Western Africa – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:05:07 +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 Western Africa – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> UN Envoy to Somalia expresses concern over tension in Galgadud Region, urges forces to withdraw and resolve differences through dialogue https://www.theinfostride.com/un-envoy-to-somalia-expresses-concern-over-tension-in-galgadud-region-urges-forces-to-withdraw-and-resolve-differences-through-dialogue/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:05:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-envoy-to-somalia-expresses-concern-over-tension-in-galgadud-region-urges-forces-to-withdraw-and-resolve-differences-through-dialogue/ MOGADISHU, Somalia, June 9, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has expressed deep concern over the recent events in Galgadud Region. On 7 June, Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama’a (ASWJ) militia overran Dhusamareb town and took control of government installations. “I am very concerned about [...]

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]]> Ecobank names Ade Ayeyemi as new Group CEO https://www.theinfostride.com/ecobank-names-ade-ayeyemi-as-new-group-ceo/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 20:05:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/ecobank-names-ade-ayeyemi-as-new-group-ceo/ LOME, Togo, June 8, 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, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ade Ayeyemi as its new Group Chief Executive Officer. His appointment is effective from 1 September [...]

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]]> Canada / Burkina Faso / Diplomatic Appointments https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-burkina-faso-diplomatic-appointments/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 14:05:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/canada-burkina-faso-diplomatic-appointments/ OTTAWA, Canada, June 8, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Rosemary McCarney becomes Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the Office of the United Nations and to the United Nations Conference on Disarmament in Geneva. [...]

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]]> UN Ghana commiserates with flood victims https://www.theinfostride.com/un-ghana-commiserates-with-flood-victims/ Sat, 06 Jun 2015 02:05:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-ghana-commiserates-with-flood-victims/ ACCRA, Ghana, June 5, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations System in Ghana is saddened by the loss of more than 100 lives, homes, properties and livelihoods as a result of the floods in Accra and other parts of the country, and the explosion at the fuel station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle on [...]

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]]> Vatican Condolences for victims of explosion in a service station in Accra, Ghana https://www.theinfostride.com/vatican-condolences-for-victims-of-explosion-in-a-service-station-in-accra-ghana/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 20:05:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/vatican-condolences-for-victims-of-explosion-in-a-service-station-in-accra-ghana/ VATICAN, Holy See, June 5, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin has sent a telegram of condolences on behalf of the Holy Father to Bishop Joseph Osei-Bonsu of Konongo-Mampong, president of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, for the many victims of the explosion and subsequent fire in a petrol station [...]

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]]> IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Mauritania https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-staff-concludes-visit-to-mauritania/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 14:05:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/imf-staff-concludes-visit-to-mauritania/ NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, June 5, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Ms. Mercedes Vera Martin visited Nouakchott from May 27 to June 4, 2015. The mission reviewed recent macroeconomic developments and the outlook of the Mauritanian economy, following the Article IV Consultation that concluded in January 2015. At the [...]

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]]> Ghana – Accident at an Accra service station (June 3) https://www.theinfostride.com/ghana-accident-at-an-accra-service-station-june-3/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 02:05:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/ghana-accident-at-an-accra-service-station-june-3/ PARIS, France, June 4, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — We were deeply saddened to learn of today’s tragic accident at a service station in Accra, which left several dozen people dead. France offers its condolences to the families of the victims. It assures the Ghanaian people and authorities of its solidarity at this difficult time.

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]]> Louis Berger supports modernization of major road in Guinea, recognized as strategic infrastructure partner https://www.theinfostride.com/louis-berger-supports-modernization-of-major-road-in-guinea-recognized-as-strategic-infrastructure-partner/ Thu, 14 May 2015 20:05:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/louis-berger-supports-modernization-of-major-road-in-guinea-recognized-as-strategic-infrastructure-partner/ CONAKRY, Guinea, May 14, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Louis Berger (http://www.louisberger.com) recently kicked off a 1.3 million euro ($1.4 million USD) construction supervision project to rehabilitate 151 kilometers (93 miles) of National Road 1 (RN1) between Dabola and Kouroussa in central Guinea. RN1 is a major thoroughfare across the country and could extend to [...]

