APO International

 His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., was today received in audience by His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. The meeting reflects the strong and enduring relationship between Liberia and the Holy See and follows Liberia’s tradition of engagement with global partners for peace, development, and social progress. During the discussions, President Boakai and Pope Francis focused on the ongoing collaboration between Liberia and the Catholic Church, […]

 The ECOWAS Commission and the World Bank, in collaboration with the governments of Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger, and Togo, are pleased to announce the 16th Coordination Committee Meeting of the West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) Programme. The meeting is scheduled to take place in Dakar, Senegal, on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024. The WURI Programme, funded by the World Bank seeks to increase the […]

 At nearly 80, Purwor Nyal, with his wooden cane, walks steadily but with heavy steps, burdened by a lifetime of experiencing South Sudan's turbulent past and present. Born in the floodplains of Bentiu, he has witnessed the country's unfulfilled potential and broken promises. Having moved from his village to Juba a couple of years ago, Nyal remains hopeful of better times to come. And yet, he is also, at times, […]

 Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has made a case for the placement of staff affected by the ongoing rationalisation of government agencies. In a meeting with officials from the Public Service Commission (PSC) led by the chairperson, Agnes Kabogoza-Musoke, Speaker Among said leaving the affected officials jobless and without compensation will affect them and their dependants. “People who are going to lose their jobs due to rationalisation should be handled […]

 Following the muddle over ownership of the Uganda National Kiswahili Council Bill, 2023, Cabinet will at its next meeting disclose which ministry will own the Bill. The revelation by the Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, followed a standoff between the Minister of State for Education and Sports (Sports) Hon. Peter Ogwang, after he requested the Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Disability Affairs) Hon. Hellen […]

 A project led by the UN Refugee Agency and the Accenture Foundation v , Italy, launches “ReadyForIT: Labour Pathways for Refugees”, a pilot that helps place refugees from Africa in the local IT job market in Italy – with ITC support. Through  Work Corridors for Refugees, refugees with professional skills are now given the opportunity to enter Italy with a valid work visa. Twenty-five refugees from various sub-Saharan countries currently […]

 President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by Vice President Ahmed Afif, hosted a delegation of European Union Ambassadors at State House yesterday evening during a courtesy visit. This diplomatic engagement is part of the strategic partnership dialogue under the Samoa Agreement, a broad cooperation accord signed in November 2023 between the European Union and the Republic of Seychelles. The Agreement aims to strengthen collaboration across multiple sectors of shared interest. In his […]

 His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has joined the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, development partners, and farmers from across the nation to mark the first anniversary of the Feed Salone Initiative during the World Food Day celebrations, themed “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future.” The President urged Sierra Leoneans to take initiative by growing their own food, even in their backyards. He […]

 In a major stride toward combating cancer, Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, joined by members of the G7 Strategy County Chapter Activation—H.E Fatuma Achani (host), H.E. Anne Waiguru, H.E. Wavinya Ndeti, H.E. Cecily Mbarire, H.E. Susan Kihika, and H.E. Gladys Wanga, officially commissioned the Kwale Sub-County Hospital Oncology Centre today.  The CS emphasized that the facility will provide essential cancer treatment services to residents of Kwale and neighboring regions. […]