insert_link APO International Somalia embraces the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), validates its National Strategy The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Somalia, in collaboration with the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), convened a validation meeting of its African Continental Free Trade Area national implementation strategy on 15 November 2023 in Mogadishu. The purpose of the meeting was to solicit feedback and inputs from various stakeholders on the draft document that articulates Somalia's vision and actions for harnessing the potential of AfCFTA. Participants came from […] todayNovember 24, 2023
insert_link APO International Lesotho: His Majesty Unveils Revival Torch In a radiant ceremony at the Royal Palace in Maseru, His Majesty King Letsie III unveils the revival torch a symbol of hope and rejuvenation. His Majesty said the national revival torch is a monument aimed to be a beacon of hope and light at the beginning of this journey. He said the country is faced with different challenges that include assaults, murders and other criminal activities, saying the nation […] todayNovember 24, 2023
insert_link APO International Orange Introduces its Super-app, Max it, to Simplify Everyday Life for People in Africa and the Middle East Following the success of its My Orange and Orange Money applications, used by over 22 million customers every day, Orange (www.Orange.com) is launching its super-app, which brings together the worlds of telecommunications, financial services, and e-commerce to meet all the daily needs of its users. Developed by the Orange teams in Africa for African customers, this new application, Max it, will be launched in five countries and will soon be […] todayNovember 24, 2023
insert_link APO International Empowering Nigerian Women for Sustainable Business and Environmental Impact Nigeria ranks second worldwide, trailing only China and India, in terms of the percentage of its population lacking access to clean cooking solutions. As a result, most Nigerians have resorted to using firewood for cooking, heating and various domestic chores as a coping mechanism for the nation’s challenging economic conditions. Tragically, a significant number of Nigerian women suffer from health issues caused by prolonged exposure to firewood smoke, with the […] todayNovember 24, 2023 1
insert_link APO International Morocco Welcomes Temporary Truce Agreement to End War in Gaza Strip Morocco welcomes the announcement of a temporary truce agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, said November 23, 2023, in Rabat. Morocco also praises the mediation efforts of Qatar, Egypt and the United States which led to this agreement, Bourita said at a joint press conference with the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Libya, […] todayNovember 24, 2023
insert_link APO International Under His Majesty the King’s Enlightened Leadership, Morocco Continues to Support United Nations (UN’s) Efforts to Settle Libya’s Institutional Crisis Morocco, under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty the King, continues to support the UN efforts to settle the institutional crisis in Libya, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, said November 23, 2023, in Rabat. "The High Instructions of His Majesty the King are clear in supporting all the efforts of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General aimed at getting Libya out of this […] todayNovember 24, 2023
insert_link Namibia Mass hysteria suspected at Amateta Combined School The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture is looking into reports of learners fainting and speaking incoherently at Amateta Combined School in the Oshikoto Region’s Onankali circuit. The director of education in the Oshikoto Region, Alletta Eises says far, 18 learners have exhibited the behaviour. She said they suspect that the learners are exhibiting signs of mass hysteria, but the Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture’s special education team will […] todayNovember 24, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia Ukrainian trucker dies at Polish border blockade A 56-year old Ukrainian trucker has died after waiting almost three days on the Polish side of the border to cross into Ukraine. Polish truckers have been blocking the border crossing with Ukraine for several weeks calling for stricter transport rules for Ukrainian trucks, which they say are hurting their businesses. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. todayNovember 24, 2023 6
insert_link South Africa South African Federation of Trade Unions disappointed at Reserve Bank’s continued restrictive monetary policy The South African Federation of Trade Unions says it is disappointed that the South African Reserve Bank continues to pursue a restrictive monetary policy. The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has kept the repo rate unchanged at 8.25-percent, leaving the prime lending rate at 11.75-percent. Saftu’s national spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, says a restrictive monetary policy harms growth prospects and hurts the working class more than any other section of the economy. […] todayNovember 24, 2023 20