insert_link World India and China agree to end a long-standing military standoff India and China have nearly finished disengagement at two disputed border points in the eastern Ladakh region, where their armies had stood face-to-face for nearly four years. This comes after the countries agreed to end a long-standing military standoff along their Himalayan border last week. todayOctober 30, 2024 12
Africa Botswana holds national election Botswana is holding its national elections today, where the ruling Botswana Democratic Party is hoping to extend its 58-year reign. President Mokgweetsi Masisi is seeking a second and final term. Challenging Masisi are Duma Boko of the main opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change, Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana Congress Party, and Mephato Reatile from the Botswana Patriotic Front. todayOctober 30, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Census report to guide policy and development The Namibia Statistics Agency has officially launched the main report of the 2023 Census, providing an in-depth view of the country's population demographics, housing conditions, and essential statistical indicators. This comprehensive release will support informed decision-making for policies and resource allocation across various sectors. Speaking at the launch event, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamhata, Chairperson of the Statistics Board Committee, highlighted the importance of the report in driving evidence-based policy. […] todayOctober 30, 2024 29
insert_link APO International President Ramkalawan sends message on the occasion of Diwali 2024: Let the light of Diwali light up our lives with joy and positivity The President of the Republic of Seychelles has sent a message on the occasion of the celebration of Diwali 2024. "On behalf of the country and on my personal behalf we wish to convey to the Seychelles Hindu community joyous Diwali celebrations. As we revere over the victory of light over darkness, we remember the togetherness and harmony that lights the path ahead for our great peoples. Regardless of our […] todayOctober 30, 2024 9
insert_link APO International President Boakai Consoles Niger Following the Death of Former Prime Minister Hama Amadou The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a condolence message to Government and people of the Republic of Niger following the death of honorable Hama Amadou, former Prime Minister and distinguished opposition leader. According to a Foreign Ministry release, in his message to Mr. Abdourahamane Tchiana, Head of State of the Republic of Niger, President Boakai expressed profound sadness of the passing […] todayOctober 30, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Africa Investment Forum welcomes Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) as new partner ahead of the December Market Days in Rabat The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) has joined the Africa Investment Forum (www.AfricaInvestmentForum.com) as a founding partner, marking a new phase in the Forum’s expansion and influence as a catalyst for mega investments into the continent. The official announcement came during a breakfast meeting of heads of the Africa Investment Forum Founding Partner institutions, convened by the African Development Bank in Washington, DC on the sidelines of the International […] todayOctober 30, 2024 12
insert_link APO International Private sector can accelerate Intra-African trade and investments: African Union Private sector Forum The annual African Union Private Sector Forum is set to review and explore innovative actions that allow the private sector to fully participate in, contribute to and benefit from Intra-African trade and investments. 2024 marks the 15th edition of the forum which will be held in Lusaka, Zambia from the 31st October – 2nd November 2024, focused on “unlocking opportunities for private actors to accelerate Intra-African trade and investments.” Africa has made […] todayOctober 30, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Visit of the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, to the Former Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Namadi SAMBO, Ahead of the Forthcoming General Elections in Ghana In preparation for the deployment of the ECOWAS observation mission team to the general elections in Ghana, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, has called on the former Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Namadi SAMBO, to lead the ECOWAS observation team to Ghana. The general elections in Ghana are scheduled to hold on 7th December 2024. Dr. TOURAY extended the invitation […] todayOctober 30, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Strengthening Cross-Border Surveillance and Information Sharing in Africa The African Union Member States (AU MS) face significant health threats, particularly infectious diseases, due to its overstretched public health systems and infrastructure. Despite Its remarkable improvements and growth in health sector service delivery in recent times, the African continent remains under-resourced. At the same time, the continent bears over 24% of the global disease burden while providing only 3% of the global health workforce and spending less than 1% […] todayOctober 30, 2024 4