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Minister Fast Marks Conclusion of Investment Treaty with Nigeria
OTTAWA, Canada, May 2, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, meets with Olusegun Aganga, Nigeria's Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, to mark the successful conclusion of negotiations toward a Canada-Nigeria foreign investment promotion and protection agreement…
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HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGNERS SEEK PROSECUTION OF VIOLATORS AT ECOWAS COURT OF JUSTICE
ABUJA, Nigeria, May 2, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- West Africa's human rights institutions have called for the prosecution of human rights violations at the Community Court of Justice while Member States should establish a mechanism for ensuring compliance with the decisions of the Court. In the absence of a…
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Office of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes - visit to Rwanda
KIGALI, Rwanda, May 2, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Mary Robinson, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region of Africa, visited Rwanda today in continuation of a regional tour to encourage the implementation of an 11-nation peace agreement she has called a “framework of hope” for…
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Dubai Expo 2020 reports on two social initiatives in Africa that are helping foster sustainability on a local level
DUBAI, UAE, May 1, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Under the theme ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future', Dubai is building its Expo 2020 bid (http://www.expo2020dubai.ae) on three sub-themes representing the forces that inspire global development: sustainability (lasting sources of energy and water); mobility (smart systems of logistics and transportation); and…
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2013 Africa Attractiveness survey: Ask your questions LIVE to Michael Lalor, lead partner of the Ernst Young Africa Business Center
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, May 1, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- A new story is emerging about Africa; a story of growth, progress, and profitability. At the same time, significant challenges to unlocking the continent's vast economic and human potential remain. Please join Michael Lalor, lead partner of the Ernst & Young…
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Mahindra Comviva Evolves the Mobile Music Ecosystem in Africa
CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, May 1, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- - Partners with over 70 local and international content providers - Introduces new mobile infotainment offerings for the Operators Mahindra Comviva (http://www.mahindracomviva.com), the global leader in providing mobile solutions beyond VAS, is rapidly expanding its mobile music offerings in Africa. Over…
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AfDB Returns to the Ugandan capital market with its second shilling bond
TUNIS, Tunisia, May 24, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) has launched its second Uganda-shilling[…]
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Africa Day Keynote Address
WASHINGTON, May 24, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Remarks Reuben Brigety Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs Washington Hilton[…]
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Addhope Forum 2013: kick-off to a multi-lateral dialogue full of hope
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 24, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Placed under the label of dialogue and philanthropy, the first edition[…]
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