insert_link APO International Saudi Arabia Set for Major Events Expansion as Tahaluf Reveals Plans for 20 New Exhibitions Within 18 Months Tahaluf (https://Tahaluf.com), the strategic joint venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF), has announced the single biggest events expansion program in Saudi history with plans to launch 20 new sectors-specific trade and consumer events in the Kingdom within 18 months. The massive expansion will see Tahaluf debut iconic Informa brands in Saudi Arabia, including CPHI and Cosmoprof, to […] todayDecember 20, 2023 8
insert_link APO International The New Dawn Online (TNDOnline) News Publisher, Olasunkanmi Oduntan, Extends Heartfelt Gratitude to Valued Clients and Embraces the Festive Spirit As the year draws to a close, TNDOnline News (https://TNDOnlinenews.com.ng/) publisher, Olasunkanmi Oduntan, expresses profound gratitude to its valued clients for their unwavering trust and collaboration throughout the past year. It has been a privilege to serve you, and we eagerly anticipate the possibilities the upcoming year brings. This holiday season, we extend warm wishes for a Merry Christmas filled with joy, warmth, and cherished moments for you and your […] todayDecember 20, 2023
insert_link APO International African Development Bank Group’s international staff to leave Ethiopia over serious diplomatic incident The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has decided to withdraw all its international staff from Ethiopia immediately. The office will remain open under an Officer-in-Charge. These measures will not affect nationally recruited staff from Ethiopia who will continue their work and remain in the full employment of the Bank. The Bank will assure them and their families of its duty of care. These decisions follow the recent breach of diplomatic protocol […] todayDecember 20, 2023 4
insert_link APO International Fostering Equality and Social Justice at Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024 The legal landscape serves as a dynamic arena in which individuals of diverse backgrounds shape the course of equality and justice. As the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) approaches – scheduled for 27 February 2024 in Dubai – it is fitting to celebrate the contributions of Black lawyers, judges and legal scholars who have played a key role in establishing legal precedents and advocating for social justice on a global […] todayDecember 20, 2023 4
insert_link APO International Tanzania: African Development Bank unveils Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility to Bank of Africa Tanzania Limited The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (http://www.AfDB.org) has approved a trade finance transaction guarantee facility to Bank of Africa Tanzania Limited (BOAT) to support Tanzania’s Financial Sector. Leveraging BOAT’s strategic footprint in the East African nation, this instrument will provide support to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and local corporates, to facilitate their import and export trade finance requirements. The facility will also support intra-Africa […] todayDecember 20, 2023
insert_link APO International World Health Organization (WHO) workshop addresses Health Technology Assessment challenges in African countries In a landmark event, the World Health Organization (WHO) organized a ‘historical’ workshop on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) for selected member states in the African region. Held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from December 12th to 14th, 2023, with the theme ‘Health Technology Assessment for Priority Setting to Achieve Universal Health Coverage,’ the workshop aimed at tackling critical issues related to the systematic evaluation of healthcare technology and its role in […] todayDecember 20, 2023 6
insert_link APO International Conference of the Parties (COP 28): A step in the right direction (By Landry Ninteretse) By Landry Ninteretse, Regional Director, 350Africa.org (www.350.org). World leaders have finally agreed that the world must abandon fossil fuels to avoid catastrophic climate change, after 30 years of intense and painful negotiations. This concession was obtained in the face of the outcry caused by the previous draft (https://apo-opa.co/3RNMWyY) which did not explicitly recognise the need to move away from fossil fuels. The Global Stocktake, although hailed by some as 'historic', does not however […] todayDecember 20, 2023 2
insert_link APO International Tunisia: Cybercrime Decree Used Against Critics Tunisian authorities have sentenced two political opposition activists to prison terms for criticizing the government under a 2022 cybercrime decree, Human Rights Watch said today. Instead of using the decree to address cybercrime, the authorities have used it to detain, charge, or place under investigation at least 20 journalists, lawyers, students, and other critics for their public statements online or in the media. Chaima Issa, a prominent figure of the opposition […] todayDecember 19, 2023
insert_link APO International Sierra Leone takes a bold new step towards broader vaccination against malaria by receiving the first consignment of malaria vaccines Shipment of the world’s first WHO-recommended malaria vaccine, RTS, S, procured by UNICEF with the support of Gavi, arrived in Sierra Leone on Friday. The delivery of 550,000 doses worth US $5.5 million will contribute significantly to curb malaria cases among children under five years of age across the country. Malaria remains the number one killer disease of children under five in Sierra Leone with over 100 deaths for every […] todayDecember 19, 2023