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Tag Archives: Africa

World Bank

World Bank says regional integration is key to Africa’s future competi...

May 11, 2013 no comments
CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, – African Press Organization (APO) –Regional Integration Key to Africa’s Future Competitiveness. • Africa must increase competitiveness or jeopardize future growth, war...
UNDP

“Creating business and market opportunities for Africa’s poor is key t...

May 11, 2013 no comments
UNDPCAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, May 10, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/– Involving low-income communities in markets and businesses across Africa is essential for economic growth to translate int...
China - Africa Health Collaboration

China and Africa explore new opportunities to cooperate on health chal...

May 9, 2013 no comments
At first China-Africa health roundtable to be held in Africa, leaders gather in Botswana to promote South-South partnership on African health priorities
Canada

Harper Government boosts food production and economic growth in Africa...

April 23, 2013 no comments
OTTAWA, Canada, – African Press Organization (APO) – African households will be better able to increase their food production and incomes as they improve their ability to adapt to the impacts o...
US Department of State

Africa: FY 2013 Funding opportunity announcement for NGO programs bene...

March 28, 2013 no comments
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) – Funding Opportunity Announcement Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration March 27, 2013 - Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-P...
World Bank

World Bank says innovation improves gender programs, spurs economic de...

March 8, 2013 no comments
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – Despite the steady economic growth in many African countries over the last few years, gains have not always translated into greater gende...
WCC

Churches engage in development dialogue on Africa

March 6, 2013 no comments
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 6, 2013/African Press Organization (APO) – In Africa, trade, aid and investments from the European Union (EU), United States (US) and China have not fully addressed the roo...
Microsoft

Microsoft engages youth to drive sustainable African economic growth

February 15, 2013 1 comment
Microsoft YouthSpark is a global initiative to create economic opportunities for 300 million youth over the next three years
Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim is one of Africa's most outstanding statesman

Profile: Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim – An outstanding world statesman ...

February 6, 2013 no comments
Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim, who concluded his term of office as Secretary General of the Organization of African Unity on 17 September 2001 after serving an unprecedented three terms covering a period of ...
Africa

Full-scale invasion as the United States deploys troops in 35 African ...

February 5, 2013 7 comments
By John Pilger, TRANSCEND* -  A full-scale invasion of Africa is under way. The United States is deploying troops in 35 African countries, beginning with Libya, Sudan, Algeria and Niger. Reported by ...
Over 57 percent of maternal deaths occur in Africa - Credit - Patrick Burnett-IPS

No woman should die giving birth as AU leaders renew their commitment ...

January 29, 2013 no comments
ADDIS ABABA, Blain Biset (IPS) - Every single day, 452 women in sub-Saharan Africa die from pregnancy-related causes; that’s 18 women every hour. Against this backdrop, heads of state gathered in Eth...
In the forest in Gbarpolu County northwest Liberia a group of men work on a surface gold mine - Credit-Travis Lupick-IPS

Africa’s potential to generate broad-based inclusive development...

December 30, 2012 no comments
ADDIS ABABA , Ed McKenna (IPS) - Many of the fastest-growing countries in the world are in Africa, the poorest continent on the planet, but the potential for recently-discovered resources to generate...
Ugandans in the VIP seating area at a recent Sean Kingston concert - Credit -Will Boase-IPS

Rising investments and the rise of Africa’s middle class

December 30, 2012 no comments
KAMPALA, Fred Ojambo (IPS) - Rising investments in Africa’s service sector, the unlocking of its vast natural resources and the sound economic policies pursued by African countries in the last two de...
President Ernest Bai Koroma - The Economist says he is favourite to win in November

Sierra Leone’s president Ernest Koroma is at the forefront in defining...

December 9, 2012 1 comment
Africa is suddenly taking center stage in world politics. From Ivory Coast to Libya and from Kenya to Sierra Leone, the world’s headlines whether for bad or good, has been primarily focused on our co...
UN Security Council

After 20 long years of negotiations, Africa’s push for security ...

October 20, 2012 1 comment
UNITED NATIONS, – Thalif Deen - (IPS) - After 20 long years of negotiations on a proposed expansion of the Security Council, African countries continue to be left out in the cold – even as Afri...
Nairobi City at night

Nairobi gradually emerging as Africa’s business hub

October 19, 2012 1 comment
Not so long ago, His Excellency President Mwai Kibaki gave a speech highlighting the developments the nation has witnessed over the past couple of years while commissioning the opening of an informat...
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Matters of Interest

  • An outstanding man of God - John Hagee stands out as a true and important spiritual leader of our times

    Date: May 16, 2013

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Headline News

  • ECOWAS Peace Ambassador urges greater empowerment of the youth

    Date: May 22, 2013

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  • At its 10th anniversary, APRM praised for raising the bar on accountability

    Date: May 22, 2013

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  • IMF Executive Board completes second review uunder the extended credit facility for Guinea and approves US$27.4 Million disbursement

    Date: May 21, 2013

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  • Malawi to hold triple global customs meetings

    Date: May 19, 2013

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  • IFC to support Central Bank of Nigeria in strengthening sustainable banking

    Date: May 15, 2013

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Biography

  • Jomo Kenyatta - The legacy of an outstanding statesman and a true African hero

    Date: April 13, 2013

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  • Profile: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala - Nigeria's Finance Minister

    Date: April 13, 2013

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  • World Bank announces US$1 Billion pledge to Africa’s Great Lakes Region, targeting energy, roads, agriculture, cross-border trade, health, and jobs

    Date: May 22, 2013

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  • Ghana beat Senegal 1-0 to win AACB 2013 Championship

    Date: May 22, 2013

  • AFISMA Head of Mission praises African Forces serving in Mali and elsewhere in the Continent

    Date: April 15, 2013

  • UN expert to assess human rights situation in Eritrea through neighbouring countries

    Date: April 12, 2013

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  • ‘Killer’ tornado decimates Oklahoma suburb

    Date: May 22, 2013

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  • Suspect in Cleveland kidnappings charged; may face death penalty

    Date: May 11, 2013

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  • Adoptions of children decreased by 48% worldwide

    Date: May 9, 2013

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  • World Bank announces US$1 Billion pledge to Africa’s Great Lakes Region, targeting energy, roads, agriculture, cross-border trade, health, and jobs
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