APO International

  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany officially launched their Educating Linda program in Kenya in partnership with The First Lady of Kenya&Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” at the Kenya State House. The program was chaired by Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, CEO of Merck Foundation, Dr. Rasha Kelej and The First Lady of Kenya, H.E. Mrs. […]

  The Budget Committee has summoned officials from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to explain why Shs 46 billion meant for innovation remains unutilised for two consecutive financial years, raising concerns over accountability and stalled research interventions. The move follows findings by the Committee on Presidential Affairs, which revealed that despite the government releasing the funds in the Financial Year 2024/2025, the money remains idle on accounts held by […]

  On April 16, 2026 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Kenya and Ethiopia (concurrently), Dzmitry Krasouski, met with the State Minister on Agricultural Investment and Input Supply Development Sector of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Sofiya Kassa. The parties discussed ways to intensify cross-sectoral cooperation, including a range of issues relating to the mechanisation of agriculture in Ethiopia through the use of Belarusian […]

  Acting Principal Secretary, Ambassador Beryl Samson, met H.E. Ambassador Wolfgang Hermann Dodd on his official visit to Seychelles, as Special Envoy to Campaign for a Non–Permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, for the term 2027 – 2028, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on 15 April 2026. He was accompanied by Germany’s Ambassador to Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Sebastien Groth. Discussions had centered mainly on our long-standing bilateral ties, […]

  Following active participation in the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum at United Nations Headquarters, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) is issuing a call for a more youth-centred and action-oriented global communiqué. This call urges the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and all Member States to elevate youth engagement and strengthen support for the growing global sport for development movement as a key contributor to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s […]

  MSMEs are the backbone of South Africa’s economy, contributing over 60% of employment and a significant share of GDP, yet many still face barriers to market access, funding, and digital integration. As Africa’s digital economy continues its rapid expansion, the next phase of growth will be driven not only by large enterprises, but by the scale, resilience, and innovation of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Recognising this, the […]

  Enlit Africa’s 2026 programme convenes decision-makers from utilities, private sector, government, industry and finance to tackle the business of delivering power across the continent – at a moment when system constraints, reform and investment urgency are converging. In South Africa, transmission constraints are limiting new connections and generation evacuation, municipal distribution and tariff reform is reshaping incentives and financial sustainability and the need for digitalisation is accelerating, raising both […]

  Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz – a critical artery for global trade that handles about 30% of the world’s fertilizer shipments – are sending shockwaves through fertilizer markets, driving prices up and raising serious questions about food security. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations warns that if these supply chain disruptions persist, global fertilizer prices could climb 15–20% in the first half of 2026 alone. […]

  The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise and strengthen cooperation between the two institutions. The signing took place on Wednesday 15 April, on the margins of the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Washington DC.  Cooperation under the agreement will focus on capacity building, knowledge sharing and research, […]