insert_link APO International Wang Yi to Visit Egypt, Tunisia, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Brazil and Jamaica Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning announces: Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will visit Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Côte d’Ivoire upon invitation from January 13 to 18, 2024. This is the 34th consecutive year that Africa has been the destination of Chinese foreign ministers’ annual first overseas visit. Following his visit to Africa, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 2
insert_link APO International New Year Address from Rugby Africa President, Herbert Mensah Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, issues end of year message reflecting on 2023: Amidst our joyful farewell to 2023, I am thrilled to share my reflections as the President of Rugby Africa, the continental governing body of rugby in Africa. Together, our collective accomplishments have not only defined this year but have also laid a foundation for the […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 2
insert_link APO International The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) is Now Accepting Applications for the Class of 2025 The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (https://Meltwater.org/), a leader in tech entrepreneurship training in Africa, announces the opening of applications for the Class of 2025. This 12 month, fully sponsored program, based in Accra, offers a unique training program to help budding entrepreneurs transform their ideas into viable startup businesses through various modules including software development, go-to-market strategies, sales strategies, UI/UX Design, communications and more. The one year […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Djibouti – Conversation between Catherine Colonna and her Djiboutian counterpart, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna spoke today by telephone with her Djiboutian counterpart, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, about the situation in the Red Sea and Sudan. Ms. Colonna reiterated the importance of respecting the freedom of navigation, which is a fundamental principle of international law, and said that France would continue to take all appropriate measures to guarantee safety at sea, as it did through the deployment of […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 7
insert_link APO International United Nations Resident Coordinator Pays Courtesy Call on Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, Commits to Supporting Government’s Development Priorities His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received and welcomed the new United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sierra Leone, Madam Seraphine Wakana, who was appointed by Secretary General, Mr. António Guterres, in November 2023. The envoy, who was accompanied by the Senior Human Rights Advisor, Uchenna Emelonye, Peace&Development Advisor, Simonetta Rossi and Communication and Advocacy Lead, Osman Benk Sankoh, expressed gratitude to the President for accepting her appointment. She […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Horn of Africa: Impunity Fueling Abuses Horn of Africa governments grappled with rampant wartime atrocities and humanitarian crises throughout 2023 with meager international assistance, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2024. Unaddressed historical grievances and impunity for serious crimes continued to spur widespread violations against civilians in the region. The conflicts in Sudan and Ethiopia have had a staggering impact on civilians, resulting in massive loss of life, destruction of property and large-scale displacements. Instead of treating these […] todayJanuary 11, 2024
insert_link APO International The Head of State attends the formal re-opening of the Supreme Court of Seychelles The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, and the First Lady. Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan attended the annual ceremonious events to formally launch the re-opening of the Supreme Court of Seychelles, yesterday morning. The President and Mrs. Ramkalawan first attended a religious service accentuated under this year’s theme, ‘Learn from the past: Build tomorrow’, held at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Victoria. The mass was followed by the ceremonial parade […] todayJanuary 11, 2024
insert_link APO International Chad’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Qatar’s Ambassador HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chadians Abroad and International Cooperation in the Republic of Chad Mahamat Saleh Annadif met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Chad Talib bin Mohammed Al Mankhas. Bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries were discussed during the meeting.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar. todayJanuary 11, 2024 5
insert_link APO International African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Provides Humanitarian Aid to Flood-Affected Families in Hirshabelle State Continuing its commitment to humanitarian relief in Hirshabelle State, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), on Tuesday distributed vital food and non-food items to vulnerable families in Beletweyne, central Somalia. More than 650 families displaced by last year’s El Nino-induced floods, benefitted from essential items including wheat flour, sugar, rice, cooking oil, blankets, and plastic sheets. The beneficiaries included People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs), Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 2