insert_link APO International President of Republic, Algerian Counterpart Inaugurate Two Land Border Crossings [[{"value":"On 22 February, in Tindouf (Algeria), His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, the President of the Republic, and his brother, His Excellency Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, inaugurated the two land border crossings between Algeria and Mauritania. The two Presidents attended detailed presentations on these two crossing points, their advantages and prospects, and the facilities that make them up. It is […] todayMarch 24, 2024 6
insert_link APO International If oil disappeared tomorrow (By HE Haitham Al Ghais) [[{"value":"By HE Haitham Al Ghais, OPEC Secretary General. If oil disappeared tomorrow, there would be no more jet fuel, gasoline or diesel. Internal combustion engine automobiles, buses, trucks, lorries and coaches would be stranded. Airplanes powered by jet fuel would be grounded. Freight and passenger rail powered by diesel would halt. People could not get to work; children could not get to school. The shipping industry, transporting both freight and […] todayMarch 24, 2024 27
insert_link APO International Two Qatar Armed Forces Aircraft Arrive in Port Sudan Carrying Aid [[{"value":"Two Qatar Armed Forces aircraft arrived at Port Sudan Airport in the Republic of the Sudan, carrying specialty pharmaceuticals provided by the Qatar Fund For Development, as part of the State of Qatar's air bridge established to provide relief to the brotherly Sudanese people as a result of the humanitarian crisis and the difficult conditions they are experiencing due to the continued fighting. The assistance was received by HE Federal […] todayMarch 24, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Breaking the Fast with Indonesian Embassy Staff and Indonesian Professional Workers in Port Sudan [[{"value":"In order to strengthen ukhuwah, the spirit of unity and strengthen ties between staff and the Indonesian people, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to Sudan on Friday (22/3) held a joint fast breaking and tarawih prayer at the Indonesian Embassy yard in Port Sudan. The activity was attended by Indonesian Ambassador Sunarko, Indonesian Embassy staff and Indonesian professional workers working in Port Sudan and was carried out on […] todayMarch 23, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Rate of Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis, treatment in Africa increasing [[{"value":"About 70% of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the African region are now being diagnosed and treated, marking the highest case-detection rate in the region ever, thanks to concerted efforts by countries to address the threat of the disease. Although the case detection rate has been on the rise since 2018, the region saw a significant increase between 2020 and 2022, rising from 60% to 70% of cases being detected, according […] todayMarch 23, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Eritrea: Message of Condolences [[{"value":"President Isaias Afwerki has sent a message of condolences to President Vladimir Putin following the horrific and tragic terrorist shooting at a concert hall in Moscow, orchestrated by terrorist groups. In his letter, President Isaias, on behalf of the people and Government of Eritrea as well as on his behalf, extended his sincere condolences to President Vladimir Putin, the families of the victims, and the people of the Russian Federation. […] todayMarch 23, 2024 3
insert_link APO International The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission reviews a draft action plan for its Integrated Maritime Strategy (EIMS) [[{"value":"In order to achieve the objectives of its Integrated Maritime Strategy, the ECOWAS commission is holding an interdepartmental meeting to review the draft Action Plan of the EIMS from 20 to 22 March 2024 at Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The EIMS is a legal instrument that provides a comprehensive reference framework for actions to be taken by the various stakeholders at national and regional levels. The general objective of this meeting, […] todayMarch 23, 2024 1
insert_link APO International Courtesy Call of Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to Thailand on Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs [[{"value":"On 18 March 2024, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, received a courtesy call from H.E. Mrs. Betty Oyella Bigombe, Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to Thailand with residence in Kuala Lumpur, during her visit to Thailand between 12 - 24 March 2024. Both sides discussed ways to advance cooperation between Thailand and Uganda, particularly in expanding economic cooperation, including […] todayMarch 23, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Intensifying new initiatives for Tuberculosis (TB) case-finding in Nigeria [[{"value":"Around a year ago, Mallam Mainasara Mohammad, a resident of Makera, a locality in Kebbi State, Nigeria, became increasingly worried about his son, nine-year-old Yusuf. The child had been coughing for weeks, had difficulty sleeping and unable to attend school. “I took him to the health centre after I heard on the radio that the government conducts free tests for people coughing for more than two weeks,” says Mohammad. After […] todayMarch 23, 2024 8