APO International

 A consultative workshop was conducted in Bangui from September 17-20, 2024, by AU-IBAR and the Central African Republic (CAR) to ensure that their fisheries and aquaculture policies are in accordance with the African Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa (PFRS). The workshop was designed to evaluate the congruence of CAR's National Agricultural Investment Policy (NAIP) with fisheries and aquaculture strategies, as well as to evaluate […]

 Integrated energy firm Namibia Energy Corporation (NEC) has joined African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 as a silver sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to advancing Africa's energy sector. At AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, NEC representatives – including President and Co-Founder Marcio Rocha Mello – will showcase the company’s contributions and commitment to Africa’s expanding energy opportunities. With a mandate to set a global benchmark for sustainable […]

 Vantage Capital (www.VantageCapital.co), Africa’s largest mezzanine fund manager, announced today that it had closed a €66 million mezzanine investment in Camusat Holding S.A.S, the proceeds of which will be used to refinance debt and fund the capital expenditure required for expansion of the group’s AktivCo division. Vantage Capital’s investment is part of a global financing package of €81m provided in consortium with Eurazeo, a leading European investment group.  Camusat is […]

 Since May 2023, Nigeria has implemented significant reforms to stabilize its economy, resulting in modest growth, improved fiscal health, and rising foreign exchange reserves. While these measures were necessary to urgently avert a fiscal crisis and place Nigeria on a stronger development path, they have imposed short-term pressures on households and businesses. Launched by the World Bank today, the Nigeria Development Update Report, titled “Staying the Course: Progress Amid Pressing Challenges,” highlights […]

 For the third time, about 150 decision-makers and economic experts attended the session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE) organised by the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Central and Eastern Africa. This year, the meeting was organised in partnership with the government of Cameroon to spark discussions and policy options on trade-related measures and innovation solutions that can help drive both the AfCFTA and […]

 HIMOINSA (www.HIMOINSA.com), a leader in power technology solutions and part of the Yanmar Group, is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation: the HGY Series. This new engine line, with a capacity range from 1250kVA to 3500kVA (with future plans to reach 4000kVA), has the potential to significantly help address Africa’s growing energy needs, particularly in key sectors critical to the continent’s economic development, such as healthcare, mining, […]

 Around the world, women frequently experience harassment and violence when they decide to exercise their civil and political rights. In 2016, the Inter-Parliamentary Union published a global study on Violence Against Women in Politics (VAWP), based on interviews with women MPs from around the world. The study showed, strikingly, that more than 80% of the women interviewed had experienced some form of psychological violence in the course of their work […]

 Global mobility and urban service provider inDrive (www.inDrive.com) announces the launch of its ride-hailing. As the second most downloaded app globally for two consecutive years, inDrive operates successfully on all continents, including Africa. Unlike traditional ride-hailing platforms, inDrive provides a unique experience by allowing drivers and passengers to negotiate fares directly, offering greater flexibility and control for both parties. This people-first model has been proven successful in cities worldwide, empowering […]

 The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) officially handed over the Kuday Forward Operating Base (FOB) to Somali Security Forces (SSF) in Jubaland State on Wednesday. Kuday FOB, located in Lower Juba, has been manned by ATMIS Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) since 2015. It has played a critical role in safeguarding the port city of Kismayo as a strategic buffer zone. The area was liberated from Al-Shabaab by ATMIS […]