Staff Writer

  APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications and news distribution consultancy, is delighted to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), has been appointed to the Advisory Board of Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) 2026 (www.FutureHospitality.com/africa). Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) – formerly known as the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) – is the continent’s leading annual hospitality investment conference. It serves as a meeting […]

  Hyatt (www.Hyatt.com) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of ASB Hotel Properties and Albwardy Investments (Pamodzi Hotels PLC) to bring the full service Hyatt Regency brand to Lusaka in Zambia, with Hyatt Regency Lusaka The Pamodzi. Currently The Pamodzi Hotel, the property will undergo extensive renovations while remaining open, with plans to reopen under the Hyatt Regency brand in 2026. The five-star […]

  In a bid to increase the volume and value of trade between Uganda and thr DRC, Uganda Embassy in Kinshasa partnering with public and private sector stakeholders both in Uganda and DRC are holding a Business Connect Forum and Expo in the city of Butembo, eastern DRC. Under the theme “Strengthening Business Linkages for Socio-economic transformation,” the Business Forum aims to connect businesses in both countries for mutually beneficial growth […]

  Tanzanian authorities have intensified their repression of dissent against the opposition, journalists, civil society and human rights defenders in a deliberate strategy to instil fear, suppress civic engagement and entrench power, Amnesty International said today in a briefing released ahead of the country’s general elections on 29 October. The general election is expected to be dominated by the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Party, with the two main opposition presidential candidates […]

  The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, has extended heartfelt congratulations to 18-year-old Seychellois boxer, Jade Micock, following his remarkable gold medal victory in the 80kg category at the Rostov-on-Don Youth Boxing Championship being held in Russia. President Ramkalawan commended Jade for his outstanding performance and unwavering determination, noting that his triumph has brought immense pride and joy to the entire nation. “Jade’s exceptional achievement at […]

  The last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was discharged today, marking an important milestone in the efforts to end the outbreak. The recovery kicks off a 42-day countdown to declaring the outbreak over if no further cases are confirmed. A total of 19 patients have recovered from the disease. No new cases have been reported since 25 September. In total, 64 cases (53 confirmed and […]

  Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, attended the 42nd cultural symposium organized by the Armed Forces, as part of Egypt’s celebrations of the 52nd anniversary of the glorious October Victory, held at the Al-Manara International Conference Center. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the celebration began with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an, followed by performances […]

  Representatives of the United Nations in Libya, joined by Libyan ministers and officials, ambassadors, members of the public, and Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh, celebrated the UN Day and opened a photography exhibition, entitled “Building Our Future Together”, at Eskandar Arts House. The exhibition marks eighty years since the founding of the organization and highlights the UN’s partnership with the people of Libya in advancing peace, […]

  Following the recent student protests at the University of Fort Hare that led to the destruction of the university property, the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has decided to conduct an urgent oversight visit to the university’s Alice Campus in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Tebogo Letsie, lamented the extent of the damage and the disruption to academic activities. He […]