insert_link APO International Strengthening Energy Ties: Libya, Italy Collaborate on Major Oil & Gas Ventures Libya's economy relies heavily on its upstream oil and gas sector, which holds Africa's largest proven oil reserves – over 48 billion barrels – and substantial natural gas reserves. To stabilize and increase current and future production levels, the country is rolling out a dynamic project pipeline that presents new opportunities for investment and partnership with industry stakeholders. The Libya-Italy Roundtable and VIP Networking Evening – taking place in Rome […] todaySeptember 13, 2024 4
insert_link APO International CORRECTION: Dangote calls on African business leaders to drive continent’s transformation The President and Chief Executive of the Pan-African conglomerate, Dangote Group (www.Dangote.com), Aliko Dangote, has called on African business leaders to take the lead in transforming the continent. Speaking at the just concluded African Renaissance Retreat held in Kigali, Rwanda, Dangote pointed out that despite significant challenges besetting Africa, its youthful population and abundant resources, including about 30% of the world's mineral reserves and the largest reserves of gold, cobalt, […] todaySeptember 13, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Eritrea: Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Hosts Dialogue on Justice, Development, and the Geopolitics of the Horn The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) hosted, from 4 to 6 September last week, a Dialogue Session focused on the theme: “Justice, Development, and the Geopolitics of the Horn.” The event attracted scholars and academics from various countries, all gathered to explore critical mechanisms for bolstering Eritrea’s legal framework. The primary aim of the dialogue was to discuss initiatives set forth by the MoJ as part and parcel of its ongoing […] todaySeptember 13, 2024 21
insert_link APO International The Central Emergency Response Fund and the South Sudan Humanitarian Fund allocate US$15 million for flood response The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated US$10 million to provide critical assistance to 700,000 people affected by severe flooding across five highly impacted counties in South Sudan: Aweil East (Northern Bahr el Ghazal State), Fangak (Jonglei State), Nasir (Upper Nile State), and Mayendit and Rubkona (Unity State). This CERF funding will enable frontline humanitarian partners to deliver life-saving services in health, shelter, non-food items, and water, […] todaySeptember 13, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Secretary-General Appoints Mama Keita of Guinea United Nations Resident Coordinator in Niger United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Mama Keita of Guinea as the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Niger, with the host Government’s approval, starting on 9 September. Ms. Keita brings over 20 years of experience in development economics. Prior to the appointment, Ms. Keita served as the Director of the Office for Eastern Africa of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, based in Kigali. Before that, she held positions as Economic […] todaySeptember 13, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Namibia: Ambassador Zhao Weiping Delivers Remarks at the Official Opening of the 3rd Session of the 3rd Junior National Council (JNC) On September 10, Ambassador Zhao Weiping was invited to speak at the Official Opening of the 3rd Session of the 3rd Junior National Council (JNC). The event was attended by about 100 people including Her Excellency Namibian Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Honorable Lukas Sinimbo Muha and all the JNC members. In his remarks, Ambassador Zhao highlighted the outcomes of the recently concluded 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), […] todaySeptember 13, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Tyla makes history with first VMA win for Africa South Africa’s Tyla has won her first MTV Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats for her hit song Water, making history as the first female African artist to win a VMA. Taylor Swift, who had 12 nominations, won seven, including Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration for Fortnight featuring Post Malone. She is now the most-awarded artist in VMA history. Tyla says the impact her song has had globally is a […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 77
insert_link APO International Namibia 2024: Invitation to Attend the 3rd Edition of the International African Energy, Oil and Gas Summit, Awards/Exhibition and Charity Golf Tournament (IAEOG) Invitation to Attend the 3rd Edition of the International African Energy, Oil and Gas Summit, Awards/Exhibition and Golf Tournament Holding in Namibia. We bring you compliments from the Chairman Hon. Justice Suleiman Galadima JSC, CFR, OFR (Rtd.) and the Management of African Peace Magazine UK. African Peace Magazine UK, a member of the African Peace Organization, we have been publishing for well over 14 years, and we are committed to […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 8
insert_link Science & Technology Non-professional crew performs first commercial spacewalk “From here, Earth sure looks like a perfect world," said the first private citizen to perform a spacewalk. The BBC reports that a billionaire and an engineer have become the first non-professional crew to complete a spacewalk during a commercial mission. Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis stepped out of the SpaceX spacecraft around 15 minutes apart. Before Thursday, only astronauts from government-funded space agencies had conducted spacewalks. Spacewalks […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 48