APO International

 A mass wave of displacement in Sudan’s North Darfur state is pushing hundreds of thousands into precarious conditions far from lifesaving aid, as overstretched operations struggle to keep pace with the growing emergency. Renewed attacks on camps – including Zamzam and Abu Shouk – that were sheltering those displaced by earlier violence have now forced an estimated 400,000 to 450,000 people to flee again. According to the Office of the UN […]

 The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, has welcomed with great pride the latest global ranking that places Seychelles as the top-performing African nation in the 2025 Financial Crime Risk Index, recently published by the Basel Institute on Governance. This recognition is a strong testament to the country's unwavering commitment to transparency, financial integrity, and institutional reform. President Ramkalawan commended all stakeholders, particularly the financial regulatory bodies, […]

 The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão,  concluded yesterday a two-day working visit to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.  The objective of the visit was to strengthen the partnership and reaffirm the United Nations's support to Côte d'Ivoire in its efforts to consolidate peace, democracy and development. During his visit, the Special Representative held a series of […]

 Easter Holiday was colorfully celebrated nationwide today. The prayer service at Saint Mary Church in Asmara, led by His Holiness Abune Basilios, 6th Patriarch of the Orthodox Tewahdo Church of Eritrea, was attended by President Isaias Afwerki and a large number of the faithful. In his Easter message, His Holiness Abune Basilios extended his heartfelt congratulations, wishing a Happy Easter, peace, and development to the Eritrean people both at home […]

 Following the completion of the preparation of the Economic and Social Development Plan for the upcoming fiscal year 2025/2026, and the presentation of the plan statement before the House of Representatives, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, held an expanded meeting with the Ministry's leaders, from various departments and relevant entities, to follow up on the workflow and discuss the priorities for the […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry Eng. Kamel Al-Wazir, Minister of Finance Mr. Ahmed Kouchouk, and Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Eng. Hassan El-Khatib. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the meeting reviewed the government’s efforts to improve the business climate and attract more domestic and foreign investments. In […]

 The humanitarian community in Sudan is facing critical and intensifying operational challenges in North Darfur State, driven by the forced and large-scale displacement of civilians away from established infrastructure and humanitarian services. These challenges have severely disrupted existing humanitarian operations and exponentially increased the vulnerability of hundreds of thousands of people. The current mass displacement – particularly from Zamzam, Abu Shouk, and other displaced camps – has pushed an estimated […]

 The humanitarian community in Sudan is facing critical and intensifying operational challenges in North Darfur State, driven by the forced and large-scale displacement of civilians away from established infrastructure and humanitarian services. These challenges have severely disrupted existing humanitarian operations and exponentially increased the vulnerability of hundreds of thousands of people. The current mass displacement – particularly from Zamzam, Abu Shouk, and other displaced camps – has pushed an estimated […]

 As Christians around the world celebrate Easter, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to all who profess the Christian faith here in Seychelles and beyond. Easter is a sacred and joyful time that invites Christians to reflect deeply on the message of hope, renewal, and divine love through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a celebration of life triumphing over death, light overcoming darkness, and faith sustaining […]