APO International

 In the ongoing efforts to eradicate polio, the Central African Republic has placed a special emphasis on reaching vulnerable and underserved populations. Populations in mining regions like Zoubala, a locality in the Bossombélé district about two hours from Bangui, the capital, face unique challenges and heightened risks of poliovirus transmission. In 2023, the detection of three circulating variant poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) cases in Bossembele, of which two were from Gaga, […]

 The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has condemned the looting of thousands of tonnes of relief supplies in the city of Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels swept in at the weekend, reportedly meeting little resistance In an online message on Monday, the WFP said that it “condemns the pillage of its warehouses in Bukavu in South Kivu…the food supplies kept there were meant […]

 President John Dramani Mahama has urged African nations to enhance domestic resource mobilisation to reduce reliance on external funding and to foster sustainable economic growth. Speaking at a “Heads of State and Government Breakfast Dialogue” during the African Union (AU) Summit, Mahama emphasised the continent’s resilience in the face of ongoing challenges, forecasting a growth recovery of 3.7 per cent in 2024 and 4.03 per cent in 2025. “This optimistic […]

 The Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) successfully concluded a five-day strategic retreat held from February 10 to 14, 2025 at Zuma Resort, Niger State, Nigeria. The retreat brought together DARD leadership, project managers, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) experts, and staff working with DARD. The event focused on strategizing, knowledge sharing, reviewing past achievements, aligning with ECOWAS’ vision for agricultural […]

  Merck Foundation announced the winners of Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS Awards winners 2024, 5 Researchers from 5 different African Countries recognized under two categories - Best African Women Researchers and Best Young African Researchers. Merck Foundation also announced the Call for Applications for new edition of Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS Awards 2025 to empower Women and Youth in STEM in Africa with special focus […]

 As the Republic of Congo strives to reach a crude oil production target of 500,000 barrels per day, it is also making significant strides in advancing its downstream sector. Energy trading companies, such as Imperatus Energy, will be pivotal to ensuring efficient distribution and market stability during this expansion strategy. In an interview with Energy Capital&Power (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com), Imperatus Energy CEO Oumar Semega discussed the company’s supply chain strategies and infrastructure […]

 Nearly two years of conflict have fueled a catastrophic protection crisis and displaced a staggering 12 million people in Sudan and across borders. Fighting continues to kill and injure civilians and destroy hospitals, markets and other essential infrastructure. Nearly two-thirds of the population need emergency aid, and the country is facing famine conditions. Refugees in dire need arrive in neighbouring countries where local resources are already stretched thin. In response, […]

 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him" (Rom 15:13) To you, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, the faithful of all our Catholic Dioceses in Africa and its islands, and to all people of goodwill: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We, the members of the Standing Committee of SECAM, gathered in […]

 According to a recent survey conducted by KnowBe4 AFRICA (www.KnowBe4.com), 58% of respondents are very concerned about cybercrime, a figure which has almost doubled from 29% in 2023. Fear of online fraud and losing money remain their top concern, given the increasing sophistication of AI-assisted cyberthreats. The cybersecurity landscape in Africa is rapidly evolving and presents both significant challenges and opportunities (http://apo-opa.co/3EK2IH1). Africa has seen a notable increase in cybercrime […]