APO International

 In his column published on March 8, International Women's Rights Day, Gilles Yabi, founder and executive director of West Africa Think Tank (WATHI), (www.WATHI.org/) reminds us that the issue of women's rights, equal opportunities and equal rights between girls and boys, between men and women, is raised in much the same terms all over the planet. It warns that everywhere, reversals in public opinion, in the positions of influential political, […]

 The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) participated in the third edition of the Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) (https://apo-opa.co/4izmWCf) in Cape Town, South Africa, from 18 – 21 February, 2025. The annual Summit, hosted by the African Union, brought together policy makers, stakeholders, private sector and experts who discussed Africa’s green transition and the urgent need for increased investment in climate resilience. The conference was held under the theme, “Building […]

  “I am proud of the journey we started together ten years ago; I can see its fruits. Kenyans can feel its benefits,” President Ruto “What a great honour! What a rare privilege! What a historic recognition!” Adesina Kenya’s President H.E. William Samoei Ruto has conferred the country’s highest honour, Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart CGH, on the President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi […]

 Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has welcomed the Union of Comoros as its 44th member country, reflecting continued support from more than three-quarters of Africa’s nations​. This membership provides a platform for Comoros to explore opportunities in advancing critical infrastructure in the country. Comoros’ decision to join AFC as its 44th member country highlights the confidence in the Corporation’s role as a key enabler […]

 Africa is experiencing unprecedented economic momentum, attracting record levels of foreign investment and reshaping its economic trajectory. Infrastructure megaprojects like the Lobito Corridor are driving this transformation, supported by increasing global commitments to infrastructure, energy, technology and connectivity. By 2035, Africa is expected to have the world’s largest working-age population, surpassing both India and China. With 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and 30% of global mineral reserves, the […]

 African countries rich in minerals are accelerating the digitalization of their mining licensing processes to attract investment and maximize resource exploitation for economic growth. As part of this push, Zambia launched its Zambia Integrated Mining Information System last month, aiming to streamline the awarding of licenses. The digital platform is set to play a key role in attracting mining partners and help the country reach its goal of increasing copper […]

 Registry Africa, the official operator of the .africa top-level domain (TLD), and GoDaddy (www.GoDaddy.com), a world leader in domain registration and web services, have announced that the .africa domain is available on www.GoDaddy.com. This will help increase Africa’s digital ecosystem while catering to the rising international demand for connectivity with the continent.  GoDaddy’s vast customer base – spanning millions of business owners organizations, and entrepreneurs globally – can easily register […]

  City of Madinah to host forum with spotlight on elevating ​every step of the ​​​​​ Umrah​ journey​​     ​  Presented by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the three-day event will welcome over 150 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors   Content sector focus includes technology, healthcare, airlines, mobility, and transport  Event organisers Tahaluf to bring award-winning organisational expertise to expand the forum’s reach  The Umrah and Ziyarah Forum (UZF) (https://Umrah-Ziyarah.com/) is […]

 The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org) is pleased to announce the Blockchain&AI B2B, taking place in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) on 8-9 April 2025, with the support of the International Trade Center (ITC) and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the Netherlands Trust Fund V Ghana Tech Project.  This event is embedded in and part of a trade mission bringing startups from Ghana to Côte d’Ivoire, with the goal of […]