APO International

Ahead of the trial on 10 January of prominent independent journalist Zied El-Heni who has been arbitrarily detained since 28 December 2023 for “insulting” a Tunisian government minister on a radio show, Fida Hammami, Amnesty International’s Tunisia Research and Advocacy Advisor, said: “Tunisian authorities persist in their chilling disregard for freedom of expression by punishing yet another person simply for criticizing government officials. It is profoundly shameful that Zied El-Heni is behind […]

Somalia’s international partners* welcome the conclusion of Puntland’s presidential election on 8 January 2024. We commend the people of the Federal Member State of Puntland on the peaceful conduct of the process. We appreciate the efforts of all political and electoral stakeholders to ensure a peaceful process and encourage all parties to maintain a peaceful environment. Any electoral-related dispute should be resolved peacefully through appropriate legal mechanisms. International partners strongly […]

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud flew back home in mid-morning hours today winding down his two-day working visit to Eritrea. In the past two days during his stay in the country, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and President Isaias Afwerki held extensive and profound talks on bilateral, regional and international issues. The two leaders agreed to work vigorously, through bilateral and complementary cooperation and within the framework of a wider regional complementarity, […]

A retrospective mortality survey carried out by MSF among Sudanese refugees now sheltering in three refugee camps in Chad indicates a significant increase in mortality in Sudan from the start of the conflict in April 2023 onwards; We continue to provide a wide range of medical care in Adré hospital and in various clinics and health centres, and to work to improve access to water and sanitation services; Significant financial, logistical and […]

The IMF Executive Board completed the Third Review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement for Mozambique, providing the country with access to SDR 45.44 million (about US$60.7 million); The three-year ECF arrangement aims to support Mozambique’s economic recovery and reduce public debt and financing vulnerabilities, while fostering higher and more inclusive growth through structural reforms; Program performance has been satisfactory. Parliamentary approval of the Sovereign Wealth Fund bill in December 2023 […]

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Social Media Awards, PPTM 2024 on 8 January 2024 awarded the "Best Growth Mission" award to the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli, Libya. The Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli would like to express its thanks to all Indonesian citizens in Libya and Indonesia, Friends of Indonesia in Libya including Libyan entrepreneurs and Libyans graduating from Indonesia and all parties who have subscribed, shared, liked […]

The Indonesian Ambassador, Mr. Sunarko, on Monday (8/1) received a visit from the Chargé d'Affaires of the Indian Embassy to Sudan, Mr. Girija Shanker Joshi at the temporary office of the Indonesian Embassy in Port Sudan. The visit was not only intended as an introduction in its capacity as the new KUAI of the Indian Embassy, but also in order to strengthen coordination and communication between foreign representatives in Sudan. […]

Starting 2024, Indonesian Ambassador Sunarko held a meeting with the KUAI of the Chinese Embassy in Khartoum, Mr. Zhang Xianghua is located at the temporary office of the Chinese Embassy in Port Sudan, Red Sea State. The meeting was intended to strengthen coordination and communication with foreign representatives in Sudan. Mr Zhang welcomed and appreciated the visit of Indonesian Ambassador Sunarko, which reflected the good cooperative relations between the two […]

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique on 9 January 2024 in Gandhinagar. Prime Minister Modi expressed his strong commitment to support Mozambique’s development priorities. Both leaders held productive discussions on ways to further bilateral ties, including in the areas of defence, counter terrorism, energy, health, trade&investment, agriculture, water security, mining, capacity building and maritime cooperation. Prime Minister suggested that the […]