APO International

CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej and Scientific Committee announced and recognized the winners of Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS Awards 2023 winners, 6 Researchers from 6 different African Countries awarded in two categories - Best African Women Researchers and Best African young Researchers; MARS Awards Ceremony was attended by African Ministers of Health, Technology, Information&Technology, Social Affairs, Women Rights&Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare; Merck Foundation […]

87 tonnes of life-saving UK and Cypriot aid for the people of Gaza delivered by Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ship Lyme Bay to Egypt from Cyprus; Delivery includes over 10,000 thermal blankets, nearly 5,000 shelter packs and medical supplies to be transferred to Gaza through the Rafah crossing; It follows the Foreign Secretary’s visit to Egypt last month to see first-hand the importance of UK aid for the people of Gaza […]

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), working with Hirshabelle State authorities, has given emergency relief food and other essentials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the Federal Member State.  These items, obtained with help from the Italian government, were provided to families affected by recent El-Nino floods. They included rice, wheat flour, sugar, beans, and oil, along with non-food items like blankets, plastic sheets, mosquito nets, and buckets.  […]

Amid supply challenges and efforts to diversify imports, Africa has emerged a highly strategic investment opportunity for many European countries and companies. The continent’s abundant resource base and untapped opportunities have already begun to attract players from across the bloc, and new market dynamics offer the chance for African countries to take tangible actions to advance the continent’s attractiveness for foreign investment.  The upcoming Invest in African Energy Forum in […]

The Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum on Sunday (31/12) handed over the duties, positions and responsibilities of the Executive of the Social and Cultural Affairs- Protkons Function, Mr. Musurifun Lajawa and the Executive of the Political-Economic Function, Mr. Hardiyono Kurniawan to Mr. Bambang Prihartadi. On this occasion, Ambassador Sunarko expressed his appreciation and appreciation for the dedication and service of Mr. Musurifun and Mr. Hardi while serving with full responsibility at […]

Dear Colleagues, we are at the end of 2023. It was a year full of violence and fury, unfortunately, as the world gets crazy with wars. The conflict in Ukraine, the war in Gaza, thousands and thousands of people have lost their lives; kids, women, everybody. I believe that now we need to begin to hope for a better future. Why? How? This is the problem. I think that sport […]

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Mr Zizi Kodwa, has expressed his sadness at the passing of distinguished photographer and anti-apartheid activist Dr Peter Magubane. Dr Magubane passed away on Monday, 1 January 2024. Recognised as one of South Africa’s most distinguished photojournalists, Dr Magubane covered the most historic moments in the liberation struggle against apartheid. These include the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960, the Rivonia Trial in 1964, […]

Kenya is out of danger and on the path to sustainable economic growth. President William Ruto said the Government has put in place robust measures to take the country back to its glorious days. He said the country has made undeniable progress, noting that inflation has eased to 6.8 per cent. The country’s economy, he observed, is growing, thanks to the sacrifices made by Kenyans. “We take pride in the […]

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has hailed the former Supreme Court Judge, George Kanyeihamba for laying a foundational stone in the Judiciary and politics of Uganda. Kanyeihamba served as the Supreme Court Judge from 1997 to 2009. Citing the judgements made and the books written by Kanyeihamba, Tayebwa said it was a wise choice to celebrate the 84-year-old judge while he is still alive. “I am glad to be here […]