APO International

 The Vice President of the Commission, H. E. Damtien L. Tchinchibidja led an ECOWAS delegation to the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Academic Agreement between the ECOWAS Commission and the Africa Centre for Strate-gic Studies (ACSS) in Washington D.C. on the 12th of November 2024. Colonel (ret) Dan Hampton, the Acting Director of ACSS, underscored the signif-icance of the Agreement between ECOWAS and the ACSS towards strengthening collaboration and […]

 Malaria remains a leading cause of illness and death among children in South Sudan. The country faces malaria outbreak every year, worsened by factors such as flooding, poverty and a fragile health system. Despite the predictable recurrence of malaria peaks, immunization coverage remains inadequate, contributing to overcrowded health facilities and an unbroken cycle of severe cases. Vaccines and prophylaxis are key in reducing cases and severity In response to these […]

 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$ 3.6 million contribution (over 58.3 million Ghanaian cedis) from the United States, and the United Kingdom to provide emergency food and nutrition assistance to 70,000 drought-affected people in northern Ghana. The USAID and FCDO donations come at a critical time when food prices are at a record high, exacerbated by large-scale crop and livestock production losses due to extended weeks […]

 The Royal African Society (RAS) (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org) Benefit Gala on Friday 22nd November 2024 is set to deliver a spectacular evening of cultural excellence with riveting performances from international superstars. Experience an unforgettable evening of excellence and exchange in the beautiful Grade II listed building of the Royal Institute of British Architects, located in Central London. The evening will commence with a cocktail reception co-hosted by Rolling Stone Africa, the All Party […]

 The ECOWAS Commission is participating in the twenty-ninth Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which is being held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The institution is represented by a delegation led by Mrs. Massandjé TOURE-LITSE, Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture and Mr. Sediko DOUKA, Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalization, accompanied by the technical staff of the […]

 The organisers of the Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS), in collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC), have announced the rescheduling of the highly anticipated summit from November 2024 to the first quarter of 2025. This decision reflects a shared commitment to delivering a world-class event that maximises public sector participation, fosters strategic collaborations, and showcases Africa’s vast sports investment opportunities. The postponement is in recognition of the current onboarding […]

 Nigerian student enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities rose to 20,029 students in 2023/2024, marking a 13.5 percent increase from the previous year, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange.  This places Nigeria as Africa’s leading source of international students and 7th globally. The report reveals that U.S. colleges and universities host a record-breaking 1,126,690 international students this year, marking an all-time high for international enrollment. […]

  Canon’s Miraisha Programme focuses on delivering job opportunities and future livelihoods to young people across Africa through skills workshops, training programmes and enterprise support. The programme has educated more than 7000+ future professionals across the continent, helping them to gain qualifications, secure employment and set up their own businesses. Canon Central and North Africa (Canon-CNA.com), a global leader in imaging is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with École […]

 To further enhance global efforts to combat cyber offenses, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) and AFRIPOL have signed a cooperation agreement in preventing and fighting cybercrime. Covering a period of five years, the document formalises and facilitates cooperation between the company and the law enforcement agency in sharing threat intelligence data on the latest cybercriminal activities. The landscape of cyberthreats in Africa has constantly been evolving, with the continent having been especially susceptible […]