APO International

  President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep condolences following the passing of writer, storyteller and cultural activist, Dr Diana Ferrus, who has passed away at the age of 72. President Ramaphosa’s thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and associates of the late poet who in 1998 penned the persuasive poem, A Poem for Sarah Baartman. The poem is credited with being instrumental in the return to South […]

  Fresh from their victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://AFRIMA.org) in Lagos, Nigeria, Tanzanian stars Juma Jux and Folex have described the platform as a major driver of global visibility for African creatives, as industry stakeholders met in Dar es Salaam to review the impact of the awards on the region’s music industry.  The award-winning artistes shared their views during a Media and Stakeholders’ Parley hosted […]

  The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), through the African Green Banks Initiative (https://apo-opa.co/3M7ebo6) and the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (https://apo-opa.co/4qgESVs), launched on 28 January a $1 million technical assistance program for Crédit Agricole du Maroc Group (GCAM). The financing will support strengthening GCAM’s institutional, operational and financial capacities to enable it to tap concessional and private capital, identify, structure and finance green projects, and monitor climate impact. Under […]

  The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://ISDBInstitute.org) is pleased to announce that the International Journal of Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development (IJIFSD), published through a collaborative initiative between IsDBI and the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), continues to be indexed in the Scopus database following a successful post-rebranding re-evaluation. The Journal was rebranded from the ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance (IJIF) in September 2024, to […]

  Africa’s digital commerce economy is growing fast, but not without friction. Fragmented retail, inconsistent data, complex payments, rising fraud risk and disconnected customer journeys continue to slow down scale for retailers, brands and marketplaces across the continent. Converge Africa 2026 will place these challenges at the centre of its agenda, as the continent’s leading digital commerce, fintech and retail technology players gather from 4 to 6 May 2026 at […]

  Emerald Resources, the energy, mining, and commodities subsidiary of Emerald Group (https://EmeraldGroup-Inc.com), and LVC Global Holdings have entered into a definitive agreement to merge their operations, forming Emerald Global Resources (EGR)—a next-generation natural-resource platform headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The merger unites Emerald Resources’ international footprint with LVC Global’s Africa-focused asset acquisition and deal-origination capabilities, creating a fully integrated Pan-African platform focused on metals, minerals, oil and gas, and integrated […]

  Mining Review Africa invites readers to explore the latest developments shaping the mining industry in Issue 1 of its digimag, now available as a free download. This edition takes a closer look at how technology is supporting more sustainable mining practices, including the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping the mine of the future. It also examines how strategic partnerships across the sector are helping to build sustainable […]

  The National Library of Seychelles this morning hosted the first official commemoration of Abolition of Slavery Day, led by President Dr. Patrick Herminie, bringing together history, culture and national reflection The ceremony opened with poetry by young Seychellois Tyler Rosalie, whose performance of “En let pou mon met” immediately set a reflective tone. His line, "We have broken the chains that bound our hands, now let us free our […]

  The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, will undertake an official overseas mission from 3 to 10 February 2026, encompassing participation in the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai, followed by a State Visit to the Republic of India. From 3 to 5 February 2026, President Herminie will participate in the World Governments Summit alongside more than 35 fellow Heads of State and Government. This year’s Summit […]