APO International

On January 3, 2024 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Vyacheslav Bril, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar.  During the meeting promising areas of mutually beneficial cooperation between Belarus and Nigeria in the field of agriculture, industry, and education, as well as mutual support within international organizations were discussed. The parties discussed the current […]

In a move to address challenges faced by African children and their schools posed by power outages and no access to power, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (http://www.EnergyChamber.org) has embarked on a transformative initiative that will see it provide, together with partners, off-grid solutions to thousands of schools across Africa. The program’s pilot phase kicked off with the provision of a solar power system to Willow Crescent Secondary School in […]

The European Union has announced a humanitarian aid package of €100,000 to help the people affected by the recent landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains in Mount Hanang and other parts of Tanzania. The funds will be used to support the Tanzania Red Cross Society in delivering emergency relief and recovery assistance to 44,000 households in the most affected regions of Manyara, Dar es Salaam, Kigoma, Kagera, Geita and […]

The international community must take “decisive and immediate action” to bring nearly nine months of brutal civil war in Sudan to an end and boost humanitarian relief, the UN relief chief Martin Griffiths said on Thursday. The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator said in a statement that as the conflict continues to spread “human suffering is deepening, humanitarian access is shrinking and hope is dwindling.” He said a grim turning point between […]

The Office of the President has taken note of a publication on social media alleging a deliberate attempt by the Presidency to orchestrate politically motivated changes within the hierarchy of the Armed Forces, with the sole aim of using the Military to brutalise citizens during the conduct of the December 7 general elections. The publication alleges further that a meeting was held at the Presidency on Tuesday, 2nd January 2024, […]

Nearly nine months of war have tipped Sudan into a downward spiral that only grows more ruinous by the day. As the conflict spreads, human suffering is deepening, humanitarian access is shrinking, and hope is dwindling. This cannot continue. 2024 demands that the international community – particularly those with influence on the parties to the conflict in Sudan – take decisive and immediate action to stop the fighting and safeguard […]

Building the capacity of their South Sudanese counterparts is a top priority for United Nations Police officers serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). They know how to physically protect high-profile individuals, and recently passed on the basics of this skill to some 30 officers of the South Sudan National Police Service in Yambio. “Today we have learnt about key elements that we need to take into consideration […]

In a ceremony held on December 30th in London to celebrate the New Year, Eritrean nationals residing in the UK expressed their commitment to enhancing organizational capacity and active participation in national affairs. The event, organized by Eritrean youth in London, saw the participation of leaders from national organizations. Mr. Saleh Abdella, Charge d’Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy, extended his appreciation to the event organizers and urged the youth to […]

Libya is making significant strides towards unlocking the full potential of its oil and gas industry, working closely with international energy companies and partners to drive new investment across the energy value chain. As the country kickstarts a new era of industry success and prosperity, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) - representing the voice of the African energy sector - is proud to endorse Libya’s premier energy event: the Libya […]