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African Parliamentarians urge governments to deepen democratic processes and sustain efforts to curtail instability and poor governance

Newstime Africa — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:45:56 +0000

ARUSHA, Tanzania, June 19, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) – African Parliamentarians are urging governments to deepen democratic processes and to sustain efforts to curtail recurrent...

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The African Union welcomes the signing of the preliminary agreement to the presidential election and inclusive peace talks in Mali

Newstime Africa — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:35:44 +0000

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 19, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) –The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has closely followed the...

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The momentum of change – 5 years of incredible achievements for the Sierra Leone President as the country becomes the fastest growing economy in Africa

Ahmed M Kamara — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:15:57 +0000

Five years in office as Head of State and a list of achievements that runs like the itinerary on a U.S. Senator’s desk must be the envy of most African leaders who assume power with the promise of...

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President Koroma makes one of the finest appointments of his presidency as Balogun ‘Logus’ Koroma is named Transport and Aviation Minister

Ahmed M Kamara — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:40:17 +0000

The Sierra Leone president, Ernest Bai Koroma, has made one of his finest and most popular cabinet appointments to date in naming Balogun ‘Logus’ Koroma, as his new Minister of Transport...

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25th ACP-EU parliamentary meeting gathers in Brussels

Newstime Africa — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:43:33 +0000

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, June 14, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) – The ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (JPA) will meet from 17 to 19 June in the European Parliament in...

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Positive trends in Africa’s Aid for Trade, but more interventions needed to overcome constraints

Newstime Africa — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:39:25 +0000

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 14, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) –Although Aid for Trade in Africa is starting to show results, interventions are urgently needed to overcome the short...

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Malian forces accused of torture as children as young as 13 are captured and detained

Allieu Badara Mansaray — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:32:50 +0000

Malian forces sre reported to have tortured children – as young as 13 – in detention centres across Bamako for reported involvements or having links to armed militant groups, Amnesty International...

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New Blackberry Q10 screen nightmare – No auto-brightness toggle

Newstime Africa — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:58:03 +0000

Blackberry has manufactured a fantastic device in the new BB10 Q10 handset, but it has failed to implement the auto-brightness toggle that gives users the ability to adjust brightness levels as they...

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Murder trial of slain teen wearing hoodie begins in the US…was killing racially motivated?

Allieu Badara Mansaray — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:09:30 +0000

Jury selection in the second-degree murder trial for the killing of an unarmed black teen by a multi-racial neighbourhood-watch captain – officially listed as Hispanic in his voter registration card...

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Malawi Electoral Commission in troika launch

Peter Chipanga — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:01:28 +0000

The Malawi Electoral Commission launches the highly anticipated maiden tripartite elections in Malawi Friday June 14 2013 in Blantyre, Newstime Africa understands. The electoral body, will on the...

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In Malawi – Civilians up against law enforcers, torch police stations

Knowledge Chiwambo — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:57:27 +0000

Lawlessness continue to take its toll in the once titanic law enforcing Malawi as cases of civilians torching police units at will linger without having a deterrent in sight. In Malawi’s...

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Canada condemns Tripoli terror attack

Newstime Africa — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:53:29 +0000

OTTAWA, Canada, June 12, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) – Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada condemns terrorism in all its forms. Today’s...

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UN Secretary General is encouraged by progress on Inter-Guinean dialogue

Newstime Africa — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:50:46 +0000

NEW YORK, June 12, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) – The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General is...

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Ban Ki-moon appoints Mukhisa Kituyi of Kenya as the new Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Newstime Africa — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:45:12 +0000

NEW YORK, June 12, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) – On 10 May, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon wrote to the President of the General Assembly requesting that the Assembly...

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Religious tolerance in Sierra Leone – A blessing from God

Dr. Ahmed Ramadan Jalloh — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:38:58 +0000

In the name of Allah the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful - Religious tolerance is one of the great favors from God to our nation Sierra Leone, where Muslims and Christians could be seen living...

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Saudi Prince endorses Sierra Leone President Koroma’s Agenda for Prosperity with huge donation to promote health care and youth empowerment

Joseph Kamanda — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:36:18 +0000

PRESIDENTIAL LOUNGE, Lungi International Airport, Monday 10th June, 2013 – In recognition of the tireless efforts being made by the astute and transformative leadership of President Dr Ernest...

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Man slammed with 329 charges in decade-long kidnapping case

Allieu Badara Mansaray — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:57:08 +0000

A man accused of torturing and sexually assaulting three women he ‘kidnapped’ and kept in chains in the basement of his Cleveland home for over 10 years, was on Friday handed a 329-count indictment...

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Britain agrees to compensate Kenyans tortured during the Mau Mau uprising against colonial rule

Newstime Africa — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:36:58 +0000

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Malawian elected to lead a media climate change grouping

Peter Chipanga — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:27:21 +0000

A Malawian Journalist, Sellina Nkowani, has been elected Southern Africa Regional Coordinator of the Pan African Media Alliance for Climate Change. The Nation Publications Limited Online Sub-Editor...

