APO International

[[{"value":"I am gravely concerned by the eruption of clashes in Al Fasher despite repeated calls to parties to the conflict to refrain from attacking the city. I reiterate - the violence threatens the lives of over 800,000 civilians who reside in Al Fasher. I am equally disturbed by reports of the use of heavy weaponry and attacks in highly populated areas in the city center and the outskirts of Al […]

[[{"value":"The final round of the 2024 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup organized by Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of Rugby across Africa will be streamed live for the first time on RugbyPass TV (www.RugbyPass.com), official free streaming service of World Rugby, at 13:00 (East Africa Time) local time in Antananarivo, Madagascar on Sunday, May 12. Defending champions, South Africa will compete against host nation Madagascar, to secure pathway for […]

[[{"value":"Many African countries are harnessing gas and other cleaner and greener energies to drive their industrialisation journey. African countries including Ghana and Nigeria are investing in gas infrastructure and promoting its utilisation, and by extension are addressing energy poverty and environmental challenges. The Honourable Minister of Energy for Ghana, H.E. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, who recently confirmed his participation in the NOG Energy Week, taking place from 30 June to […]

[[{"value":"As Africa seeks to improve its supply of and access to refined petroleum products, a midstream and downstream-focused panel will explore investment opportunities in the sector at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) (www.Invest-Africa-Energy.com) forum, kicking off next week in Paris. The session will uncover dynamic business, trade and partnership opportunities for pipeline projects across the continent, as well as crude oil storage facilities, fuel product tanks, oil refining and […]

[[{"value":"The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of US$1.5 million from the Government of the People’s Republic of China through the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) to provide nutritious meals for thousands of school children in Burundi. The funding will enable WFP to purchase 985 MT of maize and 245 MT of yellow split peas and benefit 42,000 school children for one year in Bubanza, […]

[[{"value":"Meet Mary Mungwere. She is a Village Health Worker (VHW) in Ringari Village, Makonde District and attached to Umboe Clinic.  When she received training for cervical cancer screening using HPV DNA testing in November 2023, Mary wasted no time in mobilizing her community through door-to-door interactions. Fast forward to today, Mary's efforts have resulted in 75 women being screened in her community alone, contributing to over 30,000 tests conducted in Mashonaland […]

[[{"value":"On the 8th of May 2024, Mr. Kenneth Racombo, Seychelles resident Ambassador in Brussels, presented his Credentials to His Excellency Mr. Tamás Sulyok, President of the Republic of Hungary. During the ceremony, the Hungarian President and the Seychelles Ambassador had the opportunity to discuss various issues regarding the bilateral cooperation between the two countries, focussing on capacity-building opportunities offered by the Government of Hungary, specifically in the fields of Medical […]

[[{"value":"The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Seychelles Revenue Commission. Mr Chrystold Chetty has been re-appointed as the Chairperson. The other Board Members are: Mrs Varsha Singh - Commissioner General (ex-officio Member) Ms Astride Tamatave - Member (ex-officio as PS Finance) Mr Francis Lebon - Member (ex-officio as PS Trade) Mr Charles Morin - Member Ms Cillia Mangroo - Member Ms Ginny Elizabeth - […]

[[{"value":"The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the L’Union Estate, La Digue. Mr Nigel Rosette has been re-appointed as the Chairperson and Ms Nadine Maillet has also been re-appointed as Vice-Chairperson. The other Board Members are: Mr Patrick Course                                         Member      Ms Lisa Lautoy                                             Member Mr Ralph Prea                                […]