insert_link APO International Joint Meeting of the Energy and Hydrocarbons Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Member States, Extended to Include Morocco and Mauritania, on the Nigeria-Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project The ECOWAS Ministers of Energy and Hydrocarbons extended to Morrocco and Mauritania have adopted the version of the intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) and the Host State Agreement (HGA) revised by experts, as well as the Framework Document for the establishment of the ECOWAS Renewable and Energy Efficiency Facility (EREEEF). Also adopted at the end of the Joint Meeting of ECOWAS Ministers of Energy and Hydrocarbons extended to Morocco and Mauritania, held […] todayNovember 4, 2024 2
insert_link APO International First famine, now cholera and dengue fever surge hits war-torn Sudan War in Sudan has devastated towns and cities across the country and pushed the healthcare system to collapse, just as cases of cholera and dengue fever are surging and hunger levels remain “above the famine threshold”, humanitarians have warned. In an alert from the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, it reported more than 28,000 cases of cholera and 836 deaths in 11 states between 22 July and 28 October. The actual number of […] todayNovember 4, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Fudia, 10, is standing tall after free life changing surgery from Mercy Ships – gaining 14 Centimeters in height A ten-year-old girl is standing 14 centimeters taller after receiving free, life-transforming surgery from international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) to straighten her severely bowed legs. Fudia was born with a progressive orthopedic condition that worsened over time, causing her feet to turn inward at 90-degree angles and making walking increasingly difficult. Along with physical pain, she faced emotional distress, often feeling rejected and bullied by children in her hometown in […] todayNovember 4, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Breaking the cycle: addressing recurring cholera outbreaks in Somalia Since the early 1990s, Somalia has suffered multiple outbreaks of cholera which, due to poor sanitary conditions, have affected a majority of the population living in internally displaced camps. The latest outbreak occurred early in 2024 in the capital Mogadishu, with the districts of Dayniile, Dharkaynley, Wadajir, Kahda and Hamar Jajab particularly badly affected. In response, the Federal Ministry of Health and Human Services and the Banadir Health Administration, with […] todayNovember 4, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Grassroots dialogue hosted by United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) inspires hope for a brighter future in Ezo The challenges faced by communities across Ezo County are immense. Residents are suffering from persistent insecurity, the dire humanitarian and economic situation, as well as the legacy of decades of war which destroyed key infrastructure and crippled public services. Despite these difficulties, the people of this troubled part of Western Equatoria embraced the opportunity to gather at a special event, under the theme “Peace Begins with Dialogue.” Organized by the […] todayNovember 4, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Divestment: We are confident Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) will resolve outstanding issues — Special Adviser The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, has expressed confidence in the ability and commitment of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to resolve outstanding issues surrounding Shell’s proposed sale of its onshore assets to the Renaissance consortium. Verheijen noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is dedicated to accelerating the strategic shift of international oil companies (IOCs) from onshore operations to a focus on deep […] todayNovember 4, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Bringing worlds together: Canon adds three RF lenses to its EOS R system, expanding its hybrid range even further for video and stills creators Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) today announces three important new additions to its RF series of hybrid lenses; which join an ever-growing range of L-series primes and zooms for the EOS R system. The RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z, RF 50mm F1.4L VCM and RF 24mm F1.4L VCM lenses are part of a new range of hybrid optics that offer essential video features such as a smooth operation iris ring with an 11-bladed circular […] todayNovember 4, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Tanzania marks record agricultural achievement as African Development Bank President Adesina urges investment in Africa Tanzania achieves 128% food self-sufficiency, one of continent’s two successful cashew nut processors If you are not investing in Africa, what are you doing? – Akinwumi Adesina Tanzania is setting new benchmarks in food self-sufficiency across Africa, raising hope that the fight against hunger and malnutrition on the continent is achievable. President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania said her country had reached 128 percent food security and is now […] todayNovember 4, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Hytera to Showcase Cutting-Edge Unified Communications Solution for Enhanced Public Safety in Southern Africa at AfricaCom 2024 The deployment of Unified Communications (UC) solutions for public safety is often met with substantial challenges, from integrating new technologies with legacy systems to navigating regulatory and compliance requirements. These complexities can place UC initiatives at risk without precise planning and execution. In response, Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a global leader in professional communication technologies and solutions, including professional mobile radio (PMR) technology, is set to showcase its innovative unified […] todayNovember 4, 2024 8