APO International

  Health professions regulatory bodies, education leaders and technical experts from across the African Region have reached a landmark consensus on the Africa Health Professions Education Quality Standards (AHPEQS), establishing a shared continental framework to strengthen the quality, relevance and responsiveness of health professional training. The agreement comes at a critical time for the Region, which faces a projected shortage of 6.1 million health professionals by 2030, driven by high attrition, outmigration […]

  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Nicholas (Fink) Haysom. Mr. Haysom was appointed by the Secretary-General to his role at UNMISS in January 2021, bringing with him decades of distinguished service to the United Nations across Sudan, Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and New York. A seasoned mediator, diplomat and […]

  A new Kaspersky (http://Kaspersky.co.za) survey undertaken in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region reveals that digital anxiety is becoming a defining feature of modern work culture, as employees don’t disconnect even during their free time and vacations. According to the findings, 83% of respondents keep an eye on work tasks outside working hours. An overwhelming 85% reply to all work-related messages in instant messaging apps, while the same […]

  Africa Global Logistics (AGL) is positioning sustainability at the center of its operations across Africa - but the real value of its ESG performance is not in reporting frameworks but in the impact the company delivers on the ground. Through a strategy built around three pillars – enabling logistics decarbonization, fostering inclusive trade and addressing social challenges – the company is aligning its corporate commitments with the practical realities […]

  The Government of the Republic of Zambia, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and with support from the Government of the United States of America, has officially launched the Zambia Soil Partnership (ZSP) and the Global Soil Doctors Programme (GSDP) to strengthen national coordination on sustainable soil management and support more productive, resilient and market-oriented agrifood systems in the country. These initiatives […]

  Following the announcement by the CAF Appeal Board, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) (https://FRMF.ma) welcomes the decision, which reaffirms the primacy of competition regulations and reinforces the conditions necessary for the proper conduct of international tournaments. From the outset, following the incidents that led to the interruption of the match, the FRMF maintained a clear and consistent position: the strict application of the governing regulations. The Federation’s approach […]

  As the cryptocurrency market (www.Binance.com) matures, more users are looking for ways to make their digital assets more productive. Rather than leaving crypto idle in wallets, many are exploring ways to generate rewards without actively trading or constantly monitoring the market. Binance is addressing this demand through Binance Earn, a feature designed to help users generate rewards on the crypto they already hold. By enabling users to allocate supported assets […]

  Imaging excellence boosts African storytelling with local narratives driving Nollywood’s global appeal African premiere event in Lagos, Nigeria set for 22 March ahead of Nigeria-wide cinema release on 27 March 2026 Canon Central and North Africa (https://Canon-CNA.com/) is fuelling the creative energy of African cinema, as its cinema cameras and lenses take centre stage in the production of the much-anticipated Nollywood music drama, EVI. An exclusive African premiere event […]

  For decades, Europe’s energy relationship with North Africa has centered primarily on hydrocarbons – Algerian pipeline gas, Libyan oil and LNG shipments from the Mediterranean basin. At the same time, another energy link is gaining momentum: electricity. With growing renewable capacity, expanding transmission networks and new cross-Mediterranean interconnectors under development, North Africa’s power sector is emerging as a strategic complement to Europe’s energy system. The trend is already visible […]