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]]> Mining Economies of West & Central Africa Gather in Accra this May to Showcase Resilience & Strength https://www.theinfostride.com/mining-economies-of-west-amp-central-africa-gather-in-accra-this-may-to-showcase-resilience-amp-strength/ Wed, 13 May 2015 20:05:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/mining-economies-of-west-amp-central-africa-gather-in-accra-this-may-to-showcase-resilience-amp-strength/ ACCRA, Ghana, May 13, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The largest mining event in the region, the 7th West & Central Africa (WaCA) Mining Summit & Expo (http://www.magenta-global.com.sg/wacamining2014) returns to Accra, providing the industry with the timely platform to showcase resilience, strength and unity after a turbulent year especially pockmarked by Ebola, falling mineral prices [...]

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]]> IMF Staff Completes Review Mission to Liberia https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-staff-completes-review-mission-to-liberia/ Wed, 13 May 2015 14:05:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/imf-staff-completes-review-mission-to-liberia/ MONROVIA, Liberia, May 13, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Corinne Deléchat, visited Monrovia from April 25 to May 8, 2015 to conduct the fourth review of the government’s economic program supported by the IMF under an Extended Credit Facility (ECF)1 arrangement, which was approved by [...]

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]]> AU's investigations on sexual exploitation and abuse in Somalia: HRWG calls for action https://www.theinfostride.com/aus-investigations-on-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse-in-somalia-hrwg-calls-for-action/ Tue, 12 May 2015 20:05:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/aus-investigations-on-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse-in-somalia-hrwg-calls-for-action/ BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, May 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Human Rights Working Group (HRWG) on Somalia, consisting of EU member states, the EU, Norway, Switzerland and the United States has been following closely the developments surrounding the publication of the Human Rights Watch report on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by African Union [...]

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]]> Meningitis in Niger: 100 people hospitalised in critical condition every day in Niamey / MSF steps up its activities to tackle the epidemic https://www.theinfostride.com/meningitis-in-niger-100-people-hospitalised-in-critical-condition-every-day-in-niamey-msf-steps-up-its-activities-to-tackle-the-epidemic/ Tue, 12 May 2015 02:05:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/meningitis-in-niger-100-people-hospitalised-in-critical-condition-every-day-in-niamey-msf-steps-up-its-activities-to-tackle-the-epidemic/ NIAMEY, Niger, May 11, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A meningitis epidemic which has stretched across several regions of Niger has killed 352 people so far, with a total of 5,273 cases recorded by the health authorities since January [1]. The capital of Niamey has been particularly badly hit by the epidemic, with close to [...]

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]]> Francis receives the Episcopal Conference of Togo: spread the values of the Christian family https://www.theinfostride.com/francis-receives-the-episcopal-conference-of-togo-spread-the-values-of-the-christian-family/ Mon, 11 May 2015 20:05:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/francis-receives-the-episcopal-conference-of-togo-spread-the-values-of-the-christian-family/ VATICAN, Holy See, May 11, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Defence of the particular nature of the Christian family, and care in the formation of priests and consecrated persons in a country where religious communities and co-existence with other religions present no problems, were the key themes of the discourse Pope Francis handed to the [...]

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]]> Statement by the Press Secretary on Liberia https://www.theinfostride.com/statement-by-the-press-secretary-on-liberia/ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:05:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/statement-by-the-press-secretary-on-liberia/ WASHINGTON, May 11, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Today, the Republic of Liberia reached the important milestone of 42 days without reporting a new Ebola case, and we are pleased the World Health Organization was able to declare the end of the country’s current outbreak. We congratulate the people of Liberia on reaching this important [...]

