I have been reading derogatory writings before, but the one by someone calling himself Pipul Pikin about Junior Navo astonished me. When I read it, and knowing what went on between these two guys, I felt as if there was ...
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Latin America Mobilizes Partnerships in New Funding Model
Apr 11, 2014
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10 April 2014 - QUITO, Ecuador – Civil society, governments and technical partners from Latin America held vibrant and engaging discussions during a regional meeting last week to chart ways to achieve the greatest impact against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria under ...
U.S. Support for UN Security Council Resolution Authorizing a UN Peacekeeping Operation for the Central African Republic
Apr 11, 2014
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WASHINGTON, April 11, 2014- African Press Organization (APO) – Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC April 10, 2014 The United States commends the United Nations Security Council for its leadership in adopting a forward looking resolution today to address the ...
Al Jazeera Journalists remain in jail despite lack of evidence in court
Apr 11, 2014
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Despite the lack of evidence shown in court in Cairo, the three Al Jazeera English journalists will remain behind bars until the next hearing on 22 April 2014. The fifth hearing in the trial was halted after the prosecution screened video ...
David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award goes to Nigerian Minister – Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Apr 9, 2014
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ABUJA, Nigeria, April 9, 2014 – The Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (http://www.fmf.gov.ng) yesterday, April 8th, has been honoured with the prestigious David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award alongside Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever and Simao ...
Road to Malawi Tripartite Elections: Aspirants cornered in Neno-North
Apr 8, 2014
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Once beaten twice shy, so the saying goes. As Malawi goes to the polls on May 20 this year the people of Neno-North constituency in Southern Malawi have tightened nuts to check on the cheating their elected members are usually ...
New EU support to provide access to energy to two million people in Africa
Apr 2, 2014
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BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, April 1, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ – The European Commission has today announced the results of the first call for proposals of an innovative programme for providing finance to bring electricity to the world’s poorest citizens. This ...
Funding shortfall jeopardizes aid operation to help 3.2 million people in South Sudan
Apr 2, 2014
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JUBA, South Sudan, April 1, 2014 – African Press Organization (APO) – Aid agencies in South Sudan warn of even more dire humanitarian consequences if urgently needed funds are not raised in the coming weeks. The South Sudan Crisis Response Plan, which ...
UK / Foreign Secretary meets President Kikwete of Tanzania
Apr 2, 2014
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LONDON, United-Kingdom, April 1, 2014 – African Press Organization (APO) –UK – Tanzania High Level Prosperity Partnership yields results as British businesses help develop Tanzania’s energy sector The Foreign Secretary yesterday met President Kikwete of Tanzania and commended the growing partnership ...
EU military operation in the Central African Republic launched
Apr 2, 2014
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BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, April 1, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ – The Council today launched an EU military operation to contribute to a secure environment in the Central African Republic, as authorised by the UN Security Council in resolution 2134 (2014). EUFOR ...
Sierra Leone ministerial delegation meets Mubadala in Abu-Dhabi
Apr 2, 2014
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As a follow up to the visit of His Excellency the President of Sierra Leone, the Government of Sierra Leone sent a delegation to the UAE ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, April 2, 2014 – African Press Organization (APO) – The President ...
New York’s Young African Professionals Celebrate Women’s History Month
Mar 27, 2014
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How I Make A Difference (HOIMA), a New York based organization in collaboration with United Nations Association of the United States of America Young Professionals (UNA-USA), African Affairs Committee has organized a screening of the film Mother of George, with ...