APO International

[[{"value":"For the third consecutive year, EU in Egypt and Team Europe are participating in @edutech.egy - the Third Edition of EduTech Expo - International Fair and Forum for Technical, Vocational Education, Training, and Career Pathways, attended by the Deputy Head of the EU Delegation in Egypt, Anne Schouw.  At the event, Ms. Schouw emphasised the EU's commitment to Egypt's TVET sector, enhancing employability, and fostering sustainable development. As we celebrate the […]

[[{"value":"Africa can build a more prosperous, just, and sustainable future if countries invest in science, technology and innovation, these are sentiments echoed by African leaders, representatives and experts at the opening of the two-day Sixth African Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)  Forum in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Science, innovation and technology, they said, are critical to the transformation of the continent in agriculture, industry and poverty eradication. Held ahead of the […]

[[{"value":"President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of liberation struggle veteran and former Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) President Dr Motsoko Pheko. Dr Pheko passed away at the age of 93 on Friday, 19 April 2024. President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to the family, comrades and associates nationally and internationally of Dr Pheko who formerly served as the PAC Representative to the United Nations and as a […]

[[{"value":"The 33rd Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa has concluded with a strong ministerial declaration that calls for greater support to build resilience in African countries against climate shocks, increase cooperation for Blue Transformation to intensify African aquaculture, a revival of underutilised African crops, and inclusive rural transformation. The declaration comes at the end of a three-day conference in Rabat, hosted by the Kingdom of Morocco, that saw […]

[[{"value":"The Ministry of Health has announced that a national measles and rubella vaccination program, which will also include the distribution of Vitamin A supplements, is set to take place from April 24 to April 28 across the country. Mr. Tedros Yihdego, head of the National Vaccination Program, stated that vaccinations and Vitamin A supplements will be provided to over 520,000 children aged 6 months to 5 years. These services will […]

[[{"value":"The Central African Republic authorities and Fund staff have reached agreement on the economic policies that may underpin the forthcoming approval by the IMF Executive Board of the second review of the ECF-supported program; Despite an extremely challenging economic and social context, Central African Republic (CAR) continues to make headway in stabilizing its economy and in achieving fiscal consolidation; The effective implementation of reforms, particularly in the fuel market, will be key […]

[[{"value":"Members of the ‘EPLF-Hgdef Vision Paltalk Room’ group, residing in various countries, contributed a 4.4 kW solar system valued at 120,000 Nakfa to war-disabled veteran fighters at Denden Camp. During the handover ceremony organized at the central office of the National Association of Eritrean War-Disabled Veterans, it was reported that the solar system will significantly contribute to facilitating the daily activities of the veterans. The members of the ‘EPLF-Hgdef Vision […]

[[{"value":"Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Ataf as he continued his diplomatic consultations in New York. In the meeting Amirabdollahian and Ataf discussed the latest regional and international developments as well as bilateral relations. Amirabdollahian thanked Algeria for its warm hospitality toward Iran’s president during his visit to the country to participate in the OPEC gas summit and his bilateral meetings there, calling for increased […]

[[{"value":"From April 17 to 19, 2024, the U.S. Embassy introduced residents of Douala and surrounding localities to “America in 3 Days.” The 3-day outreach event, which was hosted at Institut Universitaire de la Côte (IUC), provided valuable insights into the resources and opportunities offered by the U.S. Embassy and drew nearly 2000 attendees including students, professors, civil society leaders, and businesspeople. This marked the second edition of the America in […]