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VoxAfrica TV Announces Launch of 2nd Season The Voice Afrique
African Press Organization
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June 7, 2017
After an exceptional first season, that saw more than 10 million people in Cameroon and 9 million viewers in Ivory Coast alone tuning in every Saturday, for five months, Voxafrica TV (http://VoxAfrica.com) has launched the second season of the...
FIFA awards 2017-2018 media rights for sub-Saharan Africa
African Press Organization
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March 30, 2017
Following an open tender process for 42 territories* in sub-Saharan Africa, FIFA has granted media rights to five major broadcasting entities in the region. The tender was launched on 21 October 2016 and included the media rights to all 2017-2018...
Burundi Travel Warning
Travel.State.Gov
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November 8, 2012
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Burundi. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning for Burundi dated April 18, 2012, to reiterate existing security concerns and to note that security restrictions on...
Land urgently needed to avert ‘drastic deterioration’ in Burundian refugee camps in neighbouring countries
African Press Organization
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February 8, 2017
Stalled peace talks in Burundi are forcing hundreds to flee every day seeking refuge in neighbouring countries, the United Nations refugee agency warned today, appealing for more support, particularly land to shelter for new arrivals and to ensure...
Groundbreaking on Solar Field in Burundi: Power Africa Partner Gigawatt Global Advances 1,000 MW Program
African Press Organization
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January 19, 2017
Amid the lush and rolling hills of Mubuga, 100 km outside the Burundian capital of Bujumbura, 2,500 people came yesterday to celebrate the festive ground-breaking for a 7.5 MW solar field that will add 15% to the East African country's generation...
Africa Regional Media Hub | REMINDER - Sept 20 Briefing with U.S. Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Thomas Perriello
African Press Organization
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September 19, 2016
Media Advisory | Sept 20 Briefing with U.S. Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Thomas Perriello, U.S. Department of State EVENT: Please join us on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 7:15 AM EST/ 11:15 AM GMT for a telephonic press conference with U.S....
The 631st Meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council on the Situation in Burundi
African Press Organization
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October 12, 2016
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 631st meeting, held on 6 October 2016, adopted the following decision on the situation in Burundi: Council, 1. Takes note of the briefing made by the Special Representative of the...
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women meets with Civil Society Representatives from Canada, Burundi, Bhutan and Belarus
African Press Organization
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October 24, 2016
The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women this afternoon met with representatives of non-governmental organizations and a national human rights institution to receive information on the situation of women in Canada, Burundi,...
Burundi Travel Warning
Travel.State.Gov
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April 18, 2012
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Burundi. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning for Burundi dated November 25, 2011 to reiterate existing security concerns and to note that security restrictions on...
Africa Regional Media Hub | Key Outcomes of U.S. Priorities at the UN Human Rights Council's 33rd Session
African Press Organization
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October 5, 2016
Key Outcomes of U.S. Priorities at the UN Human Rights Council's 33rd Session Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 4, 2016 Although the United States is not a voting member of the UN Human Rights Council this year – taking...
Africa Regional Media Hub | Sept 20 Briefing with U.S. Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Thomas Perriello, U.S. Department of State
African Press Organization
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September 16, 2016
EVENT: Please join us on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 7:15 AM EST/ 11:15 AM GMT for a telephonic press conference with U.S. Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Thomas Perriello of the Department of State. The Special Envoy will discuss his recent...
Burundi Travel Warning
Travel.State.Gov
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November 25, 2011
The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Burundi. This notice replaces the Travel Warning for Burundi, dated June 1, 2011, with no substantive changes. Security restrictions on travel for Embassy personnel remain in...
Government of Canada Suspends Removals to Burundi
Marketwire
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December 2, 2015
OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 12/02/15 -- Canada Border Services Agency Effective immediately, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has imposed an Administrative Deferral of Removals (ADR) to Burundi. As a result of current country...
Africa: U.S. Deeply Regrets Burundi's Disregard for the Arusha Agreement
U.S. Department of State
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April 25, 2015
The United States deeply regrets the decision by Burundi’s ruling party, the National Council for the Defense of Democracy–Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD), to disregard the term-limit provisions of the Arusha Agreement by naming...
Burundi Travel Warning
Travel.State.Gov
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November 4, 2010
The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Burundi before, during, and after nationwide elections scheduled from May to September 2010. This notice replaces the Travel Warning for Burundi, dated July 22, 2009, to provide...
Africa: Burundi: U.S. Regrets Decision To Move Ahead With Elections
U.S. Department of State
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June 30, 2015
The United States is deeply disappointed that the government of Burundi moved forward with parliamentary elections today despite woefully inadequate conditions for them to be credible, disregarding the strong urging of the African Union, the UN...
Africa: U.S. Condemns Violence in Burundi
U.S. Department of State
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May 30, 2015
The United States strongly condemns the May 29 grenade attack in Bujumbura, and the continued violence in Burundi. We are deeply concerned that the recent grenade attacks, violence perpetrated by the ruling party Imbonerakure youth militia, and...
Africa: U.S. Concerns about Reported Extra-Judicial Killings and Detentions in Burundi
U.S. Department of State
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February 5, 2015
The United States is troubled by reports implicating Burundian security forces in the extra-judicial killing of at least two dozen members of a rebel group after they surrendered in Cibitoke Province in early January. The United States calls on...
Africa: U.S. Welcomes Robust UN Electoral Observation Mission to Burundi
U.S. Department of State
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January 7, 2015
The United States welcomes the start of the UN Electoral Observation Mission to Burundi (MENUB) on January 1. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights as it once again becomes a...
Breaking the World’s Language Barriers
EIN Presswire
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August 31, 2024
Indigenous-owned tech company Kiwa Digital announces new investment in the African media localisation market. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, August 31, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Indigenous-owned tech company Kiwa Digital has announced new investment in...