African Press Organization Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 23, 2021 - 16:27 GMT

UN regional commissions launch policy brief on transforming food systems

Download logo The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the world’s fragilities, including the weaknesses of our food systems which exacerbate hunger, obesity, poverty, political instabilities and economic crises. To overcome common and regional challenges, the …

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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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Published on September 23, 2021 - 15:21 GMT

Africa CDC, IFRC, and USAU call for equitable vaccine coverage in Africa

Today, during a high-level event on COVID-19, on the margins of the UN General Assembly, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the U.S. Mission to …

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Published on September 23, 2021 - 14:18 GMT

Equatorial Guinea to Revise its Oil and Gas Law to Incentivize Investment in Upstream, Midstream and Downstream, Other African ...

H.E. Gabriel Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea, has announced the Ministry’s intention of preparing a new Hydrocarbon law focused on attracting oil investment into the country’s sector. With national targets to establish …

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Published on September 23, 2021 - 13:18 GMT

UNMISS, Warrap state authorities visit Marial Lou, appeal for peace and reconciliation in the region

Download logo UNMISS Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Shailesh Tinaikar, recently visited Marial Lou, Warrap state, to see first-hand the situation on the ground. Accompanied by Anastasie Nyirigira Mukangarambe, the Head of the UNMISS Field Office in …

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Published on September 23, 2021 - 12:20 GMT

Africa needs seven-fold rise in COVID-19 vaccine shipments

Download logo COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Africa must rise by over seven times from around 20 million per month to 150 million each month on average if the continent is to fully vaccinate 70% of its people by September 2022. The 70% target was agreed at …

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Published on September 23, 2021 - 12:20 GMT

Gambia: WHO and Ministry of Health discuss Programme Budget 2022-23

Download logo Following internal discussions and preparations, the WHO Country Office and the Ministry of Health held a fruitful meeting this morning to discuss and plan for the Pogramme Budget 2022-23. The meeting was held at Ocean Bay Hotel and was …

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Published on September 23, 2021 - 12:20 GMT

Children in South Sudan say hunger is forcing them into child marriage and crime

Download logo Children in South Sudan said hunger was forcing more young people to drop out of school, putting girls at risk of early marriage and sexual exploitation, and forcing some boys into crime, according to Save the Children research being released …

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Published on September 23, 2021 - 12:20 GMT

South Sudanese political elites illicitly diverting millions of US dollars, undermining core human rights and stability - UN ...

Download logo By diverting staggering amounts of money and other wealth from South Sudan’s public coffers and resources, South Sudan’s leaders are undermining human rights and endangering security, the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has found in …

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Published on September 23, 2021 - 11:24 GMT

Canon to Harness the Power of Imagery to Inspire a World of Change at Expo 2020 Dubai

Canon is the first official single provider (https://bit.ly/2XTZawP) of printing and imaging solutions at the most digitally connected World Expo ever; Miraisha programe empowers young storytellers across Africa by promoting job opportunities and future …

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Published on September 23, 2021 - 09:40 GMT

APO Group Awards still impacting the lives of African journalists after more than a decade

Since 2007, 16 African journalists have won either an APO Group Media Award or an all-expenses paid international event invitation. Today, APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution …

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Published on September 23, 2021 - 08:48 GMT

Experientiality Outdoes Itself by Turning Sustainability Projects in Rwanda into Meaningful Experiences for Travelers

The House of DreamMaker (https://HouseofDreamMaker.com), the most creative experiential travel & event curator in the world, makes giving back and sustainability uniquely fun for traveling Americans and Rwandans in their interactions, creating for a …

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Published on September 23, 2021 - 07:53 GMT

Ongoing cooperation highlights FIFA-African Union discussions

Download logo FIFA (FIFA.com) President Gianni Infantino has stressed the need to harmonise the international match calendar to help make football truly global during a meeting with Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and …

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Published on September 22, 2021 - 20:31 GMT

The ECOWAS Commission has held a 3-day ECOWAS Informal Cross Border Trade (ECO-ICBT) / MoveAfrica-Traffic Light System program ...

The planning retreat held from the 16-18 September 2021 was in collaboration with Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS); West Africa Association for Cross Border Trade , in Afro-Forestry-Pastoral and Fisheries Products and …

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Published on September 22, 2021 - 20:31 GMT

Friends of Sudan condemn attempts to undermine Sudan's peaceful political transition

Download logo France, Germany, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, the European Union and the United Nations, as members of the Friends of Sudan Group, condemn yesterday’s attempted disruption of …

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Published on September 22, 2021 - 20:31 GMT

WFP and Takeda deepen partnership in West Africa to strengthen health emergency response

Download logo A new JPY 1.3 billion (approximately USD 10.8 million) contribution from Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Takeda) Global CSR Program to the World Food Programme (WFP) builds on previous successes and brings forward a 5-year initiative …

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Published on September 22, 2021 - 20:31 GMT

More tournaments mean greater opportunities for African teams

Women’s football and FIFA's (www.FIFA.com) desire to see more African teams qualify for the ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in 2023 were the focus of a working visit by a FIFA delegation to Nigeria. Led by FIFA Secretary General Fatma …

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Published on September 22, 2021 - 19:06 GMT

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, underscores policy commitments on Africa

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (https://CanadaAfrica.ca) is pleased to congratulate Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his re-election. We recognize and applaud the commitments by various candidates to deepen ties with Africa, including the …

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Published on September 22, 2021 - 19:06 GMT

Bahrain, Israel, UAE, Morocco lead joint statement at Human Rights Council on women, peace, diplomacy

Download logo During the 48th session of the Human Rights Council on Wednesday, Ambassador Yusuf Abdulkarim Bucheeri of Bahrain delivered a Joint Statement on behalf of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco as …

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Published on September 22, 2021 - 17:42 GMT

U.S.-Egypt Military Cooperation Committee

Download logo The United States and the Arab Republic of Egypt held the 32nd U.S.-Egypt Military Cooperation Committee (MCC) in Cairo, Egypt on September 20-21. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Dana Stroul led the U.S. delegation …

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