APO International Eritrea: Warm Reception for National Cycling Team The Eritrean National Cycling Team, which achieved remarkable victories in both men’s and women’s categories at the African Continental Cycling Championship 2025 in Kenya, was warmly welcomed upon its arrival at Asmara International Airport. The welcoming ceremony was attended by Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, along with officials from the Eritrean Cycling Federation and enthusiastic sports fans. Ambassador Zemede said that the Eritrean National Cycling Team […] today28 November, 2025
APO International Africa Investment Forum: Rome Process/Mattei Plan Financing Facility (RPFF) Governing Council holds inaugural in-person meeting in Rabat The Rome Process/Mattei Plan Financing Facility (RPFF) Governing Council convened for its first-ever in-person meeting in Rabat, Morocco, on the margins of the Africa Investment Forum (AIF). The Governing Council approved the RPFF’s 2026 work plan, which targets commitments of close to €100 million. These resources are expected to leverage more than €550 million in co-financing from the African Development Bank’s ordinary resources. The investments will advance inclusive growth, […] today27 November, 2025
insert_link World Hong Kong high-rise fire kills 55 and nearly 300 are missing A massive fire engulfed a high-rise apartment building in Hong Kong on Wednesday, killing at least 55 people and leaving nearly 300 residents missing, officials confirmed. Firefighters have struggled to reach the upper floors, with smoke and debris making rescue operations increasingly difficult. Local media, including the South China Morning Post and RTHK, reported that residents were trapped as flames spread rapidly through the tower. Authorities have pointed to unsafe […] today27 November, 2025
APO International Petralon Energy Advances Dawes Island Drilling Activities Through Petroleum Industry Act (PIA)-Driven Development Strategy African exploration and production company Petralon Energy is advancing drilling activities at the Dawes Island field, situated at PPL 259 in Nigeria. The company brought the DI-2 well online while announcing the successful spudding of the DI-3 well. Both milestones reflect an ambitious drive to bolster production through continuous drilling activities in line with the country’s Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), underscoring the central role independent companies play in driving […] today27 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Council launches pothole repair plan ahead of rainy season The Windhoek Municipal Council has approved a new action plan aimed at speeding up pothole repairs ahead of the rainy season. City officials say the initiative is intended to improve road safety and protect municipal infrastructure while longer-term maintenance challenges are addressed. According to City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya, the city faces a staggering N$2.67 billion backlog in road maintenance, a problem that has worsened over the years due to budget […] today27 November, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa rejects Trump’s G20 claims Photo by: Frederic Sierakow (EU) South Africa’s Presidency has pushed back against remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, calling his comments “unwarranted insults” and insisting that the country’s democratic processes remain robust and independent. Trump claimed this week that South Africa would be excluded from next year’s G20 summit over what he described as “human rights abuses” against white South Africans, allegations widely discredited over the years by Reuters, […] today27 November, 2025
insert_link Africa Regional bodies condemn military coup in Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo (Photo by: Amanuel Sileshi, AFP/Getty Images) The African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have sharply condemned the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as a “blatant threat” to democratic governance in a region already strained by recurrent coups. The condemnation followed Wednesday’s sudden power seizure by officers identifying themselves as the High Military Command for the Restoration of Order, […] today27 November, 2025
APO International Vodacom M-Pesa Tanzania Launches Cross-Border payments across the Globe Vodacom Tanzania (www.Vodacom.com), the country’s leading telco company, is revolutionizing cross-border trade and digital financial inclusion with the launch of M-Pesa Global Payment. In partnership with VISA, Alipay, Network International, Magnati, and MTN Uganda, customers can now make global Tap&Pay transactions using the M-Pesa Visa tokenized card, pay merchants in China via Alipay, enabled by Thunes, transact in Dubai through TerraPay-supported merchants, and pay merchants in Uganda directly into […] today27 November, 2025
APO International Merck Foundation congratulates Kenya First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto and the Joyful Women Organisation as they mark 16 years of inspiring women economic empowerment Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, extends heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Mama Rachel Ruto E.G.H., First Lady of Kenya, and the Joyful Women Organization (JOYWO) on marking 16 impactful years of inspiring women economic empowerment across Kenya. Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.), CEO of Merck Foundation shared, “Congratulations to Mama Rachel Ruto and Joyful Women Organization on this remarkable milestone, sixteen years of empowering women, […] today27 November, 2025
