insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Stéphane Séjourné. The meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting tackled bilateral relations, and French Foreign Minister, Séjourné, conveyed France’s President Emmanuel Macron’s greetings to President El-Sisi. During the talks, the two sides confirmed the importance of continuing extensive coordination and cooperation between […] todayFebruary 4, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 26™ match schedule reveal The match schedule will be unveiled during a special live broadcast at 15:00 ET on Sunday, 4 February 2024; The event will be streamed live on FIFA.com and FIFA+ (https://apo-opa.co/3w9ZOH6); TSN, CTV and RDS in Canada, Televisa in Mexico, and FOX and Telemundo in the USA among the broadcasters providing coverage. FIFA.com and FIFA+ (https://apo-opa.co/3w9ZOH6) will be streaming live as the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 26™ is unveiled on […] todayFebruary 4, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Sunday with HE UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Sudan Ramtane Lamamra. The meeting discussed the latest developments in Sudan, and ways to halt the fighting in various regions, as well as the support for resolving disputes peacefully. The two sides emphasized the necessity to protect civilians and ensure the delivery […] todayFebruary 4, 2024 2
insert_link APO International South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of His Excellency President Geingob of the Republic of Namibia President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing early today, 4 February 2024, of His Excellency Dr Hage Gottfried Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia. On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa extends deep condolences to the Government and people of Namibia, and especially First Lady Madame Monica Geingos and the immediate and extended family. President Ramaphosa extends his sympathy to Acting President […] todayFebruary 4, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Mozambique: African Development Bank lends $40 million to the Mozambique Rail and Port Authority to buy rolling stock for the Ressano Garcia railway line Finance Approval date: 31 January 2024 Project name: Mozambique - Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique EP (CFM) Amount: The African Development Bank is making a $40-million corporate loan to the state-owned enterprise Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique EP (CFM), the Mozambique rail and port authority, to help fund its strategic plan for the period 2021-2024. The Bank also plans to mobilize an additional $30 million for […] todayFebruary 4, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Secretary Blinken’s Call with former Kenyan President Kenyatta The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta about the escalating conflict in eastern DRC and the importance of the Nairobi Process in providing a pathway to reconciliation with armed groups. The Secretary emphasized the valuable role of regional leaders in assisting the DRC and Rwanda in implementing the confidence-building measures and other commitments made in their discussions […] todayFebruary 4, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Presentation of awards certificate from the Minister of Trade of Indonesia to Five Libyan Companies The Awards Certificate and Appreciation from the Indonesian Minister of Trade, Dr. Zulkifli Hasan, was symbolically presented by CDAI of Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli, Dede Rifai, to 5 (five) Libyan companies on February 3, 2024. These five companies include: Al Fasool Alarbaa, Al Taleaa, Piano Piano, Almodish, and Al Tawheed, in recognition of their contributions and commitment to importing high-quality Indonesian products to Libya. Together with other Libyan companies, these […] todayFebruary 4, 2024 9
insert_link 2 Namibia Obituary: Hage G Geingob 3 August 1941 – 4 February 2024 Hage Gottfried Geingob (3 August 1941 – 4 February 2024) President Dr. Hage G Geingob became the first Namibian president to die in office when he succumbed early in the morning of 4 February 2024, after having been rushed to a private hospital in Windhoek on 3 February 2024 shortly after his return from the United States where he had sought novel cancer treatment. Dr. Geingob was born in Tsumeb in 1941, receiving […] todayFebruary 4, 2024 812 2
insert_link APO International Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki Engages in Bilateral Talks with Italian Officials President Isaias Afwerki and his delegation, on 1 and 2 February, met and held talks with the Italian Minister of Defense and other heads of various institutions and companies aimed at enhancing bilateral ties and exploring avenues for mutual cooperation. In the meeting with Mr. Guido Crosetto, the Italian Minister of Defense, on 2 February, President Isaias articulated Eritrea’s commitment to fostering a partnership based on equality and mutual respect. […] todayFebruary 3, 2024 2