APO International

 In the heart of Mozambique, women are courageously advancing toward sustainability and gender equality goals through innovative sustainable beekeeping initiatives. These practices are transforming lives, preserving the environment, and promoting equity. A New Dawn in Beekeeping “We used to set fire to trees to harvest honey, but the problem was that we couldn’t recover the same tree to produce honey again in another season. But when the project came and […]

 On Monday, 14 October 2024, H.E. Nicola Brennan-Brugha, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Ireland to the Republic of Seychelles, met with Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave, the Principal Secretary for the Foreign Affairs, to discuss bilateral related issues ahead of her Accreditation. Among the issues discussed were collaboration in the field of tourism as well as the conclusion of the General Cooperation Agreement. The two diplomats acknowledged the collaboration between the […]

 The forthcoming Seychelles-European Union (EU) Partnership Dialogue, along with bilateral related cooperation issues, were key points of discussion between Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave, Principal Secretary for the Foreign Affairs Department, and H.E. Mr. Henk Jan Bakker, the Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Additional topics addressed during the meeting encompassed partnerships in tourism, environmental sustainability, the Blue Economy, initiatives for capacity building, and assistance in combating both current and […]

 Between 22 - 24 September 2024, the delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, whereas Lt. Sorawud Preededilok, Minister attached to the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) led Thai private sector representatives to pay a visit to the Republic of Ghana on the “Focus Group” mission to explore new potential trade and investment market, strategic partnership possibilities, and facilitate business matching in West African countries. During the visit, the delegation […]

 Christine Krapiwan’s backyard is alive with the clucking of chickens, a testament to her transformation from a struggling farmer to a thriving entrepreneur. “I will never be the same again; my life has been changed in all dimensions,” she says as she feeds her chickens. Christine, the chairperson of Atulia Self-Help Group in West Pokot County, now leads an initiative focused on poultry feed processing, earning profits for her community. […]

 For decades, Rwandan authorities have subjected detainees, in both official and unofficial detention facilities, to ill-treatment and torture with no accountability; A landmark trial of prison officials for murder, torture, and assault, concluded in April, demonstrated that it is possible to begin to break through the entrenched practice of torture; The government should conduct a comprehensive investigation into torture in Rwanda’s prisons, with help from the African Commission on Human […]

 His Excellency Neil Wigan, the British High Commissioner to Kenya, paid a courtesy call to Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, to discuss ongoing health collaborations between Kenya and the UK.  The meeting aimed to review the progress of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two nations, focusing on advancing key health initiatives and enhancing cooperation in critical healthcare areas.  During the meeting, Dr. Barasa […]

 The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared Tuesday, October 15, 2024 as “World Rural Women’s Day”, to be observed throughout the Republic as a Working Holiday. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the day is in recognition of the role of World Rural Women in agriculture, food production, and as active actors in human development. The women of Liberia will join their counterparts […]

 Despite signs of a fragile economic recovery, Sub-Saharan Africa, remains stuck in “low gear” with a large youth population at risk of being left behind. According to the latest edition of Africa's Pulse, the World Bank’s twice-yearly regional economic update released on October 14, two factors are critical to jumpstart inclusive growth: stabilizing economies and transforming education to equip the region’s growing workforce with stronger foundational skills and market relevant expertise.  The report, which is in its […]