APO International

  Courts are emerging as a critical frontline in the fight to end female genital mutilation (FGM). Over the past two decades, international recognition of FGM as a human rights violation has grown, alongside a shift toward criminal bans. A new report by Equality Now (www.EqualityNow.org) - with legal research support facilitated through the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s global pro bono service, TrustLaw - reveals how women’s rights advocates and FGM […]

  The Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mining Development of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, in partnership with energy major Chevron, has officially signed the Heads of Agreement (HoA) for the financing of GEPetrol’s participation in the Aseng Gas Project in Block I. Demonstrating the partners’ commitment to unlocking innovative financing solutions and maximizing state participation in strategic projects, the agreement paves the way for accelerated development phases at Equatorial Guinea’s […]

  Walter Sisulu University yesterday raised concerns that delays in its development were being driven by a lack of cooperation from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education is currently conducting oversight visits to post-school education institutions in the Eastern Cape to assess their state of readiness for the 2026 academic year. During the engagement, the Chairperson of the university’s Council informed the […]

  The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie together with First Lady Mrs Véronique Herminie, yesterday attended NOU MENM, a powerful cultural spectacle held at the International Conference Centre of Seychelles (ICCS) in commemoration of the Abolition of Slavery. The event, organised by the Department of Tourism and Culture, formed part of the national activities marking this historic milestone and served as a moment of collective remembrance, […]

  Discussions between the President of the ECOWAS Commission and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Nigeria took place on Thursday, 29 January 2026, at the ECOWAS Commission headquarters. The objective was to work towards strengthening diplomatic ties and exploring opportunities for collaboration between ECOWAS and its international and regional partners with a view to facilitating regional stability and shared prosperity. The meeting gave the opportunity to the members of […]

  During his visit to Abuja, Nigeria, on Thursday, 29 January 2026, the Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Clarence Massaquoi, met with the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, provided an opportunity to discuss reforms and development in the digital sector in his country, as well as strengthening regional cooperation in the field of telecommunications. He also informed the chairman […]

  Privately owned mining house Upward Spiral 1471 (Pty) Ltd (www.UpwardSpiral1471.co.za) is set to commence full-scale mining at its recently acquired Snake Road Mining Right in Benoni on the East Rand. The proposed mining operation will target an established gold-bearing reef that laterally extends from the Snake Road area to Upward Spiral’s Van Ryn surface mining operation in Benoni. Exploration work began in late 2025 following the successful transfer of […]

  Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, is pleased to announce its role as Co-Financial Adviser on the successful issuance of the inaugural tranche of bonds under the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme (“PPSFRP” or the “Programme”). The issuance of ₦501,000,000,000 (Five Hundred and One Billion Naira), marks a critical milestone in the implementation of the ₦4 trillion Power Sector […]