APO International

[[{"value":"Solutions for swift agrifood systems transformation are at the centre of discussions at the Senior Officers Meeting of the 33rd Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC33) that opened today. The conference is one of the major regional platforms focused on agriculture, food security and rural development in Africa and is convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office for Africa, with this session […]

[[{"value":"The systemic approach to the sustainable and climateresilient infrastructure is one of the key preconditions for the continuous and equable growth of Ethiopia. The priorities in the development of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), road and transport, housing, and energy infrastructure should be financially supported by national and external resources, while inclusive planning and design are important not to leave any vulnerable groups behind. These are the key messages of […]

[[{"value":"Spark+ Africa Fund Partner Peter George will speak on opportunities in financing clean cooking solutions in sub-Saharan Africa at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum. The $64-million impact investment fund finances companies that provide next-generation, scalable and distributed cooking energy solutions utilizing a range of fuel types, such as biomass, biogas, ethanol, electricity and LPG. With around 940 million people in sub-Saharan Africa without access to clean […]

[[{"value":"Jean-Michel Jacoulot, CEO of oil and gas company Trident Energy, will speak at the 2024 edition of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – taking place November 4-8 in Cape Town. Jacoulot is expected to address the challenges and opportunities for sustainable hydrocarbon development in Africa. Committed to enhancing value in mid-life oil and gas assets, Trident Energy is spearheading a new age of sustainable hydrocarbon […]

[[{"value":"KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com), the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is proud to announce that its AI-native platform, Artificial Intelligence Defense Agents, AIDA, enables long term culture change and human risk reduction. With the increasing threat of cybercriminals leveraging AI, KnowBe4 is committed to utilizing AI to enhance security measures and protect employees against social engineering.  Unveiled and demonstrated at KnowBe4's KB4-CON, AIDA represents a […]

[[{"value":"The ongoing fighting in Anfilo woreda, Oromia region, Ethiopia has left thousands of families displaced, without means of livelihood and unable to meet their basic needs. "My husband was killed in the conflict. This pushed me to daily labor, sometimes begging [in order] to meet my needs" says a widow in Anfilo, Kellem Wellega zone of Oromia region. Armed clashes between the government security forces and the non-state armed group […]

[[{"value":"Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of Rugby across Africa, introduces the Women’s Leadership and Management Training Program. The program will feature a dynamic curriculum consisting of presentations, workshops, expert testimonials and real-world case studies. In alignment with World Rugby, the online training program is designed to equip women volunteers and employees of rugby unions with essential managerial skills. Participants, who have been identified as potential future leaders in […]

[[{"value":"Perenco’s recently-appointed CEO, Armel Simondin, will participate as a distinguished speaker at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum, accompanied by a five-person delegation. Taking place in Paris on May 14-15, the event serves to facilitate connections between European and African energy players, with a view to advancing sustainable energy solutions and achieving shared energy security. Perenco, an Anglo-French independent energy company, is an active player on the African […]

[[{"value":"His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to president of the Hellenic Republic, Ms. Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou, on the occasion of her country's National Day. In this message, the Sovereign expresses to Sakellaropoulou His warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued progress and prosperity to the Greek people. His Majesty the King takes this opportunity to express His determination to continue working with the Greek president to strengthen […]