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With the new year having begun with an escalation of longstanding tensions between some communities in Jonglei and Greater Pibor respectively, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) spent last week in situ. In meetings with local authorities and security organs to de-escalate hostilities, the Force Commander reiterated the peacekeeping mission’s message as expressed in a press statement issued on 7 January: violence […]

A total of 143 Ethiopian university students have won scholarships provided by the Chinese government to help them pursue graduate and post-graduate studies across different academic fields in the country's largest Addis Ababa University (AAU). Speaking at the awards ceremony of the China-Ethiopia Friendship Scholarship on Friday at the AAU, the university's Interim President Samuel Kifle said the Chinese government and different universities in China have had "strong and meaningful […]

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is delighted to announce that it has been selected as exclusive Public Relations partner by the Beast Foundation (www.TheBeastFoundation.org) - a leading sports and education programme set up by former Springbok rugby star Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira. The Beast Foundation has gathered together a vastly experienced team of individuals who are committed to sharing their knowledge […]

Speakers participating during a finance panel at the Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) this week shared that the country’s planned licensing rounds – for domestic companies as well as an international tender – will be launched soon, in line with national targets to more than double oil production. Mohamed Al-Hwej, Libya’s Minister of Economy and Trade, outlined the nation's ambitious goals, stating, "We have a lot of oil reserves, and our […]

Global energy companies including France’s TotalEnergies, Spain’s Repsol, Italy’s Eni and Switzerland’s BGN stated that they are committed to sustainable energy in Libya, highlighting the various ways they are prioritizing low-carbon solutions during the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) (https://apo-opa.co/3ShDfc9) – taking place in Tripoli this week and organized by Energy Capital&Power (https://www.EnergyCapitalPower.com). Speaking at the summit, the companies emphasized Libya’s untapped opportunities in renewable energy as well as efforts underway to […]

The retail industry is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by the internet, customer expectations, and emerging technologies. Retailers need to adapt and innovate to survive and thrive in this new era of digital retail. If you are a senior IT executive in a major retail company, or a technology service provider who has solutions for retailers, you don’t want to miss Digital Retail Africa 2024 (https://apo-opa.co/48O9MMq), the ultimate event for retail and […]

Stears (https://www.Stears.co/home/), a leading economic analysis and data-driven insights provider, has unveiled its much-anticipated 2024 African Outlook Report, delivering nuanced insights into the continent's economic landscape. Contrary to broad generalisations, the report sheds light on the diverse growth trajectories across Africa, with East Africa emerging as a regional powerhouse. In 2024, Africa's overall growth is forecasted at 4.0%, a notable increase from 3.3% in 2023, positioning it as the second-highest […]