African nations are increasingly favouring green bonds over emissions trading to power their transition to green energy.

By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency African countries are now favouring raising funds for projects that have positive climate and sustainability outcomes over emissions trading as green bond issuances soar across the continent. While legislative plans to regulate the sale of carbon credits are proliferating the continent, this race has been beset by controversies, with critics claiming it allows companies to continue polluting without reducing their emissions. Green bonds are becoming […]

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Namibia

Oshikoto police launch festive season operation

Oshikoto Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Teopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, has emphasised the police’s commitment to combating crime during the festive season. Speaking during the Oshikoto regional police briefing session on the festive season operation at the police headquarters in Omuthiya on Tuesday, Nashikaku said the operation is scheduled to run from 17 November 2023 until 17 January 2024, with the primary goal of preventing crimes and minimising fatalities. “We pledge zero fatalities, […]

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Sport

IOC announces winners of first Let’s Move Street Challenge

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revealed the first-ever winners of the Let’s Move Street Challenge – the unique online competition supported by Worldwide Olympic Partner Samsung, inviting BMX, breaking and skateboarding enthusiasts to showcase their best moves and creative skills. Twenty-one winners from 13 countries have been selected by the judges from thousands of entries, unlocking an all-access trip to watch some of the best athletes competing for their […]

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APO International

The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), partners forge a shared vision for expanding health services in Zimbabwe

On 10 November 2023, Officials from the Ministry of Health and Child Care met with development partners to discuss, consult, and collectively shape a shared vision and agenda to expand provision of health services in Zimbabwe. Participants included representatives from The United Nations family who included UNAIDS, UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA, and the World Health Organization (WHO). Other development partners included the Global Financing Facility, the Global Fund, Health Resilient Fund […]

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APO International

Kenya Romania to Enhance Bilateral Ties, Boost Trade

Kenya and Romania are keen on enhancing bilateral relations. President William Ruto said the two countries are exploring strategies to boost trade and investment. Kenya, he added, is focused on exploring more areas of trade with Romania and attracting foreign direct investments. “Our discussions focused on the strategies and interventions by which we can enhance trade and investment between our countries,” he said. He made the remarks during a joint […]

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APO International

Security Council: United Nations (UN) Police need greater support amid ‘many challenges’

Ambassadors met for their annual briefing with the heads of UN Police Components serving at field missions. Approximately 9,000 police officers - men and women - from 94 countries are deployed at UN peace operations, mainly in formed police units (FPUs) comprised of 140 members. Unique responses required Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, opened the meeting by highlighting the importance of continuously enhancing and adapting peacekeeping to match changing […]

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APO International

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met at his Amiri Diwan office on Tuesday with HE Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa Dr. Naledi Pandor, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed the latest development in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories. During the meeting, His Excellency stressed the necessity […]

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APO International

Sri Lanka: Foreign Minister Ali Sabry to attend the 3rd Ministerial Conference on Maritime Security and Safety in the Western Indian Ocean in Mauritius

At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of Mauritius Maneesh Gobin, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry will participate at the 3rd Ministerial Conference on Maritime Security and Safety in the Western Indian Ocean in Mauritius on 16 November 2023. The West Indian Ocean is an important global trade and commercial hub with multiple inter connections with the global ocean space. The region faces a series of threats […]

November 15, 2023

APO International

Nigeria: Routine vaccinations are key to curbing diphtheria outbreaks

Nigeria is currently facing the largest diphtheria outbreak in its history, with about 17,000 suspected cases and nearly 600 deaths recorded since January 2023, mostly among children. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) medical teams have admitted more than 12,000 patients so far this year in Kano state, which is the most affected. MSF teams are also treating diphtheria patients in the states of Borno and Bauchi. However, low vaccination […]

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Month: November 2023