Turkey, Russia meet in Moscow, contend to ceasefire in Idlib
Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, have met at a meeting in Moscow. At the...
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EurAfrican Forum to strengthen business partnership between Europe, Africa
As EurAfrican plans its next Business Forum, it looks for a proactive opportunity to build a common business ground between...
SMEs represent Namibia at trade fair, gets global recognition
Ten small and medium enterprises have represented Namibia at the Vivaness Trade Fair 2020, an organic and natural cosmetics trade...
UN solicits more support for Turkey on Syrian refugees
The United Nations has urged the international community to step up support for Turkey in managing and hosting Syrian refugees....
33 Turkish soldiers killed in air strike by Syrian government forces
The Syrian government has claimed its force have killed over 33 Turkish soldiers in northwestern province. Meanwhile, Turkey has vowed...
Earthquake kills nine people in Turkey
About nine people have died and 37 others injured in Turkey's Van province earthquake. The country's Health Minister, Fahrettin Koca,...
Germany’s Hanau shootings leave eight dead, five injured
Not fewer than 8 people have been reportedly killed, while five others were injured in Germany's Hanau killing. The 8...
Turkey’s president threatens to attack Syria
Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has threatened to launch an operation in Syria's Idlib region by the end of the...
Russian president rejects same-sex marriage, amends constitution
Russian President, Vladimir Putin has disclosed his stance on same-sex marriage. While disclosing this on Thursday 12th February, 2020 in...
Austrian couple sentenced to 5-year imprisonment over daughter’s death
A German couple have been sentenced to 5-year imprisonment by an Australian court. The couple, who live in Austria, received...
Plane crashes in Istanbul, leaves 120 passengers injured
A Turkish airplane, flown by Pegasus Airline and conveying 171 passengers and 6 crew members, has skidded off the runway...
Brexiteers throw party, UK withdraws membership from EU
The United Kingdom has officially announced its unconditional withdrawal of 47-year membership from the European Union. This decision, which was...
Rabbinical Leader Joseph Potasnik: Talking About Family, Friends, Tragedies and Faith
By Robert Golomb Rabbi Joseph Potasnik - Cardinal Dolan - A R Bernard. “I will remember Father Mychal Judge’s words...
World Council of Churches, Lutheran World Federation issue joint appeal to Nigerian president
GENEVA, Switzerland, January 27, 2020/ -- In a joint appeal to Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari, the World Council of Churches...
European Union & UN concerned by increasing attacks against aid workers
ABUJA, Nigeria, January 24, 2020/ -- EU, UN concerned by increasing attacks against aid workers Abuja, 24 January – The...
Intensifying cooperation on Libya – Maas visits Algiers and Tunis
BERLIN, Germany, January 23, 2020/ -- Following the Berlin Libya Conference, the priority now is to implement the decisions adopted...
President Putin’s reappointment of Africa friendly Alexander Novak as Russia’s energy minister is great news for Oil and Gas market stability
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 22, 2020/ -- Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has appointed a new cabinet, keeping key ministers. Amongst...
African tech firms invited to join UK-led growth project
By APO Group LONDON, United Kingdom, January 20, 2020/ -- Application process underway as government ministers and business leaders attend...
New Honorary Consul of Finland in Cape Town
PRETORIA, South Africa, January 20, 2020/ -- We have a new Honorary Consul in Cape Town. Mr Philip Palmgren follows...
International Mother Language Day
PRETORIA, South Africa, January 20, 2020/ -- The UN has established 21 February as the International Mother Language Day to...
PM hosts first ever UK-Africa Investment Summit in London
By APO Group ACCRA, Ghana, January 20, 2020/ -- PM calls for UK to be the ‘investment partner of choice’...
International Tourism Growth continues to outpace the Global Economy
By APO Group MADRID, Spain, January 20, 2020/ -- 1.5 billion international tourist arrivals were recorded in 2019, globally. A...
Sustainable bush biomass use strengthened
By APO Group WINDHOEK, Namibia, January 16, 2020/ -- German Ambassador to Namibia, Mr Herbert Beck, officiated a handover ceremony...
Siemens supports Ghana’s transformation trajectory
By APO Group ACCRA, Ghana, January 15, 2020/ -- Addressing energy and infrastructure challenges in Ghana; ensuring job creation and...
Liverpool engineers help African nations shift towards clean energy
By APO Group LONDON, United Kingdom, January 15, 2020/ -- Liverpool engineering company Clarke Energy is helping African businesses reduce...
Russian legislators resign as Putin sets to rejig nation’s structure
The entire Russian government resigned on Wednesday, following President Vladimir Putin's plan for constitutional changes. Russian state is set for...
Alok Sharma heralds green cities of the future on Kenya visit
By APO Group LONDON, United Kingdom, January 14, 2020/ -- International Development Secretary pledges new UK aid to help build...
Fifty years after the Biafra War, a turning point for humanitarian assistance
By APO Group BERLIN, Germany, January 14, 2020/ -- The Biafra War (1967-1970) in Nigeria led to a humanitarian crisis...
UNHCR seeks international solidarity for refugees and hosts in Sudan
By APO Group GENEVA, Switzerland, January 14, 2020/ -- This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson...
Malta launches its first strategy for growth and partnership with Africa (2020-2025) for public consultation
By APO Group VALLETTA, Malta, January 9, 2020/ -- Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion Carmelo Abela launched the...
Boon for African Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) as African Guarantee Fund receives $33 Million Capital Increase
By APO Group NAIROBI, Kenya, January 9, 2020/ -- Africa’s leading Guarantee Institution, African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has received an...
Joint statement by the High Representative of the European Union
BRUSSELS, Belgium, January 7, 2020/ -- Confronted with the worrying recent military escalation in Libya and also in view of...
Teacher wears built body suit to aid teaching
By Muizat Hameed A Spanish school teacher, Veronica Duque, worn a body suit which she claimed to have found...
Building Consensus on the National Laboratory Policy
By APO Group GENEVA, Switzerland, December 27, 2019/ -- A Policy workshop was held on 19 December 2019 by the...
FAO welcomes global recognition of fruits, vegetables, tea and food loss and waste
ROME, Italy, December 20, 2019/ -- FAO welcomes today's decision by the United Nations to create two new international days...
Head of Benin Mission to the EU declared persona non grata
BRUSSELS, Belgium, December 19, 2019/ -- The Council today decided that the head of the mission of the Republic of...
European Union helps World Food Programme (WFP) tackle malnutrition among Sahrawi refugees in Algeria
ALGIERS, Algeria, December 17, 2019/ -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of €1.3 million...
Vodacom Tanzania and WorldRemit launch mobile money transfers to M-Pesa accounts in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, December 17, 2019/ -- Leading digital money transfer service WorldRemit has partnered with Vodacom Tanzania to enable nine million...
“Let’s address skills mismatch in jobs for the youth”
SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt, December 12, 2019/ -- The second day of the 2019 African Economic Conference, exploring ways to...
Give Them a Gift That Will Make Them Smarter This Christmas!
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 12, 2019/ -- It is that time of the year again. Stores are displaying their Christmas...
New ambassadors from Egypt, Kosovo and Montenegro
OSLO, Norway, December 13, 2019/ -- Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King...
Malware variety grows by 13.7% in 2019 due to web skimmers
LAGOS, Nigeria, December 12, 2019/ -- In 2019, the number of unique malicious objects detected by Kaspersky’s web antivirus solution...