insert_link World Typhoon Gaemi sinks Tanzanian cargo ship A Tanzanian-flagged cargo ship with nine Myanmar nationals on board has sunk off the southern port city of Kaohsiung in Taiwan as a result of Typhoon Gaemi. Officials say three other foreign vessels had run aground during the typhoon, but were safe. Rescue operations have been put on hold as the winds are too strong and visibility is poor. According to the BBC, the Tanzania-flagged freighter had been off the […] todayJuly 25, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek and IUM partner on student internship and training The City of Windhoek and the International University of Management signed a memorandum of understanding. The memorandum of understanding includes curriculum development and capacity building, practical training, including job attachments and student internships in, Hospitality and Tourism, Business Administration, Accounting, Environmental Management, International Relations and Diplomacy, Information Communication and Technology, and Water Resources Management. Here is the City of Windhoek's spokesperson Lydia Amutenya. todayJuly 25, 2024 59
insert_link APO International European Union allocates N171 million to fight malnutrition in the northeast of Nigeria In response to the high levels of malnutrition in northeastern Nigeria, the EU is providing €100,000 (over 171 million Nigerian Naira) in humanitarian assistance to help those most in need. The funding will help 160 000 people in the states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. This EU funding will enable the Nigerian Red Cross to provide emergency assistance to reduce malnutrition, with a focus on malnourished children, as well as […] todayJuly 25, 2024 5
insert_link APO International President Ramkalawan Reaffirms Commitment to Healthcare Excellence During Victoria Hospital Tour President Wavel Ramkalawan, along with Health Minister Peggy Vidot and senior ministry officials, conducted a visit to key wards at Seychelles Hospital this morning. The visit commenced at the Radiology Department, where President Ramkalawan inspected the newly acquired MRI facility. The delegation then toured various medical wards, conducting thorough assessments and engaging in on-site discussions about the specific improvements needed for each ward. Throughout the visit, on-site discussions provided firsthand […] todayJuly 25, 2024 4
insert_link APO International China: Amb. Wang Xuekun met with Hon. Yusuf MURANGWA, the new Minister of Finance and Economic Planning of Rwanda On July 23, Amb. Wang Xuekun met with Hon. Yusuf MURANGWA, the new Minister of Finance and Economic Planning of Rwanda. Amb. Wang congratulated Hon. Yusuf MURANGWA on his assumption of office. Amb. Wang said, China-Rwanda relationship has enjoyed rapid development under the guidance of H.E. President Xi Jinping and H.E. President Paul Kagame, the practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results. The two sides exchanged views on China-Rwanda economic, trade […] todayJuly 25, 2024 12
insert_link APO International China/Liberia: Ambassador Yin Chengwu attends the Official Dedication of Newly Reconstructed Dormotory of Love a Child Orphanage On July 24th, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, attended the Official Dedication of Newly Reconstructed Dormotory of Love a Child Orphanage and delivered a speech in the presence of H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., the President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Madam Kartumu Yarta Boakai, the First Lady of the Republic of Liberia, Hon. Synleseh Stephenie Dahn Koung, the Second Lady of the Republic of Liberia, Hon. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, the President Pro-Tempore of Senate, […] todayJuly 25, 2024 8
insert_link APO International China/Liberia: Ambassador Yin Chengwu attends handover ceremony of Fingerprint Examination Laboratory Project On July 23, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia attended the handover ceremony of the Fingerprint Examination Laboratory Project to Liberia National Police. H. E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, Minister of Justice of Liberia, and Mr. Gregory O. W. Coleman, Inspect General of Liberia National Police attended the ceremony. Ambassador Yin introduced the Fingerprint Examination Laboratory equipment project, pointing out that the Laboratory will be an accelerator of capacity-building […] todayJuly 25, 2024 6
insert_link 2 Namibia 90-Day visa on arrival in Namibia to cost N$1,600 As of next April, nationals from Canada, Germany, the US, the UK, and 29 other countries will be required to obtain visas to enter Namibia. This new regulation mandates a 90-day visa costing $90 (N$ 1,649.69), which can be purchased upon arrival. This policy stands in contrast to the more stringent visa requirements imposed on African passport holders. According to Lago Collective, a research and creative group focused on migration, […] todayJuly 25, 2024 65 2
insert_link APO International Chinese Embassy in Zambia Holds Reception Celebrating the 97th Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army On July 24th, the Chinese Embassy in Zambia held a reception, celebrating the 97th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. Over 200 guests attended the event, including Zambia Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Nyoni, Minister of Lusaka Province Hon. Sheal Mulyata, senior officials from the Ministry of Defense, the Zambian three military services and the police service, members of the diplomatic corps in Zambia, representatives of Chinese enterprises and Chinese community […] todayJuly 25, 2024 15