APO International United Kingdom to host African Development Fund’s 17th replenishment pledging session, reaffirming strong support The United Kingdom has announced that it will host the 17th Replenishment pledging session of the African Development Fund (ADF)in December. The session will bring together development partners to agree on contributions for the ADF’s 2026-2028 cycle. The UK’s Minister of State for Development and Africa, Baroness Jenny Chapman, made the announcement during her recent meeting with African Development Bank Group President, Dr Sidi Ould Tah, in New York on […] today10 October, 2025
insert_link APO International Blind Mother and Daughter Look into Each Others’ Eyes for the First Time in Years This World Sight Day, the world unites around the theme ‘People at the heart of eye health’. For Marie Jeanne and her daughter Germaine, this message could not be better represented. After years of blindness due to cataracts, this mother and daughter from a remote Malagasy village had both vision and lives restored thanks to a 15-minute cataract surgery aboard the Africa Mercy, the hospital ship operated by international […] today9 October, 2025
APO International CORRECTION: CS OILFIELD Delivers End-to-End Chemical Solutions, Boosting Industry Trust at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 CS OILFIELD (https://CS-OILFIELD.com/), a specialty oilfield chemicals and technical services company headquartered in Turkey, recently reinforced its commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence as a Silver Sponsor at Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2025, held in Cape Town from 29 September to 3 October. With a growing footprint across eight African countries, including Nigeria, Angola, Gabon, and Congo, CS OILFIELD is advancing performance-driven chemical solutions that support procurement efficiency, […] today9 October, 2025
APO International Africanian Learnings: The initiative redefining how Africa writes its own stories Africanian News (www.Africanian.com) is taking a major step to strengthen African journalism with the launch of Africanian Learnings, a new program designed to empower reporters and writers across the continent. The initiative debuts with an intensive writing course created in partnership with www.AhoraEG.com, (www.AhoraEG.com) Equatorial Guinea’s leading local news platform. It aims to help journalists refine their skills and adapt to the rapid changes shaping the global media industry. […] today9 October, 2025
APO International Washington Positions United States (U.S.) as Africa’s Strategic Energy Partner U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called for a new era of partnership between the United States and Africa, framing the continent as both a strategic ally and an emerging powerhouse for global energy investment. Speaking at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies in Cape Town, Cruz said the U.S. must become a strong and committed partner in advancing Africa’s energy ambitions through exploration, production and infrastructure investment. […] today9 October, 2025
insert_link APO International Côte d’Ivoire Presidential Election 2025 – The Africa24 Group offers you exclusive coverage On October 25, 2025, the Republic of Ivory Coast will elect its President for a new term. At the heart of this election are major issues such as national reconciliation, territorial development, youth employment, security and infrastructure, regional integration, and leadership. The Africa24 Group is rolling out an exceptional bilingual (French-English) editorial program to enable citizens, decision-makers, and national, regional, continental, and international public opinion to discover all […] today9 October, 2025
insert_link APO International Critical Minerals are Driving Africa’s New Gold Rush, Says Moore Global Global interest in African critical minerals and battery minerals is rising, with investors seeking to channel capital into strategic projects and related infrastructure, says research and advisory firm Moore Global. In an interview at African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, Olivier Barbeau, Managing Partner at Moore Johannesburg, stated: "Everything that has to do with technology is the new gold rush on the African continent going towards critical minerals." He highlighted […] today9 October, 2025
APO International Exclusive masterclasses addressing energy efficiency and carbon competitiveness at C&I Energy + Storage Summit The highly anticipated C&I Energy + Storage Summit 2025 (https://Energy-StorageSummit.com/) will return to The Maslow Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg on 4–5 November 2025, bringing together leading energy experts, financiers, regulators and corporate leaders. Among the standout features of this year’s programme are the exclusive Masterclasses, designed to equip delegates with practical tools, strategies and insights to thrive in South Africa’s rapidly transforming energy market. These hands-on masterclasses complement the Summit’s […] today9 October, 2025
APO International African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: ConocoPhillips Wins CSR Award for Malaria Elimination in Equatorial Guinea ConocoPhillips has been awarded CSR Project of the Year at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, in recognition of its long-standing support for the Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project (BIMEP) – a transformative public health initiative that has delivered measurable, lasting impact in Equatorial Guinea. For over two decades, ConocoPhillips has played a pivotal role in BIMEP, partnering with the government of Equatorial Guinea, Marathon Oil, […] today9 October, 2025