insert_link APO International President Boakai Issues Clarification on the Role and Authority of Acting Heads of Government Institution His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, has issued a directive to clarify the role and authority of acting heads of Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACs). This move aims to enhance operational efficiency, ensure adherence to established processes, and maintain the smooth functioning of government institutions. The directive follows reports that some acting heads make unauthorized decisions of major policy implications during the temporary absence […] todayNovember 28, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Africans call on their governments to pressure rich countries for climate aid, support investment in climate-resilient infrastructure Citizens across 22 African countries want their governments to put more pressure on rich and developed countries to help Africans who are affected by climate change, according to a recent Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) survey. Africans also overwhelmingly support efforts to invest in climate-resilient infrastructure to withstand extreme floods and droughts. Majorities of citizens report that crop failures and droughts have worsened over the past decade. Six in 10 African citizens have […] todayNovember 28, 2024 7
insert_link APO International President Boakai Signs Three Executive Orders to Boost National Development His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, has issued three critical Executive Orders aimed at fostering economic growth, enhancing national infrastructure, and supporting key state-owned enterprises. These Executive Orders represent the President’s commitment to addressing urgent national priorities and ensuring sustainable development. The Executive Orders are Executive Order No. 138 on Tax Exemption for Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Executive Order No. 139 for the Suspension […] todayNovember 28, 2024 5
insert_link APO International African Development Fund releases $81 million dollars for construction of road linking Guinea and Senegal to promote integration and trade The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of $80.93 million to Senegal and Guinea for the construction of a new interstate road linking Labé and Mali in Guinea with Kédougou and Fongolembi in Senegal. The loan from the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group consists of $41.47 million for Senegal and $39.46 million for Guinea. The financing will be used for construction […] todayNovember 28, 2024 7
insert_link 3 1 Oshiwambo Otwa loloka-aanilonga yo ECN Omunambelewa oo a kwatela komesho omahoololo pofikola Dr Frans Aupa Indongo primary school, moshikandjo sha Tobias Hainyeko okwaanya oku popya nodjonghundana yetu yo Omulunga Radio, molwaashi vati ova loloka na ita va dulu oku popya noikundaneni. todayNovember 28, 2024 11 1 3
insert_link APO International Mercy Ships Introduces Sterile Processing Training for Healthcare Workers in Freetown, Sierra Leone A new program aimed at reducing surgical infection rates at a hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone is being hailed a success. Mercy Ships’ Education, Training, and Advocacy (ETA) department is supporting the new initiative at Connaught Hospital in partnership with the Sterile Processing Education Charitable Trust (SPECT). As a component of its Safer Surgery program, 20 nurses attended a two-week, hands-on training about sterilization processes. SPECT is a nonprofit organization […] todayNovember 28, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Eritrea: Keren and Geleb Sub-Zones Declare Free of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) The Keren and Geleb sub-zones in the Anseba Region have officially declared themselves free of female genital mutilation (FGM) on 23 and 25 November, respectively. During ceremonies held in Keren city and the Geleb semi-urban center, Col. Tesfatsion Girmay, Chairman of the Committee for Ensuring the Rights of Children and Women and the Eradication of Harmful Practices, highlighted the negative health and psychological effects of FGM on women. He called […] todayNovember 28, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Algerian Export Insurance and Guarantees Company (CAGEX) Hosts the 14th AMAN UNION Annual General Meeting to Foster Credit Insurance and Trade Exchange Across Africa, Arab, and Islamic Countries AMAN UNION, the premier professional forum for commercial and non-commercial risk insurers and reinsurers within the member countries of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC), is delighted to announce its 14th Annual General Meeting to be hosted by the Algerian Export Insurance and Guarantees Company (CAGEX), and the event is scheduled to take place from December 1st to 3rd, 2024, in Algiers - Algeria. This highly anticipated gathering will […] todayNovember 28, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Exness celebrates personal trading stories with its #BornToTrade User-Generated Campaign (UGC) Campaign Exness (www.Exness.com), one of the world’s largest retail brokers, has announced the launch of its new social media initiative, forming part of its ongoing #BornToTrade campaign. This user-generated campaign (UGC) invites traders across Latin America, the Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa to share their personal trading journeys and connect with a massive community of like-minded individuals. Building on the success of the powerful #BornToTrade campaign, this UGC further […] todayNovember 28, 2024 2