African Press Organization Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 5, 2021 - 12:08 GMT

Thousands of Zambian smallholders to benefit from EUR 30 million (635m ZK) agriculture investment initiative launched by Zanaco ...

First targeted European Investment Bank (www.EIB.org) support for sustainable agriculture investment in Zambia; Initiative to increase access to finance, support job creation and enhance agricultural productivity; Impact strengthened by agriculture and …

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Published on October 5, 2021 - 11:09 GMT

Establishing National Energy Companies: The Role of National Oil Company (NOCs) Emphasized at African Energy Week NOC Summit

Africa’s premier energy event, African Energy Week (AEW) 2021, comprises a four-day interactive networking conference and exhibition whereby African and global stakeholders will unite to discuss the future of the African energy industry. On day two of AEW …

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Published on October 5, 2021 - 10:12 GMT

Senegal s Petroleum Code: Promoting Local Content, State Ownership of Hydrocarbon Resources, and Environmental Sustainability (By ...

By Miguel Artacho, Field Editor Senegal adopted a new Petroleum Code (https://bit.ly/3uENBWh) on January 24, 2019, which aims to reinforce the preservation of national interests and local content. The new code goes significantly beyond the legislator's …

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Published on October 5, 2021 - 09:13 GMT

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)'s Group Managing Director Mele Kyari Commits to African Energy Week, Joins Strong ...

Nigeria is set to enhance its position as one of Africa’s top oil and gas producers at African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 in Cape Town. With a strong delegation led by H.E. Minister Chief Timipre Sylva, the country will not only contribute towards, but drive …

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Published on October 5, 2021 - 07:27 GMT

NBA to Debut Short Film "NBA Lane" Featuring Michael B. Jordan and more than 30 NBA Players and Legends Commemorating the League's ...

The NBA (www.NBA.com) today announced the global premiere of “NBA Lane,” a short film celebrating the league’s storied history ahead of its 75th Anniversary Season, which will stream across all NBA (https://bit.ly/3FbGvNT) social platforms and on NBA.com/ …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 19:59 GMT

Ethiopia: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the decision to expel seven United Nations ...

Download logo The EU and its Member States strongly condemn the decision taken by the Government of Ethiopia on 30 September 2021 to expel seven United Nations (UN) officials from the country. The EU stands in full solidarity by the UN, and in particular …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 19:59 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs holds discussions with Libyan counterpart

Download logo The Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani held today official discussions with the Libyan Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Dr. Najla El-Mangoush during her visit to the Kingdom …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 18:48 GMT

Los Angeles Sparks' Nneka Ogwumike wins 2021 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award

Download logo Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike has been named the recipient of the 2021 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, the WNBA (www.WNBA.com) announced today. This is the third straight Sportsmanship Award for Ogwumike, making her the only …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 18:48 GMT

Coronavirus - Ethiopia: Covid-19 Reported Cases (04 October 2021)

Laboratory Test: 5,895 Cases: 562 Severe Cases: 760 New Deaths: 43 Recovery: 1,903 Total: Laboratory Test: 3,503,694 Active Cases: 26,390 Total Cases: 349,231 Total Deaths: 5,765 Total Recovery: 317,074 Total Vaccinated: 2,890,113Distributed by APO Group …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 17:29 GMT

Statement on the recent forced displacements of people from Las Canood

Download logo The humanitarian community* deeply regrets the arrest and subsequent forced displacements of more than 1,000 women, children and men from Las Canood, Sool Region on 2 and 3 October. We are also very concerned about the reports of additional …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 16:05 GMT

International Organisation for Migration (IOM) appoints APO Group as official Public and Media Relations Partner for the West and ...

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) (www.IOM.int), the UN Migration Organisation, announced today the appointment of APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, as …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 14:56 GMT

"Africa's Business Heroes" Announces Top 10 Finalists for 2021

The 2021 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) (https://AfricaBusinessHeroes.org) prize, a flagship philanthropic program established by the Jack Ma Foundation, has announced this year’s top 10 finalists. These ten entrepreneurs will take the stage at the grand …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 13:49 GMT

Libya: Evidence crimes against humanity and war crimes committed since 2016, UN report finds

Download logo There are reasonable grounds to believe that war crimes have been committed in Libya, while violence perpetrated in prisons and against migrants there may amount to crimes against humanity, the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya says …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 13:49 GMT

ECOWAS Holds In-Country Engagement Workshop on the Domestication and Implementation of the African Union (AU) Kampala Convention ...

Download logo Faced with multiple and negative effects of incessant and perennial conflicts and disasters in the West African region, particularly in the Sahel, and the huge attendant displacement of po-pulations reaching over 3 million persons, the ECOWAS …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 13:49 GMT

Senegal s Oil Gas Sector Gears Up for 2023 Production (By Miguel Artacho)

By Miguel Artacho Since the discovery of large-scale oil and gas discoveries took place in the offshore waters of Senegal between 2014-2017, the country has been abuzz in terms of how this vast new hydrocarbon wealth will impact the Senegalese economy, …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 12:39 GMT

UN chief condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in Mali

The UN Secretary-General has condemned an attack against peacekeepers in Mali on Saturday which left one Egyptian ‘blue helmet’ dead, and four others seriously injured. António Guterres expressed his deep condolences to the family of the victim, as well as …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 12:38 GMT

WFP Resumes Nutritional Support for Refugee Mothers and their Children in Egypt with Funds from Japan

Download logo A US$500,000 grant from the Government of Japan will allow the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to resume its nutritional assistance for pregnant and nursing refugee mothers and their children under two. WFP will use the funds to …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 11:25 GMT

The Republic of Mauritius deposits the instrument of ratification of the African Medicines Agency (AMA)

Download logo On 30 September 2021, the Republic of Mauritius became the thirteenth (13th) member state to deposit the instrument of ratification of the African Medicines Agency (AMA). The country signed the Treaty on the 21 September 2021 in Addis Ababa …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 11:25 GMT

Mining Indaba and Shanghai Mining Club Returns to China with an Even More Significant Number of Mining Investment Opportunities

Download logo Investing in African Mining Indaba (Mining Indaba) (https://MiningIndaba.com), part of Hyve Group plc has announced the return of the Mining Indaba and Shanghai Mining Club Virtual Roadshow and Conference 2021. The event, which connects …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 11:25 GMT

S o Tom and Pr ncipe Reaches the First Global Target for the Vaccination Against Covid 19 by Vaccinating More than 10% of its ...

São Tomé and Príncipe has fully vaccinated 10% of its population against COVID-19, reaching the September global target by the World Health Organization (WHO) aimed at widening and accelerating vaccination and helping to turn the tide against the pandemic. …

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