Middle Africa – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 20 Jun 2015 02:25:46 +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 Middle Africa – 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> DR Congo: Exhume Mass Grave / Families Suspect It May Contain Security Force Victims https://www.theinfostride.com/dr-congo-exhume-mass-grave-families-suspect-it-may-contain-security-force-victims/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 20:25:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/dr-congo-exhume-mass-grave-families-suspect-it-may-contain-security-force-victims/ GENEVA, Switzerland, June 8, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Democratic Republic of Congo authorities should promptly and properly exhume a mass grave that may contain the bodies of people forcibly disappeared or executed by Congolese security forces, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 5, 2015, the families of 34 victims filed a public complaint [...]

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]]> Remarks at the African Center for Justice Conference https://www.theinfostride.com/remarks-at-the-african-center-for-justice-conference/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 14:25:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/remarks-at-the-african-center-for-justice-conference/ KINSHASA, Dem. Rep. of Congo (DRC) June 5, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Remarks Tom Malinowski Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo June 4, 2015 Thank you to ABA ROLI and the ACJ for allowing me to join you here today. Many dignitaries and senior officials [...]

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]]> To the bishops of the Central African Republic: justice, truth and honesty in institutional transition https://www.theinfostride.com/to-the-bishops-of-the-central-african-republic-justice-truth-and-honesty-in-institutional-transition/ Fri, 15 May 2015 20:25:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/to-the-bishops-of-the-central-african-republic-justice-truth-and-honesty-in-institutional-transition/ VATICAN, Holy See, May 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The role of the Church in the process of national reconciliation, Christian formation and the deepening of faith at all levels, and the defence of the family as the primary locus for learning forgiveness and faith were the central themes of the discourse Pope Francis [...]

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]]> World Bank Managing Director Concludes Visit to DRC, Commends Efforts to Stabilize Macroeconomic Environment https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-managing-director-concludes-visit-to-drc-commends-efforts-to-stabilize-macroeconomic-environment/ Thu, 14 May 2015 20:25:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/world-bank-managing-director-concludes-visit-to-drc-commends-efforts-to-stabilize-macroeconomic-environment/ KINSHASA, Dem. Rep. of Congo (DRC) May 14, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — World Bank Group Managing Director Dr. Sri Mulyani Indrawati on Tuesday concluded her visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) (http://www.minfinrdc.com), where she met with President Joseph Kabila Kabange, Prime Minister Matata Ponyo and key members of the Congolese Government to [...]

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]]> Surbana Secures Mega Masterplanning Contract in Democratic Republic of the Congo https://www.theinfostride.com/surbana-secures-mega-masterplanning-contract-in-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ Thu, 14 May 2015 14:25:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/surbana-secures-mega-masterplanning-contract-in-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ SINGAPORE May 14, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Surbana International Consultants (http://www.surbana.com) was appointed today as the master planner for Kinshasa, the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Surbana will be providing a regional structure plan for Kinshasa Province (with a land area of over 9,900 km2 – approximately 14 [...]

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]]> DR Congo: ADF rebel group responsible for grave international humanitarian law violations, says UN report https://www.theinfostride.com/dr-congo-adf-rebel-group-responsible-for-grave-international-humanitarian-law-violations-says-un-report/ Wed, 13 May 2015 20:25:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/dr-congo-adf-rebel-group-responsible-for-grave-international-humanitarian-law-violations-says-un-report/ GENEVA, Switzerland, May 13, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A UN report published Wednesday reveals that grave violations of international humanitarian law were committed by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group from Uganda, in Beni territory, North Kivu province, over a three-month period at the end of 2014. These violations, which were both [...]

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]]> IOM Supports Voluntary Return of Displaced Families in Central African Republic https://www.theinfostride.com/iom-supports-voluntary-return-of-displaced-families-in-central-african-republic/ Tue, 12 May 2015 20:25:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/iom-supports-voluntary-return-of-displaced-families-in-central-african-republic/ GENEVA, Switzerland, May 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM has agreed with the Government of the Central African Republic (CAR) and humanitarian partners to assist in the voluntary return and reinsertion of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the Mpoko IDP camp located next to the runway of Bangui International Airport. In early April, CAR’s [...]

