APO International

 In commemoration of the 50-year Sister Cities partnership between Lagos and Atlanta, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, in collaboration with Rele Arts Foundation , has launched the LagosAtlanta Artist Exchange to further deepen the artistic collaborations between the two dynamic cities. Two Atlanta-based artists, Myra Greene and Artemus Jenkins, arrived in Lagos earlier this month for the LagosAtlanta Artist Exchange residency. Greene and Jenkins have been conducting research, collaborating with local artists, and […]

 Poised to showcase ongoing project developments, future investment opportunities and emerging partnerships, the Invest in MSGBC Energies country spotlight at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 will explore the region’s promising upstream acreage, integrated infrastructure projects and future-oriented development plans. Sponsored by engineering and technology company Technip Energies, the Invest in MSGBC Energies spotlight will feature the participation of the Director General of Guinea-Conakry’s National […]

  This collaboration, which began in February in Kenya has proven successful, leading now to an expansion of the agreement to schools in Nigeria. Both organizations are committed to reducing the educational digital divide through Digital Communities. By gaining a deeper understanding of vulnerable schools, they aim to promote innovative pedagogical practices more effectively and support their digital transformation. This extension of the initial agreement, which also includes some markets […]

 In a bid to strengthen the role of Africa’s sub-sovereign governments in driving intra-African trade and investment, and the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in collaboration with the County Government of Kisumu and the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) is organising  the fourth edition of the African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Conference. The Conference will take […]

 Nomzamo Mbatha will serve as host of Earthshot Week, welcoming global leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and young people from around the world to Cape Town for a series of events focused on accelerating environmental solutions Hosted by Billy Porter and Bonang Matheba, the fourth-annual Earthshot Prize Awards will feature special appearances from Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Heidi Klum, Lebo M, Ndlovu Youth Choir, Nina Dobrev, Robert Irwin, Tobe Nwigwe, Uncle Waffles, Winnie […]

 The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the Asian Development Bank have signed a $1 billion exchange exposure agreement (EEA) aimed at enhancing the African Development Bank’s capital position and its capacity for sustainable lending across Africa. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the IMF /World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington DC on Friday 25 October, is the third exposure exchange transaction under the African Development Bank’s Balance Sheet Optimization […]

 On Friday, October 25, 2024, Vice President Afif, standing in for President Ramkalawan, participated in the inaugural ceremony of the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. This year’s summit, titled "One Resilient Common Future: Transforming Our Commonwealth," focuses on resilience, sustainability, and unified action to confront pressing global challenges across the 56 Commonwealth nations. The Commonwealth consists of 33 small states, including 25 small island developing […]

 The second edition of the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND 2024) has drawn to a close in Algiers, Algeria. The vibrant, four-day event convened 108 exhibitors, 11 masterclasses and close to 4,000 attendees from across 81 countries in Africa, the Caribbean and the diaspora - featuring creatives, industry leaders, and policymakers. Participants enjoyed a rich and varied programme of activities, which included live performances, masterclasses, panel discussions, and showcases […]

 The 2024 Abidjan Border Forum officially opened on October 23, 2024, with a vibrant ceremony celebrating Africa’s unity and cultural diversity. The event brought together prominent dignitaries across the continent, setting the stage for impactful discussions on border governance, environmental cooperation, and regional security. In a powerful opening address, ECOWAS took centre stage, underscoring the urgency of cross-border collaboration as a pathway to achieving peace, security, and sustainable development. The […]