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]]> Liberia conducts first polio, measles immunizations since Ebola outbreak. https://www.theinfostride.com/liberia-conducts-first-polio-measles-immunizations-since-ebola-outbreak/ Fri, 08 May 2015 20:05:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/liberia-conducts-first-polio-measles-immunizations-since-ebola-outbreak/ MONROVIA, Liberia, May 8, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A week-long campaign to vaccinate more than 600,000 children against polio and measles kicks off today in Liberia, led by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and supported by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health [...]

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]]> IMF Mission and Senegal Reach Staff-Level Agreement on the Program under the Policy Support Instrument https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-mission-and-senegal-reach-staff-level-agreement-on-the-program-under-the-policy-support-instrument/ Fri, 08 May 2015 14:05:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/imf-mission-and-senegal-reach-staff-level-agreement-on-the-program-under-the-policy-support-instrument/ DAKAR, Sénégal, May 8, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Ali Mansoor visited Senegal from April 24 to May 7, 2015 to conduct discussions with the Senegalese authorities on their economic program, which may be supported by a new three-year IMF arrangement under the Policy Support Instrument (PSI)1. [...]

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]]> Death of American Citizens in Ghana https://www.theinfostride.com/death-of-american-citizens-in-ghana/ Fri, 08 May 2015 02:05:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/death-of-american-citizens-in-ghana/ ACCRA, Ghana, May 7, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The U.S. Embassy in Ghana reports with deepest sympathy that two U.S. citizens have been killed in the Eastern Region of Ghana. We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victims. The U.S. Embassy in Ghana is in contact with family members [...]

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]]> Pope thanks Bishops of Mali for Safeguarding Interreligious Dialogue https://www.theinfostride.com/pope-thanks-bishops-of-mali-for-safeguarding-interreligious-dialogue/ Thu, 07 May 2015 20:05:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/pope-thanks-bishops-of-mali-for-safeguarding-interreligious-dialogue/ VATICAN, Holy See, May 7, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The peaceful coexistence among believers of different religions, the safeguarding of interreligious dialogue, the common commitment of Christians and Muslims in defense of cultural heritage, promotion of women, and the consolidation of the family were some of the topics that Pope Francis addressed in the [...]

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]]> Head of the FDFA Didier Burkhalter receives Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana https://www.theinfostride.com/head-of-the-fdfa-didier-burkhalter-receives-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-ghana/ Wed, 06 May 2015 20:05:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/head-of-the-fdfa-didier-burkhalter-receives-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-ghana/ BERN, Switzerland, May 6, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter, head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), received Ms Hanna Serwaa Tetteh for an official working visit at the Maison de Watteville in Bern. The talks focused on relations between Switzerland and Ghana and economic cooperation. Security in this region [...]

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]]> Secretary Kerry Travel to Mogadishu https://www.theinfostride.com/secretary-kerry-travel-to-mogadishu/ Tue, 05 May 2015 20:05:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/secretary-kerry-travel-to-mogadishu/ WASHINGTON, May 5, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On May 5, Secretary Kerry landed in Mogadishu, Somalia to reinforce the United States commitment to supporting Somalia’s ongoing transition to a peaceful democracy. In his meetings with federal and regional government officials, he will discuss security cooperation and Somalia’s progress towards meeting its reform and development [...]

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]]> World Bank $500 Million Facility and Improving Maternal and Child Health in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-500-million-facility-and-improving-maternal-and-child-health-in-nigeria/ Mon, 04 May 2015 14:05:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/world-bank-500-million-facility-and-improving-maternal-and-child-health-in-nigeria/ ABUJA, Nigeria, May 4, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — By Chinedu Moghalu The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank Group, last month, approved a $500 million International Development Association (IDA) credit for Nigeria. The IDA is the window of the World Bank which offers grants and low- to zero-interest loans for projects and [...]

