African Press Organization Press Releases

• Published on September 24, 2021 - 13:10 GMT

  Niger to Improve Women and Girl's Access to Nutrition and Health Services

  Download logo The Nigerien government will be able to provide its population with better health coverage with financing approved today by the World Bank. This 15-year multiphase program will use innovative and comprehensive nutrition and health …

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• Published on September 24, 2021 - 13:10 GMT

  UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Georgette Gagnon concludes a four-day visit to Benghazi to discuss humanitarian and ...

  Download logo With representatives of the United Nations Country Team based in Benghazi, the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya, Georgette Gagnon today concluded a four-day visit to Benghazi. Ms. …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights, World & Regional
• Published on September 24, 2021 - 12:06 GMT

  Eswatini: Act now for safe and respectful childbirth! World patient safety day 2021

  Download logo The Kingdom of Eswatini joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Patient Safety Day 2021. The country has been commemorating this day every year since its inception in 2019. The country embraces the principle that in delivering …

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• Published on September 24, 2021 - 12:06 GMT

  The Private sector of East Africa is well placed to benefit from the AfCFTA

  Download logo The business community is a key part of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and could benefit immensely in terms of access to raw materials, technology and also increasing economies of scale for participation in regional and …

  Distribution channels: Business & Economy, World & Regional
• Published on September 24, 2021 - 12:06 GMT

  WFP institutes further cuts on food rations for refugees in Kenya as funds dry up

  Download logo The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is further cutting food rations for 440,000 refugees in Kenya, due to severe funding shortfalls, and has warned it may be forced to halt assistance altogether by the end of the year if new …

  Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry, Human Rights ...
• Published on September 24, 2021 - 12:06 GMT

  Joint Defence Board visits Tambura and Namutina, conducts joint patrol with UNMISS

  Madelina Marko, a 92-year-old, is deeply disturbed by the ongoing conflict in and around Tambura, Western Equatoria. “I have lived a long life,” says Madelina. “But despite everything my country has gone through, including civil war, I have never seen a …

  Distribution channels: Military Industry, World & Regional
• Published on September 24, 2021 - 11:05 GMT

  With peace restored, Burundi president says poverty is the remaining threat

  Download logo The President of Burundi said on Thursday that, 60 years after the country’s independence, “the restoration of peace, security, stability and social cohesion are a reality” in the African nation. “The only enemy that remains a threat to …

  Distribution channels: World & Regional
• Published on September 24, 2021 - 10:03 GMT

  Climate action now! Activists hold widespread actions in Africa, in solidarity with Global Climate Strikes

  On Friday, environmental activists and citizens across the continent took part in a host of events, in solidarity with the Global climate strikes, highlighting the need for urgent climate action. The events took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo, …

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• Published on September 24, 2021 - 09:00 GMT

  "90 minutes with Merck Foundation CEO", launched as new reporting and engagement tool for their programs

  Merck Foundation (Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, introduces 90 Minutes with Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO as a new reporting and engagement interactive tool with the aim to update and discuss their …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights, World & Regional
• Published on September 24, 2021 - 07:05 GMT

  Kenya: Health CS calls for innovative health financing to help address emerging challenges

  Download logo Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe is rooting for multi-stakeholder and cross-sectoral partnerships to help catalyse investments and innovations in the health sector in the wake of the corona virus pandemic. Speaking on Thursday during the …

  Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, World & Regional
• Published on September 24, 2021 - 07:05 GMT

  Coronavirus - Rwanda: COVID-19 Update (23 September 2021)

  Tests Conducted Today: 11,168 In the last 7 days: 78,293 Cumulatively: 2,731,232 Hospitalized New: 3 In the last 7 days: 37 Critical Cases: 14 Deaths Today: 7 In the last 7 days: 40 Cumulatively: 1,233 Confirmed Cases New Cases (Positivity Rate): 314 (2.8% …

  Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, World & Regional
• Published on September 24, 2021 - 07:05 GMT

  UN General Assembly 2021: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres applauds African Development Bank's global leadership ...

  Download logo Six weeks ahead of this year’s global climate summit (COP26), African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina on Thursday spoke out on the urgent need to finance climate adaptation. He called on the developed world …

  Distribution channels: Environment, World & Regional
• Published on September 24, 2021 - 06:04 GMT

  UNMISS commemorates International Day of Peace in Warrap

  Download logo International Peace Day was an opportunity for communities from the conflict-ridden Tonj North county in Warrap, South Sudan, to come together in a commemoration organized jointly by state authorities and the United Nations Mission in South …

  Distribution channels: World & Regional
• Published on September 23, 2021 - 20:00 GMT

  Foreign Minister meets South African Minister for International Relations and Cooperation

  Download logo On the sidelines of the activities of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 76), Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, today met at the headquarters of the South African mission to the …

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• Published on September 23, 2021 - 20:00 GMT

  Peace Day panel discussion concludes with a call to end conflict, uphold human rights and foster reconciliation efforts

  A wide spectrum of stakeholders commemorating International Day of Peace in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, has dedicated the day to work together to infuse fresh momentum in the peace process with a resolute call for peace partners to stop conflict and …

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• Published on September 23, 2021 - 18:43 GMT

  African Legal Support Facility celebrates achievements as it begins new 14-year mandate

  Download logo African leaders on Wednesday lauded the African Legal Support Facility (https://bit.ly/2W7g0aF) for helping governments avert billions of dollars in losses from business deals, and urged it to extend support to tackling illicit financial …

  Distribution channels: Law, World & Regional
• Published on September 23, 2021 - 18:43 GMT

  Somali National Army and AMISOM launch Joint Operations Coordination Centre (JOCC) in Mogadishu

  Download logo The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali National Army (SNA) on Wednesday launched a Joint Operations Coordination Centre (JOCC) in Mogadishu, to bolster ongoing efforts to degrade Al-Shabaab extremists and stabilize …

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• Published on September 23, 2021 - 18:43 GMT

  UN Committee on Migrant Workers to review Rwanda and Azerbaijan

  Download logo The UN Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW) will hold its upcoming session from 27 September to 8 October, during which it will review Rwanda and Azerbaijan, and host a public online event to launch its guidance, officially known as general …

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• Published on September 23, 2021 - 18:43 GMT

  Grant: New match calendar must give coaches the chance to build

  International match calendar under review, with nothing decided from 2024 onwards; Avram Grant calls for an end to stop-start calendar; Former Israel coach says reform proposals a ‘win-win’ for clubs and national teams. Avram Grant has called for changes …

  Distribution channels: Sports, Fitness & Recreation, World & Regional
• Published on September 23, 2021 - 16:27 GMT

  Burundi Signs its second Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2021-2026

  Ambassador Rémy Barampama, Technical Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, and Mr Hua Liu, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical …

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