APO International

 It was 7am, when Zecharia Malual Achiel heard the first gunshots. That was the only warning he had of the terrible violence that was about to unfold as heavily armed youth from Mayom rampaged through the town of Abiemnhom, in the north-west of Unity State. “They overran the entire town very quickly. People ran wherever they could, leaving everything behind. Many went to Ajakkuach and Abyei, but we went to […]

 Angola received 2,000 life-saving oral cholera vaccines for frontline healthcare workers from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in March 2025. Dr. Ngashi Ngongo, Principal Advisor to the Director General of Africa CDC on Programs, represented H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya at the handover ceremony of oral cholera vaccines in Luanda, Angola. The vaccines are part of Africa CDC’s efforts to support Angola’s response to multiple health […]

 Zambia’s rich biodiversity and extensive network of protected areas make it one of Africa’s most important conservation hubs. Covering approximately 30% of the country’s total land area, Zambia’s 20 national parks and 36 game management areas (GMAs) serve as critical habitats for some of the world's most iconic wildlife species, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, and over 750 bird species. These ecosystems support biodiversity conservation while also playing a […]

 Women in Cameroon face unique challenges such as trauma, displacement and stigmatisation because of the Boko Haram insurgency. Recognising the pivotal role women can play in re-building, NORCAP supports women-led organisations to lead disarmament, demobilisation and re-integration efforts. The ongoing effects of the Boko Haram insurgency in Cameroon have left thousands of individuals displaced, communities fractured, and former combatants in need of reintegration. Women, often caught in the crosshairs of […]

 President Wavel Ramkalawan today received Mr. Todd Schneider, Mission Chief for Seychelles at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during a courtesy call at State House. The visit forms part of the IMF delegation’s ongoing fourth review of Seychelles’ current three-year economic reform programme. President Ramkalawan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline and macroeconomic resilience, expressing appreciation for the IMF’s sustained partnership and technical support. He noted that the IMF's […]

 Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) efforts continue to gain momentum, leveraging SDG 17 through strong bilateral and multilateral partnerships to ensure equitable healthcare access for all citizens, regardless of age or economic status. This morning, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, hosted the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, led by Stafford MP Ms. Leigh Ingham, to discuss Kenya’s health sector progress, particularly […]

 The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, met with H.E. Mohamed Salem Al-Rashedi, the UAE Ambassador to Ethiopia, to explore ways to further deepen collaboration between the African Union and the United Arab Emirates. They discussed enhancing UAE investments in key sectors across Africa, and the Chairperson requested for the UAE’s support for AU-led peace and stabilisation initiatives. Ambassador Al-Rashedi reaffirmed the UAE’s continued commitment to AU-UAE cooperation […]

 The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, held a fruitful meeting with H.E. Dr. Mohamed Omar Gad, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Ethiopia&Permanent Representative to the AU. Ambassador Gad conveyed a message of goodwill from his government&reaffirmed Egypt’s steadfast support for the Chairperson's leadership. The discussions focused on advancing the AU institutional reform agenda, with particular emphasis on strengthening the Union’s financial autonomy, exploring innovative approaches […]

 In a landmark initiative, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Brazil Africa Institute (IBRAF) are partnering to enhance technical skills among young Africans. The upcoming Youth Technical Training Program (YTTP) will equip 50 professionals from both Angola and Guinea-Bissau with advanced skills and specialized expertise in the cocoa and cashew industries respectively. The initiative reflects strong international cooperation, bringing together four countries from three continents – Asia, Africa and […]