APO International

“The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is deeply concerned about the escalating conflict at the doors of Wad Madani, the densely populated capital state of Al Jazirah, Sudan, where 700,000 people live, including 84,000 people who have sought refuge after fleeing Khartoum. “Wad Madani has been a place of refuge for those displaced from Khartoum, including for humanitarian and medical evacuation efforts. Now the fighting is approaching, and heavy artillery and […]

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) Consider this paradox: Nigeria has achieved the largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa, but 45%, or about 85 million, of its residents still live without electricity. Across Sub-Saharan Africa, that figure looms to 600 million. I believe renewable energy is part of the solution to this dilemma — both in Nigeria and throughout the sub-continent. But there are several hurdles to be […]

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) To meet their green agendas, the European Union, United States, and China are engaged in the modern-day equivalent of a gold rush. This time, though, fortune seekers aren’t panning for shiny nuggets in Canada, America, or Australia. Instead, all eyes are on the critical minerals of Africa — cobalt, graphite, lithium, and others — raw materials essential to the production of […]

The Resilient African Feed and Fodder Systems (RAFFS) Project continues to take proactive steps to address profound impacts of the global triple C crises (Climate Change, Covid-19 and Conflicts) on African feed and fodder systems. The project held an Experts Workshop from 11th to 15th of December 2023 that brought together key stakeholders from 6 African Union Member states where the project is being implemented (Uganda, Nigeria, Somalia, Kenya, Zimbabwe […]

The annual World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week took place this year between  18th - 24th November 2023, in Harare, Zimbabwe. High-level delegations from AU-IBAR, Africa CDC, and the Quadripartite agencies (WHO, WOAH, FAO, and UNEP) convened to address the escalating global challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The overarching theme was Antimicrobials: Handle with Care while the global theme was Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance together. This year’s continental theme was Accelerating Progress […]

President William Ruto has said the government will deliver services to every part of the country to foster inclusive economic growth. The government, he added, will work with all elected leaders to confront the challenges facing Kenyans. “We will not discriminate against any part of the country for political reason, development is a national goal. We were elected to serve all,” he said. He made the remarks on Saturday during […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with its partners is supporting the government of Nigeria in finding evidence-based and sustainable solutions  towards the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030.  This is to accelerate the ongoing effort of the government to ensure that all Nigerians irrespective of age, status, and geographic location, have access to the full range of quality health services they need, when and where they […]

The  recent security instability in parts of Wad Madani in Al-Jazirah state, previously a safe haven for displaced people from Khartoum, has prompted the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and other humanitarian workers to relocate their staff. This disruption threatens to deprive millions in need of crucial humanitarian aid and will lead to new waves of displacement, warns the IRC. The conflict, involving RSF and SAF forces, has resulted in the […]

President Isaias Afwerki conveyed a message of condolences on the passing away of Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah. In his message, President Isaias expressed heartfelt condolences to the successor, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the new Emir of Kuwait, and through him to the people and Government of the State of Kuwait, as well as to the bereaved family of the deceased. The Emir of Kuwait, […]