APO International

  The Office of the President has announced that immediate action has been taken following serious findings in the Special Audit of the STCL Cold Storage Facility Project, with the matter now formally referred to both the Seychelles Police Force (Financial Crime Investigation Unit) and the Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles (ACCS) for investigation. This course of action follows a key recommendation of the audit report, which was presented yesterday at State […]

  Director for Africa at UN Tourism Ms. Elcia Grandcourt, paid a Courtesy Call to the Vice-President, Mr. Sebastien Pillay, during her official visit to Seychelles. The meeting was held in the presence of the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Mrs. Amanda Bernstein, and the Principal Secretary for Tourism, Mrs. Sherin Francis. The visit coincides with Seychelles’ preparations to host the 69th Meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa, […]

  Fifteen aspiring sports journalists from around the world have been selected to take part in the IOC (www.Olympics.com/) Young Reporters Programme during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The selection follows strong global interest in the initiative, with 271 applications received from 32 countries after the revamped format of the programme was launched and applications opened (https://apo-opa.co/3PuLBhF) in September 2025. Key facts: Fifteen young journalists aged 21–25 from around […]

  VUKA Group’s (https://WeAreVUKA.com/) Mining Review Africa has introduced French and Portuguese translations on its website, responding to growing demand from readers across the continent.  This allows users to access content in multiple languages, improving accessibility for audiences in regions where English is not widely used.  The move follows insights gathered by VUKA Group during its flagship mining events held across Africa, including DRC Mining Week, Angola International Mining Conference and Nigeria […]

  President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Saturday, 21 March 2026, deliver the keynote address at the 2026 National Commemoration of Human Rights Day. The occasion will take place at AR Abass Stadium, Kimberley, Northern Cape Province. Human Rights Month 2026 is commemorated under the theme: “A Legacy of Courage: Protecting Rights, Preserving Humanity”. Observed annually on 21 March since the advent of democracy, Human Rights Day marks South Africa's progressive […]

  In 2025, Malawi undertook two major public health interventions to protect its population and strengthen health security. First, the Ministry of Health launched a nationwide HPV Multi-Age Cohort (MAC) campaign in October, targeting girls aged 9–18 years and transitioning to a one-dose schedule for 9-year-olds. This strategic move aimed to close coverage gaps and accelerate progress toward cervical cancer elimination. The campaign achieved 91% coverage, significantly reducing the number […]

  In October 2025, a suspected polio case triggered an urgent alert in Malawi’s Mwanza District. The patient was a 9-month-old girl who had been brought to Thambani Health Centre with symptoms of paralysis. What made this case unusual was that the child was not from Malawi, she lived just across the border in Moatize District, Mozambique. This discovery set in motion a remarkable example of cross-border cooperation to protect […]

  The Ministry of Education organized a workshop focusing on refining and enhancing guidelines for evaluating students’ academic performance, promotion to the next level, and support for weaker students. The workshop was conducted in Dekemhare city from 16 to 18 March. Speaking at the event, Dr. Halima Mohammed, Minister of Education, said that ensuring students’ competence is the highest priority. Dr. Halima further noted that efforts have been exerted to […]

  The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack targeting the city of Maiduguri in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of people. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong denunciation of these criminal acts, reiterating its permanent rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism aimed […]