insert_link APO International Liberia: President Boakai returns home from Ghana after a brief working visit His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia returns home following a brief successful working visit to the Republic of Ghana. While away, he held talks with members of the Ghanaian Government. During his meeting with his Ghanaian counterparts, the President extended appreciation for the support received prior to and during his inauguration as well as the visitation by the Ghanaian Leader, President Nana Akufo-Addo. For […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Libya: Internal Security Agency must end abuses in name of ‘guarding virtue’ Over the past year, the Tripoli-based Internal Security Agency (ISA) has subjected dozens of men, women and children to a range of abuses, including enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture, with some facing the death penalty, under the guise of “guarding virtue,” said Amnesty International today. Amnesty International has gathered evidence of an intensified crackdown on freedom of thought, expression and belief by ISA against the backdrop of a May […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Qatar’s Embassies, Consulates continue to organize various National Sport Day activities The State of Qatar's diplomatic missions and consulates abroad continued to organize various sports activities on the occasion of the country's 13th National Sport Day under the slogan "The Choice is Yours". In Madrid, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Kingdom of Spain organized a sports event at the famous El Retiro Park, with the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Strengthening Global Health Security: Sierra Leone Prepares State Party Annual Report (SPAR) on International Health Regulations The Ministry of Health (MoH) with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners, convened a two-day multi-sectorial workshop in Freetown from February 13 to 14, 2024. The purpose was to prepare the 2023 International Health Regulations (IHR) State Party Annual Report (SPAR), marking another stride in strengthening global health security in line with Member State accountability requirements. The International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) serve as a binding […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Massive displacement as fighting surges in eastern Democratic Republic (DR) Congo Fresh fighting since last week in the region has displaced an estimated 135,000 people from the town of Sake – on the northern banks of Lake Kivu – who are moving towards the provincial capital, Goma, about 25 kilometres away, according to UNHCR. The agency further said that it received reports of bombs falling on civilian areas in Sake and Goma, where an estimated 65,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) are sheltering, prompting “significant […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Kenya – Ruto: Construction of Stalled Mau Mau roads to Resume The government will resume construction of the 200km Mau Mau roads, President William Ruto has announced. The President said the government has overcome debt challenges that had slowed key development programmes, including the Mau Mau roads. He said the roads will ease the transport of people and goods, facilitate trade and spur economic growth. The Head of State made the remarks at Nyambari in Lari Constituency, Kiambu County, during the […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Kenya: National Public Health Institute (NPHI) takes stride towards public health advancement with website development work shop The Kenya National Public Health Institute (NPHI) serves as the foremost institution at the Ministry of Health responsible for leading and coordinating public health efforts in Kenya. Established to tackle public health challenges and strengthen disease surveillance, prevention, and response, NPHI plays a vital role in safeguarding the health and well-being of Kenyan citizens. As NPHI endeavors to enhance public health services and communication across the nation, this week, the […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Vice President of Libyan Presidential Council Meets Qatar’s Ambassador HE Vice President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya Musa Al Koni met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya Khalid Mohammed bin Zabin Al Dosari. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two fraternal countries. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar. todayFebruary 14, 2024
insert_link APO International Seychelles: President Wavel Ramkalawan Commends Graduates of United Arab Emirates (UAE)-sponsored Executive Leadership Programme The Office of the President is delighted to announce the culmination of a transformative journey as 27 Chief Executives and Senior Officials graduated from an intensive Executive Leadership Programme, graciously sponsored by the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This momentous occasion, which took place on Sunday 11th February, commemorated the dedication, perseverance, and vision of our esteemed public servants as they emerged equipped with invaluable insights and skills […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 2