APO International

 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is urgently appealing to donors to provide early funding for next year’s operations in South Sudan so the food agency can preposition food to prevent spiralling operational costs and hunger through 2025. This appeal follows the release of the WFP-FAO Hunger Hotspots report which warns that South Sudan is a country of highest concern where humanitarian action is essential to prevent starvation and […]

 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC) – the country’s state-owned energy firm – has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference as a Diamond Sponsor. NNPC Ltd.’s return to the conference – which convenes from November 4-8 in Cape Town – affirms its commitment to attracting newfound investment into Nigeria’s hydrocarbon market, as the country targets $10 billion in oil and gas expenditure within the […]

 International organizations working in Sudan urged the international community to act on the UN Secretary-General’s call for decisive action to protect civilians and ensure safe and unfettered aid delivery, as atrocities escalate across the country and displacement hits 11 million. A significant escalation of hostilities in eastern Aj Jazirah State over the past week has been marked by some of the most extreme violence in the last 18 months. A […]

 In the passionate world of football, it’s not often that a player rises above the tribalism to earn the admiration and respect of his peers, opponents, and fans across the world. Andres Iniesta is one such person. Known for incredible humility off the pitch, and exceptional playmaking on it, Iniesta’s career will go down in history with the very best. During 16 years playing for FC Barcelona, Iniesta won a […]

 Burundi is advancing steadily toward its Vision 2040 goal of becoming a competitive and integrated economy, with trade development at the core of its strategy.   Achieving these ambitions requires strong partnerships to unlock new opportunities, enhance competitiveness, and drive sustainable growth.   The International Trade Centre (ITC), a longstanding partner of Burundi, continues to support the country’s trade agenda through export development, policy development, institutional strengthening, and regional integration.  Dorothy Tembo, […]

 African leaders have been called to strengthen regional value chains as part of a concerted effort to drive economic integration and reshape the continent's economic prospects. The call was made by Mr Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa during the recent COMESA summit held in Bujumbura, Burundi. Gatete emphasized the necessity for African nations to broaden their regional value chains as a step towards forging […]

 Home to nearly one million people, Unity State had only one trained investigator to handle serious crimes. But that has now changed with 19 investigators and one prosecutor from Mayom, Guit, and Rubkona counties completing a ten-day training facilitated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan Rule of Law and Security Institutions Section (RoLSIS) and UN Police (UNPOL), with funding from the Norwegian Embassy in Juba.  The initiative demonstrates UNMISS’ […]

 Fourteen young men and women from across Libya joined UNSMIL experts from the Ceasefire Monitoring Component on Wednesday in Tripoli to share their ideas and recommendations on how youth can support the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement in Libya.  In breakout discussions the participants continually raised the issues of insecurity on both militarily and political fronts, and the impact that this has on the social and economic fabric of the […]

 The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) began operations today, succeeding the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).  “UNTMIS reaffirms the UN’s commitment to the Government and people of Somalia in building a stronger country and better future – we look forward to working together as partners throughout this planned two-year transitional mission, as Somalia further reinforces national ownership and self-reliance,” said the UN Secretary-General’s Acting Special […]