APO InternationalChairperson of African Union Commission commends the conduct of elections in Uganda and congratulates President Yoweri Museveni on re-election The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, commends the conduct of the elections in Uganda and congratulates H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election with 71.61% of the votes cast during the presidential elections held on 15 January 2026. The Chairperson expresses sincere appreciation to H.E Goodluck Jonathan, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for his sterling leadership of the Joint African Union/; […] today18 January, 2026
APO InternationalMinister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation and Australia’s Minister for Small Business and International Development discuss strengthening economic relations and establishing an institutional framework for bilateral cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, held a meeting with Dr. Anne Aly, Australia’s Minister for Small Business, International Development and Multicultural Affairs, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and explore future partnership opportunities in a number of priority areas. During the meeting, H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat emphasized the importance of formalizing and institutionalizing cooperation between Egypt and Australia, noting the existence […] today18 January, 2026
APO InternationalMinister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation and European Union (EU) Ambassador Follow up on the Implementation of the Economic Pillar of the Strategic Partnership, Development Grant Priorities for 2026–2027, and the Expansion of Blended Finance for the Private Sector H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, received Ms. Angelina Eichhorst, Ambassador of the European Union to the Arab Republic of Egypt, to discuss ways to strengthen joint cooperation within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Egypt and the European Union. The meeting also reviewed developments in ongoing and future cooperation programs, priorities related to development grants for the 2026–2027 period, as […] today18 January, 2026
APO InternationalNew Report Reveals How Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Is Becoming a Global Sports and Commercial Powerhouse Africa Sports Unified (ASU) (https://ASUnified.com), a boutique strategic consultancy and intelligence platform focused on the Pan-African sports economy, today announces the release of its Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Overview Report. Hosted by Morocco and staged for the first time in the December–January global football window, AFCON 2025 marks a major inflection point in the evolution of African football as a world-class sporting and commercial property. The tournament features […] today17 January, 2026
APO InternationalPresident El-Sisi Follows up on Work Files of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Eng. Karim Badawi. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that the meeting reviewed a number of work files of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. This included efforts to implement the strategy to transform Egypt into a regional energy and gas trading hub, developments in seismic survey […] today17 January, 2026
APO InternationalThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) Condemns Attack Targeting Armed Forces in Chad The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack carried out by an armed group in southern Chad, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of members of the Chadian armed forces. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE’s strong condemnation of these criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism aimed […] today17 January, 2026
APO InternationalAfrican Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Congratulates Algeria on Successful Launch Earth Observation Satellite The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on the successful launch of the Alsat-3A Earth observation satellite, marking a significant advance in Africa’s space and geospatial capabilities. "This achievement underscores Algeria’s leadership in space science and its commitment to harnessing satellite technologies for sustainable development, environmental monitoring, disaster risk reduction, for an informed policymaking", said H.E. Mr. Youssouf […] today17 January, 2026
APO InternationalMovement restrictions prevent people from accessing lifesaving medical care in Jonglei state Patients’ lives are at risk in Jonglei state, South Sudan, due to delays in referring them to specialised medical care. The delays come following restrictions on the movements of humanitarian organisations, including MSF. MSF calls for unhindered humanitarian access and the delivery of essential medical supplies in Jonglei state. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns that ongoing restrictions on humanitarian movements in parts of Jonglei state, South Sudan, are directly preventing […] today17 January, 2026
APO InternationalHumanitarian aid cuts push millions deeper into hunger amid rising violence and population displacement in West and Central Africa The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns that without urgent resources and action, the most vulnerable people in West and Central Africa are headed for yet another dire year. A staggering 55 million people in the region are expected to endure crisis levels of hunger, or worse, during the June–August 2026 lean season. Over 13 million children are also expected to suffer from malnutrition in 2026. The latest […] today17 January, 2026