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]]> Situation in the Central African Republic – Completion of the Bangui Forum https://www.theinfostride.com/situation-in-the-central-african-republic-completion-of-the-bangui-forum/ Tue, 12 May 2015 14:25:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/situation-in-the-central-african-republic-completion-of-the-bangui-forum/ WASHINGTON, May 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement Jeff Rathke Acting Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 11, 2015 The United States warmly congratulates the people of the Central African Republic on the successful conclusion of the Bangui Forum. Hundreds of Central Africans from across the country and from [...]

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]]> SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS MAMADOU DIALLO OF GUINEA AS DEPUTY SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION STABILIZATION MISSION IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO https://www.theinfostride.com/secretary-general-appoints-mamadou-diallo-of-guinea-as-deputy-special-representative-for-the-united-nations-organization-stabilization-mission-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ Tue, 12 May 2015 02:25:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/secretary-general-appoints-mamadou-diallo-of-guinea-as-deputy-special-representative-for-the-united-nations-organization-stabilization-mission-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ NEW YORK, May 11, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Mamadou Diallo (Guinea) as the Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), where he will also serve as United Nations Resident Coordinator, Humanitarian Coordinator and Resident [...]

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]]> IMF Mission Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with São Tomé and Príncipe on an Extended Credit Facility Arrangement https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-mission-reaches-staff-level-agreement-with-sao-tome-and-principe-on-an-extended-credit-facility-arrangement/ Fri, 08 May 2015 02:25:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/imf-mission-reaches-staff-level-agreement-with-sao-tome-and-principe-on-an-extended-credit-facility-arrangement/ SAO TOME, Sao Tomé, May 7, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Maxwell Opoku-Afari, visited São Tomé and Príncipe from April 24 to May 7, 2015 to discuss the authorities’ economic and financial program and possible financial support by the IMF. Mr. Opoku-Afari issued the following [...]

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]]> Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the attack on MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo https://www.theinfostride.com/statement-attributable-to-the-spokesman-for-the-secretary-general-on-the-attack-on-monusco-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ Wed, 06 May 2015 20:25:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/statement-attributable-to-the-spokesman-for-the-secretary-general-on-the-attack-on-monusco-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ NEW YORK, May 6, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General strongly condemns the killing of two United Nations peacekeepers from the United Republic of Tanzania and the wounding of 13 others in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) earlier today, when a UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the [...]

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]]> The cities of Accra, Kinondoni and Praia win the inaugural José Eduardo dos Santos African Mayor Awards https://www.theinfostride.com/the-cities-of-accra-kinondoni-and-praia-win-the-inaugural-jose-eduardo-dos-santos-african-mayor-awards/ Tue, 05 May 2015 20:25:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/the-cities-of-accra-kinondoni-and-praia-win-the-inaugural-jose-eduardo-dos-santos-african-mayor-awards/ LUANDA, Angola, May 5, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The winners of the inaugural 2015 “José Eduardo dos Santos African Mayor Awards” (http://africanmayorawards.com) were announced last week during a gala dinner in Luanda, Angola. These awards acknowledge the leadership and contribution made by Mayors of large, medium and small cities and celebrate achievements and excellence [...]

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]]> IOM Uses Biometrics to Aid Displaced in Democratic Republic of the Congo https://www.theinfostride.com/iom-uses-biometrics-to-aid-displaced-in-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ Tue, 05 May 2015 14:25:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/iom-uses-biometrics-to-aid-displaced-in-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ GENEVA, Switzerland, May 5, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM has initiated the biometric verification of internally displaced people (IDPs) during food assistance in displacement sites in North Kivu province in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC.) The verification exercise, designed to increase accountability and combat fraud, started in February 2015 and will [...]

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]]> IMF and World Bank Announce US$1.1 billion Debt Relief for Chad https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-and-world-bank-announce-us1-1-billion-debt-relief-for-chad/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:25:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/imf-and-world-bank-announce-us1-1-billion-debt-relief-for-chad/ NDJAMENA, Chad, April 30, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) have decided to support US$1.1 billion in total debt relief for Chad, of which US$1.0 billion is expected to be delivered by multilateral creditors and the remainder by bilateral and commercial creditors. The [...]

