APO International

[[{"value":"The West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST) will be held from 2st – 28th September 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Organised by the Commissions of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), in partnership with the Ivoirian Ministry of Culture and Francophonie. The theme for ECOFEST 2024 is ‘Culture, a catalyst for peace, diversity, economic and social integration in West […]

[[{"value":"The Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Mrs Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, opened a three-day regional technical conference on Human Capital Development (HCD) in Accra, Ghana, on Wednesday 8 May 2024.  This meeting of experts and focal points from Member States, organised by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, aims to strengthen the commitment of Member States, partners and ECOWAS technical staff to Human Capital Development at regional […]

[[{"value":"President William Ruto has called for a strong commitment from all parties in the South Sudan peace process to achieve lasting and sustainable peace. The President said the mediation process is keen on ending conflict and political instability in South Sudan. He said the Tumaini Initiative, a high-level mediation for South Sudan, has brought together eight categories of parties and groups, ensuring the process is inclusive and home-grown. “This initiative […]

[[{"value":"Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, the UAE has allocated USD 15 million in aid to the victims of the floods and the effects of the heavy rainfall that swept through Kenya, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of innocent people, displacement of thousands of civilians, and destruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, houses, medical facilities, and agricultural lands, particularly […]

[[{"value":"Pan-African legal and business advisory group CLG – formerly Centurion Law Group (https://CLGGlobal.com/) - has opened an office in the Republic of Congo, further solidifying the firm’s commitment to serving clients across the African continent. The new office will be located in the country’s oil and gas city Pointe Noire, providing current and upcoming hydrocarbon projects direct access to premier legal and business support. The opening of the Pointe Noire […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi sent a cable of condolences and consolation to the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, over the passing of Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who left behind a journey marked by unwavering devotion to his nation. President El-Sisi extended his heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy to the people and leadership of the UAE, praying […]

[[{"value":"Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Bisher Khasawneh. The meeting was also attended by Prime Minister, Dr. Mustafa Madbouly. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the Jordanian Prime Minister conveyed the greetings and appreciation of King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, to President El-Sisi. The […]

[[{"value":"The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), hosted a roundtable discussion on the ongoing challenges posed by landmines and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) in Africa as part of the Commemoration of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. The event highlighted the devastating impact these weapons have on communities and explored innovative solutions for faster and […]

[[{"value":"The Brazilian Association of Piped Gas Distributing Companies (ABEGÀS) will bring a delegation of Brazilian companies to the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference this year – taking place October 2-3 in Luanda. During a working visit to Angola this week, the organization participated in a meeting hosted by the Angola-Brazil Chamber of Commerce, where the parties highlighted opportunities for collaboration between the two countries. AOG 2024 event producer Energy Capital&Power also […]