The Orange brand extends, by rebranding Mobinil, its Egyptian operation Long-term commitment to support growth of Egypt’s digital economy Arrival of Orange brand set to boost company’s competitive position Orange (www.Orange.com), one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators today announces the launch of the Orange brand in Egypt. As of today, the Orange brand replaces […]
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The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Partner to Promote Gender Equality in STEM Education
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) (www.NextEinstein.org) and the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) (www.FAWE.org) celebrated on International Women’s Day, a joint partnership for the promotion of girls’ participation in Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education across Africa. This partnership was cemented by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on […]
New permanent observer of Organization of Islamic Cooperation presents letter of nomination to Director-general of UNOG
Abdelouhab Derbal, the new Permanent Observer of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his letter of nomination to Michael Møller, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Prior to his appointment to Geneva, Mr. Derbal, an Algerian national, had been serving as Ambassador of Algeria […]
AUC Leadership Nominated for the New African Woman Awards
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and two others in the leadership of the AU Commission have been nominated for the prestigious New African Woman Awards 2016. The AU Commission Chairperson was nominated alongside the AUC Commissioner for Trade and Industry, H.E Fatima Haram Acyl and the AU Special Envoy […]
2nd permanent secretaries’ leadership retreat on CAADP implementation
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA What: 2nd Permanent Secretaries’ Retreat on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Implementation Who: African Union Commission (AUC) in partnership with the NEPAD Agency When: March 10-11, 2016 Where: Accra, Ghana (La Palm Beach Hotel) Objectives: a) Reflect on thematic and policy factors and issues […]
Visit was first step in assessing human rights in Burundi: UN independent experts
After eight days of meetings, interviews, and exchanges with a wide range of actors, the United Nations Independent Investigation on Burundi (UNIIB), created by the Human Rights Council last December, ended its first country visit today. Speaking to the press in Bujumbura, Pablo de Greiff, one of the three members of the investigation noted […]
Mothers in South Sudan’s War-Torn Bentiu Town Regain Access to Maternal Care
Maternal health care services are now available in South Sudan’s Bentiu town for the first time in nearly two years with the opening of an IOM maternity ward at the Bentiu Hospital on 29th February. At the maternity ward, IOM midwives provide mothers with ante-natal and post-natal care, facility-based deliveries, family planning support and prevention […]
Cherie Blair Foundation for Women Partners with ExxonMobil Foundation to Empower Women Business Owners in Nigeria through Financial Literacy Initiative
Today, the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women (http://www.CherieBlairFoundation.org) celebrated an innovative new initiative to empower women entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. Developed with the support of the ExxonMobil Foundation, the Road to Women’s Business Growth project aims to inspire women owners of small businesses in Nigeria by building their management and financial literacy skills. Watch […]
Africa Oil & Power Names APO as Official Newswire
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 it has been named as Official Newswire of the Africa Oil & Power (http://www.AfricaOilandPower.com), Africa’s exclusive energy event, which takes place June 6-7, 2016, in Cape Town, South Africa. The event has confirmed an […]
African Union Collaborates with Partners to Develop a Roadmap for the Eradication of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Africa
The African Union Commission in collaboration with the Pan-African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR), WHO and other key partners concluded a three day meeting aimed at developing a roadmap for the eradication of Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) in Africa. According to WHO, RHD is the most common cause of acquired heart disease among children in developing […]