APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Attends Assessment Test for the Police Academy This morning, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi visited the Police Academy, where he was received upon arrival by Minister of Interior Major General Mahmoud Tawfik, along with a number of commanders from the Police Academy and the Ministry of Interior. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy said that during the visit, the President attended the physical and aptitude assessments for male and female applicants seeking admission to the Police […] today18 November, 2025
APO International Eswatini: Authorities must unconditionally release Mthandeni Dube and Bacede Mabuza Responding to the news of the conditional royal pardon granted on 5 November 2025 to former member of parliament, Mthandeni Dube, resulting in his supervised release, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, said: “Mthandeni Dube’s release may bring relief to his family, but justice remains incomplete while his human rights are restricted by sweeping conditions and Bacede Mabuza who was arrested together with […] today18 November, 2025
APO International Parliament to Host 58th Plenary Assembly of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum, 30 November to 6 December 2025, in Kwazulu-Natal The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa will host the 58th Plenary Assembly of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, from 30 November to 5 December 2025. Convened under the theme “The Impact of Climate Change on Women and Youth in the SADC Region and the Role of Parliaments in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation”, the plenary will bring together presiding officers, Speakers and Members […] today18 November, 2025
APO International President Boakai Congratulates Latvia on Independence Day Observance The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia and in his own name extended warm felicitations to the Government and People of the Republic of Latvia, on the occasion marking Latvia’s National Anniversary on November 18, 2025. In the message to his Latvian counterpart, His Excellency Edgars Rinkevics, President Boakai indicated that Liberia and […] today18 November, 2025
APO International Liberia: Foreign Minister Nyanti Completes Handover of Japanese Counterpart Fund Secretariat to the Ministry of Commerce The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, on Friday, November 14, 2025 presided over the completion of the handover of the Japanese Counterpart Value Fund Secretariat and all associated documentation to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The brief but significant ceremony, held in the Minister’s conference room, marked the concluding stage of a transition process that began on August 14, 2025, when operational responsibilities […] today18 November, 2025
APO International Breaking barriers: Grace in Jonglei fights gender and disability discrimination Suffering from a polio-like condition, Grace Kuei has been unable to walk since the age of five. She recalls her mother’s daily efforts to carry her to and from school. Mobility and having easy access to public spaces and services remain significant issues, but Grace, who these days enjoys the benefits of a three-wheeled motorcycle, insists that the discrimination against people with disabilities, particularly women, goes far beyond what is […] today18 November, 2025
APO International African Union Commission Chairperson Congratulates the Kingdom of Morocco on its Independence Anniversary The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends congratulations to the Government and people of the Kingdom of Morocco Anniversary of the country’s independence. This important day commemorates the historic moment, when Morocco regained its full sovereignty following a long and determined struggle for national liberation. The resilience, unity and unwavering commitment of the Moroccan people during this period remain a powerful example of Africa’s […] today18 November, 2025
APO International Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute Delivers Capacity Building Program for Tunisian Institutions The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/), in collaboration with the Tunisian Ministry of Economy and Planning, organized a capacity building program on “Risk Management in Islamic Financial Institutions” for the staff from key institutions in the country. The program took place from 10 to 14 November 2025 in Tunis. Organized in response to a request from the Government of Tunisia, the program aimed to equip participants with a […] today18 November, 2025
APO International The African Energy Commission (AFREC) Trains Africa’s Project Builders: Continental trainings on Renewable Energy Project Planning, Development and Financing The African Energy Commission (AFREC) has launched a new continental training on Renewable Energy in Nairobi today aimed at helping African Union (AU) Member States turn renewable energy concepts into bankable and buildable projects while fostering peer-to-peer knowledge exchange in Africa. The inaugural session brought together 45 energy sector officials from across the continent for an intensive, week-long course on planning, development and financing for renewable energy projects. The […] today18 November, 2025