Contrary to some media reports, the British High Commissioner, Dianna Melrose, will not be ending her mission in Tanzania until the end of July 2016, at the normal conclusion of her posting. Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of British High Commission Dar es Salaam. Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa
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Community-based forestry can be a driving force in boosting sustainability and people’s livelihoods
Community-based forestry has shown itself to be a potent vehicle for promoting sustainable forest management, reducing poverty and generating jobs and income for rural communities, but unlocking its true potential will require greater support by governments through policy reforms and other measures. Many community-based forestry regimes are showing great promise as engines for sustainable development […]
Corrected advisory – Reporting on Elections in Africa online Workshops: Audio, Video files, Transcripts and Resources for Journalists
The Africa Regional Media Hub hosted two on-line election reporting workshops on February 16 (English) and 17, 2016 (French). The English program featured moderator Jerelyn Eddings, Senior Program Director International Center for Journalists and guest speaker Judy Yablonky, Media Consultant and Journalism Trainer. In French, Eduardo Cue, International Journalist and Media Consultant was the moderator […]
ERRATUM- High level visit from African Union to Mauritius on hosting of the Inaugural African Economic Platform
An Africa Union (AU) delegation, led by H.E. Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), is in Port Louis to meet with the government of the Republic of Mauritius in preparation for the African Economic Platform. The Platform will be launched in Mauritius on 14 – 16 April, 2016. Announced by […]
Containing animal disease outbreaks: agriculture MEPs endorse deal with Council
Measures to prevent and halt outbreaks of animal diseases such as avian flu or African swine fever, informally agreed by MEPs and the Council in June 2015, were backed by the Agriculture Committee on Tuesday. The draft EU law, on diseases that are transmissible among animals and potentially to humans too, will put more emphasis […]
Reporting on Elections in Africa online Workshops: Audio, Video files, Transcripts and Resources for Journalists
The Africa Regional Media Hub hosted two on-line election reporting workshops on February 16 (English) and 17, 2016 (French). The English program featured moderator Jerelyn Eddings, Senior Program Director International Center for Journalists and guest speaker Judy Yablonky, Media Consultant and Journalism Trainer. In French, Eduardo Cue, International Journalist and Media Consultant was the moderator […]
High level visit from African Union to Mauritius on hosting of the Inaugural African Economic Platform
An Africa Union (AU) delegation, led by H.E. Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), is in Port Louis to meet with the government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritius in preparation for the African Economic Platform. The Platform will be launched in Mauritius on 14 – 16 April, 2016. Announced […]
APO Announces the Long-Awaited www.Africa-Newsroom.com, the Next Generation Solution for Press Release Distribution and Integrated Marketing Dedicated to Africa
APO (http://www.APO-opa.com), the sole press release newswire in Africa and the global leader in media relations relating to Africa, today announced the launch of www.Africa-Newsroom.com, Africa's first of its kind all-in-one newsroom and multimedia PR platform that leverages the best content from marketing and public relations to create an SEO-enhanced, interactive multimedia news and information […]
Competition Tribunal approves Optimum acquisition by Tegeta
The Competition Tribunal today approved the takeover of Optimum Coal Mine (OCM) and six other target firms by Tegeta Exploration and Resources on the condition that there would be no merger-specific retrenchments. Tegeta is a black-owned operator owned by Mabengela Investments (Pty) Ltd and Oakbay Investments (Pty) Ltd (http://www.Oakbay.co.za), the holding company for the Gupta […]
AU Commission Chairperson commends peaceful first round elections in Comoros
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, welcomes the peaceful conduct of the first round of presidential elections in the Grande-Comore and the gubernatorial elections in the Autonomous Islands of the Union of The Comoros held on 21 February 2016. The elections marked a new stage in the consolidation of […]