insert_link APO International South Africa makes urgent request to International Court of Justice on Rafah offensive The South African Government has made an urgent request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to consider whether the decision announced by Israel to extend its military operations in Rafah, which is the last refuge for surviving people in Gaza, requires that the court uses its power to prevent further imminent breach of the rights of Palestinians in Gaza. Under Article 75(1) of the Rules of Court, “The Court […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Minister Pandor to participate in the Meeting of the African Union (AU) Executive Council in Ethiopia The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will participate in the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) on 14-15 February 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The AU Executive Council is composed of foreign ministers, or such other ministers or authorities as designated by the governments of Member States. The Executive Council’s core functions include considering reports and making recommendations to the […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Mozambique: Pregnant Students, Adolescent Mothers Leave School Pregnant or parenting adolescent girls and women drop out of school in Mozambique because they don’t get adequate support from schools; Girls who become parents often experience discrimination, stigma, and a lack of support and accommodation that makes juggling school and childcare responsibilities impossible. The lack of free education pushes many girls from the poorest households out of school; Mozambique should adopt legally enforceable regulations to ensure girls’ right to education during […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Ecobank Celebrates the Success of the TotalEnergies Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 As the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 drew to a thrilling close on Sunday, Ecobank (Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African banking group, celebrates the remarkable achievements and spirit of unity witnessed throughout the tournament. Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank Group, expressed his delight at the success of the tournament: "As the pan-African bank and proud sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Seychelles: Ambassador Racombo Presents His Credentials to His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II On the 12th of February 2024, Seychelles resident Ambassador in Brussels, presented his Credentials to His Serene Highness Albert II, Prince of Monaco at the Prince’s Palace. Discussions between Ambassador Racombo and Prince Albert II, focused mainly on the Blue Economy, especially the progress that Seychelles has undertaken to develop the sector, and also the Prince’s visit to Seychelles in October 2022 which coincided with the Monaco expedition. The Prince […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Liberia: President Boakai Makes New Appointments in Government The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has nominated additional officials to positions in government affecting the Liberia National Police (LNP), Ministry of Post&Telecommunication (MPT), the Ministry of Mines&Energy (MME), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ministry of Transport (MOT), the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), the Ministry of Labor (MOL), the Liberia Business Registry (LBR), the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA), the National […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Liberia: President Boakai in Ghana on a Working Visit The President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., left the country today, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, for a two-day work visit to the Republic of Ghana. While in Ghana, the President will meet and hold consultations with his Brother and Friend, Ghanaian Leader, H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, on matters of mutual interest to both countries and issues obtaining in the sub-region. In his letter to the Legislature […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 1
insert_link APO International Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Facilitates Life for the Visually Impaired in South Africa Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) renovated the “Cane Basket Workshop” within the Cape Town Society for the Blind (CTSB), which implements projects for individuals with visual impairments, in order to improve the workshop’s technical capacity, and has provided necessary equipment support, enabling the society to sustain its activities. Through a project carried out in cooperation with TİKA and the Cape Town Society for the Blind (CTSB), aimed at developing […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister of State of Qatar Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar ,HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The meeting was also attended by Director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service Major General Abbas Kamel and Head of the State Security in Qatar Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi. The Spokesman for the Presidency stated that the Qatari prime minister […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 6