APO International

[[{"value":"His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to president of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on the occasion of his country's National Day. In this message, the Sovereign expressed, with all the Moroccan people, to Bassirou His warmest wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the Senegalese people. His Majesty the King also expressed His high regard for the "centuries-old and deep" bonds of brotherhood […]

[[{"value":"Not-for-profit organisations LifeArc and FIND (www.FINDdx.org) are today announcing a £6.2M project to improve diagnostic testing and treatment for visceral leishmaniasis in Kenya; A neglected tropical disease targeted by the World Health Organization for elimination by 2030, visceral leishmaniasis is the deadliest form of leishmaniasis, mainly affecting children and fatal in over 95% of cases if left untreated. A new £6.2M healthcare project has begun in Kenya to advance elimination of […]

[[{"value":"The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has cut the sod for the construction of four-storey, 200-bed hostel facility for the Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra. The multi-purpose hostel, which is being funded by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND), is in fulfillment of a pledge Dr. Bawumia made to the Seminary, following a request by the College for assistance during its 2022 Congregation, which Dr. […]

[[{"value":"Uganda’s Constitutional Court on April 3, 2024, upheld the abusive and radical provisions of the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act, Human Rights Watch said today. The ruling further entrenches discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, and makes them prone to more violence. The court did strike down sections that restricted healthcare access for LGBT people, criminalized renting premises to LGBT people, and created an obligation to report alleged acts of […]

[[{"value":"African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has introduced the Afreximbank Policy Research Working Paper Series (APRWPS) and is inviting authors to submit manuscripts for publication. The APRWPS will provide a platform for Afreximbank staff, academics, scholars, institutions and practitioners to share preliminary research findings on topics concerning African trade, trade finance and development. It will serve as a knowledge repository for stakeholders to exchange ideas and address knowledge gaps, thereby enhancing […]

[[{"value":"Ghana has awarded President William Ruto the country’s highest honour, The Companion of the Order of the Star of the Volta. Conferring the honour at a State banquet on Wednesday evening, President Nana Akufo-Addo said President Ruto was an “example of a new generation of African leaders” who have decided to insist on the application of principles of accountability and due process to all citizens no matter their status in […]

[[{"value":"The Ministry of Agriculture hosted an assessment meeting on 2 April in Massawa, focusing on the endeavors made to manage the desert locust infestation in the Northern and Southern Red Sea Regions during 2023. The meeting saw the participation of Mr. Arefaine Berhe, the Minister of Agriculture, Regional Governors, heads of regional Assemblies, various officials, agricultural experts, and representatives of farmers. Mr. Kibrom Andemicael, Managing Director in the Northern Red […]

[[{"value":"A senior delegation from the Russian Federation, led by Vice Admiral Vladimir Kasatonov, accompanied by Gen. Flipos Woldeyohannes, Chief of Staff of the Eritrean Defense Forces, along with other high-ranking military commanders, embarked on a tour of development and infrastructure sites in the Northern and Southern Red Sea Regions on 3 April. During their visit, the delegation explored key facilities including the Assab International Airport and its adjacent port, the […]

[[{"value":"The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (http://www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group signed a US$600 million Annual Plan with the Government of Pakistan. The Plan reflects the longstanding cooperation between ITFC and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and demonstrates the ITFC steadfast commitment to bolstering trade and economic development in Pakistan. The collaboration aims to provide vital financial resources to facilitate the importation of essential […]