assists Over 1,700 Somali Nationals Returning from Yemen https://www.theinfostride.com/iom-assists-over-1700-somali-nationals-returning-from-yemen/ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 17:15:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/iom-assists-over-1700-somali-nationals-returning-from-yemen/ GENEVA, Switzerland, June 19, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM, together with the Puntland Government, UNHCR and other humanitarian agencies in Somalia, last week evacuated 2,103 people from Yemen, most of whom were Somali nationals and included 10 Ethiopian and 220 Yemeni nationals. These latest arrivals came in three boats at the Bossaso sea port [...]

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]]> Statement by the Foreign Press Secretary Yasuhisa Kawamura on the bombing incident in N'Djamena, Republic of Chad https://www.theinfostride.com/statement-by-the-foreign-press-secretary-yasuhisa-kawamura-on-the-bombing-incident-in-ndjamena-republic-of-chad/ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 02:25:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/statement-by-the-foreign-press-secretary-yasuhisa-kawamura-on-the-bombing-incident-in-ndjamena-republic-of-chad/ TOKYO, Japan, June 18, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — 1. The Government of Japan strongly condemns the bombing incident in N’Djamena, the capital of the Republic of Chad. Japan expresses its deep condolences to the victims and their families, as well as its heartfelt sympathies to those wounded in the incident. 2. Any act of [...]

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]]> Eranove embarks on hydro-electric power project in Mali https://www.theinfostride.com/eranove-embarks-on-hydro-electric-power-project-in-mali/ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 02:05:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/eranove-embarks-on-hydro-electric-power-project-in-mali/ BAMAKO, Mali, June 18, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On 18 June, the Eranove Group (http://www.eranove.com), a major pan-African player in the electricity and water sectors, signed a 30-year concession agreement with the government of the Republic of Mali through its subsidiary Kenié Energie Renouvelable. Under the agreement, which is effective from the date of [...]

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]]> Visit of the Japanese Ambassador to “Flood Response Project” Sites In Karari & East Nile Localities on the 15- 16 June 2015 https://www.theinfostride.com/visit-of-the-japanese-ambassador-to-flood-response-project-sites-in-karari-amp-east-nile-localities-on-the-15-16-june-2015/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 23:35:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/visit-of-the-japanese-ambassador-to-flood-response-project-sites-in-karari-amp-east-nile-localities-on-the-15-16-june-2015/ KHARTOUM, Sudan, June 18, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Inauguration and hand-over ceremony of public facilities implemented by the “flood response project” funded by the Government of Japan took place on the 15th and 16th of June 2015 in Karari and East Nile Localities in Khartoum State in the presence of the commissioners of the [...]

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]]> Didier Reynders meets with UN officials on Burundi and DRC https://www.theinfostride.com/didier-reynders-meets-with-un-officials-on-burundi-and-drc/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 23:15:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/didier-reynders-meets-with-un-officials-on-burundi-and-drc/ BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, June 18, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders held talks today with Edmond Mulet, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Saïd Djinnit, UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region, and Martin Kobler, Head of MONUSCO. The Minister expressed his concern about [...]

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]]> June 15 Terrorist Attacks in Chad and Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/june-15-terrorist-attacks-in-chad-and-nigeria/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/june-15-terrorist-attacks-in-chad-and-nigeria/ WASHINGTON, June 18, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement John Kirby Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 17, 2015 The United States condemns in the strongest terms Monday’s terrorist attacks in the Chadian capital of N’Djamena and in Nigeria. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the innocent victims who [...]

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]]> African Governments and business leaders join to launch Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund https://www.theinfostride.com/african-governments-and-business-leaders-join-to-launch-regional-scholarship-and-innovation-fund/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 17:15:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/african-governments-and-business-leaders-join-to-launch-regional-scholarship-and-innovation-fund/ JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, June 18, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • $5million committed by African Governments and ‘Africa Business Champions for Science’ during launch hosted by HE President Macky Sall of Senegal • Will award grants for 10,000 PhD scholarships in Africa over ten years, as part of the World Bank ‘Partnership for Skills in Applied [...]

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]]> Lazarus Angbazo Unveils GE's Manufacturing Capabilities in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/lazarus-angbazo-unveils-ges-manufacturing-capabilities-in-nigeria/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 14:05:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/lazarus-angbazo-unveils-ges-manufacturing-capabilities-in-nigeria/ LAGOS, Nigeria, June 18, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — General Electric (NYSE: GE) (http://www.ge.com) has commenced fabrication of subsea wellheads at its Onne facility in River State. This achievement comes at the culmination of 4 years of planning, capital investment and training of Nigerian personnel to establish the first of its kind capability in Nigeria. [...]

