Afreximbank reconstitutes its Creative Africa Advisory Group ahead of CANEX Weekend
Ahead of the upcoming CANEX Weekend in Algiers, Algeria, from 16 to 19 October, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has announced the reconstitution of...
3,455 Community Leaders, Village Health Workers Trained on Event-Based Surveillance
Maseru-To address the delays in detecting and responding to health threats, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently conducted an event-based surveillance training for 3,...
Famed Nigerian Businessman Alhaji Aliko Dangote Pays Courtesy Visit to President Boakai; Rekindles Hope for Strengthened Economic Diplomacy for Liberia
Africa’s renowned business tycoon and leader, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, recently paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., during the President’s...
We don’t have to repay UK for axed deal – Rwanda
Rwanda has said it is not required to refund the UK after a multi-million-pound migrant deal between the two countries was scrapped.New UK Prime...
Ethiopian Agri-tech Joining Farmers to Meet European Union (EU) Goals on fighting Deforestation
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) aims to ensure that products imported into the EU do not contribute to deforestation. It's crucial for Ethiopian...
Improving access to quality healthcare services in Lesotho
13th June 2024, marked a significant milestone in Lesotho’s healthcare history as Maseru District Hospital and Eye Clinic, a specialized hospital equipped with advanced...
Sudan: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) suspends delivery of care in Khartoum’s Turkish hospital
After over a year of violent incidents both inside and outside the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)-supported Turkish Hospital in Khartoum, Sudan – including threats made against the lives...
Afreximbank Academy to host training programme to assist African Corporates to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank”) (www.Afreximbank.com) is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative capacity development program designed to empower African corporates to capitalise...
Public Relations in Africa: Breaking Stereotypes and Building New Narratives (By Laila Bastati)
By Laila Bastati, Chief Commercial Officer, APO Group (https://APO-opa.com/).At APO Group, we believe in the transformative power of public relations and communications to reshape and build...
Maximizing Returns: Pioneering Africa’s Energy Boom Takes Center Stage at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025
The Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris has unveiled its 2025 theme: Pioneering Africa's Energy Boom: Strategic Investment for Maximum Returns. This...
Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to Host Second All-Female Basketball Without Borders Camp...
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), the National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced nearly 40 of the...
Ex-security officer bags life imprisonment for raping 13-year-old on Christmas Day
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced Olukayode Dayo, a former officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)...
APO Group Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to Share Insights on African Sports and Development at EurAfrican Forum 2024
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is glad to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard...
Nigeria: Fuel shortage, queues worsen in Lagos, Abuja, others
Nigeria’s fuel shortage appears to have worsened, yesterday, as filling stations ran out of stocks, thus shutting their gates against motorists and other users...
Tanzanian artist freed after burning president’s picture on social media
A young Tanzanian portrait artist who was convicted last week of cybercrimes has been released from prison after social media users raised more than...
Two Nigerian sisters drown while swimming in a beach in the US
Aisha Mohammed, 18, and Zainab Mohammed, 17, originally from Nigeria but residing in the Bronx, were reported missing on Friday night, July 5.They were...
The European Union supports urgent health services for Sudanese fleeing the conflict and their host communities in Libya
Amid a surge in arrivals of Sudanese people fleeing the escalating conflict in Darfur and heading towards Libya, the European Union is allocating Euros...
Uganda: Fighting Ebola in the line of duty
Mr. and Mrs. Kintu* are among the few medical personnel that contracted Ebola virus disease while in the line of duty in 2022. Fortunately,...
Integrating Nutrition Surveillance into Routine Health Services in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia
In Amhara region, Ethiopia, where communities have long battled the harsh impacts of drought and disease outbreaks, a transformative initiative has taken root. It...
Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is exporting the first batch of 80,000 ready-to-wear garments “Made in Benin” for the french brand KIABI
Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) (www.GDIZ-Benin.com) is proud to announce its inaugural export of "Made in Benin" garments to Europe. This first consignment, destined for...
