APO International

  The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses his deepest concern and strongly condemns the drone attack carried out against Kisangani Airport, in eastern the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and claimed by the armed movement AFC/M23. The Chairperson underscores that this attack, directed against an airport infrastructure located in a major urban centre and gravely endangering civilian populations, constitutes a serious violation of international […]

  The kingdom of Denmark is seeking greater collaboration with ECOWAS to strengthen the current partnership between both entities to foster peace, security and stability of the West African region. The Ambassador of Denmark to the Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Jens Ole Bach Hansen, who led a delegation to the Commission, made the disclosure while conferring with the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Dr. Abdel-Fatau Musah, […]

  Health authorities in Mozambique have intensified emergency response to assist hundreds of thousands of people devastated by severe flooding in the southern and central regions since mid-December 2025.  The flooding has affected more than 720 000 people, with 75% residing in Gaza Province. Around 100 000 people are being housed in 113 temporary accommodation centres in Gaza, Maputo, Sofala, Manica, Tete and Zambezia provinces, and Maputo City.  The response includes prepositioning essential […]

  Following the Joint External Evaluation conducted in September 2024, Kenya has validated its second-generation National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS II) ahead of its official launch later this year. The National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) is a multi-year plan that is critical to ensuring that national capacities for health emergency preparedness, response and recovery are planned, built, strengthened and sustained, to serve vulnerable populations. It promotes […]

  The visit by President of the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Dr. Patrick Herminie, to the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai formed part of ongoing efforts by the Government to expand access to specialised oncology care, enhance health sector capacity, and deepen international healthcare partnerships. Seychelles’ interest in the visit lies in exploring opportunities for access to high-quality oncology services for Seychellois patients. The Centre’s advanced equipment, specialised medical […]

  The Ministry of Information conducted its annual activity assessment meeting on 5 February in the capital to review achievements registered in 2025 and discuss the implementation of the 2026 Action Plan. At the meeting, the Minister of Information, Mr. Yemane Gebremeskel, presented a comprehensive, data-driven report outlining activities implemented during 2025, challenges encountered, and areas requiring further improvement. He also briefed participants on programs charted out for 2026. The […]

  World “International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation,” 6 February, was observed in Asmara at the Central Region level under the theme “Towards 2030: No End to FGM without Sustained Commitment and Investment.” Noting that the practice of female genital mutilation is currently declining at the national level, Col. Gebrehans Woldegergis, Director General of Social Services in the region, called for integrated efforts to eradicate the practice […]

  The office of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students in Halhal sub-zone, as part of efforts to strengthen youth organization, has formed youth friends committees in nine administrative areas of the sub-zone. Mr. Abdurahman Hamed, head of the union branch in the sub-zone, said that the objective of the initiative was to enable youth to organize themselves under the union and become beneficiaries of the opportunities it […]

  Merck Foundation also marks International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2026 through their “Our Africa” TV Program. Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies continue their partnership to Advocate for Girl Education to End FGM Across Africa. Dr. Rasha Kelej emphasizes that Girl Education is Key to Ending Female Genital Mutilation, Child Marriage and Breaking Infertility Stigma around women. Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of […]