insert_link APO International Kenya: Promoting Welfare of Workers will Enhance Productivity, Spur Growth The government is committed to safeguarding the welfare of workers in the country. President William Ruto said labour relations, trade unions and social security are recognized as human rights and fundamental freedoms. This, he added, has promoted human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusiveness and equality in the labour market. He noted that setting out the respective rights and obligations of workers, employers and government has enhanced the right to fair […] todayNovember 28, 2023
insert_link APO International Former refugee wins global Nansen award for championing education for displaced children UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced today that Abdullahi Mire – a former refugee and journalist who has championed the right to education while putting 100,000 books in the hands of refugee children in Kenya – will be the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award’s 2023 global laureate. “Abdullahi Mire is living proof that transformative ideas can spring from within displaced communities,” said Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. “He […] todayNovember 28, 2023 1
insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Minister of Justice Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Minister of Justice, Counselor Omar Marwan. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the President was updated on the primary areas of development in the litigation system across the Republic, which contribute to the improvement of courthouses and justice facilities and strengthen the ability to harness cutting-edge technological solutions. President El-Sisi followed-up on work progress in the Justice City in the New […] todayNovember 28, 2023 6
insert_link APO International Pause in fighting allows delivery of life-saving food assistance in Gaza, but more access is needed, says World Food Programme (WFP) The UN World Food Programme (WFP) delivered desperately needed food to more than 120,000 people in Gaza during the initial pause in fighting but has reiterated that the supplies it was able to provide were woefully inadequate to address the level of hunger seen by staff in the UN shelters and communities. “Thanks to the pause, our teams have been in action on the ground, going into areas we haven't […] todayNovember 28, 2023 7
Local Namibia’s High Court Embraces Transparency in Judicial Appointments Windhoek, 28 November 2023 - In a pioneering move toward openness and accountability, the Judicial Service Commission (the Commission) has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to the selection process for judicial appointments to the High Court of Namibia. The decision, reached during the Commission's meeting on 15 September 2023, saw amendments to the Judicial Service Commission Regulations 2011 in accordance with Article 85(3) of the Namibian Constitution. The revised regulations, effective […] todayNovember 28, 2023 12
insert_link Health / Medical Ahead of World AIDS Day UNAIDS is calling for urgent support to Let Communities Lead in the fight to end AIDS As World AIDS Day (1 December) approaches, UNAIDS is urging governments across the world to unleash the power of grassroots communities across the world to lead the fight to end AIDS. A new report launched today by UNAIDS, Let Communities Lead, shows that AIDS can be ended as a public health threat by 2030, but only if communities on the frontlines get the full support they need from governments and donors. […] todayNovember 28, 2023 8
insert_link APO International Morocco: His Majesty The King Congratulates Mauritanian President on Independence Day HM King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to His Excellency President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. In this message, the Sovereign expresses on His behalf and that of the Moroccan people His warmest congratulations to Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani and His best wishes for further progress and prosperity to the Mauritanian people. On this […] todayNovember 28, 2023
insert_link APO International EcoFlow Dominates Black Friday Sales on Takealot: Tops Portable Power Stations and Secures Top Ten Brands in South Africa EcoFlow (https://apo-opa.co/47Nemde) (www.EcoFlow.com), a leading company of eco-friendly and sustainable energy solutions, achieved remarkable success during the 2023 Black Friday sales. On Takealot (https://apo-opa.co/3QXcqIn), South Africa's leading online store, EcoFlow secured its top position in the portable power station category, and cemented its place among the top ten brands in overall sales, affirming its leadership in sustainable energy. "EcoFlow appreciates the trust and choice of every user. Since its founding […] todayNovember 28, 2023 2
insert_link APO International African ministers rally more action to bridge the digital divide and inequalities Ministers in charge of Communication and Information Communication Technology sectors have adopted far-reaching decisions to accelerating Africa’s Digital Transformation and boost socio-economic development, create jobs and improve people’s lives. At the just concluded 5th Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Communication and Information Communication Technology (ICT), the ministers committed to promote the nexus between digitalisation, climate change, infrastructure, and energy to maximise the benefits of digital solutions. At the African Union […] todayNovember 28, 2023 1