insert_link Africa Hustle academies: west Africa’s online scammers are training others in fraud and sextortion By Suleman Lazarus, London School of Economics and Political Science and Mark Button, University of Portsmouth As the world becomes increasingly connected, digital fraud has evolved from a local problem into a global one. West Africa, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, is witnessing the rise of “hustle kingdoms” – informal academies that train individuals to carry out digital scams. The term “hustle kingdoms” originated from online scammers themselves, used […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 15
insert_link APO International The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) Advances Sustainable Blue Economy Development in Madagascar During Blue Economy Day Celebrations From September 5th to 6th, 2024, in Toamasina (Tamatave), AU-IBAR was an active participant in the second edition of Madagascar's Blue Economy Celebrations. The Malagasy Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy organised the event to highlight the country's dedication to developing a blue economy that can last. The festival highlighted the significance of fisheries and aquaculture as important drivers of economic growth and environmental sustainability through a comprehensive program […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 5
insert_link APO International President El-Sisi Meets Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullah Al-Yahya. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, said the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister conveyed the greetings of Amir of the State of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, to President El-Sisi and the Egyptian people. He highlighted the Kuwaiti […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a meeting with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, to follow-up on several dossiers pertinent to government work, including the overall economic indicators and the government's efforts to provide a conducive investment environment, particularly in the industrial sector. The President reviewed a package of facilities announced by the Ministry of Finance aimed at comprehensively developing and simplifying the tax system to improve the level of […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Presidential Election in the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (Statement by Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro) On September 7 (local time) a presidential election was held in the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, and Japan congratulates that incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was reelected. Japan expects that Algeria will continue to play a constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability. Japan will further strengthen its cooperative relationship with Algeria in various fields, based on the long-standing friendship between the two countries. Distributed by APO Group on behalf […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 4
insert_link APO International African Development Bank Launches USD 2 Billion 3.500% Fixed Rate Social Global Benchmark due 18 September 2029 as it marks its Diamond Jubilee The African Development Bank (“AfDB”) (www.AfDB.org), rated Aaa (Moody’s) / AAA (S&P) / AAA (Fitch) / AAA (Japan Credit Rating), has launched and priced a new USD 2 billion 5-year Social Benchmark transaction due 18 September 2029, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the founding of the AfDB. The bond was launched on Tuesday 10 September and pays a coupon of 3.500% with a re-offer yield of 3.574% and a […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 5
insert_link Africa Sudan is burning and foreign powers are benefiting – what’s in it for the UAE By May Darwich, University of Birmingham The United Nations has accused foreign players of prolonging the war in Sudan, making it harder for the country to find peace. The fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces started in April 2023. It was sparked by two generals competing for power after a failed political transition. Since then, the conflict has taken on a regional […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 27
insert_link World East is East, West is West − and Turkey is looking to forge its own BRICS path between the two We’re gonna need a bigger acronym. Mike Hutchings/AFP via Getty Images) By Jorge Heine, Boston University Turkey tends to march to its own drum in international affairs. Take the United Nations vote on Dec. 14, 2022, when the body’s General Assembly approved a resolution in favor of a New International Economic Order. Some 123 member states – largely the countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America – […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 14
insert_link APO International Bangladesh peacekeeping engineers awarded UN Medal for their contribution to peace and security in South Sudan The road from Yambio to Tambura is a lifeline for communities caught up in catastrophic intercommunal conflict and for the United Nations peacekeepers deployed to protect them. Over the past year, Bangladeshi engineers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have toiled in difficult and dangerous conditions to construct and repair this 189-kilometer stretch to help improve security and humanitarian access as well as connect communities for […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 4
