Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Improved collaborations to protect civilians theme of dialogue between security partners and United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

The forum has brought together more than 100 participants, including senior officers from the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF); National Police and Security Services; as well as senior military peacekeepers from UNMISS

“As partners in providing security and safety to the civilian population, we have a collective responsibility to work together amicably and build trust,” said Angelo Lodo Daya, security adviser at the state Governor’s office.  Mr Daya was speaking at an ongoing two-day dialogue for security partners in South Sudan’s Central…

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ACE Energy Group Expands Angola Portfolio, Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 as Silver Sponsor

The company was named operator of Block CON 8 in Angola’s onshore Lower Congo Basin during the country’s 2023 bid round

Nigerian energy service company ACE Energy Group has joined the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – taking place September 3-4 in Luanda - as a Silver Sponsor. Offering a comprehensive suite of services catered to the oil and gas industry, ACE Energy Group has been expanding its presence in…

Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Adesina spotlights African Development Bank’s role in delivering Mattei Plan and Global Gateway investments across Africa to drive industrial growth

Bank commended for driving key Mattei Plan infrastructure projects, including the Lobito Corridor and Rome Process Facility

African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has reaffirmed the Bank’s central role in advancing Africa’s connectivity, industrialization, and regional integration through strategic investments aligned with Italy’s Mattei Plan and the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative.  Speaking at the joint Mattei Plan–Global Gateway Summit (https://apo-opa.co/3ZJy5Jx) held in Rome…

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Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has facilitated the safe evacuation of forty one Ugandan students from Tehran, with a brief transit through Istanbul, Turkiye, following the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran

The students who arrived aboard Emirates Airlines, Monday afternoon, were received by Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja at the Entebbe International Airport and ushered into the press lounge

Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has facilitated the safe evacuation of forty one Ugandan students from Tehran, with a brief transit through Istanbul, Turkiye, following the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran. The group was led by Uganda's Defence Attaché Ankara, Maj Gen Bob Ogiki and the…

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Angola’s Minister Diamantino Azevedo to Join Exclusive Fireside Chat at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025

During Angola Oil & Gas 2025, Minister Azevedo is expected to outline the country’s strategies for transforming the oil and gas market

Diamantino Azevedo, Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, will deliver a keynote address at this year’s edition of the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – taking place September 3-4 in Luanda. Minister Azevedo will also participate in an exclusive Fireside Chat, where he is expected to outline…

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Egypt's Minister of Petroleum to Spearhead Latest Bid Round at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

Egypt is expected to finalize its latest licensing round in the second half of 2025, opening new exploration opportunities to support production growth

Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference – taking place September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town – as a speaker. His participation comes as the country advances its latest licensing round, seeking to…

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Shaping the Future of African Mining: What to Expect at African Mining Week (AMW) 2025

African Mining Week takes place under the theme From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth on October 1 - 3, 2025 in Cape Town

As the global energy transition accelerates and demand for critical minerals continues to surge, Africa’s vast mineral wealth – accounting for 30% of the world’s critical minerals - is capturing the attention of investors, innovators and policymakers worldwide. African Mining Week (AMW) - taking place on October 1 - 3,…

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APO Group Launches WhatsApp Distribution to Expand Real-Time Media Reach Across Africa

APO Group’s strategic move bridges the gap between PR professionals, journalists, and digital content creators, responding to the continent’s evolving media consumption habits

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading, award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has introduced WhatsApp into its growing distribution ecosystem. By leveraging Africa’s most widely used messaging app, APO Group is enhancing the speed, reach, and accessibility of reliable news. The newly launched Africa Newsroom WhatsApp channels provide…

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“Advisory Committee options are Libya's last chance for stability,” say youth in public consultation session

Participants shared their concerns about the feasibility of the recommendations and the different challenges posed by the options

In a youth consultation with young women from across Libya on Sunday, UNSMIL discussed the recommendations of the Advisory Committee (AC) and what they wanted to see as the future political direction of the country.  The twenty-six young women, from the east, south and west of the country are part of…

Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Prisoner rehabilitation in Pibor enters a new chapter with ‘green corrections’ initiative

From improved infrastructure to hands-on rehabilitation, this marks a renewed focus on dignity and development in South Sudan’s correctional system

“Effective prisoner rehabilitation remains one of the biggest concerns for us and our national prisons counterparts in South Sudan,” reveals Barbrah Nyamasoka. Barbrah is a corrections advisor with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). “With increasing conflict, insecurity and economic instability, we decided that boosting year-round farming in…