insert_link APO International President Akufo-Addo Invites Chinese Investors To Join Ghana’s Economic Transformation At the China-Ghana Business Forum in Shenzhen, China, on September 7, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made a compelling case for increased Chinese investment in Ghana. Speaking to a gathering of Chinese business leaders, the President emphasized the longstanding relationship between Ghana and China, as well as the tremendous investment opportunities Ghana offers in sectors ranging from manufacturing to agriculture and green energy. President Akufo-Addo opened his address with […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Morocco: His Majesty (HM) the King Congratulates President of North Macedonia on National Day HM King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to the President of the Republic of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, on her country's national day. In this message, the Sovereign expresses His warmest congratulations to Siljanovska-Davkova, as well as His sincere wishes for further progress and prosperity to the Macedonian people. HM the King takes this opportunity to reiterate His determination to work with Siljanovska-Davkova to strengthen close friendship between […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Parfait Onanga-Anyanga’s Message for African Union Day Today, we celebrate African Union Day—a day that stands for Africa’ strength, resilience, unity, and the promises of its people’s irrepressible aspiration to freedom and agency. The African Union has been at the forefront of championing peace, security, and sustainable development across the African continent. From its tireless work in conflict prevention and resolution to its groundbreaking initiatives in peace support operations, peacebuilding and reconstruction, while advancing Africa’s economic integration. […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 12
Local Ultimate Safaris donates vehicle to Lion Ranger program Ultimate Safaris’ Conservation Travel Foundation, along with its local partners, has generously donated a Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2 Single Cab worth N$700,000 to the Lion Ranger Project’s Eastern Kunene Rapid Response team. This donation will enable the team to continue their vital work in ensuring the survival of Namibia’s unique desert-adapted lions while mitigating human-wildlife conflict. The Lion Ranger program focuses on the long-term sustainable management of human-lion conflict […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 12
insert_link APO International The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) High-Level Meeting with Member States’- Owned Media Organisations Focuses on Combating Misinformation and Strengthening Regional Integration The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in partnership with the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), has commenced a two-day high-level strategy meeting with Heads of government-owned broadcast stations from ECOWAS member states. The meeting holding on September 5 -6, 2024, at the ECOWAS Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, focuses on enhancing media cooperation between the Commission and member states’-owned broadcast stations to improve information dissemination, combat misinformation, […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Chargé d’affaires a.i., paid a courtesy call on Grand Imam Sheikh of Al-Azhar On 2 September 2024, Mr. Thanabordee Joothong, Chargé d'affaires a.i., paid a courtesy call on His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed El-Tayeb, Grand Imam Sheikh of Al-Azhar, to present a financial contribution in the amount of 1,280,409.73 Egyptian Pounds (equal to 1 million Thai Baht) from the Royal Thai Government as a token of appreciation for the annual scholarships provided by His Eminence as well as for taking good […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 8
insert_link APO International The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Early Warning Directorate Exchange and Assessment Mission to the Gambia National Early Warning Center An ECOWAS delegation, led by Dr. Onyinye Nkechi Onwuka, Acting Director of Early Warning, accompanied by Mr. Tunji Olonode, Information and Management Officer, concluded a successful two-day Assessment mission in The Gambia on September 5, 2024. The mission aimed to assess and evaluate the operations of The Gambia’s National Coordination Centre for Early Warning and Response Mechanism (NCCRM), a vital component of ECOWAS Warning and Response Network (ECOWARN). During the […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 12
insert_link APO International The world must ‘wake up and help Sudan out of the nightmare of conflict’ says World Health Organization’s Tedros “The scale of the emergency is shocking, as is the insufficient action being taken to curtail the conflict,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the UN World Health Organization (WHO). Speaking to reporters from the Red Sea City of Port Sudan, Dr. Tedros said the conflict had so far killed more than 20 000 people – thought that number is likely higher – and sparked the world’s largest internal displacement crisis, […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 12
insert_link APO International Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki Visits Various Strategic Enterprises President Isaias Afwerki and his delegation visited several strategic enterprises in Shaanxi Province yesterday. During their visit, they toured the Shaanxi Yangling Agricultural Research Center, the China Research Institute on Saving Water in Dry Areas, the Chinese Agricultural High Tech Zone, and the Shaanxi Automobile Holding Group—companies that are pioneers of high-tech innovation in China. They also visited LONGi Green Energy, the world’s leading supplier of photovoltaic solutions, where they […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 11