APO International

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org). Six months after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 is no longer a health emergency, it’s still difficult to fully grasp the far-reaching damage the pandemic has inflicted, from the tremendous toll on lives to economic devastation. The chaos certainly was felt in the oil industry, which saw record distortions during the pandemic era, especially during its first few months. As […]

Innovation abounds in the race to broaden access to clean water and sanitation around the world on World Toilet Day, marked on 19 November. In line with this year’s theme of accelerating change, innovators have been part of ongoing efforts to address the needs of some of the world’s 3.5 billion people living without safe toilets. From a Nepalese woman who prompted her village to improve hygiene to a fresh game plan launched in 2022 by […]

After ten years of operation, MINUSMA has officially closed its base in Ansongo. This closure represents the ninth of twelve mission camps to cease operations, as part of the second phase of MINUSMA’s withdrawal plan, paving the way for its final departure on December 31, 2023. The base was handed over by Hawa Ahmed Youssouf, Head of the MINUSMA regional office in Gao, to the civilian authorities, represented by the […]

The external investigation commissioned by Parliament into the causes associated with the 2022 security breach and fire incident as well as separate alleged administrative irregularities have pointed to systems and conduct of specific Parliament employees that raised cause for concern. In light of these findings, Parliament has engaged in further processes to address some of the concerns and to implement remedial actions. These further assessments identified conduct of several employees […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu in the presence of Minister of Defense and Military Production General Mohamed Zaki. The Spokesman for the Presidency said the meeting came within the framework of the French minister's keenness to inform the President of the outcome of his regional tour during the past days, in light of international efforts to calm the situation in the […]

Fatma Samoura honoured in recognition of her achievements as Secretary General; Progress in women’s football and development schemes central themes of speech; Vows to continue work against discrimination after stepping down at the end of the year. Fatma Samoura has received the Choiseul Grand Prix award at a ceremony in Casablanca, Morocco, in recognition of her achievements during more than seven years as FIFA Secretary General. Appointed in 2016 and […]

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent […]

​In an effort to disseminate information and increase understanding of the Republic of Indonesia Minister of Foreign Affairs Decree No. 46 of 2023 concerning Guidelines for Temporary Stopover Places (TSS) for Indonesian Representatives Abroad, the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum on Friday (17/11) carried out outreach to all levels of Indonesian Embassy staff at the Noor Alyaman Hall, Port Sudan. In his remarks, the Indonesian Ambassador to Sudan, Mr. Sunarko, explained […]

Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States (The Troika), condemn the escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, especially attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in West, Central and South Darfur. These have included - according to credible reports - mass killings including ethnic targeting of non-Arab and other communities, killings of traditional leaders, unjust detentions, and obstruction of humanitarian aid. We are also concerned by reports of violence in the town of Jebel Aulia, on […]