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]]> Congo Republic to burn seized ivory stockpile / Burning ceremony to take place a day before first pan-African strategy on illegal wildlife trade https://www.theinfostride.com/congo-republic-to-burn-seized-ivory-stockpile-burning-ceremony-to-take-place-a-day-before-first-pan-african-strategy-on-illegal-wildlife-trade/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 02:25:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/congo-republic-to-burn-seized-ivory-stockpile-burning-ceremony-to-take-place-a-day-before-first-pan-african-strategy-on-illegal-wildlife-trade/ BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of the Congo, April 29, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Government of Congo will incinerate nearly five tons of seized ivory, fuelled by seized timber, in a strong show of Africa’s opposition to wildlife crime. The ceremony will precede the announcement, in Brazzaville, of the first pan-African strategy to combat the illicit [...]

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]]> Chad — IMF Executive Board Completes First Review Under the ECF Arrangement, Approves Augmentation and US$27.7 Million Disbursement https://www.theinfostride.com/chad-imf-executive-board-completes-first-review-under-the-ecf-arrangement-approves-augmentation-and-us27-7-million-disbursement/ Tue, 28 Apr 2015 08:25:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/chad-imf-executive-board-completes-first-review-under-the-ecf-arrangement-approves-augmentation-and-us27-7-million-disbursement/ NDJAMENA, Chad, April 28, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the first review of Chad’s economic performance under the program supported by an Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.1 It also approved the authorities’ request for an augmentation of access by SDR 26.64 million (40 percent [...]

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]]> Humanitarian crisis in the Central African Republic: lack of funding threatens the free-access to healthcare https://www.theinfostride.com/humanitarian-crisis-in-the-central-african-republic-lack-of-funding-threatens-the-free-access-to-healthcare/ Mon, 27 Apr 2015 20:25:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/humanitarian-crisis-in-the-central-african-republic-lack-of-funding-threatens-the-free-access-to-healthcare/ GENEVA, Switzerland, April 27, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A drastic shortage in funding is jeopardizing free access to health care services being provided by the World Health Organization and partners in the Central African Republic for horehounds of thousands people. The WHO Representative to the Central African Republic, Dr Michel Yao, says the humanitarian [...]

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]]> Central African Republic: Muslims Held Captive, Raped / UN, Government Should Free Ethnic Peuhl Women, Children Held by Anti-Balaka https://www.theinfostride.com/central-african-republic-muslims-held-captive-raped-un-government-should-free-ethnic-peuhl-women-children-held-by-anti-balaka/ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 08:25:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/central-african-republic-muslims-held-captive-raped-un-government-should-free-ethnic-peuhl-women-children-held-by-anti-balaka/ BANGUI, Central African Republic, April 22, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — At least 42 Muslim Peuhl herders, mostly women and girls, are being held captive by anti-balaka fighters in the Central African Republic and are at risk of sexual violence, Human Rights Watch said today. There are reports that many others may also be held. [...]

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]]> Gabon to host world-leading symposium for global ICT regulatory community Accredit now https://www.theinfostride.com/gabon-to-host-world-leading-symposium-for-global-ict-regulatory-community-accredit-now/ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:25:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/gabon-to-host-world-leading-symposium-for-global-ict-regulatory-community-accredit-now/ GENEVA, Switzerland, April 20, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Media accreditation is open for ITU’s annual Global Symposium for Regulators, the world’s pre-eminent gathering of the global ICT regulatory community. Taking place from 9-11 June in Libreville at the invitation of the Government of Gabon, the symposium welcomes world-class speakers with a dynamic programme focused [...]

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]]> EU Backs IOM Community Stabilization in Central African Republic https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-backs-iom-community-stabilization-in-central-african-republic/ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 14:25:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/eu-backs-iom-community-stabilization-in-central-african-republic/ GENEVA, Switzerland, April 17, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The European Union (EU) has announced a 20 per cent increase in the budget of the IOM-implemented “Community Stabilization and Early Recovery for At-Risk Communities in Bangui” project, raising the total budget to EUR 4.8 million. The 18-month project, which started in March 2014, has already [...]

