APO International

 On 16 April, the 2025 International Chinese Language Day Event was successfully held. It was hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Zambia and undertaken by the Confucius Institute at the University of Zambia (CI-UNZA), under the theme of Chinese Language: A Gift Across Time and Space. Minister Counsellor Wang Sheng and Professor Mundia Muya, Vice-Chancellor of UNZA, attended the event and delivered speeches. More than 100 people participated in the event, including teachers and students from UNZA and representatives of the Chinese community […]

 On April 14, Chinese Ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping paid a courtesy call on H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia. Ambassador Zhao once again congratulated President Ndaitwah on her election as the President of Namibia, saying that the Chinese side always attaches high importance to China-Namibia relations, the potential for the bilateral cooperation in various fields is enormous, and the Chinese side stands ready to work together with Namibia to actively implement the outcomes […]

 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Pablo Lopez Murphy, visited Maputo from February 19 to March 4, 2025, to discuss policy implementation under the ECF arrangement. Discussions related to the program reviews continued virtually in the subsequent weeks. Following these discussions, the Mozambican authorities and IMF staff have reached an understanding not to proceed with the remaining Reviews under the ECF-supported arrangement. To better align IMF support […]

 Following the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) large-scale ground offensive on Zamzam camp that started on 11 April, hundreds of thousands of people have joined the communities already besieged and deprived of lifesaving aid in El Fasher, the neighbouring capital city of North Darfur, Sudan. 25,000 more people reached Tawila, further west, where overwhelmed Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are currently expanding activities to cope with the most pressing medical needs. We are making an urgent […]

 As the first light breaks over the Port of Algiers, cranes hum to life above stacks of containers. "A decade ago, 90% of these ships carried oil and gas," remarks a port worker, gesturing toward vessels being loaded with fertilizers, steel coils, and crates of dates. "Now, you can see the change in what we export—it’s more than just oil products. It’s our future." Long reliant on hydrocarbons, Algeria is now charting […]

  The Nigerian authorities have taken important steps to stabilize the economy, enhance resilience, and support growth. These reforms have put Nigeria in a better position to navigate the external environment. The macroeconomic outlook is marked by significant uncertainty. Elevated global risk sentiment and lower oil prices impact the Nigerian economy. Macroeconomic policies need to further strengthen buffers and resilience, reduce inflation, and support private sector-led growth. An International Monetary […]

 About 150 people gathered on 16 April to commemorate the International Day for Mine Action Awareness at an event coordinated by the Libyan Mine Action Centre in partnership with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and international and national mine action organisers and operators. Representatives from key Libyan institutions, such as the Ministries of Defence and Health, and the Chief of Staff  Office of the Libyan Army, attended the […]

 Prof. Tsigereda Gebrehiwet, Head of Pediatrics at Orotta National Referral Hospital, stated that the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is providing commendable healthcare services, equipped with modern facilities. Prof. Tsigereda indicated that the unit has been renovated and upgraded with advanced equipment as part of the long-standing cooperation between the Ministry of Health and the German Archemed Medical Association. She also noted that the high-quality healthcare services being delivered will contribute […]

 Following active participation in the 2025 ECOSOC Youth Forum at United Nations Headquarters, the Youth Charter  (www.YouthCharter.org) is issuing a call for a more youth-centred and action-oriented global communiqué. This call urges the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and all Member States to elevate youth engagement and strengthen support for the growing global sport for development movement as a key contributor to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This […]