Dispatch of an African Union assessment mission to Niger following the terrorist attacks of 23 may 2013
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 12, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Pursuant to the Declaration on the terrorist attacks in Niger and the solidarity of Africa with the Republic of Niger, adopted by the Assembly of the Union, at its 21st OrdinaRead More... |
The Political and Security Committee visits Somalia
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BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, June 12, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Today, the European Union's Political and Security Committee (PSC), the key body that contributes to define and monitor the EU's crisis response as part of the EU's ComRead More... |
Sudan and South Sudan Meetings on Oil (Taken Question)
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WASHINGTON, June 12, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Taken Question
Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
June 11, 2013
Question: Do we have a read-out of meetings that have taken place since the Secretary's last conversation with thRead More... |
Joint Statement Announcing the 2013 AGOA Forum
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Following is the text of a joint statement issued June 11 by the United States of America and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia:
The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, in association with the UniteRead More... |
SECRETARY-GENERAL ENCOURAGED BY PROGRESS ON INTER-GUINEAN DIALOGUE
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NEW YORK, June 12, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
The Secretary-General is encouraged by the progress made by the parties to the inter-GuiRead More... |
6th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting between the African Union Peace and Security (AUPSC) and the European Union Political and Security Committee (EUPSC)
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 12, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) and the European Union Political and Security Committee (EUPSC) held their 6th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting in Addis Read More... |
The Foreign Minister of Sudan Received at the AU Commission
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 12, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, received Mr. Ali Ahmed Karti, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan, with whom she Read More... |
Côte d'Ivoire: Independent expert expresses concerns about political fragmentation and urges equitable justice
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GENEVA, Switzerland, June 12, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- "Although the basis of the democratic reconstruction in Côte d'Ivoire is in place and the social and economic recovery is under way, the country is facing a profound politicalRead More... |
First Swahili edition of Human Development Report launched in Kenya / Report in print and on line in record 22 languages
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A Swahili summary edition of the 2013 Human Development Report was launched here today by the United Nation Development Programme, marking the first time that UNDP's flagship report has been available in the most widely spoken African language.
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Holding on to faith traditions, Uganda churches build their country
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"Uganda is a country of strong Christian witness. It is a country of Christian martyrs like Archbishop Janani Luwum, who lost his life at the hands of Idi Amin. It is therefore natural that we get together in Uganda to see what peace, justice and digRead More... |
Secretary's Remarks: Remarks at Swearing-in Ceremony for U.S. Ambassador to Libya Deborah Jones
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MS. PAULI: This is a tall podium. Oh, I've never been this tall before.
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests. My name is Rosemarie Pauli. I'm the Assistant Chief of Protocol, and your MC for this ceremony. It is my pleasure to Read More... |
UN HUMANITARIAN CHIEF TO VISIT NIGERIA 13-15 JUNE 2013
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WHO: Valerie Amos, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian
Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
WHAT: Mission to Federal Republic of Nigeria
WHEN: 13 - 15 June 2013
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AfDB Governors Announce Bank's Return to its Headquarters in Abidjan
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The Boards of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) and of the African Development Fund (ADF) announced the return of the AfDB to its headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, during the Bank's Annual Meetings Read More... |
UNAMID promotes civil society engagement in Darfur peace process
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Civil Society representatives from Darfur's five states came together for the first annual conference of the Darfur Civil Society Follow-up Mechanism on strategic planning. The two-day session, which began on 10 June, in El Fasher, North Darfur, provRead More... |
Statement attributable to the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Mr. Ali Al-Za'tari, on the killing of an NGO worker in Central Darfur
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The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Mr. Ali Al-Za'tari, expresses shock and sorrow at the killing of a staff member of a humanitarian non-government organization on 9 June 2013 in North Camp, Nertiti, Central Darfur. MrRead More... |
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