African Press Organization Press Releases

• Published on October 6, 2021 - 14:05 GMT

  Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (T?KA) Supports Modern Poultry Farming in Somalia

  Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) built a modern poultry farm with a total floor space of 198 sq. meters in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, as part of the “Project for Developing Layer Poultry Farming in Somalia,” implemented in …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Politics ...
• Published on October 6, 2021 - 14:05 GMT

  Kenya Rugby Men's Team Lined up Against Currie Cup's creme de la creme in Carling Champions match

  Sevens fans favourites Kenya will show off their growing ambition in the XV-a-side game after being confirmed as the inaugural opponents in next month’s Champions Match – to face the best of South African domestic rugby. The East African nation – ever- …

  Distribution channels: Sports, Fitness & Recreation, World & Regional
• Published on October 6, 2021 - 14:05 GMT

  Huawei: Innovating Nonstop for Faster Digitalization

  Huawei's (e.Huawei.com) annual flagship event for the global ICT industry – HUAWEI CONNECT 2021 – kicked off on Sep 23, 2021. Huawei Rotating Chairman Eric Xu opened the event with a keynote speech titled "Innovating Nonstop for Faster …

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• Published on October 6, 2021 - 14:05 GMT

  Diving into Digital from Practice, Huawei Releases 11 Scenario-based Solutions

  On Day 2 of HUAWEI CONNECT 2021, Mr. Peng Zhongyang, Huawei’s (https://e.Huawei.com/za/) Board Member, President of the Enterprise Business Group delivered a keynote speech on the subject of “Diving into Digital for a Brighter Future” proposing three focus …

  Distribution channels: Business & Economy, IT Industry ...
• Published on October 6, 2021 - 13:03 GMT

  Morocco's new Strategic Approach to Promote Morocco Abroad

  Download logo The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) is initiating a new approach in its delegations abroad for the revitalization of Morocco’s tourism sector through setting commercial and marketing strategies in the global tourism markets. After …

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• Published on October 6, 2021 - 13:03 GMT

  President Ramkalawan conveys congratulatory message to the new Prime Minister of Japan

  Download logo The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, has conveyed a congratulatory message to Mr. Fumio Kishida, as the newly appointed Prime Minister of Japan. President Ramkalawan’s message states: “On behalf of the Government …

  Distribution channels: Politics, World & Regional
• Published on October 6, 2021 - 13:03 GMT

  UNMISS hands over new COVID-19 isolation unit to Nimule hospital in Eastern Equatoria

  The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has handed over a 24-bed COVID-19 isolation unit to the Nimule Hospital in Eastern Equatoria under its Quick Impact Projects programme. “We believe that this facility will encourage more returns, …

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• Published on October 6, 2021 - 13:03 GMT

  Thousands Beaten Up, Detained Following Days of Mass Arrests in Tripoli

  Following five days of mass arrests of migrants and refugees from the streets of Tripoli, the number of people being held in detention centres has exploded; the arrests and treatment during detention have often been violent, with multiple people beaten, …

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• Published on October 6, 2021 - 13:03 GMT

  IRC calls for immediate release of over 5,000 migrants and refugees detained this week in dangerous, overcrowded detention centers ...

  Download logo Over 5,000 migrants and asylum seekers have been detained in less than a week in Tripoli; Excessive force has been reported in raids and arbitrary arrests, resulting in at least one fatality and many injuries. Among the detained are hundreds …

  Distribution channels: World & Regional
• Published on October 6, 2021 - 13:02 GMT

  Namibia Receives US$90.4 million for HIV Programming from the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

  U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Jess Long announced that the United States will contribute US$90.4 million in 2022 towards Namibia’s fight against AIDS through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This is an increase from US$89 …

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• Published on October 6, 2021 - 13:02 GMT

  Namibia: Discrimination Deprives Indigenous San People of the Right to Health as TB Poses Serious Risk to their Lives

  Download logo Rampant discrimination against the Indigenous San people in Namibia is denying them access to healthcare and leaving them vulnerable to deadly diseases such as tuberculosis (TB) and its multi-drug resistant strain, which is ravaging their …

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• Published on October 6, 2021 - 13:02 GMT

  Landmark report highlights untapped potential of Africa's film industry

  Download logo Africa’s film and audiovisual industries could create over 20 million jobs and contribute $20 billion to the continent’s combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the UN cultural agency, UNESCO, said on Tuesday in a new report highlighting this …

  Distribution channels: World & Regional
• Published on October 6, 2021 - 13:02 GMT

  U.S. and Morocco Launch Partnership to Preserve the Kingdom's Diverse Cultural Heritage

   U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires David Greene joined H.E. André Azoulay, Senior Advisor to H.M. King Mohamed VI, at Bayt Dakira in Essaouira to launch a three-year USAID program aimed at recording and sharing hundreds of stories that capture the Kingdom’s …

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• Published on October 6, 2021 - 13:02 GMT

  UNMISS farewells Police Commissioner as an "extraordinary leader and woman of caliber"

  With emotion shining in her eyes, Unaisi Bolatolu-Vuniwaqa watched with pride as her police officers marched in tight formation before her in a special parade of honour to bid farewell to their leader. It has been a long and challenging journey for the …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights, World & Regional
• Published on October 6, 2021 - 12:03 GMT

  Somalia: a hospital whiteboard tallies blast victims amid period of uncertainty

  Download logo Eleven wounded patients were admitted to Mogadishu’s Madina Hospital on 25th September. A week earlier, five others were admitted. The admission numbers displayed on a whiteboard at the triage unit, show that weapon-wounded patients, …

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• Published on October 6, 2021 - 12:03 GMT

  New York Liberty's Michaela Onyenwere Named 2021 KIA WNBA Rookie of the Year

  Download logo New York Liberty forward Michaela Onyenwere has been named the 2021 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, the WNBA announced. She becomes the first player to win the annual award with the Liberty. Onyenwere received 47 votes from a national panel of …

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• Published on October 6, 2021 - 12:03 GMT

  Paving the way for EVs: how greener cars will change road trips and infrastructure

  Adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is set to pick up in South Africa in years to come, driving changes to filling stations, road trips and how people pay to power their vehicles. This is according to Payment24, specialists in fuel and fleet management …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, World & Regional
• Published on October 6, 2021 - 12:03 GMT

  WHO Supports Dissemination and Validation of Preliminary Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Health, Adolescent, Ageing & ...

  Download logo The State of Eritrea has made huge strides in improving the health and wellbeing of women and children since independence. This is primarily due to the strong political commitment to social development, particularly the drive to improve the …

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• Published on October 6, 2021 - 12:03 GMT

  

  AstraZeneca and the Royal Academy of Engineering announce new partnership to bolster support for African health tech entrepreneurs

  Earlier today, AstraZeneca (www.AstraZeneca.com) and the Royal Academy of Engineering (the Academy) officially announced a new partnership to establish connections between African healthcare innovators and AstraZeneca’s A.Catalyst Network of more than 20 …

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• Published on October 6, 2021 - 11:06 GMT

  Top Ten: Renewable Energy Projects in the MSBGC Region (By Charn Hundermark)

  By Charné Hundermark, Southern and East Africa Editor The MSGBC region – comprising Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry – has seen a significant increase in energy developments and investments, owing to the region’s abundant …

  Distribution channels: Energy Industry, World & Regional