APO International

[[{"value":"H.E Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY, president of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission will attend the upcoming International Conference on the theme: “Freedom, Democracy, and Good Governance: A View from Cabo Verde.” The conference is scheduled for April 8th and 9th, 2024, and will take place on the beautiful Sal Island in Cabo Verde. The event aims to facilitate meaningful discussions, share innovative ideas, and encourage collaborative […]

[[{"value":"On this day 30 years ago, a brutal and systematic campaign of slaughter began in Rwanda. In the 100 days that followed, more than 800,000 women, men, and children were murdered. Most were ethnic Tutsis; some were Hutus and Twa people. It was a methodical mass extermination, turning neighbor against neighbor, and decades later, its repercussions are still felt across Rwanda and around the world.  Today, as Rwanda begins its […]

[[{"value":"Statement by Administrator Samantha Power In the small town of Dodota, Ethiopia – population 96,000 – health workers go to extraordinary lengths to track malaria. With only two health centers for a town where every single person has an elevated risk of contracting or dying from malaria, health workers are essential foot soldiers in the battle to keep the disease at bay, going door to door, asking residents if anyone […]

[[{"value":"President Isaias Afwerki met with Ambassador Xue Bing, Special Envoy of the People’s Republic of China to the Horn of Africa, at the Denden Guest House this morning. The discussion centered on the progress in Eritrea-China strategic ties, as well as regional and international issues of mutual importance. Regarding peace and stability, President Isaias emphasized the importance of bilateral and regional forums and mechanisms in achieving tangible results. He highlighted […]

[[{"value":"Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, the CIA, William Burns. The meeting was also attended by Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Abbas Kamel. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting focused on the joint Egyptian-Qatari-American efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. It also reviewed the latest developments on the ground, underlining the crucial […]

[[{"value":"Today, 7 April 2024, marks the 30th commemoration of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. On this solemn, tragic occasion, the European Union joins the Rwandan nation and its people in the remembrance of the over 1 million men, women and children who were murdered in a campaign of deliberate atrocities. The EU expresses its solidarity with the families and friends of the victims whose loss endures today.  The […]

[[{"value":"President William Ruto has told doctors to understand that there is a limit to what the government can spend on their salaries and allowances. Saying the government values the work doctors and interns play in the health sector, the President pointed out that the country cannot continue to live beyond its means. “The resources we have are only sufficient to pay KSh70,000 for intern doctors. This is not a salary; […]

[[{"value":"On this day in 1994, and for the nearly 100 days that followed, one million Tutsi children, women and men were killed by their fellow Rwandans. Families turned against families, friends became foes, and a dark spirit of intentional and brutal violence engulfed a nation. We will never forget the victims of this genocide. Nor will we ever forget the bravery and resilience of those who survived, whose courage and […]

[[{"value":"His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with His Excellency Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, transitional President of the Republic of Chad, in the capital, N'Djamena, where the two sides discussed ways to develop bilateral relations between the UAE and Chad across various fields of common interest. H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of […]