APO International

 In a statement of great significance to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, Adedotun Olaoluwa, the President of Dotmount Communications (https://DTComs.com) and media advisor to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari following his recent appointment as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Limited by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  This landmark appointment is seen as a turning point […]

 Eritrea’s delegation, led by Presidential Adviser Mr. Yemane Ghebreab, met with President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Juba this morning and delivered a message from President Isaias Afwerki. The message reaffirmed Eritrea’s longstanding solidarity with the people and Government of South Sudan. The message also outlined concrete programs for the consolidation of bilateral cooperation, along with proposals to foster peace and stability within and among the countries of the Horn of […]

 The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deepest condolences to the peoples of Thailand and Myanmar following the devastating earthquake that has resulted in significant loss of life and extensive damage to property. Minister Ronald Lamola said: “South Africa stands in solidarity with the affected communities during this tragic time. The thoughts of the people of South Africa are with the families who have lost loved ones […]

 On 1 April 2025, Mr. Wang Sheng, Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Zambia, met with Hon. Jack Mwiimbu, Zambian Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security. Ms. Wang Li, Counsellor of the Embassy, Mr. Dickson Matambo, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, and Mr. Graphel Musamba, Inspector General of Zambian Police attended the meeting. Mr. Wang conveyed cordial greetings from State Councilor and Minister of Public Security H.E. Wang Xiaohong. […]

 For the first time, Mauritius has unique data on the health of its elderly population, a development made possible through IAEA support to the country on leveraging nuclear technology for the early diagnosis and prevention of ageing-associated diseases. As a result, Mauritius policy makers can utilize this information to better inform interventions that keep its elders healthy. Sarcopenia is an age-related decline in muscle mass and function that affects older […]

 Progress in women’s representation in politics globally has been slow. Women’s representation in parliaments in Africa increased by one point from 2021 to 2024, shifting the total from 25% to 26%. “At this rate, it will take Africa until the year 2100 to achieve gender parity in its parliaments. But this assumes a linear progression, which is unlikely given the fact that generally after countries achieve the 30%-mark, progress slows […]

  Siemens partners with Miko Pharma to develop cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Ghana.  The agreement aims to create 130 jobs and produce affordable, high-quality medications for various ailments.  Ghana's pharmaceutical sector is set for significant expansion, with sales forecasted to reach GH₵10.7 billion by 2028.  Siemens (www.Siemens.com), the trusted global technology leader, has signed a landmark agreement with Miko Pharma to develop state-of-the-art facilities for the local production of […]

  Worsening violence between armed groups in Walikale, DRC, has trapped people and our teams and is preventing the delivery of supplies. If supply routes remain blocked, our teams will start to run out of essential medical supplies in two weeks. We call on all warring parties to protect civilians, medical facilities, and health workers, and facilitate the delivery of medical supplies. Escalating violence between armed groups the FARDC and the M23/AFC, […]

 Two African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) -supported projects have garnered top honours at the 2025 Bonds, Loans&ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards (https://apo-opa.co/4li4foE) conference. A $545 million sustainable term loan facility in Senegal (https://apo-opa.co/4ldg7rV) was named Sovereign Syndicated Loan Deal of the Year, while Rwanda’s €200 million ESG loan (https://apo-opa.co/4lf3cpd) was awarded ESG Loan Deal of the Year. Both projects were supported by partial credit guarantees from the African Development Bank Group. The […]