insert_link APO International Meeting of the Indonesian Ambassador with the Director of the Sudan Airports Company The Indonesian Ambassador, Mr. Sunarko, on Wednesday (7/1) received a visit and held a meeting with the Director of Sudan Airports Company, Mr. Sirelkhatim Babiker Eltayeb took place at the Indonesian Embassy Office in Port Sudan to discuss efforts to increase cooperation between the two countries. On this occasion, Mr. Sirelkhatim Babiker conveyed the efforts made by the Sudan Airports Company management in developing facilities and supporting facilities at Port […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 5
insert_link APO International African Development Bank and Trade and Development Bank (TDB) join forces to deploy clean technologies to cut carbon emissions in Africa The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has announced a follow-up equity investment of $15 million in the Trade and Development Bank Group’s (TDB Group) pioneering Class C Green+ shares to support clean technology and low carbon projects in its member states. The new capital, to be sourced from the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) (https://apo-opa.co/3w18UWD), will also support the establishment of a project preparation facility to boost investment in clean technologies. […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 1
insert_link APO International Uganda: ’Allow farmers to access water in forest reserves’ The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has been urged to work with local communities in Nakasongola District to ensure proper co-existence with the forest reserve through mapping access routes to valley dams. The Deputy Chairperson of the Committee on Environment and Natural resources, Hon. Nathan Nabeta said the move will enable pastoralist communities to access water dams for their animals and amicably resolve any cases of trespass that may arise rather […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Kenya Government pledges continued collaboration with World Bank to enhance Healthcare In a significant move towards advancing healthcare in the nation, Kenyan government officials, including Health CS Nakhumicha S. Wafula, alongside Cabinet colleagues Prof Njuguna Ndung'u (Treasury), Ezekiel Machogu (Education), and Simon Chelugui (MSMEs), convened with World Bank Vice President for Human Development, Ms. Mamta Murti, in Nairobi on Wednesday. Discussions focused on the ongoing partnership between Kenya and the World Bank aimed at transforming healthcare and achieving Universal Health Coverage […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 4
insert_link APO International The High Commission attended the Opening Ceremony of the World Team Cup-Wheelchair Tennis African Qualification On 7th February 2024, the High Commission attended the Opening Ceremony of the World Team Cup - Wheelchair Tennis African Qualification. 10 African countries, including Tanzania, are participating in the tournament scheduled from 4th - 11th February 2024 in Abuja. Best of luck to our Tanzania Team comprising of 6 players. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania Abuja, Nigeria. todayFebruary 8, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa National Task Team Deployed in Nongoma Following Political Killings: South African Police Take Swift Action Fannie Masemola, the South African National Police Commissioner, has ordered the deployment of the national task team to investigate political killings in the Nongoma area, KwaZulu-Natal. This directive follows the tragic killing of an IFP councillor and a child by unidentified gunmen, with two other children sustaining injuries. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe reports that the national commissioner has emphasized an exhaustive investigation, urging law enforcement to swiftly apprehend the suspects […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 37
insert_link World Report Links More than 100 Websites Disguised as Local News to Beijing PR Firm A new report linksmore than a hundred websites disguised as local news outlets pushing pro-China content to a Beijing public relations firm. Toronto-based digital watchdog Citizen Lab says there is heightened risk of inadvertent amplification with harmful consequences. Patrick Fok reports. todayFebruary 8, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Founding President Sam Nujoma Expresses Condolences on President Hage Geingob’s Passing Founding President Sam Nujoma signed the condolences book on Wednesday for the late President Hage Geingob, who passed away at 82 on Sunday in a Windhoek hospital. Nujoma, accompanied by his wife Kovambo Nujoma, conveyed heartfelt condolences to former First Lady Monica Geingos at Casa Rosalia in Windhoek. In his message, Nujoma acknowledged the nationwide grief, expressing solidarity with the Geingo family and the entire nation mourning the loss. todayFebruary 8, 2024 16
insert_link Sport Gamble pays off to leave Qatar on verge of Asian Cup glory again Qatar took a big gamble replacing coach Carlos Queiroz with Tintin Marquez just one month before the Asian Cup but they are now one win away from retaining their title. The hosts booked their place in Saturday's final against Jordan after beating Iran 3-2 in a breathless semi-final in Doha on Wednesday. Spaniard Marquez only started working with the squad in late December but a decade-long association with […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 8