insert_link APO International Police to recruit 10,000 constables ahead of general elections As country gears up for the 2026 general elections, the Uganda Police Force (UPF) is seeking Shs157 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year budget to cater for recruitment of probation police constables (PPCs). Uganda is slated to hold general elections in January 2026 and the Under Secretary, of the force, Aggrey Wunyi said that if law and order is to be upheld in the during the election period, 10,000 constables […] today25 March, 2025
insert_link APO International Uganda: President Museveni hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for Foreign Affairs President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today Monday the 24 th of March 2025, hosted the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), H.E Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan and his delegation at State House Entebbe. President Museveni and his guests discussed matters of mutual interest between Uganda and the UAE as well as regional and international issues. Members of the delegation included among others the […] today25 March, 2025
insert_link APO International Congo Could Double Gas Production by 2027, Says S&P Global Commodity Insights at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 The Republic of Congo is expected to more than double natural gas production by 2027 according to an outlook by commodity company S&P Global Commodity Insights – technical partner of the Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF). This production increase will be driven primarily by Chinese developer Wing Wah’s Banga Kayo and energy major Eni’s Marine XII FLNG developments. The outlook was announced by Lucinda Valerie Ross, Senior Technical Research Analyst at S&P […] today25 March, 2025
Namibia Nandi-Ndaitwah to evaluate ministers’ performance https://youtu.be/QhxLyxg7FXw By: Josia Shigwedha President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has established a performance monitoring dashboard to track the progress of all government projects under implementation. Nandi-Ndaitwah also says she will subject the newly elected Cabinet to regular evaluations, starting within the next three months. Speaking at the opening of the first Cabinet meeting of the 8th administration at State House, Nandi-Ndaitwah urged ministers to adhere to the Cabinet Handbook, […] today25 March, 2025
insert_link APO International Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej congratulates the winners of their SONG Awards 2023 and launch the Song Awards for 2025 Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, announces the 2025 Call for Applications for two Merck Foundation SONG Awards - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV and/ […] today25 March, 2025
insert_link APO International Morocco: His Majesty the King Congratulates Greek President on National Day His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the President of the Hellenic Republic, Constantine Tassoulas, on his country's National Day. In this message, HM the King expresses His warmest congratulations to Mr. Tassoulas, and His sincere wishes for further progress and prosperity to the Greek people. The Sovereign takes this opportunity to commend the distinguished relations uniting the two countries, reaffirming His keenness to work […] today25 March, 2025
insert_link APO International Torit and Magwi residents welcome visiting Radio Miraya crew with open arms and minds Radio Miraya, the broadcaster run by the United Nations Mission in #SouthSudan (UNMISS) has devoted, listening fans across the country. When a crew from the station spent a few days in Torit and Magwi, they were enthusiastically received. “I’m proud of Radio Miraya because they give us a lot of information. Whenever something important happens in the country or in our state, Miraya will let us know. They even released […] today25 March, 2025
Namibia NAMPU commends Nandi-Ndaitwah’s declaration of media as the fourth arm of the state By: Ellen Shihepo The Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU) has commended President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for declaring the media the fourth arm of the state at today's first Ccabinet briefing in Windhoek. NAMPU’s Acting Secretary General Jemimah Beukes said the union does not take for granted the fact that the President made this statement at the very first convening of the country's new Cabinet. Beukes said media freedom is a fundamental […] today25 March, 2025
insert_link APO International The European Union allocates additional EUR 150,000 in response to Zambia Cholera Outbreak In response to the recent cholera epidemic in Zambia, the European Union has allocated additional EUR 150,000 in emergency humanitarian aid. The support aims to assist the country in mitigating the impact of the outbreak, which poses a risk to over 1.9 million people. The EU funding will bolster the efforts of the Zambia Red Cross Society in providing much-needed relief, including clean water, healthcare, sanitation and hygiene. The intervention will also […] today25 March, 2025
