insert_link APO International Outgoing World Health Organisation (WHO) representative lauded for fight against pandemics Legislators have commended the outgoing World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Director, Dr. Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam for his role in the fight against the Covid-19 and Ebola epidemics. In his communication to the House on Thursday, 01 August 2024, the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa said Woldemariam played a critical role in supporting Uganda’s health infrastructure over the last six years. “For those who remember the time when they announced the first […] todayAugust 1, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Minister asked to explain casino at Uganda embassy in Dubai The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeje Odongo, to respond to allegations of the use of Uganda’s consulate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a casino. This follows media reports indicating that Uganda’s consulate building in Dubai, is being used as a covert casino, an issue picked up and raised as a matter of national importance by the Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. […] todayAugust 1, 2024 4
insert_link APO International World Food Programme (WFP) Deputy Head visits communities on the frontlines of climate extremes in Somalia Concluding a three-day mission to Somalia where famine was averted in 2022, World Food Programme Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Carl Skau stressed that there is no time to rest, as needs in the country remain critically high. The mission included a visit to Baidoa in the Southwest region of Somalia, one of the worst drought-affected areas in 2022. “During my time in Baidoa, I met families who […] todayAugust 1, 2024 4
insert_link APO International In Ghana, Special Representative Simão calls on all stakeholders to strengthen their resolve and commitment to peaceful elections The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a three-day visit to Ghana. He participated in the stakeholder forum that took place on 30 July in Kumasi, in preparation of the upcoming presidential elections to be held on 7 December 2024. During his visit, Mr. Simão had meetings with Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkornoo, […] todayAugust 1, 2024 4
insert_link World Global regulator pushes for financial reports to include climate risk The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has called for companies to include climate-related risks in their balance sheets and income statements, marking a significant departure from current practices. Bloomberg Africa reports that the IASB, which sets accounting standards for over 160 countries, announced a market consultation to ensure financial statements reflect the impact and uncertainties associated with climate change. In 2023, the IASB introduced IFRS S1, which outlines general requirements […] todayAugust 1, 2024 15
insert_link Uncategorized MTC expands rural schools procject The MTC Rural Schools Project has built over 40 classrooms across 9 regions, since its inception in 2019. MTC Public Relations Officer, Erasmus Nekundi said this during the handover of 8 classrooms at Tsumeb Primary School in the Oshikoto region on Wednesday. Since the start of this project, the Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture has emphasized that the Ministry requires a total of N$1.8 billion to address […] todayAugust 1, 2024 16
insert_link APO International Diplomatic Missions of East African countries to Japan paid a courtesy call on Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko On Thursday, August 1, for about 35 minutes from 2:00 p.m., Minister for Foreign Affairs Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko received a courtesy call from the Diplomatic Missions of East African countries to Japan. At the outset, Minister Kamikawa paid tribute to East African diplomatic missions for its efforts to enhancing relations with Japan. Minister Kamikawa expressed her wishes to make the TICAD Ministerial Meeting, scheduled for 24 and 25 this month, […] todayAugust 1, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Shri Baisnab Charan Pradhan appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Sierra Leone Shri Baisnab Charan Pradhan (YOA:2007), presently Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Brasilia, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Sierra Leone. 2. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India. todayAugust 1, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Guinea: Senior United Nation (UN) officials welcome verdict in 2009 stadium massacre trial On Wednesday, a court in Conakry found former President Moussa Dadis Camara and several other military leaders guilty of crimes against humanity. Four other men were acquitted. Those convicted were also ordered to provide reparations to the victims and their families. Right to justice “After nearly 15 years, the victims, survivors and their families have the right to full justice and transparency,” UN rights chief Volker Türk said. “It is necessary to […] todayAugust 1, 2024 3
