Six African countries oppose Eco currency
The proposed single currency, Eco, collectively adopted by eight francophone countries through their union, West African Economic and Monetary Union...
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USAID supports Egypt’s Education and Development Priorities in Aswan
By APO Group CAIRO, Egypt, January 16, 2020/ -- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Sherry F. Carlin...
Sustainable bush biomass use strengthened
By APO Group WINDHOEK, Namibia, January 16, 2020/ -- German Ambassador to Namibia, Mr Herbert Beck, officiated a handover ceremony...
Public-Private Collaboration commits to Accelerate Access to Health Services in Africa, reaching 1.7 Million People
By APO Group BASEL, Switzerland, January 16, 2020/ -- Johnson & Johnson, Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, GSK and the Bill &...
Guidebook for Moroccan Handicraft Exporters
By APO Group RABAT, Morocco, January 16, 2020/ -- The U.S. Mission to Morocco is pleased to announce the publication...
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Zimbabwe sign agreement ahead of forthcoming sustainable development forum
By APO Group HARARE, Zimbabwe, January 16, 2020/ -- The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Zimbabwe government on...
Siemens supports Ghana’s transformation trajectory
By APO Group ACCRA, Ghana, January 15, 2020/ -- Addressing energy and infrastructure challenges in Ghana; ensuring job creation and...
Berlin Conference on Libya
By APO Group BERLIN, Germany, January 15, 2020/ -- By means of the Berlin Process, Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and...
United Nations Distressed by Rising Terror Attacks on Kenyan Schools
By APO Group NAIROBI, Kenya, January 15, 2020/ -- The United Nations Country Team in Kenya is deeply distressed by...
Liverpool engineers help African nations shift towards clean energy
By APO Group LONDON, United Kingdom, January 15, 2020/ -- Liverpool engineering company Clarke Energy is helping African businesses reduce...
Tunisian fashion brand LYOUM eyes international expansion following €500k investment
By APO Group TUNIS, Tunisia, January 15, 2020/ -- Hazem Ben-Gacem invests half a million euros in Tunisian fashion brand;...
Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash concludes visit to Sudan
By APO Group ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, January 15, 2020/ -- Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State...
Wang Yi talks about three reasons why Chinese Foreign Ministers choose Africa for their first visit in the last 30 years
By APO Group GABORONE, Botswana, January 14, 2020/ -- On January 12, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met...
Alok Sharma heralds green cities of the future on Kenya visit
By APO Group LONDON, United Kingdom, January 14, 2020/ -- International Development Secretary pledges new UK aid to help build...
Fifty years after the Biafra War, a turning point for humanitarian assistance
By APO Group BERLIN, Germany, January 14, 2020/ -- The Biafra War (1967-1970) in Nigeria led to a humanitarian crisis...
Akon sets to build city in Senegal
The Senegalese-American singer and songwriter, Akon, has disclosed the signing of the final documents on the much expected AKON-CITY.Akon, who...
Zanzibar Great Strides on display
By APO Group TEL AVIV, Israel, January 14, 2020/ -- President Ali Mohamed Shein touted tangible socio-economic gains and unshakeable...
UNHCR seeks international solidarity for refugees and hosts in Sudan
By APO Group GENEVA, Switzerland, January 14, 2020/ -- This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson...
Nearly 1,000 migrants returned to Libya in the first two weeks of 2020: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
By APO Group GENEVA, Switzerland, January 14, 2020/ -- At least 953 migrants, among them 136 women and 85 children,...
High Commissioner, Shri Sanjiv Kohli, met the Tanzanian Business leaders of Indian origin in Zanzibar
By APO Group HC informed them of the improvement in Ease of doing business with India, and pro-Investor environment DAR...
The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur
By APO Group ZALINGEI, Sudan, January 14, 2020/ -- On 13 January, UNAMID Joint Special Representative/Joint Chief Mediator (JSR/JCM), Jeremiah...
Merck Foundation partners with African Leaders in Sustainable Art and Interiors as part of its Sustainability Initiative
By APO Group DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, January 10, 2020/ -- Merck Foundation Sustainability Initiative dubbed “Sustainability is a Shared...
Senior U.S. Africa Command Officials visit Troops at Manda Bay
By APO Group JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 10, 2020/ -- Senior U.S. Africa Command officials visited partner forces and U.S....
Rotary establishes peace center at Makerere University
By APO Group KAMPALA, Uganda, January 9, 2020/ -- From human rights violations to the impacts of climate change, Rotary...
Malta launches its first strategy for growth and partnership with Africa (2020-2025) for public consultation
By APO Group VALLETTA, Malta, January 9, 2020/ -- Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion Carmelo Abela launched the...
‘Unprecedented terrorist violence’ in West Africa, Sahel region
By APO Group NEW YORK, United States of America, January 9, 2020/ -- “The region has experienced a devastating surge...
Boon for African Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) as African Guarantee Fund receives $33 Million Capital Increase
By APO Group NAIROBI, Kenya, January 9, 2020/ -- Africa’s leading Guarantee Institution, African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has received an...
Asisat, Mane win CAF 2019 African Football Players of the Year Award
By Abdulmoomeen S. Yitta Asisat Oshoala, a Barcleona Star and Sadio Mane of Liverpool have both won the 2019...
Nigerian medical team separates conjoined twin sisters
By Muizat Hameed A 78 member medical team has successfully separated twin sisters that were conjoined at the chest...
