African Press Organization Press Releases

• Published on October 4, 2021 - 10:30 GMT

  Saudi Arabia Tourism Development Fund Launches Digital Lending Service with Temenos in Just 60 Days

  Download logo New digital service streamlines access to financing solutions from TDF to advance tourism projects in Saudi Arabia; Temenos (www.Temenos.com) cloud banking platform enabled rapid development and time-to-market; Powered by Temenos and …

  Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Travel & Tourism Industry ...
• Published on October 4, 2021 - 10:30 GMT

  DPI raises one of the largest Africa funds at US$900m to invest in innovation-led companies

  Development Partners International (DPI) (www.DPI-llp.com), a premier investment firm focused on Africa, today announced that African Development Partners III Fund (ADP III), has exceeded its US$800 million target, and is set to hold a final close at US$ …

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• Published on October 4, 2021 - 10:30 GMT

  FIFA Statement

  Download logo FIFA (www.FIFA.com) welcomes the UK government`s decision to allow fully vaccinated players the opportunity to represent their countries in the upcoming qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup and return from a red-list country to bespoke …

  Distribution channels: Sports, Fitness & Recreation, World & Regional
• Published on October 4, 2021 - 10:30 GMT

  APO Group heralds the return to Africa of the UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week

  APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is delighted to learn that UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week 2021 – (https://bit.ly/3BaxvWG) will be hosted by …

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• Published on October 4, 2021 - 10:29 GMT

  Three new police facilities handed over by UNMISS received joyously by local policing counterparts

  Building capacities among local law enforcement remains a key priority for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as it continues to support the world’s youngest nation in its recovery from civil wars and COVID-19. Officers from the South Sudan …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights, World & Regional
• Published on October 3, 2021 - 17:15 GMT

  Coronavirus - Kenya: COVID-19 Update (03 October 2021)

  New cases: 91 Sample size: 3,435 Positivity Rate: 2.7% Recoveries: 308 Recorded Deaths: 9 Cumulative tests: 2,572,609 Total Confirmed cases: 250,114 Total Recoveries: 242,535 Cumulative Fatalities: 5,140Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of …

  Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, World & Regional
• Published on October 3, 2021 - 14:42 GMT

  Coronavirus - Zambia: COVID-19 Statistics Daily Status Update (03 October 2021)

  21 new cases out of 3,534 tests (0.6% positivity); 15 recoveries; and 0 new deaths (MTSRIP) Vaccinated Dose 1: 1,574 Fully Vaccinated: 3,526 Covid-19 Deaths: 0 Covid-19 Associated Deaths: 0 Active Cases: Currently Hospitalised: 21 Community Management: 306 …

  Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, World & Regional
• Published on October 3, 2021 - 13:53 GMT

  FAO destaca necessidade urgente de recuperar terras degradadas em frica

  A Organização das Nações Unidas para Alimentação e Agricultura, FAO, divulgou a edição 2021 da Revista da Restauração Florestal e Paisagística da África. O lançamento ocorreu durante a Semana Climática, que coincidiu também com a Década do Ecossistema das …

  Distribution channels: Environment, World & Regional
• Published on October 3, 2021 - 12:16 GMT

  Community Leaders in Unity State Pledge to Promote a Culture of Peace

  “We must stop the perennial cycle of revenge killings if we are to live in peace and prosper,” said Jany Nyang, a traditional leader in Budang payam [administrative division] located within Rubkona county in Unity state. “Frequent cattle raids lead to …

  Distribution channels: Law, World & Regional
• Published on October 3, 2021 - 11:27 GMT

  UNMISS Trains Officers of the Bentiu Central Prison on Records Management, Provides Equipment to Facilitate their Work

  “The knowledge that you have given to my officers during this workshop will have a positive impact on our prison service for generations to come,” said Major General Yohannes Orac, Director of the Bentiu Central Prison, while closing a workshop to improve …

  Distribution channels: Law, World & Regional
• Published on October 3, 2021 - 09:49 GMT

  AMISOM Joins Nigeria in Celebrating 61 Years of Independence

  The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) joined Nigerians serving in the horn of Africa nation to celebrate their country’s 61st independence anniversary.  Nigeria attained independence on 1st October 1960 from Britain. The event to celebrate the …

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• Published on October 2, 2021 - 17:08 GMT

  Basketball Africa League, New Fortress Energy and Trees for the Future Launch BAL Green Legacy School Project in Senegal

  The Basketball Africa League (BAL), New Fortress Energy (NASDAQ: NFE, a global energy infrastructure company founded to help accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy) and Trees for the Future (an international non-profit organization focused on …

  Distribution channels: Education, Environment ...
• Published on October 2, 2021 - 14:30 GMT

  Joint Press Statement: International Partners Urge Resolution of Political Dispute, Focus on Elections

  Download logo Somalia’s international partners* note that President Mohamed Abdullahi “Farmajo” and Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble continue to engage in mediated efforts to resolve the differences expressed in their exchange of statements on 16 …

  Distribution channels: Politics, World & Regional
• Published on October 2, 2021 - 11:48 GMT

  Coronavirus: Zimbabwe receives nearly one million COVID-19 vaccine doses from COVAX

  Zimbabwe has received  943,200 COVID-19 vaccine doses from the global COVAX Facility to complement ongoing national vaccine deployment.  The vaccines have been received in tranches where the first batch arrived on 29th September and the second batch today, …

  Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, World & Regional
• Published on October 2, 2021 - 11:48 GMT

  UNSMIL Statement on the conclusion of the HoR-HCS Consultative Meeting in Rabat, Morocco

  Download logo The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) took part in the meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) and the High State Council delegations, on 30 September-October 1st, in Rabat, Morocco, on the legal framework for 24 December …

  Distribution channels: Politics, World & Regional
• Published on October 2, 2021 - 10:58 GMT

  New World Bank Group Program to Boost Djibouti's Efforts to Reduce Poverty

  Download logo The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors on September 23, 2021 discussed the new 2022-2026 Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Djibouti, which supports the country’s goal of reducing poverty through a strong focus on private …

  Distribution channels: Business & Economy, World & Regional
• Published on October 2, 2021 - 10:08 GMT

  Communique of the 1035th ministerial meeting of the PSC held on 30 September 2021, on the projected impact of withdrawal of ...

  Download logo Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1035th ministerial meeting held on 30 September 2021, on the projected impact of withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya on the Sahel and the …

  Distribution channels: Politics, World & Regional
• Published on October 2, 2021 - 09:17 GMT

  ECA model biodiversity project takes root

  Download logo The second anniversary of the “Nature-based Solutions for Water Resources Infrastructure and Community Resilience in Ethiopia” project was marked yesterday at Geferessa in Oromia region of Ethiopia. This signature biodiversity project …

  Distribution channels: Environment, World & Regional
• Published on October 2, 2021 - 08:27 GMT

  ECA, African Ministers of Finance and IMF discuss changes needed to global financial architecture to support economic recovery on ...

  Download logo Dr Vera Songwe, UN Under Secretary General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa met yesterday with African Ministers of Finance and IMF Managing Director Ms Kristalina Georgieva to discuss how African member states …

  Distribution channels: Business & Economy, World & Regional
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 19:47 GMT

  The Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies (TALIM) Appoints Jennifer Rasamimanana Resident Director

  The Board of Directors of the Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies (TALIM) announces the appointment of Jennifer Rasamimanana as its Resident Director.  “With her language skills, diplomatic and cultural experience, and vision, Jennifer …

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