APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Finance Mr. Ahmed Kouchouk. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the meeting reviewed the key features and details of the second tax facilitation package, titled supporting and stimulating tax compliance. This package is part of a broader tax facilitation strategy that includes four packages; the first aims at opening a new […] today30 November, 2025
APO International Egypt – Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation in a Meeting with Ambassadors of 7 African Countries: His Excellency (H.E.) President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi Regularly Emphasizes Boosting Cooperation and Integration with the Continent’s Countries to Create a Joint Economic Future Joint African Action is the Only Way to Face Challenges and Conflicts and Build a Development Model Based on the Exchange of Expertise The Egyptian Private Sector Plays a Pivotal Role in Infrastructure Development in Many Countries... We are Open to Transferring Our Development Expertise and Experience Integration with African Countries is an Extension of Egypt's Historical Role in Supporting the Continent's Interests Maximizing the Benefit from South-South Cooperation […] today30 November, 2025
APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Sends Letter to President Abbas on International (Int.) Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi sent a letter to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, reaffirming Egypt's unwavering position in support of the Palestinian cause and Palestinian people. President El-Sisi emphasized that the entire world is witnessing, on this day, the legendary steadfastness of the Palestinian people in the face […] today30 November, 2025
APO International Ambassador Chen Mingjian Attends Opening Ceremony of Painting Exhibition Themed on Tanzania-Zambia Railway with Tanzanian Minister On November 26, the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania co-hosted with National Museum of China, National Museum of Tanzania and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation the opening ceremony of “Shoulder to Shoulder on the Same Path: Painting Exhibition Themed on Tanzania-Zambia Railway” at the National Museum of Tanzania. Chinese Ambassador H.E. Chen Mingjian, Tanzanian Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Hon. Dr. Ashatu Kijaji, Permanent Secretary of Tanzanian Ministry of Transport Hon. Prof. Godius Kahyarara, Zambian Deputy High Commissioner to Tanzania Mr. Anthony Bwalya attended the event and visited the exhibition, together with over 300 people from various sectors. Amb. Chen stated in her remarks that since its completion 50 years ago, TAZARA Railway has always been a monument of China-Africa friendship. Last week, Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the ground-breaking ceremony of TAZARA Railway revitalization project in Lusaka, together with Tanzanian and Zambian leaders. The railway of friendship will shine with renewed splendor in the new era. China stands ready to work with Tanzania and other African countries to carry forward the TAZARA spirit and deepen and solidify the all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era. Minister Kijaji said that Tanzania-Zambia Railway closely ties the peoples of Tanzania, China and Zambia. Tanzania will never forget the solidarity and generous support from China and remain committed to strengthening the enduring friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The exhibition opens to the public in Tanzania until January 26, 2026. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United Republic of Tanzania. today30 November, 2025
APO International Kenya: Foreign Service Academy Hosts National Defence College Delegation The Foreign Service Academy hosted a delegation from the National Defence College (NDC) for an educational visit aimed at deepening their understanding of Kenya’s diplomatic operations. Political and Diplomatic Secretary Amb. Josphat Maikara led the session, taking the officers through the mandate of the Ministry of Foreign&Diaspora Affairs and the country’s evolving foreign policy priorities. He traced the evolution of Kenya’s foreign policy, highlighting milestones such as the development […] today30 November, 2025
APO International Curbing rising malaria rates in Bench Sheko, Southwest Ethiopia Bench Sheko in Southwest Ethiopia is a zone highly vulnerable to malaria. Heavy rains and limitations in accessing healthcare create conditions for recurrent outbreaks of the disease. Local health facilities have faced challenges often linked to shortages of essential malaria medicines, forcing patients to travel long distances or pay for costly private treatment if they can afford it. In response to the rising malaria cases, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without […] today29 November, 2025
APO International Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki arrives in Port Sudan On the invitation of General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, President Isaias Afwerki arrived in Port Sudan in the early afternoon hours today for a working visit. President Isaias Afwerki and his entourage were accorded warm welcome by General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and senior Government Ministers on their arrival, by road travel, at the entrance of Port Sudan. President Isaias Afwerki’s visit is both symbolic […] today29 November, 2025
APO International Time Is Running Out to Close Continent’s Massive Infrastructure and Climate-Finance Gap – 2025 Africa Investment Forum Panel Warns Senior policymakers, investors, and development finance leaders converged at the 2025 Africa Investment Forum Market Days on Thursday to tackle one of the continent's most pressing challenges: unlocking the capital required to meet surging infrastructure and climate demands. The high-level panel, titled "Innovative Finance Instruments Powering Africa’s Sustainable Transformation,” served as a clear call to action for adopting new approaches beyond conventional funding models and into a new era […] today29 November, 2025
APO International Basketball Africa League and Wave Côte d’Ivoire unveil newly renovated basketball court in Abidjan The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://BAL.NBA.com) and Wave Côte d’Ivoire (Wave), Africa’s fastest-growing mobile money platform, today unveiled a newly renovated basketball court at 4 Paniers (Four Baskets) in the Yopougon district of Abidjan. The renovated court is part of the BAL and Wave’s collaboration to bring communities in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal closer to the game and supports NBA Africa’s commitment to build or renovate 1,000 basketball courts […] today29 November, 2025