Orange opens its new Orange Middle East and Africa headquarters in Morocco, confirming its desire to strengthen its presence in Africa
CASABLANCA, Morocco, January 8, 2020/ -- Today, Orange officially inaugurates the Orange Middle East and Africa operational head office in...
Joint statement by the High Representative of the European Union
BRUSSELS, Belgium, January 7, 2020/ -- Confronted with the worrying recent military escalation in Libya and also in view of...
Uganda Government Looks to Save Billions through Asset Management
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, January 8, 2020/ -- The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the United Nations Department of Economic...
New Lassa fever case curtailed in Nigeria, kills one victim
By Muizat Hameed The Federal Medical Center (FMC) and the Abia State government have managed to curtail the outbreak...
Deaths from Democratic Republic of the Congo measles outbreak top 6000
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 7, 2020/ -- With the death toll from the world’s worst measles epidemic in...
UN Libya Mission strongly condemns bombing of military academy, at least 30 dead
NEW YORK, United States of America, January 6, 2020/ -- Saturday’s bombing reportedly took place as cadets were gathering on...
2019, A path ahead in the process of consolidation of bilateral ties
CANBERRA, Australia, January 6, 2020/ -- The year 2019 marked a path ahead in the process of consolidation of bilateral...
E-passport Rush as deadline looms
TEL AVIV, Israel, January 6, 2020/ -- As the deadline for use of old passports looms this month, the number...
Kaduna, Kano win 34th national Qur’an competition
Umar Kabir from Kaduna and Diya’atu Sanni Abdulkadir from Kano have emerged the overall winners of the 34th National Qur’an...
Politician celebrates New Year with orphans
In a bid to show love, affection and generosity to the less privileged, Nigerian politician, Vice Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA...
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang’s Regular Press Conference
BEIJING, China, January 2, 2020/ --At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt Sameh Hassan Shoukry, Minister for...
Latest Presidential Election in Guinea-Bissau
DAKAR, Senegal, January 2, 2020/ -- Following a three-day visit to Guinea Bissau conducted from 28 to 31 December, the...
World Food Programme Forecasts Global Hunger Hotspots as New Decade Dawns
ROME, Italy, January 2, 2020/ -- Escalating hunger needs in sub-Saharan Africa dominate a World Food Programme (WFP) analysis of...
Africa’s Wealthiest Man Ends the Year $4.3 Billion Better Off
LAGOS, Nigeria, January 2, 2020/ -- Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, became $4.3 billion richer in 2019 as his fortune...
New Year’s Babies: Over 3,900 children were born in Uganda on New Year’s Day
KAMPALA, Uganda, January 2, 2020/ -- UNICEF is calling for world leaders and nations to invest in health workers with...
Senegal inaugurates biggest mosque in West Africa
History has been made in Senegal as the country inaugurated the biggest mosque in West Africa.The enormous Dakar mosque, with...
Nigeria: Rafeeqee Foundation partners local mosques, feeds over 1000 less privileged in 2019
As part of efforts to bring succour to the less privileged, a Non-Governmental Organization, Rafeeqee Foundation has fed over 1000...
IEC registers President Barrow’s new party amidst 3-Year Junta protests
By Akeem Alao The Independent Electoral Commission of The Gambia (IEC) has announced on the eve of the New...
Nigeria records over 26 thousand births on new year day – UNICEF
By Muizat Hameed Mr. Peter Hawkins, a Nigerian representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund has reported that an...
A sustainable Congolese school widens the horizon for young girls
PARIS, France, December 31, 2019/ -- The experiences of a five-year-old child separated from her parents and forced to make...
UN Mission Envoy Commends Signing of Darfur Framework Agreement
NEW YORK, United States of America, December 31, 2019/ -- The agreement helps to advance the peace process by outlining...
Nigeria: Participants share experience as NASFAT ends 2019 youth week with prize-giving ceremony
Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society (NASFAT) has ended its 2019 youth week programme. Participants shared their experience and expressed their feelings as...
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu
NEW YORK, United States of America, December 30, 2019/ -- The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest...
Continued airstrikes in western Libya ‘utterly unacceptable’, says UN mission chief
NEW YORK, United States of America, December 30, 2019/ -- Ghassan Salamé, head of the UN Support Mission in the...
International Community Must Step Up Support to Millions of Desperately Hungry Zimbabweans
HARARE, Zimbabwe, December 30, 2019/ -- Millions of Zimbabweans pushed into hunger by prolonged drought and economic crisis face an...
Embassy of Kingdom of Bahrain to Arab Republic of Egypt holds reception to celebrate Bahraini National Day
CAIRO, Egypt, December 24, 2019/ -- The Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Arab Republic of Egypt held...
Cattle keepers in Wau benefit from free veterinary camp provided by UNMISS peacekeepers
JUBA, South Sudan, December 28, 2019/ -- Since her childhood days in Majok, Martha Agew’s life has relied heavily on...
Akon charges African media to redefine African continent
Popular singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam popularly known as Akon has challenged the African...
79 die, several people injured in Somalia bomb explosion
No fewer than 79 people have been killed and about 149 more injured following a massive car bomb explosion at...
Building Consensus on the National Laboratory Policy
By APO Group GENEVA, Switzerland, December 27, 2019/ -- A Policy workshop was held on 19 December 2019 by the...
Presidential Proclamation to take certain actions under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and for Other Purposes
WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, December 27, 2019/ -- 1. In Proclamation 7350 of October 2, 2000, the President...