APO International

Born in 2016, South Sudan’s National Unity Day is still a child, and full of the boundless energy and enthusiasm to be expected from one. And yes; the Juba launch of the eighth edition of the day had all the parades, singing, dancing, ululations, and other modalities of celebration that can be imagined when more than a thousand young revellers from across the country get together to overcome ethnic and […]

A Qatari Armed Forces aircraft carrying 42 tons of aid arrived Tuesday in El Arish City of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt. The aid includes a field hospital as well as medical equipment and supplies provided by the State of Qatar, bringing the total number of aircraft to 74 and with a total of 2,186 tons of aid. The assistance comes within the framework of the State of Qatar’s […]

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (BAL.NBA.com) and New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) – a global energy infrastructure company founded to help accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy – today announced that Tonny Drileba, who played for the City Oilers (Uganda) during the 2023 BAL Season, has been awarded the 2023 BAL Ubuntu Trophy in recognition of his ongoing efforts to use the game of basketball to positively impact the […]

On 29 January 2024, H.E. Ms. Busadee Santipitaks, Acting Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand, received a courtesy call from H.E. Mrs. Constance Chemwayi, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to Thailand, with residence in Kuala Lumpur, after presenting the letter of credence to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua. Both sides reaffirmed commitments to enhance relations in all dimensions and discussed ways to promote cooperation in key […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with Admedia Communications, is hosting a crucial Crisis Communication Strategy review workshop in Abuja from January 29th to February 2nd, 2024. The objective of this workshop is to strengthen regional stability, peace, and development by promoting transparent communication during times of crisis. In their opening remarks, Commissioner Abdel-Fatau MUSAH, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, and Dr Cyriaque Agnekethom, […]

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) is thrilled to announce that His Excellency President (Dr.) William Samoei Ruto will officiate the second Canada-Africa Business Conference (https://apo-opa.co/3Uk4DYH) scheduled for 19th – 20th February 2024 in Nairobi. The event will also welcome Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, in collaboration with the High Commission of Canada in Kenya. In partnership with the Kenya Private Sector […]

New opportunities have opened for SMEs in Libya to secure financial support as the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) grants approval to the Libyan Credit Information Centre's (LCIC) newly developed legal framework. This approval marks a significant milestone in developing the LCIC and increasing transparency, which will ultimately lead to improved access to finance and an enhanced business environment in Libya. The development of the legal framework was made possible […]

UN Women Ethiopia, through the project “Enhancing the Role of Media in Promoting Gender Equality and Women in Leadership” under its Women in Leadership and Governance programme (WiLG) has been working with the Ethiopian Media Authority and Media Associations and partners to create a gender aware media workforce and gender sensitive media in Ethiopia. According to Dr. Elsabet Samuel, a former journalist and Gender and Media researcher, although Media has […]

Only one in three Africans say their police usually operate in a professional manner and respect citizens’ rights, a new Afrobarometer report (www.Afrobarometer.org) (https://apo-opa.co/3UfaKNP) shows. An analysis of survey findings from 39 African countries finds that substantial minorities report corruption, use of excessive force, and even criminal activity by their police forces. Fewer than half express trust in the police or approve of their government’s performance in fighting crime. The […]