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1000 press releases about COVID-19 in Africa distributed pro-bono by APO Group in only 20 days

Dozens of African governments are benefitting from the programme

APO Group (https://APO-opa.com/), the leading pan-African communications and business consultancy, is proud to announce that it has distributed more than 1000 press releases regarding COVID-19 in Africa, in only 20 days, as part of its pro-bono initiative to support the dissemination of coronavirus-related information from African governments to the press…

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Coronavirus: APO Group to support African governments in the fight against COVID-19

Getting official information from African governments out to the press and public is vital in helping to combat the current pandemic

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications and business consultancy, today announced they will support the dissemination of coronavirus-related information from African governments to the press and public. APO Group will aggregate and distribute all relevant content issued by African governments for free through its press release distribution service and…

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Win the official referee’s jersey from the Rugby Africa Gold Cup 2018

Unique opportunity for journalists to win an official jersey from Africa’s premier international rugby tournament – won by Namibia who qualify for the 2019 Rugby World Cup

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading media relations consultancy in Africa and the Middle East, and main Official Partner of World Rugby’s African association Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), today launched a competition – open to journalists only – to win an official referee’s jersey from the recent Rugby Africa Gold Cup. The…

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Kenyan sports reporter Eric Njiru wins Rugby Africa Gold Cup Photo Award

The Rugby Africa Gold Cup Photo Award recognizes sports photography excellence and rewards photographers documenting the defining moments of Africa’s premier rugby competition

While Namibia are celebrating their triumph at the 2018 Rugby Africa Gold Cup, securing their spot at Rugby World Cup 2019, another big winner has been rewarded for his outstanding talent. Kenyan sports reporter and photographer, Eric Njiru (https://Twitter.com/erik_njiru), was today presented with the “Rugby Africa Gold Cup Photo Award”…

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Rugby in Africa: APO Group presents key facts and figures on “The Incredible Rise of African Rugby”

In 2017, growth in player registration in African nations (excluding South Africa) was 66%, against an overall global increase of 27%

Rugby is developing at an unprecedented pace in Africa. The popularity of the sport is booming all over the continent, and APO Group (www.apo-opa.com), the leading media relations consultancy for Africa and the Middle East and main Official Partner of World Rugby' African association, Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), today released a…

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APO Group announces exclusive partnership with Getty Images for the Rugby Africa Gold Cup 2018

The partnership will bring the Rugby Africa Gold Cup competition to almost one million Getty Images customers

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading media relations’ consultancy and press release distribution service in Africa and the Middle East, today announced an exclusive strategic distribution partnership with Getty Images (www.GettyImages.com), a world leader in visual communications. The partnership will bring the Rugby Africa Gold Cup competition to almost one million…

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    • (From Left to Right)- Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and CEO of APO Group and Abdelaziz Bougja, Chairman of World Rugby’s African association, signing the agreement under which APO Group becomes the main Official Sponsor of Rugby Africa, at Royal Garden Hotel on November 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for APO Group)
    • (From Left to Right) – Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and CEO of APO Group and Bill Beaumont, Chairman of World Rugby during the signing ceremony of the agreement under which APO Group becomes the main Official Sponsor of World Rugby’s African association, Rugby Africa, at Royal Garden Hotel on November 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for APO Group)
    • (From Left to Right) – Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and CEO of APO Group and Abdelaziz Bougja, Chairman of World Rugby’s African association, Rugby Africa during the signing ceremony of the agreement under which APO Group becomes the main Official Sponsor of Rugby Africa, at Royal Garden Hotel on November 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for APO Group)
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Video News Release: APO Group becomes the Official Partner of World Rugby’s African association, Rugby Africa

APO Group and the Africa's Rugby Governing Body, Rugby Africa sign a ground-breaking strategic partnership to develop the sport across Africa

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APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading media relations consultancy for Africa and the Middle East, and Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), World Rugby’s African association, today announced a landmark multi-year agreement appointing APO Group as the Official Partner of Rugby Africa. The new partnership represents the highest level of sponsorship, and marks a…