United Nations (UN) builds stakeholder capacities on elections awareness

[[{"value":"As the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, seeks to complete its democratic transition by conducting free, fair and credible elections in December this year, the United Nations is supporting the process. A recent three-day training facilitated by the UN’s Integrated Electoral Assistance Team (IEAT) aimed to build capacities among relevant stakeholders in Western Bahr El Ghazal on electoral administration and management. “I am very happy to have participated in this […]

June 4, 2024 6

APO International

Seychelles highlights priority areas during the 26th Committee of Senior Officials meeting

[[{"value":"From the 30th – 31st April 2024, High Commissioner Lalatiana Accouche participated in the 26th Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) which was hosted by Sri Lanka, the present IORA Chairmanship, in a virtual mode. Participants from the 23 Member States, IORA Specialized Agencies and the IORA Secretariat focused their discussions on the theme of “Strengthening Regional Architecture: Reinforcing Indian Ocean Identity,”. During the meetings, […]

June 4, 2024 7

APO International

President Ramkalawan addresses the Korea-Africa Summit 2024

[[{"value":"The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan is currently leading the Seychelles delegation at the Korea-Africa Summit taking place at Kintex, Ilsan Province in South-Korea. The Summit was officially opened by the President of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Mr. Yoon Suk Yeol during which he extended a warm welcome to all the African leaders and delegates participating in this important conference hosted by South Korea. Amongst […]

June 4, 2024 5

APO International

Uganda: Honourable Oryem Okello Meets the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Honourable Chung Byung-Won in Seoul

[[{"value":"Uganda has plans to open a resident Diplomatic Mission in the Republic of Korea to ensure Uganda achieves maximum benefits from the relations between the two nations, Hon. Okello Oryem, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has revealed during a bi-lateral meeting with Hon. Chung Byung-won, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea on the sidelines of the Ministerial meeting of the first Korea-Africa Summit held at […]

June 4, 2024 12

APO International

Sahara Group Strengthens Downstream Business with Strategic Leadership Appointments

[[{"value":"International energy and infrastructure conglomerate Sahara Group has announced a series of strategic appointments aimed at advancing the expansion of the group’s downstream business in Africa. Foluso Sobanjo has been appointed as the company’s Head: Africa Downstream while Yaa Serwaa Alifo has been appointed Head: Sahara Downstream in Ghana. Additionally, Nomnso Dike has been appointed as CEO of Sahara Group Nigerian subsidiary Asharami Synergy Limited while Yvette Selormey has been […]

June 4, 2024 12

Oshiwambo

Namibia na Latvia yiininga komilungu ohela

Ohela uuministeli wiipambele yopashigwana nomalongelokumwe wa Namibia,wa kwatelwa komeho ku Ambassodor Sabine Bohlke na Charles Josob,omukalelipo shilongo gwa Namibia ko Latvia oya ningi oonkundathana dhawo oontiyali dhopapolitika nuuministeli wiikwapondje ya Latvia ,dha kwatelwa komeho ku Kataria Platere mo Riga. Onga iilongo iishona,osheendo shopaali oshiikundu iinima ya yooloka,mbyoka yina oompito oku tanununamo uukumwe pokati ka Namibia na Latvia miikondo yeliko,elongo noohedhi.

June 4, 2024 11

Environment

Climate Change threatens Namibia’s Agricultural Sector

The agricultural sector is vital for sustaining livelihoods in Namibia but faces significant climate change challenges. Namibian farmers frequently experience adverse rainfall seasons, leading to floods, droughts, and pest and disease outbreaks. Droughts, occurring every other year with varying severity, have particularly harmed crop and livestock farmers, reducing productivity and income due to poor yields, livestock performance, and market prices. Technical Advisor of Livestock and Rangeland from […]

June 4, 2024 19

Business / Economics

Airbus to unveil combat drone to accompany fighter jets

European planemaker Airbus was on Wednesday to unveil a full-scale model of a fighter drone dubbed "Wingman" and designed to accompany manned combat aircraft on risky missions. The model will be on display at the ILA Berlin Air Show, Germany's largest aerospace show, from June 5 to 9. "The Wingman is intended to augment the capabilities of current manned combat aircraft with uncrewed platforms that can carry […]

June 4, 2024 50

APO International

2024 Annual Meetings: Africa’s Voice Needs to be Heard, Says African Development Bank President

[[{"value":"African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina (www.AfDB.org) says the world is changing and Africa needs to be at the table. Adesina told more than 150 journalists covering the Bank’s Annual Meetings in Nairobi that the Global South is becoming much more important and that as a result the global financial architecture needs to change: “The global financial architecture is not addressing Africa’s issues nor delivering for Africa. Our voice needs […]

June 4, 2024 14

Month: June 2024