African Press Organization Press Releases

• Published on September 27, 2021 - 08:50 GMT

  Gabon's President Bongo has made the Case for Inclusive Energy Transition

  Ahead of African Energy Week organized by the African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) in partnership with South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, we examine the work of President Ali Bongo on an inclusive energy transition. It …

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• Published on September 27, 2021 - 08:50 GMT

  Energy Capital & Power, Libya-Analysis LLC Partner for Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2021

  Energy Capital & Power has signed a strategic partnership with consulting firm Libya-Analysis LLC ahead of the upcoming Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2021 (22-23 November, Tripoli); Libya-Analysis LLC produces analysis, forecasting and research on …

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• Published on September 27, 2021 - 08:50 GMT

  Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Wins the Associations Advance Africa Award for Outstanding Achievement ...

  The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) was recently shortlisted as a finalist for the inaugural Associations Advance Africa Awards in the category of “Outstanding Achievement in Diversity and Inclusion ( …

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• Published on September 27, 2021 - 07:53 GMT

  On Peace Day debate, student teams agree schools should include Revitalized Peace Agreement in curriculum

  Download logo Some 130 students, both girls and boys, drawn from two secondary schools in Aweil, Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal state, participated in a debate organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to mark International Day of Peace. …

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• Published on September 27, 2021 - 07:53 GMT

  A Just Energy Transition as advocated by President Macky Sall, will benefit Senegal's economy, and create jobs for its young ...

  African oil- and gas-producing countries have been facing increasing pressure this year to abandon oil and gas activities and begin relying instead on green energy sources like wind, solar, and hydrogen to help prevent climate change. Many of these African …

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• Published on September 27, 2021 - 06:48 GMT

  Coronavirus - Rwanda: COVID-19 Update (26 September 2021)

  Tests Conducted Today: 14,529 In the last 7 days: 82,705 Cumulatively: 2,767,514 Hospitalized New: 1 In the last 7 days: 27 Critical Cases: 11 Deaths Today: 4 In the last 7 days: 41 Cumulatively: 1,252 Confirmed Cases New Cases (Positivity Rate): 112 (0.8% …

  Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, World & Regional
• Published on September 27, 2021 - 06:48 GMT

  The United States and Egypt celebrate success of $8 million Women's Empowerment Project

  Download logo U.S. Chargé D’Affaires Nicole Shampaine, Minister of International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al Mashat, Minister of Social Solidarity Dr. Nevine El Kabbag, President of Egypt’s National Council for Women Dr. Maya Morsy, and UN Women Country …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights, World & Regional
• Published on September 26, 2021 - 17:46 GMT

  Coronavirus - Malawi: COVID-19 Daily Info Update (26 September 2021)

  New Cases: 12 Cumulative Confirmed Cases: 61,509 Active Cases: 4,408 Total Recovered: 54,593 (119 New) Currently Admitted in Treatment Units: 40 (7 New) New Discharges from Treatment Units: 5 Total Test Conducted: 406,996 (630 New) Total Deaths: 2,276 (3  …

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• Published on September 26, 2021 - 16:55 GMT

  US Ambassador to the United Nations, Mrs Linda Thomas-Greenfield pays Courtesy Visit to President Dr Hage G. Geingob on Margins of ...

  On Friday, 24 September 2021, US Ambassador to the United Nations, Mrs Linda Thomas-Greenfield paid a courtesy call to President Hage G. Geingob on the margins of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly. President Geingob accentuated the …

  Distribution channels: Politics, World & Regional
• Published on September 26, 2021 - 16:05 GMT

  Coronavirus: The Africa CDC Joins the Global Citizen Live Concert to Push for Vaccine Equity

  Download logo Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr John Nkengasong, and Head of the Africa Vaccine Acquisition Task Team, Strive Masiyiwa to Address Vaccine Equity and Production Needs to Tackle COVID-19. Ms Bonang Matheba …

