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Ethiopians in Norway protest against massive human right violations in Ethiopia

Ethiopian asylum seekers in Norway hold a protest on the massive human right violation against journalists and dissidents  back home. According to the press statement sent to Awramba Times from the Ethiopian Asylum Seekers Association in Norway (EASA), the protest … read more »

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Press Release: Ginbot 7 urges Ethiopians to stand with Muslim brothers and sisters

Brutal Killings Inside Mosques Will Not Deter The Resolve Of The Ethiopian Muslim Community Ginbot 7 Press Release In the twenty one years of the TPLF rule, the Ethiopian people and the world at large have witnessed mass killings, targeted … read more »

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Split turns Birhanu Nega’s Ginboat 7 into a zombie

Dilwenberu Nega Dr Birhanu’s “Ginbot 7 Movement for Freedom, Justice and Democracy” has imploded after a prolonged war of attrition between on the one hand those who demand a root and branch change of G7, and on the other hand, … read more »

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Africa: Ghana’s Independence Day

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC March 5, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes … read more »

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Fuel Subsidy, Amakpe Refineries Cum Clement Ikpatt’s Insult On Eket People

By Chris Oduok “ …for failures by Amakpe Refineries, reflects reasonableness and carries along the overwhelming majority of Eket folks in the Diaspora. If it does, that will be so unfortunate and blatantly insulting. I think enough is enough !…. … read more »

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IMF Executive Board Extends Stand-By Arrangement for Angola

LUANDA, Angola, February 9, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a request by Angola to extend the country’s Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) until March 30, 2012, to allow time for the … read more »

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Africa: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

WASHINGTON, February 7, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC February 6, 2012 Today, we mark the ninth annual International Day of Zero … read more »

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Eviction Order Against the Shallcross Occupation Set Aside

27 January 2012 Abahlali baseMjondolo Press Statement   The Interim Eviction Order Against the Shallcross Occupation has been Set Aside   The interim eviction order granted by the Durban High Court to evict residents of Shallcross (Ekuphumeleleni, Inkanyezi Housing Project) … read more »

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Ethiopian American Muslims denounce rights violations by Zenawi regime

Ethio-American Muslims Ad hoc Committee firmly stands along with other peace-loving, equality and freedom aspirant Ethiopians in their struggle for justice, equality and real democracy. The Committee also calls up on all Ethiopians to come together now more than ever … read more »

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Eighteenth African Union Summit to hold on the theme: “Boosting intra-African trade”

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, January 11, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The 18th Ordinary Session of the Summit of the African Union (AU) is scheduled to take place from 23 to 30 January 2012 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Holding under the … read more »

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French Judges release report on the plane crash used as a pretext to start genocide in Rwanda

Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation French Judges release report on the plane crash used as a pretext to start genocide in Rwanda Kigali, 10 January 2012-The Government of Rwanda today welcomed the report of the experts … read more »

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UNAMID Second meeting of Implementation Follow-up Commission for Darfur peace document

ission (IFC), established by the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD), that will take place on Monday 16 January 2012, at 10:00 hours, at UNAMID Headquarters (ARC Compound) in El Fasher. The Commission, chaired by the Government of Qatar, … read more »

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Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the Conclusion of her Visit to South Africa

PRETORIA, South-Africa, January 9, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today in Pretoria: “It is a great pleasure to be in South Africa for my first … read more »

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Canada Condemns Recent Attacks in Nigeria

OTTAWA, Canada, January 9, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement on the latest violent attacks in Nigeria: “Canada unequivocally condemns the cowardly attacks in Mubi today and the separate attack in … read more »

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Namibian Prime Minister Angula Meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi

EIJING, China, January 9, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On January 5, 2012, Namibian Prime Minister Nahas Angula met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi in Windhoek. During their talks, Angula said that Namibia cherishes the traditional friendship with … read more »

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UN Special Representative concerned about continuing dispute in Somali Parliament

MOGADISHU, Somalia, January 7, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Ambassador Augustine Mahiga today expressed deep concern over the continuing parliamentary dispute in Mogadishu. He called on all parties to refrain from … read more »

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Senegal / IMF Completes Second Review Under the Policy Support Instrument for Senegal

DAKAR, Sénégal, December 19, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the second review under the three-year Policy Support Instrument (PSI) for Senegal.(1) The Board’s decision was taken on a lapse … read more »

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IMF Executive Board Completes Seventh and Final Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Mali and Approves US$ 9.3 Million Disbursement

BAMAKO, Mali, December 13, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the seventh and final review of Mali’s economic performance under the economic program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) … read more »

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IMF Executive Board Completes Seventh Review Under ECF for Liberia and Approves US$6.9 Million Disbursement

MONROVIA, Liberia, December 6, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the seventh and final review of Liberia’s economic program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The completion of the review … read more »

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Toronto issues cold alert

A cold weather alert has been issued in Toronto as the city shivers through another bone-chilling cold snap. Temperatures Sunday are expected to hit –12 C, but with the wind chill it will feel more like –23. The city calls … read more »

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Somalia: Puntland is Deeply Concerned About Somaliland’s Growing Ties to Al Shabaab (Press Release)

PRESS RELEASE (Puntland State of Somalia) 1 January 2011 The Somaliland Administration has repeatedly issued hostile public statements regarding Puntland’s efforts to ensure its own security. We want to clarify that Puntland Government security forces have duties to defend the … read more »

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Ex-clerk charged in $1M theft at health centre

A 46-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the alleged theft more than $1 million from a Winnipeg health centre’s ATM. The woman, a former financial clerk at the Misericordia Health Centre, allegedly took the money during a 10-year … read more »

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Sudan: Don’t Ignore AU Justice Recommendations

International Actors Should Press for Cooperation With the ICC, Wider Accountability in Darfur. (New York) – Sudan has failed to act on recommendations made a year ago by the African Union High-Level Panel on Darfur, Human Rights Watch said in … read more »

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