insert_link APO InternationalPresident Boakai Applauds Ghana on 68th Independence Day Observance The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has congratulated the Government and people of the Republic of Ghana on the occasion commemorating the 68th Independence celebration of that West African country on March 6, 2025. According to a Foreign Ministry release, President Boakai, on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Liberia and in his own name, extended sincere felicitations and best […] today7 March, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalKenya: Giving Women Second Chances by Improving Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services At just 20, Esther Wamuhu from Laikipia West is determined to rewrite her future. A few years ago, she had to put her education on hold after an unplanned teenage pregnancy. Now, she is ready to return to school, finish her secondary education, and pursue her dream of going to university. But there was one major hurdle—access to affordable family planning. "I wanted a good family planning method, but I […] today7 March, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalSouth Africa notes the decision by the United States Government to withdraw from the Just Energy Transition Partnership USA President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14162 in terms of which the United States is engaging in a re-prioritisation exercise and is thus revoking and rescinding the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan issued by the previous administration, including policies that were implemented to advance JETP. As a result, effective immediately, the USA has announced the termination of its membership of the International Partners Group (IPG) for JETPs South Africa, […] today7 March, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalMinister Lamola to host his Cuban counterpart for Bilateral Consultations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cuba, HE Mr Bruno Rodriquez Parrilla, on 10 March 2025 for Bilateral Talks in Pretoria. The Working Visit will provide an opportunity for the two Ministers to strengthen South Africa-Cuba strategic bilateral relations and cooperation programmes. The Ministers will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual concern. Cuba […] today7 March, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalSudan: Access to stricken Zamzam camp ‘is nearly impossible’ Civilians sheltering in the vast Zamzam displacement camp in Sudan’s North Darfur region are now “nearly impossible” to reach, the UN’s top aid official in the country warned on Thursday. “I am deeply worried about reports of destruction of homes and livelihoods in North Darfur,” said Clementine Nkweta-Salami, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan. “Civilians continue to pay the price. Access to Zamzam camp is nearly impossible, just when people […] today6 March, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalEritrea: Call for Coordinated Efforts to Eradicate Harmful Practices Dr. Habte Hailemelekot, a maternity expert at the Southern Region Referral Hospital, has called for coordinated efforts—particularly from the public and members of the National Union of Eritrean Women—to eradicate harmful practices that negatively impact women’s health. Dr. Habte made this appeal during a program organized by the National Union of Eritrean Women branch in the Southern Region a visit to fistula patients at the hospital in connection with International […] today6 March, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalEritrea: Public Diplomacy Activities by Diaspora Nationals Eritrean nationals in the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia have conducted various public diplomacy activities. Mr. Negasi Kasa, Eritrea’s Ambassador to the European Union and Benelux countries, held seminars for nationals in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, the Netherlands. His discussions focused on educational progress in Eritrea and the role of the Eritrean Diaspora in national affairs. Highlighting that the Eritrean people and its Defense Forces are actively engaged in national development programs […] today6 March, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalTop 5 Reasons to Attend Congo Energy & Investment Forum 2025 Serving as the inaugural edition, this year’s Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025, scheduled for March 25-26 in Brazzaville, underscores the Republic of Congo’s growing role in Africa’s energy landscape. Under the leadership of Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, Minister of Hydrocarbons for Congo, the country has affirmed its commitment to maximizing its energy potential and streamlining licensing and regulatory processes, leading to a series of recent acquisitions and project developments. Gain Insights […] today6 March, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalCongo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 Set to Drive Investment, Growth with Business Management Participation As part of a strategy to spur energy investment and socioeconomic development, the Republic of Congo has initiated a number of strategies to drive resource monetization, project development and local capacity building. As such, the nation has attracted a wave of international companies across its energy value chain, leading to a series of recent acquisitions and project developments in the country. In light of Congo’s favorable legislative and fiscal landscape, […] today6 March, 2025