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]]> Norway / Additional NOK 30 million for humanitarian efforts in South Sudan https://www.theinfostride.com/norway-additional-nok-30-million-for-humanitarian-efforts-in-south-sudan/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 23:35:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/norway-additional-nok-30-million-for-humanitarian-efforts-in-south-sudan/ OSLO, Norway, June 17, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — ‘The humanitarian needs in South Sudan are massive, and they are increasing. Nearly eight million people are experiencing a critical food shortage, out of a population of just over 11 million. Norway is now increasing its support for humanitarian assistance in the country by NOK 30 [...]

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]]> UN Special Representative for Somalia wishes Somalis ‘Ramadan Kareem' https://www.theinfostride.com/un-special-representative-for-somalia-wishes-somalis-ramadan-kareem/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 23:15:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-special-representative-for-somalia-wishes-somalis-ramadan-kareem/ MOGADISHU, Somalia, June 17, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, today extended his best wishes to all Somali people as the holy month of Ramadan begins. “As Somalis join Muslims around the world to observe the holy month, I want to offer you greetings [...]

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]]> Delivering as One: Federal Government of Somalia, UN, EU and Donor Partners Launch New Joint Programmes through the Somalia Development and Reconstruction Facility https://www.theinfostride.com/delivering-as-one-federal-government-of-somalia-un-eu-and-donor-partners-launch-new-joint-programmes-through-the-somalia-development-and-reconstruction-facility/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 20:05:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/delivering-as-one-federal-government-of-somalia-un-eu-and-donor-partners-launch-new-joint-programmes-through-the-somalia-development-and-reconstruction-facility/ MOGADISHU, Somalia, June 17, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Federal Government of Somalia, United Nations, European Union and donor partners welcomed the signing today of six new Joint Programmes through the Somalia Development and Reconstruction Facility (SDRF), within the framework of the Somali New Deal Compact. These joint programmes directly support the Peace-building and [...]

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]]> EU & WFP visit ground-breaking school feeding project to stop child labour in Egypt / Enhancing Access of Children to Education and Fighting Child Labour https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-amp-wfp-visit-ground-breaking-school-feeding-project-to-stop-child-labour-in-egypt-enhancing-access-of-children-to-education-and-fighting-child-labour/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 17:36:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/eu-amp-wfp-visit-ground-breaking-school-feeding-project-to-stop-child-labour-in-egypt-enhancing-access-of-children-to-education-and-fighting-child-labour/ CAIRO, Egypt, June 17, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Ambassador of the European Union (EU) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Representative in Egypt made their first field visit yesterday to their joint project to help end child labour in the country through enhancing access to education, especially for girls. The EU [...]

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]]> Uganda / Government launches National Strategy to end Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy https://www.theinfostride.com/uganda-government-launches-national-strategy-to-end-child-marriage-and-teenage-pregnancy/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 17:15:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/uganda-government-launches-national-strategy-to-end-child-marriage-and-teenage-pregnancy/ KAMPALA, Uganda, June 17, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Theme of the Day of the African Child 2015: “25 Years after the Adoption of the African Children’s Charter: Accelerating our Collective Efforts to End Child Marriage in Africa” The Government of Uganda launched its first ever National Strategy to end Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy [...]

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]]> Canada Appalled by Terrorist Attacks in Chad https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-appalled-by-terrorist-attacks-in-chad/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 14:25:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/canada-appalled-by-terrorist-attacks-in-chad/ OTTAWA, Canada, June 17, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada condemns in the strongest terms the twin terrorist attacks in N’Djamena, Chad. “On behalf of Canadians, I offer my condolences to the families of those killed [...]

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]]> The President of Niger to Visit Japan https://www.theinfostride.com/the-president-of-niger-to-visit-japan/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 02:05:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/the-president-of-niger-to-visit-japan/ TOKYO, Japan, June 16, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — 1. H.E. Mr. Issoufou Mahamadou, President of the Republic of Niger, will make a working visit to Japan　from Thursday, June 18, to Sunday, June 21. 2. During　his　stay　in　Japan,　the President will make a State Call on his Majesty the Emperor of Japan. Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of [...]

