Category: APO-OPA

    ITALY-LIBYA: Reactivation of the Treaty of Friendship   ROME, Italy, December 16, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Treaty of Friendship between Italy and Libya, the result of Italian diplomatic efforts that recognized the Libyan people’s aspirations of democracy and freedom, is to be reactivated after a “suspension” associated with the “priorities” of […]

    Waldner: More aid for East Africa / Two million Euros for CARE Austria, Caritas Austria, Light for the World, and the Austrian Red Cross   VIENNA, Austria, December 16, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In mid-October, the Austrian Federal Government decided to increase immediate aid for the famine region in East Africa six-fold. […]

    Sweden and UNDP unveil a $ 16 million partnership   NAIROBI, Kenya, December 16, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Sweden and the UNDP have unveiled a USD 16 million umbrella agreement to support UNDP Kenya programme activities. Under this umbrella cost sharing partnership Sweden contribute 16 million dollars to the UNDP Kenya programme. […]

  Haier Ranked The #1 Global Major Appliances Brand For 3rd Consecutive Year -Euromonitor   QINGDAO, China, December 16, 2011/PRNewswire via African Press Organization (APO)/ — Haier continues to extend its global brand market share to 7.8%, gaining the top spot in Euromonitor’s Global Major Appliances 2011 Brand rankings for the third consecutive year.          […]

    Somalia: food aid distributed to over 900,000 people   GENEVA, Switzerland, December 16, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The long-awaited rainfall that finally reached Somalia in October is a blessing for farmers and herders alike. However, nearly impassable roads slow down transport. So far, the ICRC has provided over 900,000 people with food […]

    Celebrity musicians mark UN Decade with performances in the middle of the Algerian Sahara Desert   GENEVA, Switzerland, December 15, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Celebrity musicians mark UN Decade with performances in the middle of the Algerian Sahara Desert   What: 2011 Observance of the UN Decade for Deserts and the Fight […]

    Somalia: refugee emergency, Italy finances two mobile clinics   ROME, Italy, December 15, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In response to the healthcare emergency in Mogadishu, the Italian Cooperation is supporting the Somali NGO Young Doctors Association (SOYDA) to provide healthcare to women and children refugees in the camps set up in the […]

  OAG Cargo Celebrates The Successful Launch Of ‘The New Standard For Air Freight Rate Management’ With Their Enhanced AFRA Product   LONDON, December 15, 2011/PRNewswire via African Press Organization (APO)/ — The air freight industry is benefiting from a breakthrough new online and real-time rate management and distribution product, following the successful launch of […]

    The Somali Business Community Meeting / Dubai, 12 December 2011 – Communique   MOGADISHU, Somalia, December 15, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A Meeting of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG), the Somali business community and the international community took place in Dubai from 11 to 12 December 2011 organized by the United Nations […]

    UN Announces SEED Award Winners 2011 With Focus on African Entrepreneurs / Women Win Recognition for Innovative Businesses   NAIROBI, Kenya, December 15, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — From a company that transforms groundnut shells into fuel briquettes in Gambia, to an enterprise that has developed solar ovens in Burkina Faso, to an […]