insert_link APO International Ethiopia’s Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) [[{"value":"In a recent workshop held in Ethiopia, key stakeholders convened to develop the country's Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) 2024-2028 with the support of the Pandemic Fund. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) and supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners, marks a significant step towards enhancing the nation's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health emergencies. NAPHS, […] todayMay 13, 2024 6
insert_link APO International United Nation Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety to launch global road safety campaign in South Africa [[{"value":"The United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt, will visit South Africa from 13 to 15 May 2024 to support national and local authorities’ road safety initiatives. In particular, the Special Envoy will launch the UN Global Campaign for Road Safety, in partnership with the No.1 outdoor advertising company worldwide, JCDecaux, under the hashtag #MakeASafetyStatement. One of the main goals of this campaign is to raise awareness […] todayMay 13, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Riding the Wave: South Africa’s Financial Digital Revolution [[{"value":"GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent’s largest tech and startup exhibition scheduled from 29-31 May in Marrakech, Morocco, emerges as a pivotal platform for exploring the intersections of digital transformation, financial inclusion, and economic empowerment. As South Africa’s banking of finance sector takes center stage in this global dialogue, the event promises to be a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and growth. In South Africa, digital transformation has become imperative across […] todayMay 13, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Egypt: Halt crackdown on people voicing concerns over economic crisis [[{"value":"The Egyptian authorities have intensified their crackdown against protesters, striking workers and people voicing criticism online over the authorities’ handling of the economic crisis, said Amnesty International today. Between January and March 2024, Amnesty International documented four cases of arbitrary arrest and detention of individuals in three governorates who complained about price hikes in comments on social media. Authorities also questioned dozens of workers from a public sector company who […] todayMay 13, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Sudan: Bomb kills two children and puts El Fasher hospital out of action amid fighting [[{"value":"Babiker Nahar Paediatric Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, has been forced to close after an airstrike caused the roof to collapse and killed three people; Amidst escalating violence in North Darfur, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) urgently calls on all warring parties to protect civilians and ensure the protection of health structures. On the evening of Saturday 11 May, an airstrike carried out by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) landed 50 metres […] todayMay 13, 2024 9
insert_link APO International LG Electronics Middle East and Africa (MEA) leads with innovation in new Home Entertainment Line-up [[{"value":"LG Electronics (www.LG.com), a global leader in consumer electronics recently hosted its LG Showcase MEA 2024 at the Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi. With the overarching theme “Reinventing Together,” the event focused on showcasing the latest innovations and extending relationships with its stakeholders. Hosting over 500 esteemed guests, the event offered hands-on experience with its latest products. A key focus area during the exhibition was LG’s line-up of home entertainment […] todayMay 13, 2024 19
insert_link APO International Renewable Energy Training Given to African Experts in Cooperation with Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) [[{"value":"In cooperation between Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia and the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye, the “Renewable Solar Energy Training” was organized for experts studying in the field of renewable solar energy in African countries. The first stage of the training, planned to be a 2-stage training, was held […] todayMay 13, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marked World Portuguese Language Day on May 10th [[{"value":"ECOWAS marked World Portuguese Language Day on May 10th with a lively celebration at its Main Hall in Abuja, highlighting the critical role of Portuguese as an official language and its significance in the cultural heritage of the Lusophone countries within the community. Organised by the Directorate of Conference and Protocol (DCP) under the leadership of Director Mrs. Olukemi Robinson-Atabuh, the event showcased the Commission’s dedication to promoting Portuguese through […] todayMay 13, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Golden Global Investment Bank Signs Letter of Intent for $20M Line of Finance from the Islamic Development Bank Group [[{"value":"Negotiations between the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (https://ICD-ps.org) and Golden Global Investment Bank have successfully concluded with the signing of a letter of intent, for the proposed extension of a USD 20 million line of finance facility, during the IsDB Group's 2024 Private Sector Forum. The line will be utilized by Golden Global Investment Bank for onward financing of eligible private sector projects in […] todayMay 13, 2024 14