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]]> Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on Court sentences in Egypt https://www.theinfostride.com/statement-by-the-high-representativevice-president-federica-mogherini-on-court-sentences-in-egypt/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 23:35:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/statement-by-the-high-representativevice-president-federica-mogherini-on-court-sentences-in-egypt/ BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, June 16, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Today’s confirmation of the death sentences on former President Mohammed Morsi and five others in Egypt comes as a result of mass trials, related to a jail break in 2011, and is a worrying development. The EU opposes capital punishment under all circumstances. The [...]

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]]> Security Council press statement on terrorist attacks in N'Djamena https://www.theinfostride.com/security-council-press-statement-on-terrorist-attacks-in-ndjamena/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 20:25:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/security-council-press-statement-on-terrorist-attacks-in-ndjamena/ NEW YORK, June 16, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack by Boko Haram in N’Djamena, Chad, on 15 June 2015, which killed at least 25 people and injured more than 100. The members of the Security Council expressed their deep sympathy and [...]

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]]> Rotary grants US$40.3 million to eradicate polio worldwide https://www.theinfostride.com/rotary-grants-us40-3-million-to-eradicate-polio-worldwide/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 20:05:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/rotary-grants-us40-3-million-to-eradicate-polio-worldwide/ ABUJA, Nigeria, June 16, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The continued fight to stamp out polio will receive an additional $40.3 million boost from Rotary (http://www.rotary.org) to support immunization activities and research carried out by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (http://www.polioeradication.org). Rotary grants these funds to the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF for polio [...]

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]]> IOM/FAO/Unicef: Survival Kits Provide Lifeline to Displaced in South Sudan https://www.theinfostride.com/iomfaounicef-survival-kits-provide-lifeline-to-displaced-in-south-sudan/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:35:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/iomfaounicef-survival-kits-provide-lifeline-to-displaced-in-south-sudan/ GENEVA, Switzerland, June 16, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — UN and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in South Sudan have undertaken an emergency airlift operation to deliver survival kits, containing lifesaving supplies, to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in hard-to-reach areas of Unity State. Recent violence has affected an estimated 750,000 people in Greater Upper Nile and forced [...]

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]]> IBFD Holds First-Ever Africa Tax Symposium https://www.theinfostride.com/ibfd-holds-first-ever-africa-tax-symposium/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:15:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/ibfd-holds-first-ever-africa-tax-symposium/ LIVINGSTONE, Zambia, June 16, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IBFD (http://www.ibfd.org) is pleased to announce that its inaugural Africa Tax Symposium, Trends in International Taxation: An African Perspective (http://tinyurl.com/qx6z7y4), will take place on 18 and 19 June 2015 in Livingstone, Zambia. The two-day event will present a complete picture of international taxation in the BEPS [...]

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]]> First intra-african transaction of carbon credits in West Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/first-intra-african-transaction-of-carbon-credits-in-west-africa/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 02:05:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/first-intra-african-transaction-of-carbon-credits-in-west-africa/ PORT-LOUIS, Mauritius, June 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — ecosur afrique (http://www.ecosurafrique.com), the leading carbon finance group in Africa, Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P), an impact investment fund dedicated to small and medium size enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa and Volta cars Rental Services (VRS), a car leasing company operating in West Africa, today announced the first [...]

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]]> British High Commissioner condemns Lamu attacks https://www.theinfostride.com/british-high-commissioner-condemns-lamu-attacks/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 23:15:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/british-high-commissioner-condemns-lamu-attacks/ LONDON, United-Kingdom, June 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — British High Commissioner to Kenya, Dr. Christian Turner, condemns further terrorist attack in Lamu and pledges continued UK support in the fight against Al Shabaab. Dr. Turner said: “I condemn the attack by Al Shabaab terrorists on a Kenyan Defence Force facility at Baure, Lamu County. [...]

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]]> United States and Ghana Partner with a Commitment to Improve Child Literacy https://www.theinfostride.com/united-states-and-ghana-partner-with-a-commitment-to-improve-child-literacy/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 20:05:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/united-states-and-ghana-partner-with-a-commitment-to-improve-child-literacy/ ACCRA, Ghana, June 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On June 15, 2015, the United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and in collaboration with the Ghana Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) will launch the Partnership for Education: Learning activity. Learning will reach over 2 [...]

