insert_link APO International Liquid C2 builds on strategic partnership with Cloudflare to introduce enhanced cyber security solutions Liquid C2, a business unit of Cassava Technologies has further solidified its strategic partnership with Cloudflare. The latter has appointed Liquid C2 as the first distributor of their new range of cyber security products in South Africa, a testament to Liquid C2 expertise and trustworthiness in the industry. In addition to South Africa, the company will make the solutions available to its partners in Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. With the […] todayNovember 14, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Over $370 million secured in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction deals at Afreximbank’s Lagos workshop During the recently held African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) Intra-African Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) workshop in Lagos participants formalised business deals totalling over US$370 million, a significant step towards empowering African contractors. The deals, signed during the workshop held in Lagos on 28 October, included a US$300-million Global facility agreement to Hassan Allam of Egypt, a US$45-million term sheet to Pavifort Construction of Sierra Leone and a US$25-million term […] todayNovember 14, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Speech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President and Chairman, Boards of Directors, African Development Bank Group at the High-Level Event, 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) “Measuring the Green Wealth of Nations: Natural Capital and Economic Productivity in Africa” Your Excellency, President Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of Congo Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government Your Excellencies, Vice Presidents, Prime Ministers Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. I wish to thank you all for taking the time to be here today for the Heads of State High-Level Dialogue on “Measuring the Green Wealth of Africa”. I applaud H.E. President Sassou Nguesso, the President of the Republic of Congo […] todayNovember 14, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Merck Foundation marks World Diabetes Day 2024 with First Ladies of Africa by providing 830 Scholarships in Diabetes, Endocrinology, Preventative Cardiovascular for doctors from 52 countries Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical Societies provided out of total 2080 Scholarships, 830 Scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity and Weight Management to doctors from 52 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘World Diabetes Day 2024’ together with Africa’s […] todayNovember 14, 2024 4
insert_link APO International The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) Launched to Unlock Africa’s Critical Minerals Potential Global leaders in the critical minerals industry have today launched the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (www.CMAGAfrica.com) to foster deeper relationships between Africa and global markets, empower companies operating in Africa’s critical minerals space, and thereby unlock Africa’s full critical minerals potential. Sub-Saharan Africa is believed to be home to approximately 30% of the volume of proven critical minerals reserves globally. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that, as markets […] todayNovember 14, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Receives Roadmap to 13-Year Land Dispute in Sahn Malen Chiefdom His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has received a comprehensive report outlining a roadmap for sustainable peace in the long-standing conflict between the landowners of Sahn Malen Chiefdom and Socfin Agricultural Company. The dispute, which has persisted for over thirteen years, dates back to the company’s 2010 acquisition of the Sierra Leone Produce Marketing Board (SLPMB) plantation. President Bio thanked committee members for their dedication and commitment to achieving […] todayNovember 14, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Supports Women’s Shelter in Algeria The kitchen of the Women’s Shelter, operated by the S.O.S. Association for Women Victims of Violence in Algeria, has been renovated by Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and outfitted with modern kitchenware. The S.O.S. Women’s Shelter for Victims of Violence holds significant importance for women who have experienced violence and lack a safe place to stay. With a capacity to accommodate 50 individuals, the shelter is currently home to […] todayNovember 14, 2024 2
insert_link APO International National Sports Commission Partners and Co-hosts Sports Africa Investment Summit Sport Nigeria LTD/GTE (www.SportNigeria.ng) is proud to announce the participation of the National Sports Commission (NSC) as a Partner and Co-Host for this year’s groundbreaking and highly anticipated The Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS) 2024 event. Under the leadership of its newly appointed Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, the NSC will play a pivotal role in SAIS 2024, which will take place from November 19th to 20th, 2024, at the Lagos […] todayNovember 14, 2024 2
insert_link APO International South Sudan: Urgent action needed to address growing cholera outbreak Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has set up a 20-bed cholera treatment unit (CTU) at the Renk Civil Hospital in South Sudan, in response to a cholera outbreak declared by the Ministry of Health (MoH) on 28 October. We call on all organisations in Upper Nile state to help prevent the spread of the disease within Upper Nile State and beyond. The MSF-supported CTU has so far received and treated 45 […] todayNovember 14, 2024 3