insert_link APO International Twelve Million Kenyans to Benefit from a New Social Protection Project Aimed at Strengthening Human Capital and Economic Inclusion The World Bank Board of Directors approved the Second Kenya Social and Economic Inclusion Project (KSEIP2) which will strengthen the country’s social protection systems and scale up safety net support to twelve million citizens, including elderly, women, adolescents, children and other age specific vulnerable groups–while advancing human capital development and economic inclusion. The KSEIP2, a successor to the recently completed Kenya Social and Economic Inclusion Project (KSEIP), will build on the success and […] today18 July, 2025
insert_link APO International Accountability Series: Interior Minister Announces Transformative Initiatives The Ministry for the Interior has unveiled groundbreaking initiatives aimed at reforming the Prison Service and strengthening the nation’s security architecture. Speaking at the inaugural “Government Accountability Series” at the Presidency in Accra, Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, announced a pivotal shift for the Prison Service, transforming it into a key contributor to national production and inmate rehabilitation. As part of the government’s strategic efforts to resource state […] today18 July, 2025
insert_link APO International Ghana: President Mahama welcomes London Mayor President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday reaffirmed Ghana’s firm commitment to international trade and investment, outlining the wide-ranging reforms actively fostering economic transformation and better governance. He was speaking during a courtesy call from the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan. The President stated that these strategic reforms, begun just six months into his administration, are already showing tangible results. He spoke about the renewed business confidence, the relative appreciation […] today18 July, 2025
insert_link APO International Sudan: United Nation (UN) Human Rights Chief deplores killing of dozens of civilians in Kordofan UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Thursday deplored the killing of dozens of civilians by both parties amid ongoing hostilities in Sudan’s Kordofan region over the past week. The UN Human Rights Office has verified the killing of least 60 civilians by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan’s Bara locality since 10 July. Civil society groups have reported that up to 300 people were killed. […] today18 July, 2025
insert_link APO International Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets United States (US) State Department Senior Advisor for Africa HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Thursday with HE Presidential Envoy and Senior Advisor for Africa at the US Department of State Massad Boulos, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the close strategic relations between the State of Qatar and the United States and discussed ways to support and […] today18 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Cybercriminals Don’t Spare SMEs, Expert Warns Speaking at the International Cybersecurity Conference currently underway on Windhoek, Nrupesh Soni, the CEO of Facilit8 Solutions Namibia, cautioned that small and medium enterprises are increasingly in the crosshairs of cyber attackers. While often lacking the budgets of larger firms, SMEs must still prioritize resilience, Soni urged, as they are no less vulnerable to sophisticated threats. today18 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Elindi in Hot Water Over N$9.5m Fuel Transfer In the N$480 million NAMCOR corruption case, prosecutors allege that former Enercon chairperson Peter Elindi failed to account for a N$9.5 million transfer to Eco Trading, a company linked to fugitive businessman Victor Malima. According to NewsOnOne’s Willem Snyman, the transaction followed NAMCOR’s N$53 million purchase of military-base fuel stations from Enercon and is believed to be part of a wider public funds laundering scheme. today18 July, 2025
insert_link APO International Sierra Leone moves closer to Universal Health Coverage with high-level engagement on draft Sierra Leone Agency for Universal Health Coverage (SLAUHC) Bill Sierra Leone has taken a critical step toward advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with the convening of a high-level policy dialogue on the draft Sierra Leone Agency for Universal Health Coverage (SLAUHC) Bill. Organized on 6 May 2025 by the Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the one-day engagement brought together over 60 senior leaders in Freetown, including ministers, directors, and technical heads from across […] today17 July, 2025
insert_link APO International Ambassador Yin Chengwu attended 2025 Liberia Investment Conference On July 16, Ambassador Yin Chengwu attended the 2025 Liberia Investment Conference. The event was also attended by Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, Hon. Magdalene Ellen Dagoseh, Representatives from relevant UN agencies and diplomatic missions in Liberia. At the conference, Ambassador Yin briefed the outcomes of the recent Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the […] today17 July, 2025
