APO International

 Experts from the African continent and its global diasporas called on European governments to address their colonial past and ongoing impacts at the Dekoloniale Berlin Africa Conference, a decolonial counter-version of the 1884/5 Berlin Africa Conference 140 years ago. Representatives from Africa and people of African descent came together at the conference on November 15, 2024, to reflect on the history and lasting impacts 140 years after the opening of […]

 It has been announced that the 23rd Plenary Meetings of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Initiative on Global Value Chains (GVCs), Production Transformation and Development will be co-organized with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), at the ECA Conference Center in Addis Ababa. This event will bring together participants from OECD members and partners, policy makers, industry leaders and experts to strategize on emerging policy issues, and […]

 African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) President Akinwumi Adesina is in Rio de Janeiro where he will reaffirm his commitment to ending hunger and malnutrition. The theme of the G20 Rio Summit is “Building a just world and a sustainable planet”. It will be held from 18-19 November, and a major focus here will the G20’s Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, an ambitious initiative led by the current G20 Chair Brazil, which […]

  Disney kicks off biggest festive campaign to date: Spark Joy This Holiday Unique and exciting fashion showcase featuring local retailers features a surprise appearance by Mickey Mouse Award-winning filmmaker and lifelong Disney fan Taika Waititi creates enchanting original short highlighting what makes the holidays special. Brand-new retail offerings including Moana 2 product supporting the release of the brand new animated adventure Disney Africa (www.Disney.co.za) today kicked off Spark Joy This […]

 From 4-7 December at Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre (https://TUYAP.com.tr), Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2024 will spotlight innovations and sustainable solutions in the plastics industry. With over 1,500 exhibitors and 70,000 visitors expected, this major event is set to be a pivotal gathering for industry leaders across MENA and beyond. Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2024 (http://apo-opa.co/4hVxBYg) | 33rd International Istanbul Plastics Industry Fair will open its doors once again from 4-7 December […]

 Financial pressures in South Africa and across Africa have led to a surge in demand for cheaper products, creating a lucrative market for counterfeiters. This has even extended to electrical goods which have infiltrated between 40% to 80% (http://apo-opa.co/3YTloKH) of markets on the continent, posing a potentially lethal risk to millions of consumers. At best, they simply might not operate, but in the worst case, these products may result in […]

 RegTech Africa (www.RegTechAfrica.org) is proud to announce the inaugural WIRE 50 Event, a prestigious celebration honouring 50 women driving innovation, leadership, and impact in the fields of regulatory technology (RegTech), compliance, policy, and related disciplines across Africa and beyond. This event will be part of the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 celebrations, reflecting the year's IWD theme: "Accelerate Action." The WIRE 50 (Women in RegTech Excellence) honorees have demonstrated outstanding […]

 U.S. Government Agencies DFC and USAID Partner with Opportunity Bank to Launch the First-Ever U.S. Lending Program to Refugees and Host Communities in Africa. Kampala, Uganda — The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the U.S. government’s development finance agency, has signed an agreement with Opportunity Bank Uganda Ltd that will enable an increase in lending to refugee businesses and Ugandan host communities by up to $9 million (33 billion […]

 The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has formally urged the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) to reassess and lift the Level 3 travel advisory (“Reconsider Travel”) issued for Rwanda on October 7, 2024, due to the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak. In a letter addressed to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of […]