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]]> Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Mali https://www.theinfostride.com/statement-attributable-to-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-on-mali/ Fri, 01 May 2015 02:05:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/statement-attributable-to-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-on-mali/ NEW YORK, April 30, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities in northern Mali. The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the serious ceasefire violations that have occurred in Mali in recent days, at a critical moment in the peace process and as efforts are underway to bring all [...]

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]]> Equatorial Guinea scores multiple investment agreements with Chinese companies at Economic Forum in Dalian https://www.theinfostride.com/equatorial-guinea-scores-multiple-investment-agreements-with-chinese-companies-at-economic-forum-in-dalian/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 20:05:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/equatorial-guinea-scores-multiple-investment-agreements-with-chinese-companies-at-economic-forum-in-dalian/ DALIAN, China, April 30, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — During a historic visit to China the Government of Equatorial Guinea, represented by the Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy (http://www.equatorialoil.com), has announced the signing of multiple memoranda of understanding on April 30 with Chinese companies covering large areas of cooperation in the electricity and industrial [...]

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]]> Ceasefire Violations in Mali https://www.theinfostride.com/ceasefire-violations-in-mali/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:05:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/ceasefire-violations-in-mali/ WASHINGTON, April 30, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 29, 2015 The United States strongly condemns the recent violence in and around Menaka, Timbuktu and Goundam, Mali. We call on all parties to immediately cease hostilities and return to their previous positions [...]

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]]> Somalia registers record exports of 5 million livestock in 2014 / Long-term sector investment boosts country's trade with Gulf States https://www.theinfostride.com/somalia-registers-record-exports-of-5-million-livestock-in-2014-long-term-sector-investment-boosts-countrys-trade-with-gulf-states/ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 20:05:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/somalia-registers-record-exports-of-5-million-livestock-in-2014-long-term-sector-investment-boosts-countrys-trade-with-gulf-states/ ROME, Italy, April 29, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Somalia in 2014 exported a record 5 million livestock to markets in the Gulf of Arabia thanks to heavy investments in animal disease prevention backed by the European Union and the United Kingdom, FAO said today. This is the highest number of live animals exported from [...]

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]]> U.S. Condemns Boko Haram Attacks in Niger https://www.theinfostride.com/u-s-condemns-boko-haram-attacks-in-niger/ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:05:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/u-s-condemns-boko-haram-attacks-in-niger/ WASHINGTON, April 29, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement Jeff Rathke Acting Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 28, 2015 We condemn the attacks by Boko Haram on Karamga Island in Lake Chad, which killed 48 Nigerien security forces and wounded another 37, with others still missing. We offer our [...]

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]]> Mali / Peace Process in Danger https://www.theinfostride.com/mali-peace-process-in-danger/ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 02:05:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/mali-peace-process-in-danger/ BAMAKO, Mali, April 28, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In light of the dangerous developments on the ground in Ménaka yesterday and in Timbuktu today, the SRSG and Head of MINUSMA, Mr. Mongi Hamdi, expresses his great concern regarding the peace process that was begun more than a year ago to resolve the Malian security [...]

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]]> The Pope praises the dynamism of the Church in Benin https://www.theinfostride.com/the-pope-praises-the-dynamism-of-the-church-in-benin/ Mon, 27 Apr 2015 20:05:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/the-pope-praises-the-dynamism-of-the-church-in-benin/ VATICAN, Holy See, April 27, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The vitality of the Church, the pastoral ministry of the family, attention to priests and persons religious, and relations with the civil authorities are the central themes of the written discourse that the Pope handed to the bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Benin this [...]

