Category: APO-OPA

  Zuma spokesman files complaint against South African weekly   NEW YORK, November 22, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The spokesman for South African President Jacob Zuma filed a criminal complaint on Saturday against two journalists investigating his alleged role in a $US5 billion international arms deal that became embroiled in scandal, according to news […]

    Ahlu Sunna Waljama Administration in central Somalia silences a radio Station in the town of Guri’el   MOGADISHU, Somalia, November 22, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — An independent radio station at the central Somalia town of Guri’el was shut down by heavily armed security personnel, loyal to Ahlu Sunna Waljama, a moderate islamist […]

    UN Secretary-General deplores deaths, injuries resulting from Egypt violence   NEW YORK, November 22, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:   The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the violence in Egypt during the last few days, particularly in Cairo. He […]

    Despite growth, Africa faces ‘daunting, yet not insurmountable challenges’, says Deputy Secretary-General at meeting of regional coordination mechanism   NEW YORK, November 22, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro’s remarks to the Regional Coordination Mechanism in Addis Ababa on 21 November:   It is a pleasure to […]

    Italy / Middle East: the violence in Syria and Egypt is a source of concern for the international community   ROME, Italy, November 22, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The violence in Egypt and Syria is keeping the international community on the alert. Yesterday, Sunday 20 November, the Arab League – which has […]

    Migration Mapping Service between Somalia and Dadaab in Kenya Highlights Need for Better Protection of Drought and Famine Victims   GENEVA, Switzerland, November 22, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A mapping technique commissioned by IOM has found that 85% of drought-affected Somali refugees and host pastoralist communities are using nearly 1,230 kms of […]

  Italy / Egypt: Minister Terzi expresses concern over developments   ROME, Italy, November 22, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi has expressed strong concern over developments in the situation in Egypt and the climate of tension and violence currently sweeping the country. Our country, said the Minister, respects the political process […]

    German Human Rights Commissioner: Taking the demands and concerns of the Egyptian people seriously   BERLIN, Germany, November 22, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Markus Löning, Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid, visited Cairo from 15 to 18 November. While there, he held high-level political talks and met with […]

Corruption is getting worse in Southern Africa / New survey from Transparency International shows the police are seen as most corrupt BERLIN, Germany, November 22, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Corruption is getting worse in Southern Africa and most people pay bribes for public services (Transparency International). New survey from Transparency International shows the police […]

New report shows that ACP countries are being hit by harmful EU policies (CONCORD) BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, November 21, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In Africa and elsewhere in the developing world, European Union (EU) policies are continuing to seriously undermine people’s rights, because these policies are not coherent with development objectives. The EU […]