Egypt’s President Meets Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

HE President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El Sisi met today in Cairo with HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. At the beginning of the meeting, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's greetings and wishes of good health and happiness to HE the President of the […]

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World

Dubai hosts world governments summit

The World Governments Summit has kicked off in Dubai with the theme Shaping Future Governments. Over three days, the summit will hold talks on sustainable development, innovative solutions for future challenges, and opportunities for international cooperation. Key topics include the next generation of future governments, Arab finance, labour issues in Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and the future of hydrogen energy.

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APO International

Eritrea: National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) Europe Branch Activity Assessment Meeting

The Europe branch of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) convened in Frankfurt, Germany, on 3 and 4 February for its annual activity assessment meeting. Ms. Tekea Tesfamicael, President of the NUEW, delivered a virtual message, providing insights into the union’s organization, structure, and its political and social endeavors. She emphasized the need for the branch to bolster its organizational capacity and to formulate effective programs to achieve its […]

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APO International

Eritrea: Enhanced Healthcare Services in Gash Barka Region

Significant advancements in healthcare services have been reported in the Gash Barka Region, following the introduction of modern medical equipment and the addition of professional health staff. These developments were highlighted during an activity assessment meeting held on 11 and 12 February in Barentu. Dr. Haielom Kidane, the regional head of the Ministry of Health, shared promising statistics illustrating the impact of these improvements. The percentage of pregnant women utilizing […]

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APO International

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Director of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) William J. Burns, in the presence of the Director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service Major General Abbas Kamel. The Spokesman for the Presidency Counselor,Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting confirmed the strong Egyptian-U.S. strategic partnership. Mr. Burns conveyed U.S. President Biden's greetings to President El-Sisi and expressed his appreciation for Egypt's tireless efforts to […]

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APO International

The African Development Bank approves up to $10 million stake in the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa Project Development fund

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved the proposal to take an initial stake of up to $10 million in the “Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa – Project Development” (AGIA-PD) fund in Abidjan on 24 January 2024. Part of the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA), a $10 billion initiative led by the Bank and formed jointly with the African Union Commission, the […]

February 13, 2024 2

Namibia

Swapo urges respectful tribute to late President Geingob

The Swapo party has issued a media release regarding President Nangolo Mbumba's declaration of a National Mourning Period for the late President Dr. Hage Geingob. Swapo expects Geingob to be remembered and respected appropriately. The party also expressed disappointment with members who made pronouncements about constitutional matters during the mourning period. Here is Local Political Analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah.

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World

World’s migratory species decline

Nearly half of the world’s migratory species are in decline and the global extinction risk is increasing. According to the first-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report launched at the opening of a major UN wildlife conservation conference taking place this week in Samarkand, Uzbekistan some whale species, sea turtles, and jaguars are among the animals at risk. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Executive […]

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Namibia

President Mbumba officially opens first Cabinet meeting of 2024

President Nangolo Mbumba has inaugurated the first Cabinet of 2024 at State House, pointing out the country's economic recovery in different sectors. Mbumba attributed the industry success to the Harambee Prosperity Plan initiated by late President Hage Geingob. President Mbumba also revealed that Namibia's economic growth exceeded pre-pandemic levels, reaching 7.2% in the third quarter of 2023. The Bank of Namibia's Economic Outlook projects a GDP growth of 3.4% for […]

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