insert_link APO International United States of America (USA) Extends Solidarity to Seychelles The non-resident Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E Mr. Henry Jardin, conveyed on behalf of the Government of the USA, his solidarity and sympathy to the Government and the People of Seychelles regarding the tragic events that unfolded on the 7th December 2023. This statement was made during his meeting with the Seychelles Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, on […] todayDecember 15, 2023
insert_link APO International The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Permanent Representation in Mali Provides School Kits to Students of the Public School in Kalabanbougou, in Commune IV of the District of Bamako As part of the sub-regional solidarity advocated by the Economic Community of West African States, the ECOWAS Permanent Representation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Malians Abroad and African Integration and the Ministry of National Education, distributed 250 school kits to the children of the public school in Kalabanbougou in Commune 4 of the Bamako District, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. According to the ECOWAS Resident Representative in Mali, His […] todayDecember 15, 2023
insert_link APO International Satellites and social protection helping prevent food insecurity in Niger Social protection programs are often the first response to food insecurity and climatic shocks; Thanks to the Sahel adaptive social protection program funded by the International Development Association (IDA), the emergency response to the drought was activated and over 100,000 families benefited from emergency monthly transfers to compensate for the poor harvests that affected the whole country; The government, with the support of the World Bank and other partners, used early warning […] todayDecember 15, 2023
insert_link APO International African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Hands over New Classrooms to Boost Access to Education in Jubaland State The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Wednesday handed over two newly built classrooms at Kuda Primary School in Kuday Island as part of an ongoing initiative to improve access to education in remote areas. The classrooms, constructed with funding from the Italian government, were inaugurated by ATMIS Sector Six Commander Brigadier Lukas Kutto, and received by Jubaland State’s Deputy Minister of Education and Culture Mukhtar Kamil Kule […] todayDecember 15, 2023
insert_link APO International United States (U.S.) Embassy Statement on Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Elections As the DRC enters the final phase of its fourth election cycle, the United States of America congratulates the Congolese people on their active participation in the electoral process. Over the last month, we have seen the people of this country fill stadiums and town squares to engage with candidates and make their voices heard. The United States reiterates its support for the Congolese people as they exercise their democratic […] todayDecember 15, 2023
insert_link APO International The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Visits Gambella Region to Meet Leadership, Discuss Malaria and Refugee Assistance The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) Mission Director to Ethiopia, Scott Hocklander, traveled to Gambella to meet regional leadership, assess the resumption of refugee food assistance, and visit USAID projects fighting malaria. Director Hocklander received a warm welcome from the regional president of Gambella, His Excellency Umod Ujulu, who discussed USAID’s long-standing partnership with the people in Gambella Region, and across Ethiopia. Director Hocklander emphasized USAID’s commitment to the region, and to supporting both the local and refugee populations. They […] todayDecember 15, 2023
insert_link APO International East Africa Adopts Diversified Resource Development Strategy Boasting an abundance of renewable resources, East Africa has garnered substantial attention from major international players within its clean energy market. Robust policies and declining costs of technology in the sector, coupled with regional market and infrastructure reforms, are poised to accelerate the deployment of clean energy projects. Yet the region is also anticipating first oil from the Tilenga project – part of Uganda’s Lake Albert Development – along with […] todayDecember 15, 2023
insert_link APO International World champions Spain seize top spot from Swedes Spaniards reach FIFA Women’s World Ranking summit (www.FIFA.com) for first time; Record number of teams (192) included in standings; Namibia make strong progress, five nations reach highest-ever positions. Four months have passed since the last FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking was published in August, during which time over 400 international matches have taken place. Never before have so many fixtures been fulfilled in an equivalent period. Qualifiers for the Women’s Olympic […] todayDecember 15, 2023 5
insert_link APO International Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Xue Bing Visits Afar Region of Ethiopia On December 13, 2023, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Xue Bing visited Samara, the capital of the Afar region of Ethiopia, and met with President Awol Arba. Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia Xue Wei was present. Xue Bing said that in October this year, the leaders of China and Ethiopia jointly decided to elevate bilateral relations to an all-weather strategic cooperative partnership. China is ready to take it as […] todayDecember 15, 2023