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]]> The world's most senior-level annual oil and gas-LNG event held in, on and for Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/the-worlds-most-senior-level-annual-oil-and-gas-lng-event-held-in-on-and-for-africa/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 19:35:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/the-worlds-most-senior-level-annual-oil-and-gas-lng-event-held-in-on-and-for-africa/ CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, June 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Global Pacific & Partners (http://www.glopac-partners.com) will host the 22nd Africa Oil Week/Africa Upstream Conference 2015 (http://www.africa-oilweek.com), in JV with ITE Group plc, in Cape Town 26th– 30th October, at Cape Town International Convention Centre where around 1600 delegates assembled in 2014. Logo 22nd Africa Oil Week/Africa [...]

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]]> Travel of Sudanese President Bashir to South Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/travel-of-sudanese-president-bashir-to-south-africa/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 17:35:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/travel-of-sudanese-president-bashir-to-south-africa/ WASHINGTON, June 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement John Kirby Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 14, 2015 The United States is deeply concerned by Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir’s travel to South Africa for the African Union summit. President Bashir has been indicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of crimes against [...]

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]]> Kenya: Botched Response to Deadly Attacks / Security Forces Slow, Discriminatory and Abusive https://www.theinfostride.com/kenya-botched-response-to-deadly-attacks-security-forces-slow-discriminatory-and-abusive/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 17:15:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/kenya-botched-response-to-deadly-attacks-security-forces-slow-discriminatory-and-abusive/ GENEVA, Switzerland, June 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The heinous attacks on civilians in Lamu and Tana River area of Kenya’s coast in mid-2014 were followed by abusive security force operations, Human Rights Watch and the Kenya Human Rights Commission said today. One year later, no one has been held responsible for the attacks. [...]

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]]> DR Congo: Free ‘Filimbi' Activists / Over 200 Rights Groups Urge Respect for Free Expression, Assembly https://www.theinfostride.com/dr-congo-free-filimbi-activists-over-200-rights-groups-urge-respect-for-free-expression-assembly/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 14:25:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/dr-congo-free-filimbi-activists-over-200-rights-groups-urge-respect-for-free-expression-assembly/ GENEVA, Switzerland, June 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Congolese authorities should immediately and unconditionally release two activists who were arrested three months ago, on March 15, 2015, during a pro-democracy youth workshop in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a coalition of 14 international and 220 Congolese rights organizations said today. Fred Bauma and Yves [...]

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]]> IOM Reports Discovery of Remains of 18 West African Migrants in Sahara https://www.theinfostride.com/iom-reports-discovery-of-remains-of-18-west-african-migrants-in-sahara/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 14:05:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/iom-reports-discovery-of-remains-of-18-west-african-migrants-in-sahara/ GENEVA, Switzerland, June 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Authorities of Niger and IOM’s teams in the field learned on 11 June that the bodies of 18 migrants have been found in the Sahara, IOM Niger’s Chief of Mission Giuseppe Loprete said on Sunday (14/6). Loprete added it was likely they had perished more than [...]

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]]> EU / Statement by Spokesperson on South Africa and the International Criminal Court https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-statement-by-spokesperson-on-south-africa-and-the-international-criminal-court/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 13:35:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/eu-statement-by-spokesperson-on-south-africa-and-the-international-criminal-court/ BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, June 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Committed to preventing crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide, and to avoiding impunity for the perpetrators of such crimes, the EU confirms its continuing support for the ICC and its work. Full cooperation with the ICC is a prerequisite for the Court’s effective [...]

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]]> African leaders commend NEPAD's role in Africa's transformation and regional integration https://www.theinfostride.com/african-leaders-commend-nepads-role-in-africas-transformation-and-regional-integration/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:35:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/african-leaders-commend-nepads-role-in-africas-transformation-and-regional-integration/ SANDTON, South Africa, June 14, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — African leaders gathered Saturday morning at the Sandton Convention Centre in South Africa for the 33rd NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation meeting (http://www.nepad.org). Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/nepad-en-1.jpg Welcoming the delegation to the Opening Session, South African President Jacob Zuma commended NEPAD for keeping the dreams [...]

