insert_link APO International Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa Advocates for Mental Health Prioritization in Workplaces on World Mental Health Day Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, emphasized the critical importance of prioritizing mental health in workplaces during this year’s World Mental Health Day event held at Mathari Teaching and Referral Hospital. Highlighting the theme, “Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” Dr. Barasa noted that approximately 3.7 million workers in Kenya may be grappling with mental health disorders, which contributed to a 0.6% loss of the nation’s […] todayOctober 11, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Launches the Egyptian-Romanian Business Forum in Bucharest with the participation of 130 private sector companies H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, launched the Egyptian-Romanian Business Forum in Bucharest, with the participation of representatives of about 130 Egyptian and Romanian companies in the fields of foreign trade, communications and information technology, tourism, industry, food and beverages, construction, consulting and marketing, health, services, agriculture, and other priority areas. This comes within the activities of the fourth session of the Egyptian-Romanian […] todayOctober 11, 2024 2
insert_link APO International 273rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee in Cairo Heads of Mission Meeting On 29 September 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo hosted the 273rd ASEAN Committee in Cairo (ACC) Heads of Mission Meeting at Cairo Marriott Hotel, chaired by Singapore. Mr. Thanabordee Joothong, Chargé d'affaires a.i., briefed the meeting on the two Brown Bag Sessions on ASEAN, which were initiated by Thailand, with Badr University in Cairo (BUC) and the American University in Cairo (AUC) on 22 and 24 September 2024 […] todayOctober 11, 2024 3
insert_link APO International H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat Chairs the Fourth Session of the Egyptian-Romanian Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation & Witnesses the Signing of Documents in the Fields of Investment, Agriculture, Small and Medium Enterprise Development, and Energy H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, and Mr. Stefan Radu Oprea, Romanian Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism, chaired the fourth session of the Egyptian-Romanian Joint Committee for Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation in the Romanian capital, Bucharest. This marks the first such meeting since 2019. At the outset of the committee’s work, Romanian Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism warmly welcomed H.E. […] todayOctober 11, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission Takes Action on Political Party Deregistrations Amid Court Rulings On June 17, the Electoral Commission of Namibia announced the deregistration of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters and the Christian Democratic Voice Party for failing to submit their audited Annual Financial Statements and publish abridged forms as required. However, a High Court ruling on September 5 reinstated NEFF, while the CDV faced a similar fate. Following a special meeting on October 7, the Commission initiated a self-review application in the […] todayOctober 11, 2024 11
insert_link World Twenty miners killed in southwest Pakistan as gunmen open fire Twenty miners have been killed and seven injured in southwest Pakistan, after gunmen opened fire. This comes just days before a major international summit is due to be held in Pakistan. Rebecca Bundhun reports. todayOctober 11, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa S.A President pledges the support of the National Executive to the work of Chapter 9 institutions S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged the support of the National Executive to the work of Chapter 9 institutions, to exercise their powers and perform their functions without fear, favour, or prejudice. He met the leadership of Chapter 9 institutions at his official residence Mahlamba Ndlopfu in Pretoria. Several ministers were present including Finance minister Enoch Godongwana. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says broad issues were discussed including the common responsibility […] todayOctober 11, 2024 12
insert_link APO International His Highness the Amir Sends Written Message to Ethiopian Prime Minister HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a written message to HE Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them. The message was delivered by Acting Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar to Ethiopia Mohamed Ismail Mustafawi during his meeting with HE Director General of Middle East, Asian […] todayOctober 11, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Malawi – Empowering Futures: How Women in Mangochi Are Ending Child Marriages and Bringing Girls Back to School “I knew I had to go back to school. Staying at home wasn’t going to help my family,” says 18-year-old Asiyatu Khefa, who dropped out of school in Mangochi district, after becoming pregnant. With a baby in her arms and limited support, Asiyatu’s future seemed uncertain. But today, she is back in school, driven by her dream to become a nurse. Asiyatu and many other girls are getting a chance […] todayOctober 11, 2024 5