APO International Democratic institutions can deliver again – Gaborone Democracy Lab charts pathway for citizen-centred renewal of African democracies The inaugural Gaborone Democracy Lab, jointly hosted by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Botswana and Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org), has launched a continent-wide dialogue on how democratic institutions can be renewed to deliver dignity, inclusion, and social justice for all citizens. Held under the banner “Democratic Institutions Must Deliver Again,” the two-day gathering brought together 50 policy makers, activists, and experts from across more than 20 African countries. The lab’s discussions focused on […] today20 November, 2025
APO International TikTok in partnership with AfricTivistes Strengthens Ties with Stakeholders at Summit in Dakar, shaping policy and online safety for the region Yesterday, TikTok (www.TikTok.com), in partnership with AfricTivistes hosted its first West Africa Safety Summit in Dakar, Senegal, bringing together senior government officials, policy experts, NGO's, regulators, media and industry leaders from varying West African nations and Sahel region. Delegates from Nigeria, Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Chad and even Ethiopia attended the Summit to collaborate on strengthening user safety and content moderation specific to the region's challenges. TikTok’s […] today20 November, 2025
APO International African Influencers Unite at the African Union to Reclaim the Narrative on 141 Years Since the Berlin Conference Marking 141 years since the Berlin Conference, a dark day when Africa’s soul was fragmented, African influencers, Journalists, Content Creators, Artists, Cultural Custodians, Activists, and Policymakers gathered at the African Union Headquarters for the High-Level Influencers Forum on Borderless Africa. The forum, held on 14 and 15 November 2025, paid a powerful homage to the resilient spirit of our forefathers and matriarchs who resisted colonial division and imposed borders. […] today20 November, 2025
APO International Flapmax Joins Hands with IBM to Enable Quantum Computing Innovation in Ghana Flapmax (https://Flapmax.com/), a leading AI infrastructure company, through its research and education hub—FAI Institute—today announced a collaboration with IBM to advance quantum science and AI innovation in Ghana. As part of the initiative, Palm University College will host Ghana’s first quantum-AI summit, held alongside IBM Qiskit Fall Fest, featuring industry keynotes, academic workshops, hands-on quantum computing sessions, and a global virtual hackathon. Participants are invited to attend on Nov […] today20 November, 2025
APO International Canon Central & North Africa Hosts “Creator Lens” Event in Kenya – Empowering East Africa’s Next Generation of Content Creators Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Canon Creator Lens event, taking place on 19th November 2025 at the iconic Shamba Café, Nairobi. ‘Creator Lens’ is not just an event; it’s a platform for participation and discovery. The initiative began with an open call to creators across East Africa, inviting both emerging and established voices to be part of a […] today20 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Yango Drivers Drive Safer Roads Yango’s partner drivers are driving safer roads by upholding professional standards and using app-based features like GPS tracking and SOS alerts. Reuben Williams, chief accounts manager for Yango, highlighted in a statement that these tools, combined with a culture of honesty and accountability, reduce reckless driving complaints, build passenger trust, and contribute to a safer ride-hailing experience nationwide. today20 November, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Urgent Call for Blood Donations by NamBTS The Blood Transfusion Service has issued an urgent appeal for blood donations, urging the public to come forward and help save lives. Frieda Vatileni-Asino from NAMBTS emphasized that regular donations are crucial to maintain sufficient blood supply for hospitals and patients in need. today20 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia and Angola Sign Cross-Border Asset Deal The governments of Namibia and Angola have signed a landmark Asset Sharing Agreement, allowing them to jointly recover and share N$3.3 million in unlawfully acquired assets under Chapter V of the UN Convention Against Corruption. The agreement was signed by Namibia’s Minister of Justice and Labor, Fillemon Wise Immanuel, and Angola’s Attorney General, Hélder Fernando Pitta Grós. Ministry of Justice and Labor spokesperson Edmund //Khoaseb provided further details. today20 November, 2025
APO International Wingu Cloud Exchange Launch Marks a New Era for Tanzania’s Digital Economy Wingu Africa (www.Wingu.Africa) today launches Wingu Cloud Exchange (WCX), a locally hosted private cloud platform designed for the wider East African region. WCX gives organisations a secure, compliant, cost-effective, and easy-to-use alternative to offshore cloud services. With transparent local-currency pricing, rapid deployment, and instant scalability, it enables businesses to grow workloads without complexity or unpredictable costs. Launching first in Tanzania, the platform will gradually roll out across all Wingu […] today19 November, 2025
