APO International

His Excellency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Monday received a congratulatory phone call from the Vice President of the United States of America, Madam Kamala Harris. During their conversation, Vice President Harris praised President Boakai for the peaceful democratic transfer of power from one administration to another. She especially applauded the people of Liberia for their conduct during the electoral process which contributed to strengthening Liberia's democratic credentials. Vice President […]

Rwanda’s economy grew at 7.6% in the first three quarters of 2023 despite a challenging global environment and the recent floods that destroyed agricultural produce and infrastructure in April-May 2023. This is according to the 22nd edition of the Rwanda Economic Update (REU): Mobilizing Domestic Savings to Boost the Private Sector in Rwanda. The report adds that the services sector, sustained domestic demand, and the rebound of the industrial sector, contributed to the […]

MainOne (www.MainOne.net), an Equinix Company, is delighted to announce its pivotal role in the historic landing in Akwa Ibom State of the first and only submarine cable system in Nigeria outside of Lagos. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in enhancing broadband connectivity and driving economic development in the South-South, South-East and North-Central regions of Nigeria. Spanning 45,000km in length, 2Africa will be one of the world’s largest subsea cable […]

The National Records and Archives Agency is poised to be dissolved and its functions transferred to the Ministry of Public Service following the passing of the National Records and Archives (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The National Records and Archives (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was meant to give effect to the Government policy for Rationalization of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX) which was adapted by Cabinet on 22nd February 2O21. The Bill […]

The 42nd meeting of the Committee of Experts of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM2024) kicked off today in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe with a call for countries to transition into inclusive, low carbon, and resource-efficient economies by tapping into home-grown innovative solutions for financing. The annual ECA Conference of Ministers is being hosted by hosted by the Government of Zimbabwe on the theme of ‘Financing the transition […]

On February 27th 2024, H.E Maria Hakansson, Ambassador of Sweden to the Republic of Uganda, met with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Affairs, Hon. John Mulimba,  at the Ministry Headquarters. The meeting aimed to strengthen the bilateral relations between Uganda and Sweden and explore areas of mutual cooperation. During the meeting, the two parties highlighted the importance of maintaining regular engagements to foster closer ties […]

His Excellency President Xi Jinping has announced a ¥50 million economic and technical assistance, ¥20 million debt cancellation and 1500 tonnes of Food Assistance for Sierra Leone during a bilateral meeting with Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio who is on a state visit to China. During the meeting, President Xi Jinping stated that President Bio was the first African Head of State to be received in 2024 and […]

A shipment of wheat donated by Ukraine to the United Nations World Food Programme’s (WFP) Sudan operation has arrived in Port Sudan and is being loaded onto WFP trucks for emergency food distributions. This in-kind food donation will be a core part of food rations provided to one million conflict-affected people in Sudan for one month. The shipment – part of Ukraine's humanitarian 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative launched by President […]

Kenya and Ethiopia have signed seven Memoranda of Understanding aimed at enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest. They include cooperation in cultural development, tourism and wildlife, the blue economy, correctional services, petroleum and energy development, and capacity building in the public service. President William Ruto said the two nations are keen on strengthening partnerships that will boost their quest for rapid economic transformation and shared prosperity. “I believe that […]