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]]> Organized Crime in Wildlife, Gold and Timber, Worth Over One Billion USD, Further Fuels Conflict in Eastern DR Congo — UN Report https://www.theinfostride.com/organized-crime-in-wildlife-gold-and-timber-worth-over-one-billion-usd-further-fuels-conflict-in-eastern-dr-congo-un-report/ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 20:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/organized-crime-in-wildlife-gold-and-timber-worth-over-one-billion-usd-further-fuels-conflict-in-eastern-dr-congo-un-report/ NAIROBI, Kenya, April 16, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Organized crime and the illegal trade in natural resources continues to increasingly fuel the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) , according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners. The Government of DRC, supported by the United [...]

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]]> UN Committee against Torture to review the Republic of the Congo https://www.theinfostride.com/un-committee-against-torture-to-review-the-republic-of-the-congo/ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 14:25:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/un-committee-against-torture-to-review-the-republic-of-the-congo/ GENEVA, Switzerland, April 16, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The UN Committee against Torture is due to review the Republic of the Congo on 22 and 23 April in sessions that will be webcast live. The Republic of the Congo is one of the 157 States parties to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, [...]

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]]> Central African Republic (CAR): MSF starts an emergency intervention in Kouango amid ‘a terrible mix of violence, displacement and lack of basic healthcare' https://www.theinfostride.com/central-african-republic-car-msf-starts-an-emergency-intervention-in-kouango-amid-a-terrible-mix-of-violence-displacement-and-lack-of-basic-healthcare/ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 08:25:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/central-african-republic-car-msf-starts-an-emergency-intervention-in-kouango-amid-a-terrible-mix-of-violence-displacement-and-lack-of-basic-healthcare/ BANGUI, Central African Republic, April 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — By the end of 2014, thousands of people living in Kouango area, in southern Central African Republic (CAR), started to cross the Ubangi River looking for safety in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after months of armed clashes in the area between [...]

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]]> UBA Cameroon Wins "Prepaid Innovative Product of the Year" Award for its Innovative "Cobranded Student ID Visa Prepaid" https://www.theinfostride.com/uba-cameroon-wins-prepaid-innovative-product-of-the-year-award-for-its-innovative-cobranded-student-id-visa-prepaid/ Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:25:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/uba-cameroon-wins-prepaid-innovative-product-of-the-year-award-for-its-innovative-cobranded-student-id-visa-prepaid/ CASABLANCA, Morocco, April 14, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Visa (NYSE: V) (http://www.corporate.visa.com), an international electronic payment company, sponsored the Prepaid Summit Middle East event for the sixth consecutive year in 2015. The event was held in Dubai. Uniting over 150 leading participants, this conference is a regional standard for the electronic payments industry. Logo: [...]

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]]> Central African Republic: MSF suspends part of its activities in Kabo after an attack on its facilities https://www.theinfostride.com/central-african-republic-msf-suspends-part-of-its-activities-in-kabo-after-an-attack-on-its-facilities/ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 20:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/central-african-republic-msf-suspends-part-of-its-activities-in-kabo-after-an-attack-on-its-facilities/ BANGUI, Central African Republic, April 9, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has withdrawn part of its team and partially suspended its activities at Kabo hospital, in the north of the Central African Republic (CAR). The medical humanitarian organisation suffered a violent attack on Wednesday 1 April at the facilities it uses [...]

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]]> Dr Álvaro Sobrinho beats allegations following collapse of Banco Espírito Santo https://www.theinfostride.com/dr-alvaro-sobrinho-beats-allegations-following-collapse-of-banco-espirito-santo/ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:25:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/dr-alvaro-sobrinho-beats-allegations-following-collapse-of-banco-espirito-santo/ LUANDA, Angola, April 7, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • Banco Espírito Santo collapsed in 2014 • Portuguese Parliamentary investigation now closed • Previous allegations made against Sobrinho dismissed by court in 2012 Allegations of financial misconduct brought against Dr Álvaro Sobrinho, the prominent Angolan banking and investor, have been dismissed this week in Lisbon, [...]

