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The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of communities as foundational bedrock for dealing with public health emergencies. Countries need to regularly assess their operational readiness of preparedness activities, especially at the community level to detect and respond to outbreaks of epidemic and pandemic potential more effectively. In Ghana, a three (3) day community readiness simulation exercise, co-organized by the Ministry of Health, Ghana, the World Health Organization, and the UK […]

Community engagement and participation play a significant role in the health system delivery. Community actors are uniquely positioned to drive demand for health services and champion community ownership of public health interventions, especially at the primary level of health care. In the Twifo-Hemang-Lower-Denkyira-District (THLDD), activities of Maame Sofo Sarah Pamful, and her faith-based organization, New Jerusalem Prayer Garden have contributed immensely to healthcare delivery and the early detection of health […]

The Federal Republic of Somalia strongly condemns the provocative attempt by the Ethiopian government to obstruct the delegation of the Somali President from attending the 2024 African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. This action breaches all diplomatic and international protocols and, most critically, the established traditions of the African Union. This behavior adds to the growing list of erratic actions by the Ethiopian Covemment in recent times. Given that Ethiopia hosts the African […]

The Central Region Assembly convened its 22nd regular meeting on 16 February in Asmara under the theme “Ever Ready for National Sovereignty and Development.” In his report, Mr. Abraham Semere, Chairman of the Assembly, highlighted the collaborative efforts between the Assembly and local administrations to address public concerns. Mr. Abraham urged Assembly members to intensify efforts in motivating the public to actively participate in development programs. During the meeting, each […]

France notes the Constitutional Council’s decision of 15 February. It calls on the authorities and all stakeholders in Senegal to abide by the Constitutional Council’s decision in its entirety and organize elections as soon as possible. France encourages all players in Senegal to work to calm down the political climate, in line with Senegal’s long democratic tradition.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of France Diplomatie - Ministère de l'Europe et […]

WHO IS JOSEPH KONY? Joseph KONY was born in September 1961 in Uganda. He is of Acholi ethnicity and a national of Uganda. He is the alleged founder and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (“LRA”), a Ugandan rebel group that originated in 1987 in northern Uganda among ethnic Acholi communities. Download document: https://apo-opa.co/3wdVSFm WHY IS JOSEPH KONY WANTED BY THE ICC? According to the Prosecution's submission of the Document Containing […]

Foday B. L. Mansaray, Director General of the Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone, will speak at the upcoming forum, as the country seeks to establish itself as an exploration hotspot. Foday B. L. Mansaray, Director General of the Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL), will promote the country’s upstream opportunities and available blocks at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris on May 14-15. Though considered a […]

By Bezawit Assefa The Episcopal consecration of Reverend Father Teshome Fikre (Ph.D.) was done on 11th February 2024 in Emdibir Eparchy, where the Pope appointed him to be Co adjutor Bishop in last December 2023. The Holy Mass and consecration ceremony was presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Abune Birhaneyesus, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia with Bishops, Priests. The event was attendsed by His Grace Archbishop Antoine […]

The share purchase agreement – signed February 15 – supports Gabon’s efforts to boost oil production and attract further investment to its upstream sector.  Under efforts to enhance Gabon’s position as a competitive oil and gas market, Gabon Oil Company (GOC) has acquired the Gabonese assets of US private equity firm Carlyle - the owner of Gabon-focused oil and gas company, Assala Energy. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – the […]