APO International

 Dr. Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), today paid a courtesy call on the Honorable General Jeje Odong, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Kampala. During the meeting, Dr. Grandi expressed his deep appreciation for Uganda's longstanding commitment to hosting refugees and its generous policies towards displaced persons.  He commended Uganda […]

 The Honorable General Jeje Odongo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, today held a productive meeting with His Excellency William Popp, Ambassador of the United States of America to Uganda. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Kampala. During the meeting, the Minister and Ambassador Popp discussed a range of bilateral issues, with a particular focus on cooperation in the areas of […]

 Statement by Ulrika Blom, the Norwegian Refugee Council’s country director in Mozambique, on the intensifying crisis and suspension of aid: “The Norwegian Refugee Council is gravely concerned about the intensifying crisis in Mozambique, which comes on top of an already catastrophic humanitarian situation. Across the country, people are struggling to survive amid multiple, compounding crises: conflict, severe hunger, and climate shocks are affecting millions. In the north alone, over one […]

 The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat renews the African Union call for the immediate and unconditional lifting of all remaining sanctions imposed against the Republic of Zimbabwe, and in support of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) commemoration of SADC Anti-Sanctions Day. The Chairperson acknowledges the engagement with the European Union through political dialogue. In this regard, he encourages all parties to continue constructive dialogue with […]

 Chad today kicked off an ambitious triple vaccine rollout, including the R21 malaria vaccine, marking a significant step forward in its efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of millions of children. Along with the World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended R21 malaria vaccine, Chad is simultaneously rolling out PCV13 pneumococcal conjugate and rotavirus vaccines, targeting 19.7 million children aged between six months and five years, among them 168 522 (aged between […]

 This morning, President Wavel Ramkalawan, in his role as Head of State, convened with leaders of the Seychelles National Assembly at State House. The meeting, requested by the National Assembly, centered on issues of autonomy and the institution's overall functioning. In attendance were Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Roger Mancienne, Deputy Speaker Hon. Gervais Henrie, Leader of Government Business Hon. Bernard Georges, Linyon Demokratik (LDS) Chief Whip Hon. Sandy […]

 Women from across the continent have mobilized to support H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Champion of the AU for Peace and Reconciliation in Africa, in his pivotal role as the mediator through the Luanda Process, as mandated by the AU Heads of State and Governments in the Extraordinary Summit held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea in May 2022. At the just concluded High-Level Regional Forum […]

 The humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to spiral, with millions of people in desperate need of assistance. The conflict has displaced over 11 million people, both internally and across borders, while pushing millions more into extreme vulnerability, particularly children. Access to basic services – such as safe water, health care, and shelter – is severely limited. As we witness the collapse of vital infrastructure, the international response must intensify immediately […]

 Medical education today increasingly focuses on global perspectives and diverse learning experiences, essential for preparing future doctors to meet the demands of an interconnected world. Recognizing this need, many universities partner with international institutions to bring education and clinical training closer to students. St. George’s University (SGU) (www.SGU.Edu), a School of Medicine in Grenada, in the West Indies has been a pioneer in this area through its long-standing partnership with […]