insert_link APO International The United States (U.S.) Embassy Statement on the Birthdate of Martin Luther King, Jr. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., born on January 15, 1929, was a revered American civil rights leader who stood for peace, unity, justice, and human rights. Dr. King’s messages have endured over half a century since his death because of his belief in universal values and that everybody is an “heir of the legacy of dignity and worth.” While accepting the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, he said, […] today15 January, 2025
insert_link APO International The United States (U.S.) Government Through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Strengthens Ethiopia’s Malaria Response with Critical Donation to the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated 175 computer terminals to the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) to bolster Ethiopia’s fight against malaria. The donation event, held at EPHI, included a tour of the USAID-supported Emergency Operations Center, laboratory, and slide bank, showcasing the quality assurance of malaria laboratory diagnosis as part of a comprehensive approach to malaria control. USAID Mission Director Scott Hocklander, […] today15 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Nigeria: Boko Haram must end vicious killing spree Responding to the killing of more than 40 civilians by Boko Haram during an attack on farming communities in Borno state north-east Nigeria on 12 January, Isa Sanusi, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, said: “Amnesty International strongly condemns the executions of these civilians which, once again, shows Boko Haram’s utter disregard for the sanctity of human life and for rules of international humanitarian law. Boko Haram must be held to […] today15 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Human rights records of 14 States to be examined by Universal Periodic Review mechanism Fourteen States will have their human rights records examined during the 48th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group to be held in Geneva from 20 to 31 January 2025. The UPR is a unique mechanism of the Human Rights Council that calls for each UN Member State to undergo a peer review of its human rights records every four-and-a-half years. The UPR Working Group […] today15 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Benin’s Foreign Minister HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met today at the Amiri Diwan with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and several regional and international issues. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs […] today15 January, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 National assembly elections challenge update The Electoral Court is unable to pronounce itself whether to proceed on an application in which the Independent Patriots for Change and Landless People’s Movement are challenging the Electoral Commission of Namibia, the Swapo Party and President Nangolo Mbumba on alleged irregularities in the National Assembly election, until the Supreme Court decides a legal challenge on the presidential election. The Supreme Court has yet to deliver a […] today15 January, 2025
insert_link World Vietnam restructures media in cost-cutting drive One of Vietnam's largest state TV broadcasters went off air today as part of sweeping bureaucratic reforms that will see 20 percent of the public workforce cut across the country. The ruling Communist party wants to streamline the political system to reduce red tape and slash spending. The reforms will see eight ministries and government agencies cut and media organisations restructured in reforms described as "a revolution" by senior officials. […] today15 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Uganda: ‘Increase funds for prosecution of Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases’ The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has descried the low rate of prosecution of cases related to Gender Based Violence which has left many victims devastated. According to Emmanuel Kashaija, a CBSAG member, the situation of GBV has largely remained unchanged saying only a small fraction of victims receive justice to the level of having their cases concluded. “Out of the 12,700 defilement cases reported in 2023, only 940 […] today15 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Media Statement: Select Committee on Education Welcomes Matric Result Progress in Rural Provinces The Select Committee on Education, Science and Creative Industries has noted with appreciation the improvement in Grade 12 results for provinces that traditionally achieved lower pass rates. The Chairperson Mr Makhi Feni said it gave him great pleasure to see KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) move up to second place and closing in on a 90% pass rate. “The last provinces have improved as well, particularly the Eastern Cape, which registered a 85% […] today15 January, 2025
