WESTERN EQUATORIA, South Sudan, July 6, 2026/APO Group/ — As the rhythmic beat of traditional drums filled the air in Yambio, the capital of South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State, a young girl’s voice rose above the crowd with a heartfelt wish. “Oh, peace, we have been looking for you day and night,” sang student Gamboripai…
CAPE TOWN , South Africa, July 6, 2026/APO Group/ — Ghana, Seychelles and São Tomé and PrÃncipe are advancing distinct but converging energy transition pathways, as governments shift from policy design to execution-ready infrastructure and investable project pipelines. These national strategies will be presented at the Power Africa Today conference during African Energy Week (AEW)…
KAMPALA, Uganda, July 6, 2026/APO Group/ — The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has expressed confidence that the 12th Parliament has the potential to become the best in Uganda’s history, citing the calibre, commitment and readiness of the newly elected legislators. Closing the five-day induction programme for Members of the 12th Parliament at Speke Resort Munyonyo…
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 6, 2026/APO Group/ — For years, a Johannesburg school’s soccer coach did the entire team’s laundry himself. Several evenings a week he and the teachers carried the kit home, washed and dried it, and brought it back so the squad had something clean to train in. Their changing room was a…
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 6, 2026/APO Group/ — South Africa has entered a critical phase in its upstream development. With new petroleum legislation in place, a national petroleum company established and the Karoo shale gas moratorium lifted, the country has taken important steps toward unlocking its oil and gas potential. The key question now is…
MASERU, Lesotho, July 6, 2026/APO Group/ — Lesotho is charting a new path towards improved mental health care following the validation of its National Mental Health Policy on 20 May 2026, a key milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen its health system and support the well-being of its population. Acting Director of the Mental…
