Month: April 2025

 Terrorism, violent extremism, conflict, transnational organised crime, climate change, epidemics, poverty, inequality and unconstitutional changes of government are just some of the enormous challenges threatening human security and stability in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region. These are major threats to peace and stability in the West African region, said the Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ms Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, on 28 April 2025 in Zuma Rock, […]

 HE Vice President of the Republic of Benin, Mariam Chabi Talata, met with Acting Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of Benin, Hamad bin Dhaen Al Kuwari. Throughout the meeting, they discussed the collaborative relationship between the two countries. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar.    

 HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met here on Wednesday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Togolese Republic Robert Dussey. The agenda included ways to foster bilateral cooperation relations and the latest developments in the Sahel, West Africa, and the Great Lakes regions.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State […]

 UN experts today expressed outrage at the alleged summary execution of several dozen people in Mali, as well as the enforced disappearance of others. They warned that these unlawful killings may amount to war crimes, and that the enforced disappearances may constitute crimes against humanity if they are part of widespread or systematic attacks against civilians. “We urge Malian authorities to conduct prompt, effective, thorough, independent, impartial and transparent investigations […]

 TelCables Nigeria, a subsidiary of Angola Cables (www.AngolaCables.co.ao), is proud to announce that it will be hosting the Connect Xperience event. This initiative will bring companies and strategic partners together to evaluate how local cloud infrastructure and services can assist in accelerating digital transformation and bring far reaching benefits to multiple sectors across the Nigerian economy.  At present, Nigeria's cloud computing market is valued at around $1.03 billion and is […]

 Ambassador Han Jing attended the 2nd edition of the International Relations Association (IRAZ) Diplomats’ Roundtable and delivered a speech entitled U.S. Abuse of Tariffs Cannot Stop the Trend of Economic Globalization. Representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Zambia, think tanks, universities as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps from more than 10 countries, including Tanzania, Zimbabwe, France, India and the U.S., attended. By answering three questions “Why is the U.S. abuse of tariffs wrong and dangerous” “Why must China say No” and […]

 The African Union’s Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) has concluded a three-day training session in Accra, Ghana, aimed at equipping Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with advocacy techniques and strategic policy engagement within the Conflict Management Cycle. This initiative, part of the EU-APSA IV Programme, reflects growing momentum to ensure civil society’s structured involvement in African Union peace and security policy formulation and implementation. The high-impact initiative was designed to […]

 As we celebrate this year’s Labour Day, I extend my deepest appreciation to all workers of Seychelles. Your dedication and hard work have been instrumental in shaping the strong economy we enjoy today. You are the backbone of our nation—driving development, ensuring social stability, and fostering prosperity.  This year’s Labour Day theme, “A Dynamic Workforce for a Strong Economy,” highlights the crucial role of an innovative and adaptable workforce. In […]

 The Ghana Venture Capital&Private Equity Association (GVCA) (www.GVCA-Ghana.org), one of Africa’s foremost VC industry associations, has demonstrated its commitment to fostering domestic and regional capital mobilization to enhance economic growth and protect the continent against external shocks. The association’s approach, consistent with national and regional policies to encourage Africans to invest in Africa, was projected at its recently held GVCA Conference in Accra. The decisive demonstration of momentum for domestic […]