insert_link APO International World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes United States announcement of substantial resources to tackle extraordinary levels of global humanitarian need [[{"value":"The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes the announcement of supplemental emergency humanitarian assistance from the United States government which will be critical in preventing famine and saving millions of lives. “I thank the United States Administration and lawmakers from across the aisle in Congress for their strong bipartisan leadership. This supplemental aid package is critical to meet surging humanitarian needs in many parts of the world,” said WFP […] todayApril 25, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Stellantis Middle East and Africa (MEA) Elevates Customer Experience with Inaugural Customer Centricity Competition [[{"value":"Stellantis Middle East and Africa (www.Stellantis.com) celebrated this April 18th in Istanbul _Turkey the success of its first Customer Centricity Competition, an innovative event that brought together our network front liners exceptional talent from across the MEA region. The competition showcased the skills and expertise of professionals in four distinct categories: Sales Advisor, Service Advisor, Technician, and Spare Parts Advisor. The Stellantis MEA Customer Centricity Competition saw a total of […] todayApril 25, 2024 7
insert_link APO International APO Group Vice President: Public Relations and Strategic Communication, Rania El-Rafie, named in ‘50 Remarkable African Women in Communication and Media’ [[{"value":"APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is proud to announce the inclusion of Rania El-Rafie, Vice President, Public Relations and Strategic Communication, in the 2023-2024 ‘50 Remarkable African Women in Communication and Media’ list. Known as the #Nzinga50, the annual ‘50 Remarkable African Women in Communication and Media’ list is published by CommsOfAfrica, a pan-African provider of specialist information on the communication, […] todayApril 25, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Rwanda: African Development Fund to provide a partial credit guarantee to support the financing of green and sustainable initiatives [[{"value":"The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund, the concessional lending arm of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), has approved a partial credit guarantee to support Rwanda’s mobilisation of financing to implement green and social initiatives. The Partial credit guarantee for mobilisation of sustainable financing for Rwanda project will enable the country to raise up to €200 million competitively from international commercial banks, diversifying its funding sources. It […] todayApril 25, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Nigerian tech ecosystem leads Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation race at GITEX AFRICA’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Everything Expo launch [[{"value":"Nigerian start-ups are leading an epic AI innovation race with innovative digital solutions solving cross-continental challenges, as the very best from Africa’s largest economy take centre stage at the rising Silicon Valley’s largest tech and start-up event in Morocco next month. From AI-powered diabetic care, to SaaS (Software as a Service) platforms boosting agriculture profitability, Nigerian tech is shaping the future of Africa’s burgeoning digital economy, enticing global investors with […] todayApril 25, 2024 9
insert_link APO International African Development Bank Executive Director and Sudanese Envoy Discuss Crucial Support Amid Ongoing Conflict [[{"value":"Ambassador El Gayly Mohamed Abdelhamid, Sudanese Chargé d’Affaires to Cote d’Ivoire, recently paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Rufus N. Darkortey, Executive Director for Sudan at the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org). The meeting, held on April 4, 2024, at the African Development Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, focused on collaborative efforts by the Bank to address Sudan’s ongoing civil conflict and foster sustainable development in the country. Central to the dialogue […] todayApril 25, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Jacob Flewelling to Spearhead Investment Dialogue at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 [[{"value":"Africa Investment Advisor for Lusophone Africa and Pan-African Transactions at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Jacob Flewelling is set to engage financiers and government delegates in investment advisory and business development during this year’s Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2024 conference and exhibition. In collaboration with the private sector, the DFC has invested more than $10 billion across sub-Saharan Africa. During the event – taking place October 2-3 in Luanda […] todayApril 25, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Namibia: Knowledge Katti Foundation Spearheads Community Participation through Recent Sintana Deal [[{"value":"Canadian oil and gas company Sintana Energy has signed a definitive agreement with Namibian firm Crown Energy for the acquisition of 67% of the issued and outstanding shares of Giraffe Energy Investments – owner of a 33% share in PEL 79 in Namibia’s Orange Basin. An 8% interest in Giraffe’s common equity is also set to be contributed towards a community trust, with the contribution facilitated by the Knowledge Katti […] todayApril 25, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Invest in Africa Energy (IAE) 2024 to Showcase Southern Africa’s Energy Market Growth [[{"value":"A dedicated roundtable at the upcoming Invest in Africa Energy (IAE) 2024 forum in Paris will shine a spotlight on Southern Africa, with a focus on South Africa, Mozambique, and Namibia. The region boasts new discoveries in the oil and gas sector, abundant renewable resources, and promising potential for hydrogen prospects. This makes it an attractive destination for investors keen on leveraging these resources for capital growth. During the two-day […] todayApril 25, 2024 7