Month: August 2024

 In a speech delivered at the 5th anniversary of the Council on Foreign Relations Ghana, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo called for a new development cooperation paradigm that is centered on partnership, mutual accountability, sustainability, and local ownership. Addressing the theme “The Limits of the Current Development Co-operation Framework for Africa’s Transformation,” the President highlighted the need for a shift from donor-recipient relationships to genuine partnerships that recognize the mutual […]

 The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has underscored the pivotal role of technology, education, and health in driving Africa’s transformation. Speaking at the 5th anniversary of the Council on Foreign Relations Ghana, the President delivered a speech on the theme “The Limits of the Current Development Co-operation Framework for Africa’s Transformation,” highlighting the need for investments in these critical sectors to achieve sustainable and inclusive development across […]

 As storm clouds gathered over the skies in Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile state in South Sudan, last week, there was an unexpected silver lining. A long-awaited trial was taking place through video conferencing, where the accused—who had been detained since December 2023 on a murder charge—was finally getting his day in court. Technology enabled a live connection between the country’s judiciary in Juba and a conference room at […]

 In April 2024, armed criminals from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area carried out brutal attacks on villages in Kauto, Kapoeta East, killing 32 people, injuring 22 others, and abducting 35 children. In the aftermath, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), State authorities and other partners immediately began intensive advocacy to secure the safe release and return of the children. Today, those efforts proved to be successful as 11 […]

 President Wavel Ramkalawan has sent a congratulatory message to his Indian counterpart, H.E. Smt. Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India on the occasion of 78th Independence Day of the Republic of India.  In his message, President Ramkalawan stated:  “On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Seychelles, as well as on my own behalf, I wish to extend to you and the people of the republic […]

 "The delegations in Geneva welcome the decision by the SAF to open the Adre border crossing - a critical step for saving lives and preventing the spread of famine and we look forward to seeing the first convoys cross in the coming days. We call on the RSF to take immediate steps to ensure that the aid groups entering through the Adre border are provided safety, unfettered humanitarian access, and […]

 In an awkward, live conversation with Manchester United legend, Eric Cantona - in his debut appearance on Matchday Live - host Julia Stuart and Owen Hargreaves attempted to placate the notorious Red Devils' captain. Their efforts were in vain, as the Frenchman eventually tired of the conversation and stormed off the set. He offered a rambling monologue about revolution as his parting shot. https://apo-opa.co/4fK4XrR   Stuart says, "What can you […]

 President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made additional appointments in government affecting the National Public Health Institute (NPHIL), the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority (LSEZA) and the local government of Lofa County. These appointments where applicable, are subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate. The institutions and those appointed are: I. National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) 1. Dr. Adams K. Lincoln, Deputy Director General for Administration II. Board […]

 UN aid agencies on Friday welcomed the news that the Sudanese authorities will open Adre border crossing from Chad into Sudan, as the war-torn country faces famine or acute hunger in many regions, with many roads impassable owing to heavy rains. The vital humanitarian corridor will allow the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to scale up assistance to 14 areas facing famine in Darfur, Kordofan, Khartoum and Al Jazirah. Convoys […]