APO International

Empowering youth with strong leadership skills is paramount to cultivating a generation of leaders who are capable of driving change and fostering inclusivity. In the midst of a rapidly shifting global economy – characterized by evolving consumer preferences and an embrace of digital innovations – there is a need to prioritize access to education, skill development and competency building in a way that accounts for a dynamic future. The upcoming […]

Executive Secretary of the African Refiners&Distributors Association (ARDA), Anibor Kragha, will speak at this year’s Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum, taking place in Paris on May 14-15. Representing the sole pan-African organization for the African downstream oil sector, Kragha is expected to outline the sector’s investment needs and opportunities for global investors to engage in Africa’s downstream drive. Since assuming his position as Executive Secretary in 2020, Kragha has […]

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org) On Monday morning, February 4, many of us woke to the news of the tragic passing of Namibian President Hage Geingob. The death of this great man and remarkable leader is a tremendous loss. The African Energy Chamber extends our deepest sympathies, both to President Geingob’s family and to the people of Namibia. It’s difficult to express how much President Geingob […]

The armed conflict in Sudan has resulted in thousands of civilians killed, millions displaced, property looted, and children conscripted, as fighting has spread to more regions of the country, says a wide-ranging report from the UN Human Rights Office. The report details multiple indiscriminate attacks by both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in densely populated areas, including sites sheltering internally displaced people - particularly in the […]

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan on the occasion of his birthday. In this message, the Sovereign extends His warm congratulations and best wishes for health and happiness to the Emperor of Japan and members of his imperial family, as well as for further progress and prosperity to the Japanese people. "I should like to take this opportunity […]

ECOWAS and the Government of Republic of Benin hosts the 4th Edition of ECOWAS Mining&Petroleum Forum (ECOMOF 2024). The ECOMOF which opens today, February 22, 2024, will hold till to February 24, in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. ECOMOF was established by the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government in 2012 as a biennial platform for regional cooperation in the development of the geo-extractives sector in West Africa. The […]

Following the debut of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali’s “Iwájú” on Disney+ on Feb 28. 2024, the all-new original animated series will be heading to Disney Channel across Africa. “Iwájú” will air* across Africa on Disney Channel—distributed on DStv platform (Channel 303)—this April and May, giving viewers across the continent an opportunity to view the series in territories where Disney+ is not available. “We created ‘Iwájú’ as a love […]

A public consultation meeting to review the first four chapters of the constitution concluded in Mogadishu with a plea to parliament to adopt a document that reflects the views and aspiration of the Somali people. The two-day meeting, organised jointly by the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia’s Political Unit, brought together over 200 representatives from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The objective […]

Chinese President Xi Jinping has replied to a letter from representatives of Kenyan students and alumni at Beijing Jiaotong University, encouraging them to continue contributing to the friendship between China and Kenya and between China and Africa. In his reply on Jan. 17, Xi noted that China and Kenya enjoy a time-honored friendship. The Belt and Road Initiative has turned the ideals of development and revitalization of China and Kenya […]