APO International

 The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has honoured the Sierra Leone Formed Police Unit (SLFPU) for their contributions to security and stability in Somalia. ATMIS Police Commissioner, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Hillary Sao Kanu, presented African Union medals of honour to 160 SLFPU personnel for their one-year service in Somalia at a colourful ceremony in Kismayo, Jubaland State, on Monday. AIGP Kanu commended the Sierre Leone […]

 Gebeya (www.Gebeya.com), a leading Pan-African SaaS Service marketplace technology company, is thrilled to announce its acceptance into the prestigious Microsoft ISV Success Program (http://apo-opa.co/3B0nwZb) as well as the ISV and Startup for Azure program. This significant milestone underscores Gebeya's commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the technology sector across Africa, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). The Microsoft ISV Success program is designed to support independent software vendors (ISVs) in […]

 The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, is set to undertake an official visit to the Republic of Ghana at the invitation of His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana. The visit will coincide with Ghana's commemoration of the 100th anniversary of King Prempeh I’s return from exile in Seychelles. The late King of Ashanti was exiled to Seychelles in the early 1900s and resided […]

 s we celebrate 75 years of the Open Doors® 2024 Report on International Educational Exchange, we are pleased to announce that this year marks a record high of Ugandans studying in the United States, with a 19.8% increase from 1,088 in the academic year of 2022/2023 to 1,303 students during the academic year of 2023/2024. Uganda is now among the emerging top senders of international students to the United States from […]

 Eight community kitchens are providing two hot meals per day for around 10,000 newly-displaced people in the Zamzam camp, south of Al-Fasher. The city has witnessed severe fighting over several months, disrupting the delivery of essential supplies and forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes. “Some residents of the camp told us that they are struggling to eat even one meal a day, with nearly no protein, fruits […]

 Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) (NASDAQ: MAR, “Marriott”) announces its accelerated growth in its branded residential portfolio in the Middle East&Africa (MEA) region, with 41 projects in the portfolio, including 29 projects in its signed pipeline and 12 open properties.      In the past two years, the global hospitality leader has signed 19 agreements in the Middle East and Africa to bring branded residences to iconic destinations in the region, more than […]

 On 13 November 2024, Mrs. Tongrudee Makboon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Abderrahim Rahhaly, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Thailand, along with Mrs. Hala Youssef Ahmed Ragab, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Thailand, jointly opened the African Café Week at Buakaew Brew by APCD located at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event was attended by executives of the […]

 Registration is now open for the 2024 African Economic Conference (AEC), a flagship event co-hosted by the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Taking place in Gaborone, Botswana, from 23 to 25 November, the conference will bring together African leaders, business executives, academics, young researchers, and experts under the theme “Securing Africa’s Economic Future Amidst Rising Uncertainty.” This […]

 Findings from a comprehensive impact evaluation of the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSF) in the Gambia reveals that school meals enhance food security and dietary diversity, while improving mental well-being among Gambian children - especially girls. Conducted by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) through its Office of Evaluations, and the World Bank Development Impact Department (DIME), this study investigates the effects of school meals on children’s nutrition, health […]