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Discover Africa-Newsroom.com, APO’s new press release distribution platform dedicated to Africa

APO-Source, the first database of press releases related to Africa will be discontinued at the end of the year after 8 years of operation

Starting today, we invite you to visit Africa-Newsroom.com, APO’s new press release distribution platform dedicated to Africa.

Africa-Newsroom.com is available in four languages (English, French, Arabic and Portuguese), each with its own Twitter feed. It features a powerful internal search engine allowing you to search press releases per country, industry, subject, and publication time. You are also able to search for multimedia content specifically.

Journalists will be able to copy, share, download, embed, create customized RSS feeds, create customized email feeds, create customized FTP feeds, create customized widgets, and take the content to other websites for all major CMS types.

Journalists are encouraged to create a profile on Africa-Newsroom.com to access even more powerful features including preference settings, homepage personalization, dedicated news feeds, and more.

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Découvrez Africa-Newsroom.com, la nouvelle plate-forme de distribution de communiqués de presse liés à l’Afrique

Créée en 2007, APO-Source, la première base de données de communiqués de presse liés à l’Afrique sera supprimé à la fin de l’année

Nous vous invitons dés maintenant à découvrir Africa-Newsroom.com, la nouvelle plate-forme de distribution de communiqués de presse liés à l’Afrique.

Africa-Newsroom.com est disponible en quatre langues (anglais, français, arabe et portugais), chacune avec son propre compte Twitter. Le site dispose également d’un puissant moteur de recherche interne vous permettant de rechercher des communiqués de presse par pays, par secteur d’activité, sujet, date de publication. Vous pouvez également rechercher spécifiquement du contenu multimédia.

Les journalistes seront en mesure de copier, partager, télécharger, intégrer (embed), créer des flux RSS personnalisés, créer des alertes email personnalisées, créer des FTP personnalisés, créer des widgets personnalisés, et de prendre le contenu pour l’intégrer sur d’autres sites Web.

Les journalistes sont encouragés à créer un profil sur Africa-Newsroom.com pour accéder à encore plus de fonctionnalités, dont des paramètres de personnalisation avancés, la personnalisation de la page d’accueil et des flux de communiqués de presse, et plus encore.

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) Group on Wednesday approved the Lusophone Compact Guarantee Program (LCGP or the Compact), with a maximum risk exposure of up to EUR400 million. The new Compact offers a big boost to business development initiatives for the Bank’s non-sovereign portfolio in its Portuguese-speaking African member countries. The program is designed… Read more on https://afdb.africa-newsroom.com/press/african-development-bank-group-approves-eur400-million-lusophone-compact-guarantee-program-to-boost-private-sector-development?lang=en

Active cases: 5 New cases: 0 New tests: 123 Total confirmed: 3,786 Recovered: 3,654 (+1) Deaths: 123 (+0) Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/press/coronavirus-gambia-daily-case-update-as-of-17th-december-2020?lang=en

The ten-million-dollar purchase represents assets in excess of forty million dollars; The addition of these assets makes NaturalShrimp, Inc (www.NaturalShrimp.com) the largest square footage RAS shrimp company in the United States. NaturalShrimp, Inc. (NSI), (OTCQB:SHMP), an aquaculture Company which has developed and patented the first commercially operational Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS)… Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/press/naturalshrimp-inc-closes-on-the-asset-purchase-of-alder-aqua-llc-fka-veroblue-farms?lang=en

As we conclude the year 2020, it is very important to thank everyone who participated in the TOP AFRICA NEWS (www.TopAfricaNews.com) activities because without the contribution of each of you, we would not have been able to achieve anything during the difficult times originating from the COVID 19 epidemic. The Management of TOP AFRICA NEWS cannot distinguish in which manner everyone did this or that,… Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/press/congratulatory-message-to-those-who-stayed-close-to-top-africa-news-in-2020?lang=en

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund have approved a $9.8 million grant to Guinea Bissau for its national Control Support Project (PALPC), aimed at reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus and boosting the resilience of health system and communities, especially the most vulnerable. Guinea Bissau has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to food shortages, economic… Read more on https://afdb.africa-newsroom.com/press/guinea-bissau-african-development-fund-approves-98-million-to-guineabissau-for-covid19-relief-and-resilience?lang=en