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Summit in Dakar to evaluate right to food progress in West Africa

Newstime Africa — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:24:05 +0000

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 10, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) – More than 40 parliamentarians, government officials and representatives of civil society and national human rights...

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Nigeria joins G8 New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition

Newstime Africa — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:20:52 +0000

New partnership will leverage private-sector investment and policy reform to reinforce Nigeria’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda

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Four newspapers suspended in Republic of Congo

Newstime Africa — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:15:30 +0000

NEW YORK, June 10, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – Authorities in the Republic of Congo should lift the suspensions against four weekly newspapers in connection with their articles critical...

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AFISMA Human Rights Observers deploy to Northern Mali

Newstime Africa — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:11:15 +0000

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 10, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) – As part of the implementation of the decisions of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council and the Authority...

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African Union celebrates Border Day

Newstime Africa — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:05:33 +0000

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 10, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) –The African Union celebrated today the African Day of Borders (Border Day), at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa,...

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EAC determined to speed up integration process says Tanzania’s Vice President

Newstime Africa — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:56:36 +0000

ARUSHA, Tanzania, June 10, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) – The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr Mohammed Gharib Bilal has said the East African Community is...

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IMF Executive Board approves a 24-month US$1.74 Billion stand-by arrangement with Tunisia

Newstime Africa — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:48:17 +0000

TUNIS, Tunisia, June 10, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a 24-month Stand-By Arrangement for an amount...

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ECA Executive Secretary to receive recognition for visionary, exemplary leadership

Newstime Africa — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:12:56 +0000

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 7, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) –The Fascinating Africans Committed to Excellence (F.A.C.E.) list Awards has nominated Mr. Carlos Lopes, Executive...

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Speaker bans laptops and ipads in Malawi National Assembly

Peter Chipanga — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:54:57 +0000

The use of laptops, smart phones and iPads in Malawi’s National Assembly has been banned. Making the ruling Thursday June 6 2013 Speaker of Parliament Henry Chimunthu Banda regretted that the...

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Fuel pump price, sugar and bread go down in Malawi

Peter Chipanga — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:43:21 +0000

Motorists and consumers in Malawi can at least afford a smile in the economically hit Southern Africa country following latest announcement of fuel, sugar and bread prices slashing. The Malawi Energy...

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President Obama names Susan Rice as the new US National Security Adviser

Newstime Africa — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:49:10 +0000

The outstanding US Ambassador to the UN, Ms. Susan Rice, has been named as the new National Security Adviser by President Barack Obama. Prior to her appointment, Rice served on the staff of the...

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Chaka Khan selected for Apollo Legends Hall of Fame

Dennis Kabatto — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:46:59 +0000

Come Monday, June 10, Apollo Theater will induct legendary R&B and Funk super star Chaka Khan into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame at its 8th annual Spring Gala Benefit Concert and Awards...

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Smallholder Farmers key to lifting over one billion people out of poverty

Newstime Africa — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:35:41 +0000

Backing and Enabling Smallholders Can Unleash New and Sustainable Agricultural Revolution

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FAO urges end of malnutrition as priority – Social and economic costs of global malnutrition unacceptable

Newstime Africa — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:28:58 +0000

ROME, Italy, June 4, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) – Denouncing the huge social and economic costs of malnutrition, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva today called for...

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IOM helps Sierra Leonean migrants in Libya to return home

Newstime Africa — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:24:01 +0000

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 4, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) – At the request of the Government of Sierra Leone and in coordination with the Libyan authorities and the Sierra Leonean...

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Justice George Gelaga King elected President of the Special Court for Sierra Leone

Newstime Africa — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:18:17 +0000

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, June 4, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) – Justice George Gelaga King of Sierra Leone has been elected Presiding Judge of the Appeals Chamber, a post which makes...

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Visa requirements in Africa hamper trade and job creation, concludes panel at the African Development Bank annual meetings

Newstime Africa — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:24:18 +0000

Africa is one of the regions in the world with the highest visa requirements

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Beating of Malawi Photo-Journalist condemned

Knowledge Chiwambo — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:20:23 +0000

A vicious action by a Malawian senior parliamentary officer on one of the country’s female media practitioners who was in line of duty has astonished many and attracted the wrath of media organs, an...

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UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Kang says the brutal violence in Eastern D.R.Congo has gone on for too long

Newstime Africa — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:15:20 +0000

GENEVA, Switzerland, - African Press Organization (APO) – The UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Kyung-wha Kang, ended her four-day visit to the Democratic Republic of...

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IOM launches mobile initiative to counter Tuberculosis in Western Ghana

Newstime Africa — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:08:51 +0000

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 31, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ –IOM Ghana and officials of the Ghana Health Service are this week launching a TB REACH project which aims to increase tuberculosis...

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Central African Republic: Delivering emergency aid before the rains arrive

Newstime Africa — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:05:30 +0000

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 31, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – With the rainy season approaching, the ICRC has been delivering food aid and seed, and seeing to it that people are provided with...

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