APO Press Releases

Download logoToday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr. Mohamed Shaker, and Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Engineer Tarek El-Molla. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the President was briefed on the government’s efforts to implement the national strategy for…

Download logoThe UAE dispatched a plane to the Republic of South Sudan carrying 100 tonnes of food supplies to provide essential humanitarian needs to the Sudanese refugees in South Sudan. His Excellency Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Development Affairs, highlighted that sending aid to the Republic of South Sudan through…

Download logoPresident Wavel Ramkalawan, on behalf of the country and on his personal behalf has sent a message of condolence following the passing of a sitting Member of the National Assembly, Hon. Rosie Bistoquet. "I wish to convey our most sincere condolences and profound sympathy to the family and friends of Hon. Rosie Bistoquet. Hon…

Download logoThe Ministry of Health has unveiled the Health Facility Census Report 2023, spotlighting disparities between resource inputs (infrastructure, equipment, funds) and desired quality outcomes such as improved health, diminished mortality rates, and extended healthy lifespans. Recognizing the imperative to scrutinize processes, the focus is now on fortifying Primary Healthcare. To achieve this, the Ministry…

Download logoJapan welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution 2720 on scaling up and monitoring aid to the Gaza Strip on December 23 (December 22 local time). Japan voted in favor of the resolution based on its comprehensive consideration that the resolution is expected to contribute to the immediate and unconditional…

Download logoITC is supporting small cashew processors and brands in Senegal to reach new markets and grow their operations. They organized a training on packaging for 30 cashew processing businesses in Senegal. West Africa exports more cashews than any other region in the world. Senegal is part of that boom, along with Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana,…

Download logoUN Women works around the world with local partners and other UN agencies, including UNHCR, to ensure that programming for refugees takes gender into account, enhancing women’s leadership and self-reliance in displacement settings. UN Women facilitates displaced women’s access to training, livelihood opportunities, and leadership positions. During the recent Global Refugee Forum in Geneva,…

Download logoWomen-led businesses in Zambia will find advice on financing in this new International Trade Centre guide. Greater collaboration between business owners and funders can improve funding and build an enabling environment for greater access to finance for women-led businesses in Zambia. A new ITC guide, created in partnership with the Central Bank of Zambia,…

Download logoAgritech solutions and digital marketing can help empower agricultural startups. As literacy increases in rural areas and infrastructure improves, young farmers and agri-processors working with the International Trade Centre (ITC) can integrate new tech solutions into their operations. ITC’s Alliances for Action, under the Netherlands Trust Fund V (NTF V) programme, has partnered with…

As Nigeria grapples with persistent energy challenges, the need for a paradigm shift towards alternative energy sources has become increasingly evident. Nigeria has long faced issues with unreliable power supply, resulting in frequent blackouts and an overreliance on fossil fuels. This not only hampers daily life but also poses economic challenges. The time is ripe…

Download logoToday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from President of France, Emmanuel Macron. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said President Macron extended congratulations to President El-Sisi on his re-election as President of Egypt for a new term. The French President confirmed that France will continue its persistent efforts toward strengthening…

South Sudanese healthcare facilities are still suffering from the effects of years of conflict in the country, and the ones in Greater Jonglei are no exceptions. With many of them lacking essential supplies ahead of the traditionally busy end-of-year holidays, peacekeepers from Ethiopia and South Korea serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…