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]]> Visa's #NotATourist Campaign Unleashes the Imagination of travellers to Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/visas-notatourist-campaign-unleashes-the-imagination-of-travellers-to-africa/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:05:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/visas-notatourist-campaign-unleashes-the-imagination-of-travellers-to-africa/ DAKAR, Senegal, June 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Visa (NYSE: V) (http://www.corporate.visa.com), a global payments technology company, today announced the launch of NotATourist, an innovative, full-fledged regional campaign aimed at driving international tourism during holidays, and making the summer holidays of cardholders rewarding. Running in key Middle East and African markets including, Ivory Coast, [...]

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]]> IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review under the ECF Arrangement for Mali and Approves US$5.6 Million Disbursement https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-executive-board-completes-third-review-under-the-ecf-arrangement-for-mali-and-approves-us5-6-million-disbursement/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:06:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/imf-executive-board-completes-third-review-under-the-ecf-arrangement-for-mali-and-approves-us5-6-million-disbursement/ BAMAKO, Mali, June 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the third review of Mali’s performance under an economic program supported by a three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. The Board’s decision, which was taken without a formal meeting,1 enables the disbursement of SDR 4 [...]

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]]> VOSS to Host Information Security Workshop for IT Community at its headquarters in Cape Town https://www.theinfostride.com/voss-to-host-information-security-workshop-for-it-community-at-its-headquarters-in-cape-town/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 13:35:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/voss-to-host-information-security-workshop-for-it-community-at-its-headquarters-in-cape-town/ CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, June 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Today, VOSS Solutions (http://www.voss-solutions.com) announced that it will host an IT Security Workshop on the subject of web-based security, at its headquarters in Cape Town. When: Wednesday June 17, 2015 Where: Knowledge Park 3, Unit 5 Heron Crescent, Century City, Cape Town Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/voss.png The half-day [...]

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]]> UN: Civilians at Risk as Darfur Attacks Surge / Security Council Should Ensure Better Protection, Human Rights Reporting https://www.theinfostride.com/un-civilians-at-risk-as-darfur-attacks-surge-security-council-should-ensure-better-protection-human-rights-reporting/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 23:36:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-civilians-at-risk-as-darfur-attacks-surge-security-council-should-ensure-better-protection-human-rights-reporting/ GENEVA, Switzerland, June 11, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations Security Council should require more vigorous civilian protection and better human rights reporting when it renews the mandate of the Darfur peacekeeping mission in June 2015, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 10, the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Edmond Mulet [...]

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]]> Burundi / United Nations https://www.theinfostride.com/burundi-united-nations/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 23:15:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/burundi-united-nations/ BUJUMBURA, Burundi, June 11, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, Said Djinnit, and members of the facilitation team that joined and supported the dialogue between the Burundian parties, met today in Bujumbura with members of the diplomatic corps. During this meeting, the Special Envoy briefed [...]

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]]> The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) have signed an agreement with The Banque Commerciale du Chari (BCC) to launch soon Islamic banking window in Chad https://www.theinfostride.com/the-islamic-corporation-for-the-development-of-the-private-sector-icd-have-signed-an-agreement-with-the-banque-commerciale-du-chari-bcc-to-launch-soon-islamic-banking-window-in-chad/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 20:26:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/the-islamic-corporation-for-the-development-of-the-private-sector-icd-have-signed-an-agreement-with-the-banque-commerciale-du-chari-bcc-to-launch-soon-islamic-banking-window-in-chad/ MAPUTO, Mozambique, June 11, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In the signing session of the 40th IDB Group Annual Meeting, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (“ICD”) (http://www.icd-idb.com), the private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank Group (“IDB”) and The Banque Commerciale du Chari (BCC) sign an agreement for the [...]

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]]> The European Union increases its support for the transition in Burkina Faso https://www.theinfostride.com/the-european-union-increases-its-support-for-the-transition-in-burkina-faso/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 20:06:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/the-european-union-increases-its-support-for-the-transition-in-burkina-faso/ BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, June 11, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The European Union is increasing its support for Burkina Faso’s transitional government today with the signing of a €120 million budget support agreement covering a period of 18 months, financed under the 11th European Development Fund. This budget support has been quickly put in [...]

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]]> South Sudan Council of Churches backed by WCC in peace bid for war-torn country https://www.theinfostride.com/south-sudan-council-of-churches-backed-by-wcc-in-peace-bid-for-war-torn-country/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 17:36:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/south-sudan-council-of-churches-backed-by-wcc-in-peace-bid-for-war-torn-country/ GENEVA, Switzerland, June 11, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The executive committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) discussed at their meeting 8-13 June the alarming situation in South Sudan where people continue to be killed, raped, displaced and tortured. The humanitarian situation is reported to be deteriorating. The tragic conflict in South Sudan [...]

