insert_link APO International Eritrea: Remembrance of atrocities committed by Ethiopian colonial army Remembrance of atrocities carried out by Ethiopian colonial army on the innocent residents of Ad-Ikud, Gash Barka Region, in 1967 was conducted. The remembrance event conducted on 15 November was attended by Ambassador Mahmud Ali Hirui, Governor of Gash Barka Region, PFDJ secretary in the region, Ambassador Mahmud Ali Jabra, Army Commanders and a number of Ad-Ikud residents. Indicating that the atrocity committed by the colonial army was part of […] todayNovember 21, 2023
insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Minister of Social Solidarity Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Minister of Social Solidarity, Nevine El-Kabbag. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting discussed a number of issues, primarily relief assistance to Gaza. The President was briefed on the Egyptian Red Crescent’s efforts to deliver aid to the Palestinian brothers in the Strip. President El-Sisi emphasized that Egypt is continuing its intensive and unyielding efforts to provide and deliver humanitarian […] todayNovember 21, 2023
insert_link APO International Stakeholders commit to ensure zero maternal deaths in Tanzania Tanzania lawmakers and development partners gathering for the 2nd reproductive, maternal, newborn, childbirth, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) scientific conference committed to support actions for stronger health systems to advance access to quality Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health, and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N). Convened by the Ministry of Health, Jakaya Mrisho Foundation and supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners, the conference aligns with global recommendations of focusing on […] todayNovember 21, 2023 1
insert_link APO International Third Edition of MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Kicks Off in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania The MSGBC region’s premier energy event – MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2023 (https://apo-opa.co/3MVbSlj) – officially opened on Tuesday in Nouakchott, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, with an opening ceremony attended by Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. The ceremony laid the foundation for two days of dialogue and deals, with industry leaders providing forward-looking remarks about the future of the MSGBC energy market. “The energy sector in Mauritania has been […] todayNovember 21, 2023 1
insert_link APO International National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa’s First Original Docuseries “Born & Bred” Premieres on the NBA App Five-Part Series Tells the Stories of Five NBA Academy Africa (https://www.NBA.com) Prospects from Angola, Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Sudan; First Two Episodes “Basketball Chose Me” and “Dunk at First Sight” Feature Nigeria’s Rueben Chinyelu and Angola’s Aginaldo Neto. NBA Africa today announced that its first original documentary series “Born&Bred” will premiere on the NBA App today. The five-part series tells the stories of five current and former NBA Academy Africa prospects […] todayNovember 21, 2023 1
insert_link APO International Minister Radegonde to undertake official visit to India The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, will embark on an official bilateral visit to the Republic of India from 22nd to 24th November 2023. During his visit, Minister Radegonde will be meeting with high government officials to discuss matters of mutual interest and sign Memorandums of Understanding in priority areas of cooperation. The Seychelles Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism will also meet with representatives from the private […] todayNovember 21, 2023
insert_link APO International United Nations (UN) Women and its partners call for long-term, sustainable investments to prevent violence against women and girls Commemorated from November 25th (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10th (Human Rights Day) since 1991, the 16 Days of Activism against Violence against Women and Girls Campaign aims to galvanize individual and popular commitment to combating and preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG), a global scourge affecting one in three women in her lifetime. Four out of ten women (40%) in West Africa and almost six out of […] todayNovember 21, 2023 1
insert_link APO International The United Nations Permanent Advisory Committee on Security Issues in Central Africa (UNSAC): The 56th Session Starts in Kigali Under the Theme “The Prevention of and Fight Against Non-Constitutional Changes” The 56th session of the United Nations Permanent Advisory Committee on Security Issues in Central Africa (UNSAC) started in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, with the meeting of focal points from the 11 Member States namely Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Rwanda, and Sao Tome and Principe. In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Guillaume Kavaruganda, Director General for Europe, […] todayNovember 21, 2023
insert_link APO International Two Qatar Armed Forces Aircraft Carrying Aid for Palestinians in Gaza Heads to Egypt’s Al Arish Two aircraft belonging to the Qatar Armed Forces headed today to the city of Al Arish in the Arab Republic of Egypt, carrying 93 tons of aid consisting of food and shelter supplies, provided by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), and Qatar Charity (QC), in preparation to be transported to Gaza, bringing the total number of aircraft delivering to Gaza, 13 aircraft carrying a total […] todayNovember 21, 2023