APO International

 The Malian authorities must carry out an effective and transparent investigation into the deaths of at least eight civilians following drone strikes that targeted a market on a busy day in Inadiafatane last month. This strike should be investigated as a war crime, as the attack resulted in deaths and injuries among civilians and civilian objects were targeted, Amnesty International said today. According to information gathered by Amnesty International from […]

 H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, held a virtual meeting with Ms. Angelina Eichhorst, the newly appointed EU Ambassador to Cairo, following her official assumption of duties after the completion of Ambassador Christian Berger's tenure. H.E. Dr. Al-Mashat congratulated Ms. Eichhorst on her appointment as Head of the EU Delegation to Egypt, wishing her success in fostering the strategic partnership between the Arab […]

 The British High Commission Nairobi has announced USD $5.2 million fund (KSH 667 million) to support Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, in another example of the UK being a long-term partner providing long-term investment solutions that deliver growth and jobs. The ‘Listed SME Debt Fund’, sponsored by FSD Africa, aims to mobilise up-to USD $300 million (KSH 38.85 billion) of sustainable finance to provide affordable credit to […]

 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office of the Undersecretary for Migration Affairs (OUMA), the Office of the Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs (OUCSCA), and the Office of Consular Affairs (OCA), in coordination with the Philippine Embassy in Cairo, Egypt held the second of a series of regional Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN), Contingency Planning, and Consular Caucus of Philippine Foreign Service Posts. The caucus was held at the Fairmont Nile […]

 At the invitation of National Security Adviser Shri Ajit K. Doval KC, the National Security Adviser of Nigeria Mr. Nuhu Ribadu visited New Delhi for the Second Strategic and Counter-Terrorism Dialogue between India and Nigeria from 4-5 November 2024. 2. The National Security Advisors held in-depth discussions within the framework of the strategic India-Nigeria partnership on threats and challenges emanating from terrorism, extremism, radicalization, including through cyberspace, as well as […]

 On 3 November 2024, Mr. Paisan Rupanichkij, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand, met with Mr. Ragui E-l-Etreby, Assistant Foreign Minister for Multilateral International and Regional Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt during DPS’s visit to attend the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo, Egypt. Both sides exchanged views on promoting cooperation within the BRICS framework and ways forwards following […]

 President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has nominated and appointed additional members of Government affecting the Ministry of Commerce&Industry, the Ministry of National Defense, the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), and the National Bureau of Veterans Affairs (NBVA).  The institutions and those nominated and appointed are: I. Ministry of Commerce&Industry 1. Mrs. Magdalene Ellen Dagoseh, Minister II. Ministry of National Defense 2. Mr. Merlin Daniel Dennis, Assistant Minister for […]

 The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is responding to the Mpox outbreak in Uganda where cases have now risen to 359 in up to 35 districts with one confirmed death. The IRC response is part of a broader effort to enhance epidemic preparedness while improving the health and nutrition status of refugees and vulnerable community members across 18 high-need districts. The IRC and its partner Medical Teams International (MTI) are working together on initiatives […]

 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met and held discussions with the US Special Envoy for Sudan, Mr. Tom Perriello at State House, Entebbe. The envoy was accompanied by the US Ambassador to Uganda, H.E William W. Popp. President Museveni and his guest discussed matters concerning security and how to end the conflict in Sudan. Mr. Perriello thanked President Museveni for his key role in mediating the conflict where the President emphasised […]