African Press Organization Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 29, 2021 - 09:50 GMT

DR Congo: Abuse allegations amid Ebola outbreak 'a sickening betrayal of the people we serve'

Download logo Sexual abuse and exploitation allegedly carried out by World Health Organization (WHO) staff during the UN health agency’s response to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is “a sickening betrayal of the people we …

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Published on September 29, 2021 - 09:50 GMT

Senegal: Boosting the role of Women in the Energy Sector (By Miguel Artacho)

By Miguel Artacho Energy poverty is one of the single largest challenges preventing faster economic development throughout sub-Saharan Africa. In rural areas it is particularly crucial that women have adequate access to energy, given their crucial role …

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Published on September 29, 2021 - 08:55 GMT

Network International announces new strategic vision to accelerate MEA growth and completes the acquisition of DPO Group

Ambition to be the fastest-growing and most innovative customer centric payments company in Africa and the Middle East; New strategy enabled by business model transformation providing the platform for accelerated growth; Expect revenue growth of 27-29% …

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Published on September 29, 2021 - 08:55 GMT

Mozambique: ISIS-linked group using child soldiers

Download logo An Islamic State (ISIS) linked armed group in northern Mozambique is kidnapping boys and using them to fight government forces in violation of the international prohibition on the use of child soldiers, Human Rights Watch said today. The …

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Published on September 29, 2021 - 08:55 GMT

Innovative Financing Needed to Help Africa Tackle Climate Change

Download logo African countries are facing severe liquidity challenges that make the mobilization of domestic resources for climate action difficult. That is according to experts at a session on actualizing climate action and a green recovery for Africa at …

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Published on September 29, 2021 - 08:55 GMT

Nigeria Enhances Investment and Accelerates Local Company Participation with Marginal Field Opportunities

With over 36 billion barrels of oil and 200 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, as well as the active participation of global oil majors including TotalEnergies, Shell, Chevron, and ExxonMobil, Nigeria is intensifying efforts to exploit its significant …

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Published on September 29, 2021 - 07:58 GMT

Africa Resilience Forum 2021: Facing the 'hydra-head challenges of Covid-19, conflict and climate'

Download logo The fourth edition of the Africa Resilience Forum opened on Tuesday, as the continent’s most vulnerable communities confront the triple challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, conflict and climate change. An estimated 39 million Africans …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 20:09 GMT

Strengthening Africa's pharmaceutical industry: learning the lessons from COVID-19

Download logo The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted Africa´s vulnerability due to its reliance on imports for most vaccines, medicines and other health product needs. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) estimates that Africa imports …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 20:09 GMT

Uganda Land Forces Commander visits Somalia to assess troop welfare

Download logo Uganda’s Commander of Land Forces (CLF), Lieutenant General, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has visited Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), to assess their welfare and commend them for their contribution to the …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 20:09 GMT

In Dialogue with Rwanda, Committee on the Rights of Migrant Workers Welcomes Adoption of Progressive Legislation and Asks about ...

Download logo The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families today concluded its consideration of the second periodic report of Rwanda on its implementation of the International Convention on the …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 18:55 GMT

Free veterinary camp by UNMISS peacekeepers from India wins hearts and minds in Renk

Breeding animals is one of the primary sources of livelihood for local communities across South Sudan. However, people often do not have access to adequate veterinary support to ensure that livestock remains healthy. Indian veterinarians serving with the …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 18:55 GMT

6ix to host Africa Accelerating 2021

One of the world’s foremost technology and social mobility platforms, 6ix (https://6ix.com), is delighted to host the virtual programming for Africa Accelerating 2021, set to serve as the largest event of its kind. The hybrid gathering, with an in-person …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 18:55 GMT

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2021 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Congo

Download logo The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Republic of Congo on Friday, September 24, 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic and oil price shocks have taken a deep toll on the Congolese …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 17:42 GMT

Coronavirus - Zambia: COVID-19 Statistics Daily Status Update (28 September 2021)

45 new cases out of 6,048 tests (1% positivity); 75 recoveries; and 0 new deaths (MTSRIP) Vaccinated Dose 1: 812 Fully Vaccinated: 7,990 Covid-19 Deaths: 0 Covid-19 Associated Deaths: 0 Active Cases: Currently Hospitalised: 25 Community Management: 393 …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 17:42 GMT

UNMISS organizes peace dialogue to resolve longstanding intercommunal conflict in Rumbek

A two-day peacebuilding dialogue organized jointly by the United Nation Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Ministry for Peacebuilding in Rumbek recently concluded in Wulu county. The main aim: To bring together the communities residing in Barghel, …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 17:42 GMT

Coronavirus - Kenya: COVID-19 Update (28 September 2021)

New cases: 255 Sample size: 6,305 Positivity Rate: 4.0% Recoveries: 508 Recorded Deaths: 7 Cumulative tests: 2,543,687 Total Confirmed cases: 248,770 Total Recoveries: 241,180 Cumulative Fatalities: 5,116Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 16:33 GMT

How the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is Scaling up Local Content Initiatives in Nigeria

Implemented on January 1, 2021, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is considered the foundation for enhanced cross-continental trade in Africa. Signed by 54 countries, the agreement comprises the reduction of tariff and non-tariff …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 16:33 GMT

Amuneke: Developing African talent important when planning football's future

Former Nigeria star says competition can drive development; Amuneke encourages calendar changes to have positive impact on African football; Increasing global competitiveness is a key goal of the President’s Vision 2020-2023. Emmanuel Amuneke knows all …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 15:27 GMT

WHO Director-General's remarks at the press conference on the report of the Independent Commission on Sexual Exploitation and ...

Download logo Good morning, good afternoon and good evening. As you know, in October last year, I appointed an Independent Commission to investigate allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse during the response to the tenth Ebola Virus Disease epidemic …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 14:22 GMT

WHO and partners call for urgent action on meningitis

Download logo Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners launched the first ever global strategy to defeat meningitis - a debilitating disease that kills hundreds of thousands of people each year. By 2030, the goals are to eliminate epidemics …

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