Uganda: A survivor’s life after Ebola
Shafiq, a motorbike rider for over ten years, almost lost his life to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) just over a year ago. He...
Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica), the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) Spud Groundbreaking Exploration Well in Namibia’s Onshore Kavango Basin
Canadian oil and gas company Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) and the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) have spud the Naingopo exploration well in...
29 Blocks Available for Investment in Angola, Including First-Ever Marginal Fields
Angola's National Oil, Gas&Biofuels Agency will launch a limited tender in Q1 2025, offering 10 blocks in the Kwanza and Benguela Basins – including...
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) announce Ugandan Winner of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Ugandan winner of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother”...
Shock as man, 25, marries 70-year-old grandmother
A 25-year-old man from Murehwa, Zimbabwe has left his community in disbelief after publicly declaring his love for a 70-year-old grandmother.Despite facing significant backlash...
African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 to Host Country Spotlights on Namibia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (ROC), Mozambique and More
The upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector, taking place this November in...
Kaspersky intelligence shows Government, Energy and Telecommunication institutions as main targets for Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups in Africa
Researchers at Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) keep a close eye on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and are observing 9 active threat actors that currently target organisations...
Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) DG to Speak at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024, Creating Pathways for Collaborative Gas Ventures
Both the Republic of Congo (ROC) and its regional neighbor Angola have set ambitious natural gas objectives. By 2025, the ROC aims to produce...
Senegal’s leader asked to reunite ECOWAS bloc split by coups
Senegal’s President Basirou Diomaye Faye, Africa’s youngest, is suddenly faced with the huge challenge of reuniting a weakened regional bloc that is older than...
Accused of witchcraft then murdered for land
BBC Africa Eye investigates a shocking spate of elderly people accused of witchcraft then murdered along Kenya’s Kilifi coast, and discovers the true motives...
Protea Hotels by Marriott Strengthens Footprint with Two New Openings
To celebrate its 40th birthday, Protea Hotels by Marriott announced the opening of its first property in Angola while further strengthening its portfolio in...
Azentio announces global market leadership across 3 categories in the 2024 IBSi Sales League Table
Azentio Software (“Azentio“) (https://apo-opa.co/3S1ucM9) – a leading end-to-end software company specializing in the BFSI sector, has today announced its acknowledgement as global market leader...
West African bloc says it risks disintegration if junta-led states leave
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Sunday the region risked disintegration and worsening insecurity after junta-led Burkina Faso, Mali and...
Strengthening Partnerships to Promote an Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/AIDS-Free Angola
Angola faces a generalized Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic, with sexual transmission being key to its spread. According to the Demographic Health Indicators Survey...
Liberian President cuts his salary by 40%
Liberia's President, Joseph Boakai has announced that he will slash his salary by 40 percent.His office said he hoped to set a precedent for...
All-New Citroën C3 Aircross: The Most Affordable and Comfortable Multi-Energies Compact SUV, Available With 7 Seats
A brand-new model in the compact SUV segment: this stylish, smart, functional and affordable proposition will appeal to families and everyone with an active...
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation’s (FIBA) Basketball Without Borders Africa Camp to Return to South Africa for 20th Edition
The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced that the 20th edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa...
Middle East Investors Expo Abuja: Hassan Imam, Allen Onyema, Dele Alake, Maher Al Kaabi, and Hussein Wehbe, others Unlock New Opportunities
The inaugural Nigeria-Middle East Investors Expo, hosted by Dotmount Communications (www.DTComs.com/), concluded in Abuja on Friday with a historic gathering of investors, business leaders,...
Africa Finance Corporation Appoints Banji Fehintola as Executive Director, Financial Services
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has appointed Banji Fehintola as its new Executive Director of Financial Services,...
Radisson Hotel Group debuts in the heart of Tunisia’s capital city, Tunis
Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce its debut in Tunis with the opening of Radisson Hotel Tunis City Center (http://apo-opa.co/4cTxOrE). Nestled in...