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• Published on September 26, 2021 - 14:26 GMT

  Coronavirus - Zambia: COVID-19 Statistics Daily Status Update (26 September 2021)

  28 new cases out of 3,516 tests (1% positivity); 75 recoveries; and 1 new deaths (MTSRIP) Vaccinated Dose 1: 343 Fully Vaccinated: 2,976 Covid-19 Deaths: 0 Covid-19 Associated Deaths: 1 Active Cases: Currently Hospitalised: 28 Community Management: 438 …

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• Published on September 26, 2021 - 12:05 GMT

  The Minister of Education and the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt Explores Potential Areas of Cooperation

  Dr. Tarek Shawki, the Egyptian Minister of Education and Technical Education, met with Ms. Elena Panova, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt to address the long-standing cooperation of the UN in Egypt in the education sector.  Both officials …

  Distribution channels: Education, World & Regional
• Published on September 26, 2021 - 12:05 GMT

  Coronavirus - Kenya: COVID-19 Update (25 September 2021)

  New cases: 323 Sample size: 5,606 Positivity Rate: 5.8% Recoveries: 432 Recorded Deaths: 14 Cumulative tests: 2,533,467 Total Confirmed cases: 248,392 Total Recoveries: 239,730 Cumulative Fatalities: 5,096Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of …

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• Published on September 26, 2021 - 11:17 GMT

  C te d'Ivoire: African Development Bank Mission Assesses Progress of Yamoussoukro Agro-industrial Project

  Download logo The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development, Beth Dunford, led a mission to Cote d’Ivoire’s capital Yamoussoukro, on 16 September to assess progress on a Bank-supported agro- …

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• Published on September 26, 2021 - 11:17 GMT

  Uganda Launches Last-mile Connectivity to Increase Electricity Access to Rural Communities

  Download logo With support from the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and other partners, the Ugandan government has launched the last-mile connectivity component under the Uganda Rural Electricity Access Project in Iganga in the eastern Luuka …

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• Published on September 26, 2021 - 09:38 GMT

  UNGA 2021: The World has the Resources to End Hunger, African Development Bank Head tells UN Food Systems Summit

  Download logo “The world has the resources to end hunger,” African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina (www.AfDB.org) said in a message on the first day of the United Nations Food Systems Summit. Convened by UN Secretary General António …

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• Published on September 25, 2021 - 17:31 GMT

  Coronavirus - Malawi: COVID-19 Daily Info Update (25 September 2021)

  New Cases: 22 Cumulative Confirmed Cases: 61,497 Active Cases: 4, 516 Total Recovered: 54,474 (408 New) Currently Admitted in Treatment Units: 39 (4 New) New Discharges from Treatment Units: 10 Total Test Conducted: 405,812 (630 New) Total Deaths: 2,275 (3 …

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• Published on September 25, 2021 - 16:38 GMT

  MoFA of Kingdom of Bahrain Condemns Terrorist Bombing in Mogadishu, Federal Republic of Somalia

  Download logo The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain condemns the terrorist bombing that took place near a security checkpoint in the Mogadishu in the Federal Republic of Somalia, resulting in the death and injury of a number of people. …

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• Published on September 25, 2021 - 15:44 GMT

  Training of Teachers on Assistive Technologies and Interactive Digital Textbooks in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda

  Download logo ICT is a valuable tool for learners with disabilities who are often victims of the digital divide and exclusion from educational opportunities. Inclusive ICT can improve the quality of education they receive by increasing participation and …

  Distribution channels: Education, World & Regional
• Published on September 25, 2021 - 15:44 GMT

  ECA and Partners Release Methodology Report on Electricity Market Regulatory Assessment in Africa

  Download logo Released on 24 September under the auspices of a High-Level Dialogue on Energy (HLDE) held on the sidelines of the 76th UN General Assembly, the report aims to support the implementation of recommendations by the HLDE on regulation and scaled …

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