ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, June 16, 2026/APO Group/ — Raj-Alexandre and Raïs Bouka reached the summit at 7 AM on the 23rd of May. The two Malagasy brothers stood together at 8,848.86 metres on the summit of Mount Everest, the first Malagasy ever to do so, and raised their country’s flag high against the Himalayan wind. Their…
BANGKOK, Thailand, June 16, 2026/APO Group/ — Mrs. Urasa Mongkolnavin, Director-General of the Department of South Asian, Middle East and African Affairs, and H.E. Mr. Amr Mohsen Hamza, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, co-chaired the 8th Thailand – Egypt Political Consultations (PC) in Cairo, Arab Republic…
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 16, 2026/APO Group/ — The State of Qatar has reiterated its strong support for the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sudan, while urging all parties involved in the country’s conflict to prioritize national interests and work to prevent further fragmentation and instability. Speaking during an enhanced interactive dialogue on the oral…
WARRAP, South Sudan, June 16, 2026/APO Group/ — Award-winning South Sudanese artist Irene Toss, born Amira Manyiel, has performed on some of East Africa’s biggest stages. Known for songs that speak to resilience, identity and hope, she has become one of the most recognizable female voices in South Sudan’s music industry. But shortly after performing…
VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 16, 2026/APO Group/ — The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Members of the Council of the University of Seychelles, for a period of 3 years, effective 1st June 2026. The Members are: Mr Frank Ally Mr Christian Cafrine Mr Benjamin Choppy Mrs Angelique Pouponneau Ms Marie-Paul Samson …