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org/) has approved a loan of UA 30 million ($42.9) million to finance the second phase of a major power transmission and interconnection project in Madagascar. The Power Transmission Network Reinforcement and Interconnection Project in Madagascar (PRIRTEM-II) includes the construction of a 135-km, 220 kV interconnection line… Read more on https://afdb.africa-newsroom.com/press/madagascar-the-african-development-bank-approves-43-million-loan-to-finance-second-phase-of-power-transmission-project?lang=en

Le projet « Desert to Power » (D2P), lancé en septembre 2019 à Ouagadougou par le président de la Banque africaine de développement (https://www.AfDB.org/), Akinwumi Adesina, a obtenu un large soutien des partenaires lors de la 4ème Rencontre sur le marché de l’énergie en Afrique, qui s’est tenue du 8 au 10 décembre derniers. La rencontre, dont l’objectif était de faire un point d’étape… Read more on https://afdb.africa-newsroom.com/press/linitiative–desert-to-power–de-la-banque-africaine-de-developpement-rallie-un-large-soutien-des-partenaires-a-la-4eme-rencontre-sur-le-marche-de-lenergie-en-afrique?lang=fr

Daily Laboratory test: 5,276 Severe cases: 273 New recovered: 1,782 New deaths: 13 New cases: 475

Total Laboratory test: 1,725,693 Active cases: 16,897 Total recovered: 99,751 Total deaths: 1,831 Total cases: 118,481 Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/press/coronavirus-ethiopia-covid19-reported-cases-in-ethiopia-17th-december-2020?lang=en

The shortcomings and scarcity of data on migration have limited the capacity of the African Union (AU) Member States to conceive coherent migration policies. Furthermore, the informal character of migratory movements, the porosity of borders and the complexity of the collection of data on human mobility at the continental level, going from and to Africa, have made the management of migratory movements… Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/press/official-inauguration-of-the-african-migration-observatory?lang=en

COVID-19 cases in the African region have risen steadily over the past two months, underscoring the need for reinforced public health measures to avert a surge in infections, particularly as people gather or travel for end-of-year celebrations. Since mid-October, an average of 46 000 cases per week have been recorded in the 47 countries in the World Health Organization (WHO) African region compared… Read more on https://who-africa.africa-newsroom.com/press/coronavirus-africa-stronger-action-needed-as-african-countries-see-steady-covid19-rise?lang=en

A eleição de Angola para a presidência rotativa da conferência de ministros da OPEP colocou o Ministro Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Ministro dos Recursos Minerais, Petróleo e Gás de Angola, na vanguarda dos esforços para estabilizar os mercados petrolíferos globais em 2021. A Assunção da Presidência da OPEP por SE Diamantino não poderia ter chegado em um período mais definido para a organização… Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/press/angola-and-africa-must-support-minister-diamantino-at-opec-for-their-oil-sector-to-prosper?lang=pt

L’élection de l’Angola à la présidence tournante de la conférence des ministres de l’Opep a propulsé le Ministre Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Ministre des ressources minérales, du pétrole et du gaz de l’Angola à l’avant-garde des efforts de stabilisation des marchés pétroliers mondiaux en 2021. La prise de la présidence de l’Opep par S.E. Diamantino n’aurait pas pu arriver à une période… Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/press/angola-and-africa-must-support-minister-diamantino-at-opec-for-their-oil-sector-to-prosper?lang=fr

The election of Angola to the rotating presidency of the conference of ministers of OPEC has thrust Minister Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas of Angola to the forefront of efforts to stabilize global oil markets in 2021. The assumption of the Presidency of OPEC by H.E Diamantino could not have come at a more defining period for the organization and the global… Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/press/angola-and-africa-must-support-minister-diamantino-at-opec-for-their-oil-sector-to-prosper?lang=en

Mozambique is a country full of amazing opportunities. I have had a chance to engage with the Energy industry in the country and also with a lot of local companies, civil society and young people. It was exciting to talk with young people who understand that innovation and hard work leads to success. I believe nowhere is this more apparent than with our beautiful energy sector. The fish markets and… Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/press/mozambique-on-track-to-be-a-hub-for-natural-gas-development-and-investment-in-africa?lang=en

Pegasus Development, Inc. (https://www.PegasusDevelopment-inc.com/) is pleased to announce that the first important step for the planned IPO / Listing in 2021 has been taken. The application with the SEC / EDGAR – Securities and Exchange Commission in the USA has been approved and the registration in the IPO register has taken place. Planned IPO date is June 2021, the main venues are Frankfurt and… Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/press/pegasus-development-gmbh-pegasus-development-major-upcoming-ipo-in-2021?lang=en