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]]> Equatorial Guinea ratifies new ExxonMobil exploration agreement https://www.theinfostride.com/equatorial-guinea-ratifies-new-exxonmobil-exploration-agreement/ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 08:25:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/equatorial-guinea-ratifies-new-exxonmobil-exploration-agreement/ MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, April 2, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy of Equatorial Guinea (http://www.equatorialoil.com) is pleased to announce the Ratification of Production Sharing Contract for Block EG-06 by the government of Equatorial Guinea. The contract was signed on January 16, 2015 between ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Equatorial Guinea [...]

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]]> Second Katanga Business Meeting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo https://www.theinfostride.com/second-katanga-business-meeting-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 20:25:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/second-katanga-business-meeting-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ KINSHASA, Dem. Rep. of Congo (DRC) April 1, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Katanga Business Meeting (KBM) (http://www.katanga-bm.com), the region’s largest business meeting, is held in the DRC, a dynamic country where GDP grew by 8.3% in 2013. This event aims to offer a meeting space for small and medium-sized businesses as well as [...]

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]]> Readout of the President's Call with President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo https://www.theinfostride.com/readout-of-the-presidents-call-with-president-joseph-kabila-of-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:25:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/readout-of-the-presidents-call-with-president-joseph-kabila-of-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ WASHINGTON, April 1, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — President Obama spoke today with President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The President emphasized the importance of timely, credible, and peaceful elections that respect the DRC’s constitution and protect the rights of all DRC citizens. The President noted that President Kabila’s legacy [...]

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]]> Japan funds IOM reintegration of Chadian returnees from CAR and Border Management https://www.theinfostride.com/japan-funds-iom-reintegration-of-chadian-returnees-from-car-and-border-management/ Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:25:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/japan-funds-iom-reintegration-of-chadian-returnees-from-car-and-border-management/ GENEVA, Switzerland, March 31, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM has thanked the government of Japan for its financial contribution of USD 4,725,000 (equivalent to CFA 2,9 billion) for the reintegration of returnees from the Central African Republic (CAR) and for border management in the Republic of Chad. This is the second such contribution to [...]

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]]> IMF Staff Concludes Visit to the Republic of Congo https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-staff-concludes-visit-to-the-republic-of-congo/ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 21:25:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/imf-staff-concludes-visit-to-the-republic-of-congo/ BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of the Congo, March 25, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Dalia Hakura, visited Brazzaville during March 17-23, 2015. The mission reviewed recent macroeconomic developments and the near-term outlook, and sought the authorities’ input on the agenda for the 2015 Article IV consultation, planned [...]

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]]> Crisis–stricken farmers need urgent help to plant in the Central African Republic / Critical livelihood saving interventions crucial to avoid further deterioration in food security https://www.theinfostride.com/crisis-stricken-farmers-need-urgent-help-to-plant-in-the-central-african-republic-critical-livelihood-saving-interventions-crucial-to-avoid-further-deterioration-in-food-security/ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 15:25:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/crisis-stricken-farmers-need-urgent-help-to-plant-in-the-central-african-republic-critical-livelihood-saving-interventions-crucial-to-avoid-further-deterioration-in-food-security/ ROME, Italy, March 23, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Farmers in the Central African Republic are in urgent need of seeds and tools for the upcoming planting season in April to prevent further deterioration of the livelihoods of vulnerable populations in the conflict-stricken country, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said today. Some 1.5 [...]

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]]> FY 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Chad and Cameroon https://www.theinfostride.com/fy-2015-notice-of-funding-opportunity-for-ngo-programs-benefiting-refugees-in-chad-and-cameroon/ Thu, 05 Mar 2015 03:25:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/fy-2015-notice-of-funding-opportunity-for-ngo-programs-benefiting-refugees-in-chad-and-cameroon/ WASHINGTON, March 4, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Funding Opportunity Announcement Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration March 3, 2015 Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPAF-15-007-051090 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 – Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa Announcement issuance date: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Proposal submission deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 12:00 [...]

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]]> CAR refugees and host community struggling to survive in northern DRC https://www.theinfostride.com/car-refugees-and-host-community-struggling-to-survive-in-northern-drc/ Sat, 28 Feb 2015 09:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/02/car-refugees-and-host-community-struggling-to-survive-in-northern-drc/ KINSHASA, Dem. Rep. of Congo (DRC) February 27, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Since December 2014, an estimated 20,000 Central Africans have fled over the river Ubangi into the Bili and Bosobolo health zones in Equateur Province, northern DRC, adding to 10,000 refugees already present in the area. The refugees have arrived with very few [...]

