MSGBC 2023 Ministerial Panel Explores Regional Collaboration and Future Projects in West Africa

Ministers from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Senegal and Morocco convened during the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2023 conference and exhibition (https://apo-opa.co/3GcCr1E) to discuss cohesive strategies aimed at fostering growth within the West African energy industry. Taking place in Nouakchott on 21 November, the panel session – moderated by NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber – emphasized the importance of regional collaboration and partnership, while updating the audience on […]

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Africa

UN declares 2023 as International Year of Millet

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millet/Mahangu, with the aim of increasing public awareness of the health benefits of millets and their suitability for cultivation under tough conditions marked by climate change. Here is the Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Sabine Böhlke-Möller.

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South Africa

BRICS meeting addresses Israel-Hamas war

The BRICS group of nations has called an extraordinary meeting to discuss the Israel-Hamas war. Chair South Africa says the focus will be on the situation in Gaza. Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are expected to attend the virtual meeting but India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi could skip it. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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World

Funeral for former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter scheduled for Wednesday

The funeral of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will take place on Wednesday in the town of Plains, Georgia. Kate Fisher reports that the wife of former President Carter, died Sunday at the age of 96 at her home in Plains, shortly after she entered hospice care, having been diagnosed with dementia in March.

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Africa

Namibia begins repatriation of refugees to the DRC

The Home Affairs Ministry, in partnership with UNHCR and the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has begun repatriating refugees. The first group of 49 refugees was repatriated, and the remaining 38 will be repatriated tomorrow to Lubumbashi in the DRC, through Hosea Kutako International Airport, according to Refugee Commissioner Josephine Kampolo.

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South Africa

South Africa wants ICC to issue arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The South African government has called on the International Crime Court to issue an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by mid-December. The BBC reports that South Africa, along with Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, and Djibouti, submitted a referral to the ICC to investigate whether war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed in Gaza. South Africa has long been a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause. The country […]

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APO International

Stakeholders commit to ensure zero maternal deaths in Tanzania

Tanzania lawmakers and development partners gathering for the 2nd reproductive, maternal, newborn, childbirth, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) scientific conference committed to support actions for stronger health systems to advance access to quality Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health, and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N). Convened by the Ministry of Health, Jakaya Mrisho Foundation and supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners, the conference aligns with global recommendations of focusing on […]

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APO International

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Minister of Social Solidarity

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Minister of Social Solidarity, Nevine El-Kabbag. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting discussed a number of issues, primarily relief assistance to Gaza. The President was briefed on the Egyptian Red Crescent’s efforts to deliver aid to the Palestinian brothers in the Strip. President El-Sisi emphasized that Egypt is continuing its intensive and unyielding efforts to provide and deliver humanitarian […]

November 21, 2023

APO International

Eritrea: Remembrance of atrocities committed by Ethiopian colonial army

Remembrance of atrocities carried out by Ethiopian colonial army on the innocent residents of Ad-Ikud, Gash Barka Region, in 1967 was conducted. The remembrance event conducted on 15 November was attended by Ambassador Mahmud Ali Hirui, Governor of Gash Barka Region, PFDJ secretary in the region, Ambassador Mahmud Ali Jabra, Army Commanders and a number of Ad-Ikud residents. Indicating that the atrocity committed by the colonial army was part of […]

November 21, 2023