APO International

 Despite the arrest of important operators in early 2024, Grandoreiro continues to be used by its partners in new campaigns. Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) (www.Kaspersky.co.za) has discovered a new light version focused on Mexico targeting around 30 banks. These findings are to be highlighted at the Security Analyst Summit (SAS) 2024. Remaining one of the most active threats globally and targeting users of more than 1,700 banks, […]

 From 17 to 19 October 2024, a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) took part in the 10th REBRANDING AFRICA FORUM in Brussels, Belgium, on the theme of ‘Building Africa Together’. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY was represented at this important meeting by H.E Mrs Damtien TCHINTCHIBIDJA, Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission and Commissioner Massandjé TOURE-LITSE. The aim of the […]

 Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, led the Seychelles’ delegation at the Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting for Small States (CMMSS), which took place alongside the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 in Apia, Samoa. Co-chaired by Hon. Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Samoa and Hon. Dr Tambo Gina, Minister of Economic Planning and Development of the Kingdom of Eswatini, […]

 By Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo: Oyo Catholic Diocese (www.CatholicDioceseOyo.org). The period right after Mission Sunday is time to appreciate the good effort of Catholic parishes and communities in responding so positively and contributing to the universal celebration. Thanks to priests, consecrated persons, catechists and others pastoral agents who catechized and mobilized the faithful about their indispensable role as missionaries by virtue of their baptism. I applaud the generosity of the […]

 The 19th Meeting of the East African Community (EAC) Sectoral Council on Transport, Communications and Meteorology is currently underway in Mombasa, Kenya with the liberalisation of the Upper Airspace and reduction of air fares in the region high on the agenda. Also on the agenda of the five-day meeting are the consideration of the status of regional programmes and projects under the railways, roads, maritime, communications and meteorology sub-sectors. Speaking during […]

 He said if the historical mission of market integration is not handled well, East Africa is likely to end up like Latin America which is underdeveloped, yet it is very rich, when it comes to natural resources. “Latin America is a very rich part of the world, but you see them on TV walking on foot to go to the United States which is not richer like them in terms […]

 Vantage Capital (www.VantageCapital.co.za), Africa’s largest mezzanine debt fund manager, is pleased to announce that it has fully exited its investment in PickAlbatros Hotels, a leading Egypt-based hotel owner and operator with an extensive portfolio of 4-star and 5-star hotels located across the Red Sea area in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh and Marsa Allam. The hotels feature beachfront access, fitness clubs, water parks and swimming pools. Vantage provided the […]

  "Ensuring peace and security is a collective responsibility. Therefore, empowering communities to take an active role in their own safety and security will strengthen their connections with the police to promote the rule of law, accountability, and protection," says Njoki Kinyanjui, Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) Field Office in Central Equatoria state. Ms. Kinyanjui was speaking at a five-day training on community policing facilitated by […]

 His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has arrived in Apia, the capital of the Independent State of Samoa, to attend the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which runs from 21–26 October 2024. This year’s CHOGM is being held under the theme, “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Commonwealth.” Upon arrival at Samoa’s Faleolo International Airport, President Bio and his delegation were warmly received by Hon. Lautimuia Uelese […]