APO International

The Consultative Workshop on Fisheries and Aquaculture Knowledge Management and Information Dissemination in Africa, a pivotal event held in Lusaka, Zambia on November 13, 2023, not only served as a beacon for the transformative potential of effective knowledge management and collaborative efforts within the African aquaculture sector but also delved into detailed discussions aimed at shaping the future of the industry – the establishment of a continental knowledge hub. The […]

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says pursuant to section 29 (1) of the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), the processes leading to the grant of a Presidential Charter for the establishment of the National Defence University, is at an advanced stage and scheduled to begin early next year. This, the President said, is in furtherance of continued efforts towards enhancing the country’s military resource […]

The third General Assembly of the African Public Procurement Network (APPN), which wrapped up in Abidjan on Thursday, adopted around ten recommendations for an effective contribution to sustainable development in Africa. This followed an earlier decision by participants from around 40 African countries to host the 2024 APPN General Assembly in Rwanda. Among the resolutions adopted were the establishment of an electronic, sustainable public procurement system, the creation of an […]

The African Nature-Based Tourism Platform (https://NatureBasedTourism.Africa) has released a report showcasing the impact of funding mobilized for community-based organizations in eastern and southern Africa following the devastating consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region. This analysis highlights the impact of the pandemic on the nature-based tourism industry as well as the communities and conservation efforts that rely on this sector. The report also showcases the importance of funding locally […]

Shri. V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs of India will pay official visits to the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Kenya from 20-23 November 2023. A 30 member business delegation from India will be accompanying MoS for the visit. MoS will first visit Zanzibar where he is expected to call on the President H.E. Mr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi and also hold […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa commends Auditor-General of South Africa, Ms Tsakani Maluleke, on her appointment as External Auditor of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for a period of six years, from 2024 to 2029.  President Ramaphosa appointed Ms Maluleke, on recommendation of the National Assembly, as Auditor-General with effect from 1 December 2020. She had previously been Deputy Auditor-General and the first woman to hold this office.  […]

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) installed two greenhouses in Somalia, each with a 250 sq meters area. To strengthen Somalia’s agricultural infrastructure, two agricultural training and practice greenhouses were installed in the National University’s (UMMADA) Department of Agriculture in Mogadishu, each with a 250 sq meters area. The opening ceremony of the greenhouses was attended by Provincial Director of Agriculture of Mogadishu, Prof. Mohamud Mohamed; Rector of Somali National […]

To bolster the fight against cholera and improve response activities, the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) trained and equipped 54 health information officers with the necessary skills to analyze data effectively, enabling more efficient and targeted interventions. The training carried out from 13-17 November 2023, was supported by with funding from United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (UN CERF) as […]

In the city of Pikine in Dakar, the capital, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided sewing machines to La Source Training Center. It is active within Suxali Jigeen Craftsman's Association, which is formed by 30 craftsmen, most of whom are female tailors. Suxali Jigeen Craftsman’s Association enables approximately 100 women to acquire professions each year in Pikine, a region where unemployment is high and employment opportunities are limited. TİKA […]