Category: International

New Stroke Study Challenges Decades-Old Medical Beliefs

Lacunar stroke may arise from damage in the brain’s small blood vessels rather than fatty plaque in larger arteries, pointing researchers toward new treatment strategies. Scientists have found new evidence that calls into question a long-standing explanation for a common form of stroke, and it may help clarify why standard prevention treatments often fall short. The study suggests that fatty deposits in arteries are unlikely to be the cause of lacunar ischemic stroke, a type that makes up about one quarter of all ischemic strokes, which are strokes caused by…

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How biodiversity markets shape nature recovery

First Published,11 May 2026 Land, Society and Governance Blog 3 minute read  Mattia Troiano,Research Assistant, Dr Mark Hirons Senior Researcher   Biodiversity markets are increasingly being used in conservation policy, but we still don’t fully understand how their design shapes who gets involved and what actually happens for nature on the ground. A new open-access article in Environmental Policy and Governance by Mattia Troiano, a researcher at the ECI, and colleagues looks at this question through England’s Biodiversity Net Gain system, based on interviews and participatory mapping work in Oxfordshire. Rather…

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About Digital Education and Child Wellbeing…..Seychelles First Lady Speaks Out

The First Lady, of Seychelles,Veronique Herminie joined 45 other First Spouses at the inaugural “Fostering the Future Together” Global Coalition Summit in Washington DC held from 24th to 25th March 2026, at the US Department of State and the White House respectively on the personal invitation of U.S. First Lady Melania Trump. The coalition is focused on advancing children’s wellbeing through education, innovation and responsible use of technology. In her intervention at the opening day of the summit, First Lady Veronique Herminie stressed the importance of education to ensure that…

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Looted African belongings must be returned: is it repatriation or restitution? The words we use matter

The Conversation First Published,25th December,2025 Authors 1.Victoria Gibbon:Professor in Biological Anthropology, Division of Clinical Anatomy and Biological Anthropology, University of Cape Town 2.Ciraj Rassool: Senior Professor of History, University of the Western Cape Museums and universities around the world hold vast collections of cultural artefacts, artworks, objectified belongings and even ancestral remains. Many were not freely given but taken during colonial times, through force, manipulation, theft or violence. For decades, they have sat in storerooms and display cases, classified into categories like anthropology, natural history or ethnology, separated from the…

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Volunteer Opportunity: Website Developer & Designer – Volunteer Program for the Roman Catholic Church in Africa’s Communications Volunteer Programme

As part of the voluntary communications programme managed pro bono by APO Group (https://APO-opa.com) to support the Roman Catholic Church in Africa, we are seeking an experienced Website Developer & Designer. Location: Remote (Europe or Africa) Type: Volunteer (Unpaid) Commitment: 2 days per week, for at least 6 months About the Role  The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), the governing body of the Roman Catholic Church in Africa, is inviting applications for a Website Developer & Designer to strengthen and enhance its digital presence. This is a hands-on, execution-driven volunteer role focused on…

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Cementing its status as the leading Pan African Communication Consultancy Company….APO Grabs Multiple Industry Awards,2025

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading multi-award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has wrapped up 2025 with an exceptional collection of prestigious industry awards, reinforcing its position as a trusted communications partner for organisations shaping Africa’s narrative on the global stage. This recognition reflects APO Group’s consistent delivery of high-impact, results-driven communications campaigns, its deep understanding of African markets, and its ability to bridge Africa and the world through credible, compelling storytelling. Key industry recognition in 2025: APO Group was awarded Gold at the 2025 SABRE Awards (https://apo-opa.co/4sb6zkv), in addition…

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Transition….Reggae Legend,Jimmy Cliff, returns to his Creator

Legendary Jamaican singer, songwriter, and actor Jimmy Cliff, whose anthemic voice helped carry reggae music from the streets of Kingston to the world, died on November 24, 2025, at the age of 81. His wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed that the cause of death was a seizure followed by pneumonia. Born James Chambers on July 30, 1944, in rural St. James Parish, Jamaica, Cliff began recording as a teenager and became one of the first Jamaican artists to achieve international success. His breakthrough came with early ska and rocksteady hits in…

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Offering the Inaugural “Global Perspectives: Africa Summit in London,a High-Level Dialogue…CNN Invites APO Group Founder 

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications and news distribution consultancy, is honoured to confirm that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), has been invited to participate in the inaugural Global Perspectives: Africa’s Role in a Changing World summit — an invitation-only gathering of global leaders and influencers hosted by CNN International on 3 November 2025 in London, UK say an official statement issued in London,Wednesday. Launched in July 2025, the statement said,Global Perspectives is CNN’s new events franchise designed to bring its journalism and editorial insight to live…

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Drinking From Poisoned Well,The Manufactured Thirst: A Call to Human Contentment and Freedom

Author: Alice Frimpong Sarkodie, Director: Nobel Heights School MsSark Lifecoach Exec. Sec. Women’s League Platform Co-Founder: Women Leaders International There is a silent sickness running through the world; a thirst that is never quenched. It creeps through nations, whispers through advertising screens, and feeds upon the hearts of both the powerful and the powerless. It is the thirst that convinces the full they are starving, the clothed they are naked, the safe they are insecure. It is the most refined form of control ever crafted: the manufacture of discontent. The…

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Pan Africa PR gets a further boost…..As APO Group Selected as Emirates’ Public Relations Agency for Africa

APO Group, the leading pan-African communications and news distribution consultancy, has been selected by Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airlines, as its public relations partner of record for Africa with immediate effect. Under the partnership, APO Group will support Emirates by providing strategic counsel, integrated public relations, and stakeholder engagement in South Africa, Kenya, Tunisia, Uganda, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Congo, Guinea, Tanzania and Egypt. The collaboration is designed to reinforce Emirates’ visibility in the region and ensure consistent, insight-led communications that support brand and commercial objectives. By leveraging…

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