insert_link APO International Eritrea: Voluntary Blood Donation A voluntary blood donation program, organized in connection with the 63rd anniversary of the beginning of the armed struggle for Eritrean Independence, was conducted on 31 August and 1 September. Mr. Mehari Abraham, Head of Blood Donation Services at the National Blood Transfusion Service, reported that members of the PFDJ in the Central Region, the cooperative association of the first round of the national service, the Poli-Tech Training Center, and […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 4
insert_link APO International President Boakai, Indonesian President Joko Widodo Hold Bilateral Talks on the Margins of Indonesia-Africa Forum II President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., held bilateral talks with his Indonesian Counterpart, President Joko Widodo, to discuss the strengthening of ties between Liberia and Indonesia. The Liberian Leader expressed gratitude for the kind invitation to participate in the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum and to further solidify the friendly relations between the two nations. President Boakai conveyed his appreciation for the warm reception and courtesies extended to him and his delegation since […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Eritrea: Cultural Program in Connection with 1 September A cultural program commemorating the 63rd anniversary of the beginning of the armed struggle for Eritrean Independence was held at Cinema Roma on, 31 August. The program, broadcast live by Eritrean Television, featured renditions of songs from the independence struggle performed by both young and veteran artists. It also included poems in various Eritrean languages and narrations that depicted the significance of the day. The event was attended by Ministers, […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 4
insert_link APO International President Boakai Pitches Enhanced Liberia-Indonesia Relations for Economic Transformation at the Indonesia-Africa Forum President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has emphasized the significance of the long-standing relationship between Liberia and Indonesia, outlining his Administration's transformative development agenda for sustainable economic transformation. Addressing an assemblage of African leaders and top-level Indonesian officials at the Indonesia-Africa Forum on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the Mulia Conference Center in Bali, President Boakai echoed the historical ties between Liberia and Indonesia, dating back to Liberia’s participation in the […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Deputy Foreign Minister Nyei to Attend Indonesia-Africa Forum II 2024 — Expected to Serve As Expert Panelist Liberia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Dr. Ibraham Nyei is expected to join an array of leaders to attend the Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali, Indonesia, from September 1-3,2024. The Indonesia-Africa Forum is a platform that seeks to enhance concrete economic cooperation and strengthen ties with Africa as one of Indonesia’s key economic partners, following the success of the first IAF in 2018. The IAF II will be officiated by the President of the Republic […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 5
insert_link APO International The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Welcomes the Togolese Republic as its 50th Member State The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is proud to announce that the Togolese Republic has officially joined ICIEC as its 50th member state. This milestone not only reflects the growing trust and collaboration within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) but also reinforces ICIEC's commitment to providing tailored insurance […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 13
Africa Mpox could spread into conflict zones in east Africa – how to manage the response By Hailay Abrha Gesesew, Torrens University Australia and Hafte Kahsay Kebede, Torrens University Australia Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda are some of the east African countries that have reported cases of mpox – a viral infectious disease – in the latest outbreak which started in the Democratic Republic of Congo in January 2023. The outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern by Africa […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 21
insert_link Africa China reaps most of the benefits of its relationship with Africa: what’s behind the imbalance By Bhaso Ndzendze, University of Johannesburg The ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing takes place under the theme of “Joining hands to advance modernisation and build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future”. But how shared can that future be between the Asian economic giant and Africa? The eight summits since 2000 have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa. China […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 29
insert_link APO International African Association of Energy Journalists and Publishers (AJERAP) joins African Energy Week 2024 as media partner The African Association of Energy Journalists and Publishers, AJERAP, (https://AJERAP.org/) with members drawn from 54 African nations, has joined the African Energy Week 2024 as media partner. According to AJERAP, the objectives of the AEW align with the interest of the association, which is to “To promote accurate reportage and analysis of the energy and related sectors from an African perspective.” The association said for too long, the energy narratives […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 20