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]]> IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Mali https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-staff-concludes-visit-to-mali/ https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-staff-concludes-visit-to-mali/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2015 08:05:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/imf-staff-concludes-visit-to-mali/ BAMAKO, Mali, April 27, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Christian Josz, held discussions with the Malian authorities in Washington D.C. during March 25-April 7 and on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings. Discussions were also held in Bamako in March and April 11, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-staff-concludes-visit-to-mali/feed/ 1 1.5 million under 5 children to be reached with essential health services as Sierra Leone recovers from Ebola https://www.theinfostride.com/1-5-million-under-5-children-to-be-reached-with-essential-health-services-as-sierra-leone-recovers-from-ebola/ https://www.theinfostride.com/1-5-million-under-5-children-to-be-reached-with-essential-health-services-as-sierra-leone-recovers-from-ebola/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:05:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/1-5-million-under-5-children-to-be-reached-with-essential-health-services-as-sierra-leone-recovers-from-ebola/ FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, April 24, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Despite the unprecedented challenges of delivering basic health services in an Ebola emergency, Sierra Leone will hold its first public immunization and health campaign over the next four days aiming to reach an estimated 1.5 million children under 5 with life-saving interventions. The national Maternal [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/1-5-million-under-5-children-to-be-reached-with-essential-health-services-as-sierra-leone-recovers-from-ebola/feed/ 1 Nigeria: A Government that Hits the Ground Running https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-a-government-that-hits-the-ground-running/ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 20:05:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/nigeria-a-government-that-hits-the-ground-running/ LAGOS, Nigeria, April 23, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — No sooner than Gen Muhammadu Buhari emerged President-elect of Nigeria was he also selected as one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. The magazine recognizes that people’s expectations of Buhari are high in keeping with “… the historic conditions of the election”. [...]

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]]> Somalia / International partners welcome the formation of the Jubba regional assembly https://www.theinfostride.com/somalia-international-partners-welcome-the-formation-of-the-jubba-regional-assembly/ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:05:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/somalia-international-partners-welcome-the-formation-of-the-jubba-regional-assembly/ MOGADISHU, Somalia, April 22, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the European Union (EU), African Union Mission in Somalia, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom welcome the formation of the Jubba regional assembly. We encourage further dialogue to ensure that all clans, communities and minority [...]

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]]> Nigerian churches engage actively in national electoral process https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-churches-engage-actively-in-national-electoral-process/ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 20:05:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/nigerian-churches-engage-actively-in-national-electoral-process/ GENEVA, Switzerland, April 21, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Member churches of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Nigeria, represented through the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), have been actively engaged in observing the recent Nigerian elections, continuing its stated conviction that effective participation of Nigerians in the processes of governance is very important [...]

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]]> Readout of the U.S. Vice President's Call with Nigerian President Jonathan https://www.theinfostride.com/readout-of-the-u-s-vice-presidents-call-with-nigerian-president-jonathan/ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:05:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/readout-of-the-u-s-vice-presidents-call-with-nigerian-president-jonathan/ WASHINGTON, April 21, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan to commend him for his leadership in ensuring Nigeria’s recent elections were peaceful and orderly. The Vice President noted that President Jonathan’s actions to accept the results and congratulate President-elect Buhari, as well as his steps [...]

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]]> Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on UN Staff in Garowe, Somalia https://www.theinfostride.com/statement-attributable-to-the-spokesman-for-the-secretary-general-on-un-staff-in-garowe-somalia/ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:05:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/statement-attributable-to-the-spokesman-for-the-secretary-general-on-un-staff-in-garowe-somalia/ NEW YORK, April 20, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General expresses his outrage at the attack this morning on a UN vehicle in Garowe, Somalia’s Puntland region. The attack resulted in the death of seven people, including four UN staff, and injury to several others. The Secretary-General conveys his deepest condolences to the family [...]

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]]> UN Special Representative for Somalia condemns attack on UN vehicle in Garowe https://www.theinfostride.com/un-special-representative-for-somalia-condemns-attack-on-un-vehicle-in-garowe/ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 14:05:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/un-special-representative-for-somalia-condemns-attack-on-un-vehicle-in-garowe/ MOGADISHU, Somalia, April 20, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, condemns in the strongest terms the attack on a UN vehicle in Garowe that resulted in the death and injury of several people. “I am shocked and horrified by what took place today in [...]

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