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]]> The British High Commissioner to Kenya, Dr. Christian Turner, today said that tackling youth unemployment was a vital component in the battle against insecurity. https://www.theinfostride.com/the-british-high-commissioner-to-kenya-dr-christian-turner-today-said-that-tackling-youth-unemployment-was-a-vital-component-in-the-battle-against-insecurity/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 17:16:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/the-british-high-commissioner-to-kenya-dr-christian-turner-today-said-that-tackling-youth-unemployment-was-a-vital-component-in-the-battle-against-insecurity/ LONDON, United-Kingdom, June 11, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Speaking during a visit to Mombasa, Dr. Turner drew the link between security and prosperity, and said that a community-centred approach was required to tackle the causes of radicalisation. Providing employment training and opportunities for Kenya’s youth would allow them to make a positive contribution to [...]

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]]> UK Foreign Office Minister condemns Luxor terrorist attack https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-foreign-office-minister-condemns-luxor-terrorist-attack/ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 23:35:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/uk-foreign-office-minister-condemns-luxor-terrorist-attack/ LONDON, United-Kingdom, June 10, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Office Minister for the Middles East and North Africa Tobias Ellwood comments on this morning’s terrorist attack in Luxor, Egypt which has left five people injured. Mr Ellwood said: “I strongly condemn the appalling terrorist attack today in Luxor in Egypt. My thoughts are with [...]

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]]> EU provides "Automated Patient Registration System" for the Hargeisa Group Hospital https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-provides-automated-patient-registration-system-for-the-hargeisa-group-hospital/ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 23:15:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/eu-provides-automated-patient-registration-system-for-the-hargeisa-group-hospital/ BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, June 10, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Today, the European Union and its partners – the Hargeisa Group Hospital, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and Terre Solidali – have launched an Automated Patient Registration System for the Hargeisa Group of Hospitals. The purpose of the project worth EUR 1.5 [...]

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]]> Liberia still cautious one month into being declared free of Ebola transmission https://www.theinfostride.com/liberia-still-cautious-one-month-into-being-declared-free-of-ebola-transmission/ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 20:05:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/liberia-still-cautious-one-month-into-being-declared-free-of-ebola-transmission/ MONROVIA, Liberia, June 10, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — One month after being declared free of Ebola Virus transmission by the World Health Organization, Liberia is cautiously celebrating. Liberians and Ebola response workers alike continue to advocate and exercise vigilance, as the virus remains active in neighbouring Guinea and Sierra Leone. “With Liberia we have [...]

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]]> DR Congo in a landmark decision, becomes the first African country to give bank's capital relief https://www.theinfostride.com/dr-congo-in-a-landmark-decision-becomes-the-first-african-country-to-give-banks-capital-relief/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 20:26:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/dr-congo-in-a-landmark-decision-becomes-the-first-african-country-to-give-banks-capital-relief/ KINSHASA, Dem. Rep. of Congo (DRC) June 9, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — At a press conference held in Kinshasa, Mr. Jules Bondombe Assango, Vice Governor of the Central Bank of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) made a ground breaking announcement that will bring a competitive advantage to their banking industry. In partnership with [...]

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]]> flydubai touches down in Hargeisa, Somaliland https://www.theinfostride.com/flydubai-touches-down-in-hargeisa-somaliland/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 20:06:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/flydubai-touches-down-in-hargeisa-somaliland/ HARGEISA, Somaliland, June 9, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flight to Hargeisa landed today at Hargeisa Egal International Airport marking the launch of a direct four times weekly service to Hargeisa. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/flydubai.jpg Photo 1: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=2138 (From Left to Right: Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, H.E Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail, [...]

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]]> State of the art cancer treatment to become available in Windhoek https://www.theinfostride.com/state-of-the-art-cancer-treatment-to-become-available-in-windhoek/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:36:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/state-of-the-art-cancer-treatment-to-become-available-in-windhoek/ WINDHOEK, Namibia, June 9, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Namibian cancer patients requiring specialised radiation therapy will no longer have to travel to South Africa for their treatment, with the opening of the new Namibian Oncology Centre equipped with the country’s first Elekta digital linear accelerator (http://www.elekta.com). Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/elekta.jpg Photos: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?searchterms=Elekta&level=search The private Namibian Oncology [...]

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