APO International

 The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde, met with a delegation from the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Monday 10th March 2025. The delegation, headed by Honourable Commissioner Solomon Ayele Dersso, is currently on a promotion mission in Seychelles from March 10th to 14th. During the meeting, Honourable Dersso and Minister Radegonde touched on Seychelles’ reporting obligations under human rights treaties, […]

 In celebration of Commonwealth Day, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) is calling for enhanced collaboration and a unified approach to leverage the power of sport for development and peace. As nations across the Commonwealth come together to honour shared values and aspirations, it is imperative that we recognise the unique role of youth and sport in driving positive change within our communities. Sport has long been recognized as a powerful tool for fostering […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Eng. Sherif El-Sherbiny. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President El-Sisi was briefed on the executive status of the Ministry of Housing projects, including projects allocated to Egyptian expatriates, within the framework of the state's efforts to strengthen ties between Egyptian expatriates and their homeland. The executive […]

 Rwanda has taken important steps to tackle preventable cancers nation-wide, a recent international assessment has found. This includes measures to improve cancer services, develop key governance documents and train oncology professionals. However, challenges remain to increase comprehensive cancer care access across the country. The imPACT review, carried out by the IAEA, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and completed in January, evaluated Rwanda’s […]

 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integration, cultural preservation, and gender inclusion with the successful conclusion of the 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC 2025). The grand closing ceremony, held at the Velodrome, MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on March 8, 2025, marked a histo-ric moment in ECOWAS’ 50th Anniversary Celebrations, highlighting the power of sports in strengthening solidarity among Member […]

 A delegation from the Forum of Parliamentarians in the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (PF-ICGLR) is in Uganda as part of a fact-finding mission on peace and security in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The delegation led by the Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia and President of PF-ICGLR, Rt. Hon. Nelly Mutti Butete will also meet President Yoweri Museveni. Welcoming the delegation to Uganda, […]

 The Egyptian Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade (MOSIT), the Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP), and the National Nutrition Institute (NNI), with support from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Egypt, have launched today the National Flour Fortification Programme. This fortification programme focuses on enriching subsidized wheat flour, used for baking ‘Baladi’ bread, with essential micronutrients of iron and folic acid, to help prevent the spread of […]

 The National School of Government (NSG) and the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster collaboration in capacity building, research, consultancy, and knowledge sharing to enhance governance and public sector performance. The partnership will enable both institutions to utilize their expertise in training, research, advisory services, and professional development to equip public servants with the necessary skills and competencies to drive national […]

 On 10 March 2025, member countries of the Commonwealth will commemorate Commonwealth Day. Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Americas, as well as the Pacific and Europe. Commonwealth Day is celebrated to renew our bond with the Organisation, strengthen our commitment to the Commonwealth values and re-energise the union of the member states. The Commonwealth theme for 2025 […]