insert_link APO International Seychelles: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism holds bilateral talks with Cuban Counterpart During his official visit to Cuba, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, held bilateral talks with his counterpart, Mr. Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, on Wednesday, 31st January 2024. The meeting allowed the two Ministers to reaffirm their commitment to the strengthening of the longstanding partnership between the Seychelles and Cuba based on shared values, mutual respect, and understanding. Minister Radegonde conveyed that Seychelles values the […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 4
insert_link APO International High Commissioner of Eswatini presents Credentials to Sri Lanka The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka has appointed H.E. Menzie Sipho Dlamini as High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Eswatini to Sri Lanka based in Kuala Lumpur. He presented credentials to H.E. Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka on 01 February 2024 at 1500 hrs at the Presidential Secretariat, Colombo.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Philippines Embassy in South Africa holds informal bilateral discussions with Department of International Relations and Cooperation The Philippine Embassy in Pretoria, led by Ambassador Noralyn Jubaira Baja, held informal discussions with officials of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) handling South Africa’s bilateral relations with the Philippines on 30 January 2024. Southeast Asia Director Raymond Medhurst led the DIRCO delegation. The objectives of the meeting were to take stock of the progress of bilateral ties between the Philippines and South Africa, as well as […] todayFebruary 2, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical How dieting, weight suppression and even misuse of drugs like Ozempic can contribute to eating disorders Although semaglutide drugs like Ozempic are indicated to treat Type 2 diabetes, they are increasingly prescribed off-label because of their observed effectiveness at inducing weight loss. (Shutterstock) Samantha Withnell, Western University and Lindsay Bodell, Western University Up to 72 per cent of women and 61 per cent of men are dissatisfied with their weight or body image, according to a U.S. study. Globally, millions of people attempt to lose weight […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 40
Africa Slaves of God: Nigeria’s traditional Osu slavery practice was stopped, but the suffering continues By Michael E Odijie, UCL There are global efforts to fight modern slavery, but a few traditional systems still hold strong in west Africa. These include Osu, Ohu and Trokosi. The Conversation Africa’s Godfred Akoto Boafo spoke to Michael Odijie who has researched one of the systems – Osu – and what can be done to finally put a stop to it. What is Osu? Osu is a traditional […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Qatar: President of Rwanda Meets Prime Minster and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame met in Washington with HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to HE the President of the Republic of Rwanda, and His Highness wishes for more prosperity and development for the people of […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation Meets Ambassador of Tunisia HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met on Thursday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to the State of Qatar Farhad Khalif. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways of coordination between the two countries, especially in education and development. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Business and Financial Journalist Ntokozo Khumalo to Speak at Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024 The field of business and financial journalism and production is essential for communicating complex economic and financial information to the public. Through various mediums, Black professionals bring unique viewpoints to the field, enriching the quality of reporting with varied experiences and demonstrating the power of #BlackExcellence. As such, the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) – a platform that unites the Global Black community - is pleased to announce Ntokozo Khumalo, […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 5
insert_link Entertainment Grammy Awards: Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost? By Eric Charry, Wesleyan University For the first time in its 65-year history the Grammy Awards in the US has introduced an African category, Best African Music Performance, which recognises the song of the year. The Grammys is the most prestigious award in the largest music industry in the world. Its focus has always been US music styles in categories like pop, R&B, rap, country, jazz and classical. […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 38