insert_link APO International67th Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Summit: H.E. Julius Maada bio, President of Sierra Leone, is the new chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government for a one-year term The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held its Sixty-Seventh Ordinary Session, today, 22 June 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. During the Session, the Heads of State considered the report of the 94th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers, and reports on the State of the Community, the Security and Political Situations in the Region, among others. H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalMorocco: His Majesty the King Congratulates Grand Duke, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg on National Day His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg on the occasion of their country's national day. In this message, the Sovereign extends His best wishes for happiness to their Royal Highnesses and prosperity to the people of Luxembourg. On this occasion, His Majesty the King expresses His esteem for the friendship ties uniting Morocco and […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalMorocco: Foreign Minister Receives Comorian Peer, Bearer of Written Message from Comores President to His Majesty the King The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, received, on Monday in Rabat, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Union of the Comoros, Mbae Mohamed, bearer of a written message to His Majesty King Mohammed VI from Comorian President Azali Assoumani. The two ministers tackled various bilateral cooperation areas and discussed topics of common interest. Distributed by APO Group on behalf […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalAfrican Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Promotes Africa-Centric Energy Transition with Dedicated Program Track The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place on September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town – is organized under a mandate to make energy poverty history by 2030. As such, the event connects financiers with African projects, promoting energy development across the entire energy sector and its value chain. A dedicated Energy Transition Track at this year’s event offers attendees insight into the […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalEmpowering solutions for South Africa’s energy future Electricity Expo Africa 2025 (www.ElectricityExpoAfrica.com) is set to convene South Africa's leading minds and innovators in the energy sector, offering a critical platform for tangible solutions to the nation's power crisis. Taking place from 19 to 21 August 2025 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, this inaugural event arrives at a pivotal moment as the country grapples with persistent energy instability. Themed 'Empowering Solutions for South Africa's Energy Future', the Expo […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalPresident Ruto, Samaila Zubairu and Africa’s Top Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) to Headline The Africa Debate in London Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com) is pleased to announce Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) as Headline Partner for the 11th edition of The Africa Debate, taking place on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 at the Guildhall, in the heart of the City of London. This year’s theme — "Harnessing Natural Capital for Growth" — seeks to interrogate how Africa can transform the scale and structure of investment around its most enduring assets: from its critical […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative pays farewell call on Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative, Mrs. Aissatou Diallo called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde as part of her farewell tour this Monday 23rd June 2025 at Maison Quéau de Quinssy. Among the issues discussed was the forecasted growth in the Tourism sector in the coming months. Minister Radegonde explained that one main challenge encountered was air connectivity which was often a deterrent to […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalHow a volunteer group grew into a Ugandan tech leader Ten years ago, the ICT Association of Uganda (ICTAU) was a small, volunteer-run organization with limited capacity. It had one staff member, a working board, and little visibility among decision-makers. Uganda’s tech sector was expanding, but ICTAU lacked the structure and support needed to keep up. With stronger governance and support from the NTF V FastTrackTech project in Uganda, ICTAU is now shaping policy, supporting start-ups, and building a more inclusive […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalNew Study Shows the Coca-Cola System has an Economic Impact of $10.4 Billion Across its Value Chain in Africa, Supporting More Than 1 Million Jobs Across 54 African markets, The Coca-Cola Company and its authorized bottlers, collectively known as the Coca-Cola system, contributed $10.4 billion in economic activity across its value chain in 2024. The Coca-Cola system and its value chain supported more than 1 million jobs in retail, agriculture, manufacturing, transport and services in Africa. The Coca-Cola system purchased $4.3 billion from suppliers in Africa in 2024, representing 83% of the system’s total […] today23 June, 2025