African Press Organization Press Releases

• Published on October 1, 2021 - 17:03 GMT

  Human Rights Council adopts Universal Periodic Review outcomes of Seychelles, Latvia, Singapore and Sierra Leone

  Download logo The Human Rights Council at its midday meeting today adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Seychelles, Latvia, Singapore and Sierra Leone. Speaking on the Universal Periodic Review outcome of Seychelles were Djibouti, Egypt …

  Distribution channels: Law, World & Regional
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 17:03 GMT

  UNICEF statement on Ethiopia

  Download logo “The Ethiopian Government’s decision to expel the UNICEF representative in the country – along with other members of the UN leadership team – is regrettable and alarming.  “UNICEF has been present in Ethiopia for more than 60 years, working …

  Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 15:46 GMT

  United States Officially Inaugurates New Embassy Building in Mozambique

  On Thursday, September 30, 2021, U.S. Ambassador Dennis Walter Hearne, Mozambican Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Ernesto Max Tonela, State Department Managing Director for Construction, Facility & Security Management in the Bureau of Overseas …

  Distribution channels: Politics, World & Regional
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 14:37 GMT

  Flash Appeal launched as 2.5 million face 'dire situation' in Kenya

  Immediate action is needed to respond to the severe drought that is ravaging communities in Kenya’s dry regions – categorized as Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) - the UN’s humanitarian affairs office (OCHA) said on Friday.  Two and half million people are …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, World & Regional
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 14:37 GMT

  Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the Conclusion of a Meeting with UNECA and African Ministers of Finance ...

  Download logo Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met today with African Ministers of Finance and representatives from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) to discuss Africa’s response …

  Distribution channels: Business & Economy, World & Regional
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 13:31 GMT

  Ethiopia: 7 UN officials told to leave country within 72 hours

  Secretary-General António Guterres voiced his shock on Thursday after the Ethiopian Government declared seven UN staff persona non grata, ordering them to leave the country within 72 hours. The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a tweet that …

  Distribution channels: World & Regional
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 13:31 GMT

  UN Chief commends 'remarkable achievements' in Sudan

  Download logo The UN Secretary-General on Thursday recognized the “remarkable achievements and resilience of the Sudanese people, and its transitional government” since the overthrow of Omar Al-Bashir in 2019, as they “chart a new future together.”  …

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• Published on October 1, 2021 - 13:31 GMT

  Displaced youth in Wau receive sports equipment from Bangladeshi peacekeepers

  Peacekeepers from Bangladesh serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently handed over sports equipment and clothes to young displaced people residing in the Naivasha camp for internally displaced persons in Wau. With COVID-19 …

  Distribution channels: Education, Politics ...
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 12:30 GMT

  Journalist?: Be a moderator at the EurAfrican Forum 2021 - Volunteer

  Download logo EurAfrican Forum 2021 (www.EurAfricanForum.org) will take place over three days: the 20th, 21st and 22nd of October 2021. The 2021 edition brings together major changemakers of African and European continents, such as entrepreneurs, activists …

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• Published on October 1, 2021 - 12:30 GMT

  FIFA Football Tribunal set to enter into operation

  Download logo Body composed of three chambers to become operational on 1 October;New procedural rules for dispute resolution to be applied; Procedures to be free of charge if at least one of parties is natural person; New FIFA mediation list to be compiled …

  Distribution channels: Sports, Fitness & Recreation, World & Regional
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 12:30 GMT

  Statement on the suspension of programmes in Burkina Faso

  Download logo The Norwegian Refugee Council has suspended humanitarian programmes in Burkina Faso following a Government directive On 27 September, the Ministry of Women, National Solidarity and Humanitarian Action in Burkina Faso ordered the Norwegian …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights, World & Regional
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 12:30 GMT

  Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) celebrates international translation day 2021

  Download logo The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on September 30 joined the rest of the United Nations family across the globe to mark the International Translation Day under the theme “United in translation,” which focuses on uniting the world …

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• Published on October 1, 2021 - 12:30 GMT

  Scaling up genomic sequencing in Africa

  Download logo COVID-19 has had a catastrophic impact on lives and livelihoods. But it has also spurred impactful scientific research that gave the world a vaccine in record time and thrust genomic sequencing at the centre of pandemic response. The world …

  Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, World & Regional
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 12:30 GMT

  Partnership for Recovery and Resilience workshop in Eastern Equatoria aims for collaboration, coordination, and cooperation ...

  Download logo More than 90 participants drawn from the government, the private sector, civil society organizations and local communities have participated in a two-day Partnership for Recovery and Resilience (PfRR) workshop in Torit, Eastern Equatoria. “ …

  Distribution channels: World & Regional
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 12:30 GMT

  UNSMIL statement on the participation in the Consultative Meeting between House of Representatives (HoR) And High Council of State ...

  Download logo The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) accepted the invitation to take part in a meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) and the High Council of State (HCS) delegations, on 30 September, in Rabat, Morocco, that will …

  Distribution channels: World & Regional
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 12:30 GMT

  Meeting of Foreign Minister Mevl t avu?o?lu with Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, 30 ...

  Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu held a meeting in Ankara on 30 September 2021 with Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union. Minister Çavuşoğlu stated that during the meeting, our strategic relations with Africa, regional …

  Distribution channels: Politics, World & Regional
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 11:31 GMT

  Ethiopian Airlines Offers Exclusive Discount for Delegates going to African Energy Week in Cape Town in November 2021

  Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading commercial airline and Ethiopia’s flag carrier, has partnered with African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 for its highly anticipated conference in Cape Town on the 9th-12th of November. By offering discounts for passengers …

  Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Energy Industry ...
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 10:32 GMT

  Gas for Good: Akinwole Omoboriowo II Emphasizes how Gas can be Used for the Social and Economic Good of Africa

  Natural gas is increasing its share in Africa’s energy portfolio, with environmental ambitions, energy security and accessibility, as well as domestic energy independence comprising key drivers of growth. Despite global stakeholders and environmentalists …

  Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Energy Industry ...
• Published on October 1, 2021 - 09:32 GMT

  One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Climate Change Will Not Work for Cameroonians; A lot of energy projects need to be developed

  The world is mandating a one-size-fits-all approach to climate change that doesn’t take into consideration Cameroon’s right to make the most of its low-carbon natural gas resources or the continent’s need to eradicate energy poverty. The African Energy …

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• Published on October 1, 2021 - 08:32 GMT

  

  EurAfrican Forum 2021: The Forum returns in October on a 3 days edition

  EurAfrican Forum 2021 (www.EurAfricanForum.org) will take place in october, over three days: the 20th, 21st and 22nd of october 2021. Download EurAfrican Forum 2021 - Information Note: https://bit.ly/3D6M3aB « Getting Along – New paths for Cooperation …

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