APO International

 Recent flooding in Cameroon has affected more than 400,000 people and upended lives and livelihoods, as the country grapples with acute food insecurity amid rising food prices, conflict, displacement, and climatic shocks. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is rolling out an urgent assistance programme to assist 200,000 people affected by flooding and displacement in the country, and urgently needs US$ 17.7 million. Without immediate support, thousands of families, […]

 The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) has learned with deep regret of the death of nearly 25 migrants, including women and children, following the sinking of their boat between the archipelago of the Comoros and the island of Mayotte, which they were trying to reach via an arm of the sea separating the two territories, a particularly deadly migratory route. The Commission offers its sincere condolences […]

 The Lagos State Government, through its Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE) (https://OCCELagos.org), has announced a strategic partnership with Access Bank (www.AccessBankPLC.com), a leading African financial institution, and Carbonivity (https://Carbonivity.com), a leading carbon asset development firm, to drive climate investment at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. As Africa’s largest city, Lagos faces complex climate challenges amid rapid urban growth. […]

 The winners of the 14th edition of OSVP, which recognizes and supports startups whose technological solutions have a positive social impact in Africa and the Middle East, were announced at the international ceremony. The event took place at the Royal Mansour in Casablanca and was attended by many prominent guests, including Christel Heydemann, CEO of the Orange Group, Jérôme Hénique, CEO of Orange Africa and Middle East (www.Orange.com), as well […]

 Air Transport Ministers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened in Lomé, Togo, to address the pressing challenges of high air transport costs and to fortify aviation security across the region. The ministers also considered a proposal for compensation to passengers in the case of excessive flight delays. This high-level ministerial gathering builds upon the outcomes of Experts consultations held earlier in the week, which focused on […]

 The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (https://EU-Africa-Chamber.org/) is pleased to announce a panel discussion entitled "Access to Finance&Sustainability: A Call to Action for Resilient Growth in Africa," taking place at COP 29 in Baku, and hosted at the Côte d'Ivoire Pavilion with the presence of HEM Jaqcues Konan Assahore, Minister of Environnement for Côte d’Ivoire. The panel discussion of the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce during the COP 29 will gather […]

 The ECOWAS Commission celebrates African creativity at the 15th edition of the Biennale de Dakar of Contemporary African Art (Dak’Art), organized under the compelling theme “The Wake, l’éveil, le sillage, xall wi.” Taking place from November 7 to December 7, 2024, this prestigious cultural event gathers contemporary artists, art enthusiasts, and cultural stakeholders from across the region, promoting the region’s rich visual arts heritage. The opening ceremony was presided over by the President of […]

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 Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has facilitated a landmark US$200 million corporate finance facility for the BUA Group, a prominent Nigerian conglomerate spanning food, infrastructure, mining and manufacturing sectors. The facility, provided to BUA Industries Limited by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marks the second successful financial advisory mandate that AFC has closed for the BUA Group (BUA), reaffirming its commitment to driving impactful […]