APO International

 The Tanzanian government should take urgent steps to reverse the deteriorating human rights situation in the country ahead of forthcoming local elections in mainland Tanzania on November 27, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. Since June, the authorities have arbitrarily arrested hundreds of opposition supporters, imposed restrictions on social media access, banned independent media, and have been implicated in the abduction and extrajudicial killing of at least eight government critics. “The Tanzanian […]

 Liberia’s campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council Non-Permanent (UNSC) is on an unstoppable path and irreversible course, according to the Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Integration, Dr. Ibrahim Nyei. Speaking at the regular press briefing held at the Ministry of Information on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Dr. Nyei expressed confidence that Liberia will secure the coveted non-permanent seat when elections are held at the […]

 Mr. Henk Jan Bakker, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Seychelles, presented his credentials to President Wavel Ramkalawan during an official ceremony held at State House this morning. Ambassador Bakker, a seasoned career diplomat with extensive experience, becomes the eleventh Dutch ambassador to be accredited to Seychelles. In addition to his role with Seychelles, he also serves as the Ambassador of the […]

 The Eritrean National Cycling Team, which achieved remarkable victories in both men’s and women’s categories at the 2024 African Continental Cycling Championship in Eldoret, Kenya, was warmly welcomed upon its arrival at Asmara International Airport this morning. The welcoming ceremony was attended by Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, along with officials from the Eritrean Cycling Federation and enthusiastic sports fans. President Isaias Afwerki received the team members, […]

 A new dam in the Emahmimet administrative area, Qarora sub-zone, constructed at a cost of 4.5 million Nakfa, was inaugurated on 5 October. The construction involved collaboration between local residents and members of the Defense Forces. Mr. Idris Ali, the sub-zone administrator, stated that the dam would play a vital role in addressing the water supply challenges for both people and livestock in the area. He commended everyone who contributed […]

 On World Food Day this year – as in prior years – as many as 9 million people in South Sudan are experiencing acute food insecurity.  This is both tragic and unnecessary, as South Sudan has plentiful fertile and arable land. Over the past year, the American people have provided over $600 million in humanitarian assistance to help people in South Sudan.  Most recently, in September, we announced an additional […]

 Her Excellency Mrs. Francisca Ashietey-Odunton, the newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of Ghana to Seychelles, officially presented her letter of credence to President Wavel Ramkalawan during an accreditation ceremony held this morning at State House. Mrs. Ashietey-Odunton succeeds H.E. Mr. Charles Asuako Owiredu in the role. President Ramkalawan warmly welcomed H.E. Ashietey-Odunton to Seychelles and congratulated her on her new appointment. In his remarks, he emphasized the strong […]

 More than a year after the devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco’s High Atlas region, claiming nearly 3,000 lives and affecting hundreds of thousands, the United States remains committed to supporting Morocco’s recovery efforts. During a recent trip to Al Haouz province, U.S. Ambassador Puneet Talwar visited communities where the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with UNICEF, is supporting the Government of Morocco and local associations to […]

 The government will release KSh 1.5 billion this week to settle claims owed to healthcare facilities, with an additional KSh 3 billion to be paid next week, bringing the total settlement to KSh 4.5 billion.  Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Kimtai, confirmed that all claims owed by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) will be fully cleared, adding, “We are optimistic that we will settle all the claims.”   To […]