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AfDB supports a greener pathway in Egypt
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| As part of its ongoing activities under the South-South Cooperation Trust Fund (funded by the Government of Brazil), the Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department of the African Development Bank (http://www.afdb.org) hosted a high-level worksRead More... |
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Harper government supports private sector initiatives to grow economies in developing countries
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| Private sector-led economic growth is creating opportunities to move people from poverty to prosperity in developing countries. Today, to mark the launch event of the Canadian chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, the Honourable Julian FantinRead More... |
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High-level forum concludes on a genuine partnership to end poverty
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| At the close of a two day high-level forum on a renewed global partnership for development for a post-2015 era, Under Secretary-General Wu Hongbo has said that the international community can construct a genuine partnership that will support action bRead More... |
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New UN Envoy Arrives in Hargeisa
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| MOGADISHU, Somalia, June 13, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The new Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) Nicholas Kay arrived in Hargeisa, Somaliland this morning to meet with His Excellency President AhmeRead More... |
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MEPs urge the EU to help rebuild and democratise Mali
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| BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, June 13, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The EU should be strongly involved in reconstruction and democratisation of Mali, either via its funding and technical assistance or by extending the mandate of EU missRead More... |
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The EU and Côte d'Ivoire are to launch negotiations on partnership to fight illegal logging
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| BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, June 13, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The European Union and Côte d'Ivoire announced today that they will launch negotiations of a new trade agreement to combat illegal logging. This scourge affects millionRead More... |
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Burkina Faso: People in the north receive food aid
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| GENEVA, Switzerland, June 13, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Beginning 13 June, farmers and herders in Oudalan province, in the north of Burkina Faso, will be receiving food aid provided by the Burkinabé Red Cross Society with support froRead More... |
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Independent daily suspended indefinitely in Somaliland
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| NEW YORK, June 13, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The acting attorney general in the semi-autonomous republic of Somaliland should withdraw his request to suspend the independent daily Hubaal, the Committee to Protect Journalists said todRead More... |
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UN envoy honours the Ghanaian contingent with UN Peacekeeping Medals
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| MONROVIA, Liberia, June 13, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Karin Landgren, awarded United Nations Peacekeeping Medals to more than 700 Ghanaian peacekeepers for their outstanding servicRead More... |
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WorldVentures is the No. 7 Fastest Growing Company Among Top 100 Direct-Selling Brands
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| WorldVenturesT , the leading direct seller of vacation club memberships, reached an impressive 57.1 percent growth and ranked No. 7 on Direct Selling News' most recent Global 100 Greatest Growth Percentage Companies of the top direct-selling brands wRead More... |
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AfDB and ECOWAS Organize Workshop on Improved Regional Mobility and Deeper Integration
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| TUNIS, Tunisia, June 13, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The African Development Bank (http://www.afdb.org), in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, is organizing a brainstorming workshop on cRead More... |
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Agreement on Legislative Elections Reached in Guinea
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| WASHINGTON, June 13, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Press Statement
Jen Psaki
Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
June 12, 2013
The United States welcomes the agreement reached between the Government of Guinea and memRead More... |
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Commissioner Lamamra holds Talks with Mr. Pagan Amum, South Sudan Chief Negotiator
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| ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 13, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Ambassador Ramtane Lamamra, African Union (AU) Commissioner for Peace and Security, today held talks with Mr. Pagan Amum, Secretary-General of the Sudan People's Liberation MoRead More... |
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PM announces partnerships with Peru and Tanzania to further strengthen transparency in their extractive industries
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| OTTAWA, Canada, June 12, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Canada will take a leadership role within the G-8, working with Peru and Tanzania, to increase transparency and strengthen governanRead More... |
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The African Union Commission calls for dialogue and cooperation on the issue of the Nile river water management
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| ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 12, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has been following closely the latest developments in the relations between Egypt and Read More... |
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