APO International

 The implementation of phase III of the national CCTV project by the Uganda Police Force (UPF) will require an additional US$62 million. This revelation was made by the Undersecretary of the Police Aggrey Wunyi while appearing before the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs on Tuesday, 11 March 2025. Wunyi said that the project is still at the design and budget solicitation stage.  AUDIO Wunyi  The State Minister for Internal […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, attended the 41st Cultural Symposium. The symposium, organized by the armed forces, marked celebrations of Martyrs' and Veterans' Day. It was held under the title "Noble People”, at Al-Manara International Conference Center, in New Cairo.  The symposium was attended by senior state officials, armed forces commanders and police, as well as the families […]

 Upon the invitation of the Chief Justice of Liberia, Her Honor Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on yesterday delivered remarks at the formal opening of the March 2025 Term of the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia.   The event, held at the Temple of Justice, was attended by the Chief Justice, Associate Justices, members of the National Legislature, judges, magistrates, and other distinguished guests.   In his […]

 The European Union reiterates its commitment to the unity and territorial integrity of Sudan and the sovereignty of the Sudanese people.  Plans for parallel ‘government’ by the Rapid Support Forces risk the partition of the country and jeopardise the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people for an inclusive Sudanese-owned process that leads to the restoration of civilian rule.  The European Union calls upon the parties to the conflict to end […]

 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and with support from the Government of Iceland, has expanded the Home-Grown School Meals (HGSM) programme to Nkhotakota district, Malawi. The Government of Iceland has recently contributed US$ 1.5 million to facilitate the expansion of the HGSM programme over the next three years, improve food security for learners, create opportunities for farmers, and promote […]

 The Ministry of Water and Environment has come under scrutiny by the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) for failing to seek parliamentary approval for an additional expenditure of Shs25.3 billion in the Strategic Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Project. Appearing before the committee chaired by Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi on Tuesday, 11 March 2024, ministry officials led by Permanent Secretary Alfred Okot failed to justify why they did not process a […]

 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration aimed at promoting economic resilience, enhancing financial governance, and driving sustainable growth across the West African region. A high-level delegation from WAIFEM, led by the Director General, Dr. Baba Yusuf Musa, paid a courtesy visit to the ECOWAS Commission and was warmly received […]

 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today called on H.E. Mr. Dharambeer Gokhool, President of the Republic of Mauritius, at the State House. 2. The two leaders exchanged views on deepening the special and close bilateral ties between India and Mauritius. In this context, they recalled the shared history between the two countries and the existence of strong people-to-people linkages. Prime Minister noted that it was an honour for him to […]

 The 15th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa (www.Orange.com) and the Middle East will open for submissions on Monday, March 11, 2025. Candidates from the 17 countries within the Orange footprint have until May 18, 2025, to submit their project on the website (https://apo-opa.co/3XHnehU). Since 2011, the OSVP prize has been rewarding innovative start-up projects that use and develop new technologies to make a positive impact in Africa and the […]