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]]> IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation with Gabon https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-executive-board-concludes-2014-article-iv-consultation-with-gabon/ Tue, 24 Feb 2015 09:25:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/02/imf-executive-board-concludes-2014-article-iv-consultation-with-gabon/ LIBREVILLE, Gabon, February 24, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On February 18, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with Gabon. Gabon’s growth performance has recently been strong, but fiscal pressures have increased significantly. Real GDP growth has averaged about 6 percent in the last four years [...]

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]]> Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chad, H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat https://www.theinfostride.com/readout-of-the-secretary-generals-meeting-with-the-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-republic-of-chad-h-e-mr-moussa-faki-mahamat/ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 09:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/02/readout-of-the-secretary-generals-meeting-with-the-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-republic-of-chad-h-e-mr-moussa-faki-mahamat/ NEW YORK, February 20, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General met today with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chad, H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat. They exchanged views on the security situation related to the spread of Boko Haram to the Lake Chad Basin region. They also discussed the situation in the [...]

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]]> Gabon's record on women's rights to face scrutiny by UN Committee https://www.theinfostride.com/gabons-record-on-womens-rights-to-face-scrutiny-by-un-committee/ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 09:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/02/gabons-record-on-womens-rights-to-face-scrutiny-by-un-committee/ GENEVA, Switzerland, February 13, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Gabon’s record on women’s rights will be examined by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on Tuesday 17 February in meetings that will be webcast live. Gabon is one of the 188 States parties to the Convention on the Elimination of [...]

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]]> UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women to review Gabon, Azerbaijan, Ecuador, Tuvalu, Denmark, Kyrgyzstan, Eritrea, Maldives https://www.theinfostride.com/un-committee-on-the-elimination-of-discrimination-against-women-to-review-gabon-azerbaijan-ecuador-tuvalu-denmark-kyrgyzstan-eritrea-maldives/ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 09:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/02/un-committee-on-the-elimination-of-discrimination-against-women-to-review-gabon-azerbaijan-ecuador-tuvalu-denmark-kyrgyzstan-eritrea-maldives/ GENEVA, Switzerland, February 10, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is meeting in Geneva from 16 February to 6 March to review women’s rights in the following countries: Gabon (17 Feb); Azerbaijan (18 Feb); Ecuador (19 Feb); Tuvalu (20 Feb); Denmark (24 Feb); Kyrgyzstan (25 [...]

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]]> SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS DAVID GRESSLY OF THE UNITED STATES AS DEPUTY SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO https://www.theinfostride.com/secretary-general-appoints-david-gressly-of-the-united-states-as-deputy-special-representative-for-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ Sat, 07 Feb 2015 09:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2015/02/secretary-general-appoints-david-gressly-of-the-united-states-as-deputy-special-representative-for-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ NEW YORK, February 6, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of David Gressly of the United States as his Deputy Special Representative for Operations and the Rule of Law in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). Mr. Gressly succeeds [...]

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]]> Security Council Press Statement on Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria and against Chadian troops in Cameroon https://www.theinfostride.com/security-council-press-statement-on-boko-haram-attacks-in-nigeria-and-against-chadian-troops-in-cameroon/ Tue, 03 Feb 2015 09:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2015/02/security-council-press-statement-on-boko-haram-attacks-in-nigeria-and-against-chadian-troops-in-cameroon/ NEW YORK, February 3, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the continued escalation of attacks perpetrated by Boko Haram terrorists, including on February 1 in Maiduguri, Borno State, as well as the increasing attacks in the Lake Chad Basin region, including against the Chadian army [...]

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]]> Welcoming the Start of Military Operations Against the FDLR https://www.theinfostride.com/welcoming-the-start-of-military-operations-against-the-fdlr/ Sat, 31 Jan 2015 09:25:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2015/01/welcoming-the-start-of-military-operations-against-the-fdlr/ WASHINGTON, January 30, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC January 29, 2015 The United States welcomes the announcement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) of the start of military operations against the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an armed group [...]

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