insert_link Etosha Fires Etosha fire destruction draws global attention Werner Pillich/AP Photo via Al Jazeera The fire in Etosha National Park has gained both local and international attention after destroying more than a million hectares of land. Authorities are facing criticism over what many view as a slow response to the blaze, which has spread across vast areas despite ongoing firefighting efforts. Professor Morgan Hauptfleisch, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Natural Resources and Spatial Sciences at the Namibia […] today30 September, 2025
APO International African Energy Chamber (AEC) Launches State of African Energy 2026 Outlook at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) officially launched its latest industry report – the State of African Energy 2026 Outlook – at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference on Tuesday. Developed in partnership with S&P Global Commodity Insights, the report provides an in-depth analysis into the various facets of the African energy sector, detailing challenges and opportunities in hydrocarbons, renewable energy, power, finance and technology. […] today30 September, 2025
APO International African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Opens with Exploration Push, $1B Seismic Investment and United States (U.S.) Pledge of Partnership African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 opened on Tuesday with a call to fast-track oil, gas and clean energy development across the continent, as industry leaders highlighted new exploration initiatives, billion-dollar seismic investments and deepening U.S.-Africa energy ties as the backbone of Africa’s industrial future. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz pledged that Washington would stand behind Africa’s energy ambitions. “The U.S. should be a strong and committed […] today30 September, 2025
insert_link APO International Space Exploration & Research Agency (SERA) Opens Space Seat to Nigerians in Global Democratic Astronaut Selection Nigeria will select its next space representative through an expanded democratic astronaut selection process, launched today by the Space Exploration&Research Agency (SERA) (www.SERA.Space). The initiative promotes community-selected space representation for Nigeria, India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Thailand, with citizens voting for their representatives through a blockchain-powered platform. The program transforms space access from an exclusive institutional selection to one that involves public participation. Unlike traditional astronaut programs requiring military backgrounds […] today30 September, 2025
APO International KFC to reveal its secret recipe In a move that has sent shockwaves through the quick-service restaurant industry, KFC Africa (https://global.KFC.com) announced today that it will do the unthinkable: reveal its secret recipe. The recipe has been the stuff of corporate legend, with only a handful of people knowing the complete formula. Competitors have tried to reverse-engineer it, conspiracy theorists have developed elaborate ideas about it, and social media has played its part in stoking […] today30 September, 2025
APO International United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partners with Carbon Markets Africa Summit: “Preparing governments to become carbon market ready” “How is it possible that in 2025, when we are able to send people to the moon, when we are able to create driverless vehicles, we've not been able to solve the problem of cooking energy in Africa's rural areas?” asks Maxwell Gomera, Resident Representative of UNDP South Africa and Director of the Africa Sustainable Finance Hub. He continues: “This is something that is within our means. And as […] today30 September, 2025
APO International Improving Revenue Collection and Public Spending can Accelerate Job-creation and Uganda’s Economic Growth Uganda’s economic growth continues to be strong, with real gross domestic product (GDP) accelerating from 6.1% to 6.8% in the nine months from July 2024 to March 2025. A new World Bank report shows that this good performance was driven by agriculture, manufacturing, construction, plus household and government consumption. In contrast, the services sector weakened. The 25th edition of the Uganda Economic Update, published today, shows that inflation—at 3.5% in […] today30 September, 2025
APO International United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of Botswana on National Day President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana on the occasion of his country's National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also […] today30 September, 2025
APO International The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Message on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Botswana The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Botswana on the occasion of their Independence Day. This important day stands as a celebration of Botswana’s sovereignty, national pride, and the enduring aspirations of its people. It also provides an opportunity to recognize Botswana’s active engagement in advancing the core objectives of the […] today30 September, 2025
