APO International

Egyptians are experiencing firsthand the impacts of climate change as temperatures soar, droughts are more frequent and future water supply is less certain. That is why Egypt has put climate change as one of its top development priorities. A key element of the Egyptian government’s efforts to address climate change is connecting the dots between the food, water and energy sectors. This was particularly evident during Egypt’s presidency of COP27 […]

A Traditional Chinese Medicine Center was unveiled on Friday in the Tunisian capital Tunis. A ceremony was held to mark the establishment of the center, which is located in Mongi Slim Hospital. The event was attended by the Tunis governorate's Regional Health Director Tarek Ben Nasr, and a Chinese delegation headed by Gong Jianping, director of the Health Commission of China's Jiangxi Province. Ben Nasr said "the traditional Chinese acupuncture […]

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on the occasion of his accession as the Emir of the State of Kuwait. In his message, President Ramkalawan, stated: “On behalf of the Government and the people of Seychelles, and on my own behalf, I extend my warmest congratulations on Your Highness’ accession as the […]

 The President of the Human Rights Council, Václav Bálek (Czech Republic), has announced the appointment of Mohamed Chande Othman of Tanzania, Joy Ezeilo of Nigeria and Mona Rishmawi of Jordan/Switzerland to serve as the three independent members of the new Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan. Mr. Othman will serve as Chair of the Mission. The Human Rights Council established the Fact-Finding Mission in October, through resolution A/HRC/RES/54/2, “to investigate […]

What would the world look like if it was designed by and for women?  For one thing, it would be safer. Cars would be equipped with crash systems tested to protect all types of bodies, and personal protective equipment would be sized to fit female health-care workers as well as their male counterparts. It would also be more equitable. There would be more women working across science and technology, and new […]

China on Friday donated over 1,000 books to Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party at its headquarters in the country's capital Harare. The donation was handed over by Zhou Ding, the Chinese ambassador to Zimbabwe, to Munyaradzi Machacha, the principal of the Chitepo School of Ideology, ZANU-PF's ideology school. The donation included books on Chinese history, Chinese financial reforms and China's foreign affairs, among others, as well as computers and printers. Some […]

As the annual Central Economic Work Conference concluded in China this week, experts in Uganda said that the Asian giant's sustained economic growth will continue to provide opportunities for the world, particularly for Africa. China's National Bureau of Statistics said the country is striving for a steady recovery, with a year-on-year 4.9 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the third quarter and a year-on-year 5.2 percent growth in the […]

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Health Care Agency (HCA). Mr Cyril Bonnelame has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the HCA Board. The other Board Members are: Dr Danny Louange                         Member (ex-officio) Dr Jadhav Chandrashekhar            Member (ex-officio) Ms Marylene Lucas                        Member (ex-officio) Prof Frank Sullivan                         Member Dr Cynthia Noshir                           Member Mr Marc Chang Lam                     Member Mrs Catriona Monthy […]

The EU and Kenya today signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows, and contribute to sustainable economic growth. The EPA provides a platform to support job creation on both sides, along with targeted cooperation to enhance Kenya's economic development. It is the most ambitious trade deal ever signed by the EU with a developing country when it comes to sustainability provisions such […]