Umbro South Africa (www.Umbro.co.za) is pleased to announce a new long-term partnership as the official technical sponsor of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) for the next four years. The partnership will see Umbro supply both men’s and women’s national teams with high-performance match kit, training and off field apparel, as well as equipment as the reigning CECAFA Cup champions… Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/press/umbro-and-federation-of-uganda-football-associations-team-up-for-longterm-partnership?lang=en

Africa must leverage investment to unleash the potential and ingenuity of its youth, its most important asset, African development Bank (www.AfDB.org) President Akinwumi Adesina said at a Conference of Montreal fireside chat event. The three-day virtual event was organized by the international economic forum of the Americas, under the theme, a sustainable recovery for people and planet. During the… Read more on https://afdb.africa-newsroom.com/press/africa-must-risk-capital-for-its-youth-adesina-urges?lang=en

An economist and development expert, Aissa Touré, the Country Manager designated for Rwanda, a Senegalese national, brings to the Bank over 25 years of experience, working in three continents and 12 countries for 5 international organizations. Aissa’s work experience covers rural development, particularly agriculture, rural economics and climate adaptation and mitigation, among others. She brings… Read more on https://afdb.africa-newsroom.com/press/la-banque-africaine-de-developpement-nomme-aissa-toure-cheffe-de-bureaupays-pour-le-rwanda?lang=en

The African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org/) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Simon MIZRAHI as Acting Director, Communication and External Relations Department (PCER), effective 16 December 2020. Simon is a British national who joined the Bank on the 10th of May 2009, as Head of Results Management Division. Before joining the African Development Bank, he worked for the Organisation… Read more on https://afdb.africa-newsroom.com/press/la-banque-africaine-de-developpement-nomme-simon-mizrahi-directeur-pi-de-la-communication-et-des-relations-exterieures-pcer?lang=en

Alors que 2020 tire à sa fin, le ministère des Mines et des Hydrocarbures (http://www.EquatorialOil.com/) est heureux d’annoncer la conclusion de plusieurs réunions d’évaluation des programmes de travail et budget 2021 relatifs au développement des champs pétrolifères et gaziers de la République de Guinée équatoriale. Les réunions se sont tenues dans les villes de Malabo et de Bata… Read more on https://ministryofmineseg.africa-newsroom.com/press/equatorial-guinea-expects-increased-investment-and-hydrocarbons-production-in-2021?lang=fr

As 2020 draws to a close, the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons (http://www.EquatorialOil.com/) is pleased to announce the conclusion of several meetings for the evaluation of the 2021 Work and Budget Programs pertaining to the development of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea’s oil & gas fields. The meetings were held in the cities of Malabo and Bata to carefully examine the country’s exploration… Read more on https://ministryofmineseg.africa-newsroom.com/press/equatorial-guinea-expects-increased-investment-and-hydrocarbons-production-in-2021?lang=en

De nationalité sénégalaise, Aissa Touré est nommée Cheffe du Bureau-pays de la Banque africaine de développement (https://www.AfDB.org/) au Rwanda. Economiste et spécialiste du développement, avec une expérience de plus de 25 ans acquise sur trois continents, dans 12 pays et pour le compte de cinq organisations internationales, son expérience professionnelle couvre le développement rural,… Read more on https://afdb.africa-newsroom.com/press/la-banque-africaine-de-developpement-nomme-aissa-toure-cheffe-de-bureaupays-pour-le-rwanda?lang=fr

La Banque africaine de développement (https://www.AfDB.org/) a le plaisir d’annoncer la nomination de Simon MIZRAHI au poste de Directeur par intérim du Département de la communication et des relations extérieures (PCER), à compter du 16 décembre 2020. De nationalité britannique, Simon Mizrahi a rejoint la Banque le 10 mai 2009, en tant que chef de la division chargée de la gestion des résultats.… Read more on https://afdb.africa-newsroom.com/press/la-banque-africaine-de-developpement-nomme-simon-mizrahi-directeur-pi-de-la-communication-et-des-relations-exterieures-pcer?lang=fr

Facebook (http://www.Facebook.com) a dévoilé aujourd’hui une infographie « Les temps forts de l’année 2020 » présentant certains de ses principaux investissements et actions à travers l’Afrique en 2020. Elle est Accompagnée d’une vidéo animée célébrant et présentant des personnes répartis sur le continent, qui se lèvent contre les défis de cette année particulière. Elle met également… Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/press/facebook-unveils-its-2020-africa-year-in-review?lang=fr