insert_link APO International Sudan: International Rescue Committee (IRC) faces an over 40% increase in aid shipping costs amid Red Sea disruption Due to escalating security concerns and attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, our carrier has made the difficult decision to suspend operations to Port Sudan through the Red Sea route. As a result, the IRC has been compelled to seek alternative routes for the delivery of essential pharmaceutical supplies which are critical for life saving health services. Eatizaz Yousif Country Director of IRC in Sudan Said; “Our logistics […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Eritrea: New Dam Inaugurated in Shariki The community of Shariki in the Eleberet sub-zone celebrated the inauguration of a new dam on 24 February, marking a significant milestone in local agricultural and environmental development efforts. The project was a collaborative endeavor between the Ministry of Agriculture and the 34th Division of the Eritrean Defense Forces. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of notable figures including Ambassador Abdella Musa, Governor of the Anseba Region, Brigadier […] todayFebruary 28, 2024
insert_link APO International Eritrea: Workshop on enhancing teaching and learning process The Ministry of Education’s branch in the Gala-Nefhi sub-zone recently hosted a workshop focused on improving the teaching and learning process. The event took place in Adi-Guaedad on 23 February, drawing educators and stakeholders together to discuss advancements in educational methodologies. Mr. Daniel Solomon, the head of the education office in the sub-zone, outlined the workshop’s primary goal: to evaluate the current educational landscape by identifying strengths and challenges, preserving […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 1
insert_link APO International Inter-Governmental cooperation key to Unlocking Kenya’s Potential The government is committed to working with county governments to unlock Kenya’s economic potential, President William Ruto has said. The goal, he explained, is to transform devolution from governance and sharing of resources to provision of public service, the incubation of opportunity, facilitation of radical economic revival and the enabling of prosperity at the grassroots. President Ruto said the government is implementing the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda through value […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 1
insert_link APO International Speaker of House of the People of Somalia meets Qatar’s Ambassador HE Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Republic of Somalia Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nuur Madobe met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Somalia Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al Nuaimi. During the meeting, they discussed the bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar. todayFebruary 28, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Empowering Somali Youth: Inauguration of the Berbera Youth Center The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) along with the Somaliland Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the Government of the Netherlands successfully inaugurated the Berbera Youth Center. This event marked a significant milestone in UNFPA's commitment to empower Somali youth and women and foster their socio-economic development. The establishment of the Berbera Youth Center marks a collaborative effort between UNFPA and the Somaliland Ministry of Youth and Sports, with local […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Health experts launch Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered partnership to boost Kenyan health system Kenya’s over-burdened health system is getting a major boost through a new international health partnership bridging proven Africa-led AI technology and deep local contextual knowledge. Leaders in healthcare gathered in Nairobi on 22 February 2024 to join forces to address critical health outcomes and improve programme performance. Titled “Technology-enabled Health Systems Strengthening”, the round table brought together high-level government, donor and private sector health stakeholders in Kenya. Attendees included the […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 16
insert_link APO International Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki returned back home President Isaias Afwerki returned back home concluding three-day official visit to the Republic of Egypt. President Isaias and President El-Sisi held a meeting, focused on strengthening bilateral relations and regional and international issues of mutual interest. During his official visit, President Isaias Afwerki and his delegation visited Egyptian National Museum and other historical and religious sites in Cairo which includes collection of Pharaonic antiquities, mummies, and ancient artifacts that illustrate […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi meets Minister of Defense, Chief of Staff of Armed Forces, Commanders Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the President of the Republic, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, met with General Mohamed Zaki, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defense and Military Production, Lieutenant General Osama Askar, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, commanders of the main branches and a number of leaders of the Armed Forces, at the headquarters of the Strategic Command in the New Administrative Capital. […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 9