A renowned African plant scientist has praised China for sharing germ plasm, or seed matter, of crops species with developing countries where agricultural research is lagging. Germ plasm is genetic resources such as seeds or animal tissue that can be used to aid the breeding of crops or farm animals. There have been growing calls among researchers for world governments to allow for unimpeded flows of such knowledge to stem […]

At least 583 boot campers graduated from the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Youth Development and Rehabilitation Programme held at Makoanyane Barracks in Maseru on Friday. The Passout Parade of LDF Bootcamp Serial 6/23 was graced by the presence of the Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, his Deputy, Justice Nthomeng Majara and other cabinet ministers. In his closing remarks, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Limpho Tau urged the […]

A “Carpentry Training Workshop” was established, with the support of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), within the “Dinç Family Education Complex” located near Niamey, the capital of Niger. With the projects it implemented in Niger, TİKA continues to provide vocational training opportunities to orphans and needy youths. The “Carpentry Training Workshop” established with the support of TİKA within the “Dinç Family Education Complex”, which was established by the IHH […]

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is proud to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), has been named among the 100 Most Influential Africans. The New African Most Influential Africans list is the most eagerly anticipated and talked-about annual compilation on the continent, having firmly established itself as the most authoritative, respected, and consulted list in both Africa and […]

New African magazine (www.NewAfricanMagazine.com) released its annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors, who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world. The list features a diverse and inspiring group of men and women, who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, leadership, resilience, and vision in their respective domains. They include politicians, […]

HE Vice President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya Abdullah Al Lafi met Sunday with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya Khalid bin Mohammed Al Dosari. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the two fraternal countries and the situation in Libya. His Excellency reiterated the State of Qatar's commitment to supporting the Libyan political track, the relevant Security Council resolutions, and […]

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met at his office on Sunday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali Abdoulaye Diop, currently on a visit to Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation ties between the two countries and ways to support and reinforce them, along with the State of Qatar's developmental […]

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) condemns the violence in Jonglei State in the recent months, particularly the attack in Duk Padiet county on 4 January 2024, which was reportedly triggered by a cattle raid and resulted in a number of civilian casualties. UNMISS is engaging National, State and County authorities in order to de-escalate the situation. UNMISS calls on all parties involved to cease the violence, avoid […]

The Ministry of Education branch in the Southern Region organized a comprehensive training program on financial and material management for various key roles within education offices. This training encompassed heads of education offices in all the sub-zones, heads of administration and finance, cashiers and storekeepers as well as internal auditors. The training covered a wide range of topics, including budgeting, bookkeeping, procurement, financial management, material management, and other related aspects […]