The Embassy of the United States of America offers heartfelt condolences in the wake of the deadly accident on the Kintampo-Tamale highway. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and the families who have lost loved ones. Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Embassy of the United States – Accra – […]
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AU Deputy Chairperson calls for inclusion of Agenda 2063 in the TICAD VI Summit
H.E Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) concluded a 2 days co-organizers retreat aimed at providing a draft on the key concept of the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI) Summit. Ahead of the TICAD VI Summit which will be held in Africa for the first time, […]
Correction – UN Warns of Severe Humanitarian Aid Shortage in Libya
A United Nations official today warned that the humanitarian crisis in Libya is worsening and appealed to the international community to speed the provision of urgent humanitarian assistance worth USD 166 million for some 2.4 million affected Libyans, of which only USD 4.4 million were available – a mere 2.6 percent of the demand. Deputy […]
First Edition of the Africa Day for School Feeding
March 1 2016 will mark the first edition of the Africa Day for School Feeding, to be observed jointly by the African Union Commission, AU Member States and development partners. The Day, which is centered on the theme “Home Grown School Feeding: a Conduit for Africa’s Sustainable Development”, will be celebrated with continent-wide activities and […]
UN Warns of Severe Humanitarian Aid Shortage in Libya World Community Provided only 7% of Required Aid
A United Nations official today warned that the humanitarian crisis in Libya is worsening and appealed to the international community to speed the provision of urgent humanitarian assistance worth USD 166 million for some 2.4 million affected Libyans, of which only USD 4.4 million were available – a mere 7.3 percent of the demand. Deputy […]
UNMISS Weekly Briefing 24 Feb.
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) cordially invites you to attend its weekly press briefings brought to you by the Spokesperson and Media Relations Unit. The briefing will cover a number of issues, and serve to inform and bring you up to date on the activities of the Mission on a weekly basis. […]
Orange and Google sign strategic partnership to increase access to mobile internet services across Africa and Middle East
Affordable digital communication package launched to expand online experience for mass market across the region Orange enhances its digital offering in Orange MEA, adding popular content and services to bring the best of mobile internet to customers Orange (www.Orange.com) today announces a new partnership with Google™ to bring the best of mobile internet across its […]
On the Results of Uganda's Presidential Elections
Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Department Spokesperson Washington, DC February 20, 2016 The United States commends the Ugandan people for participating actively and peacefully in the February 18 elections. While the vote occurred without major unrest, we must acknowledge numerous reports of irregularities and official conduct that are deeply inconsistent with international standards and […]
FAO puts sustainability on the menu in the world’s fastest-growing food sector: fish
High-level delegations of fisheries ministries from more than 50 countries are gathering in Agadir for a summit with industry players to discuss emerging governance needs in a sector that provides the world with 17 percent of its animal protein and developing countries with more export revenue than meat, tobacco, rice and sugar combined. The globalization […]
African Union Election Observation Mission to the Union of The Comoros for the primary Presidential election and first round Governors’ election of the Autonomous Islands on 21 February 2016
The African Union Commission (AUC) announces the arrival of its observation mission for the primary Presidential election in the Union of The Comoros and first round governors’ election in Autonomous Islands on 21 February 2016. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma accepted the invitation of the Government of the Union of the Comoros […]