WHO says the arrival of malaria vaccines in Africa are a ‘breakthrough moment’

WHO says the arrival of malaria vaccines in Africa are a ‘breakthrough moment’

More than 330,000 doses of the World Health Organisation-recommended RTS,S malaria vaccine have arrived in Cameroon – a historic step towards broader vaccination against one of the deadliest diseases for African children. Dominika Mortimer reports on the development.

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South Africa

South Africa’s parliament suspends Malema

South Africa's opposition leader, Julius Malema, and five other MPs from the Economic Freedom Fighters party received a one-month suspension without pay from parliament. BBC Africa reports that the punishment, due to contempt of parliament, resulted from their actions of storming the stage during President Cyril Ramaphosa's state of the nation address in February. The committee found them guilty, leading to Malema being escorted from the hall by security.

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APO International

Islamic Development Bank Institute Hosts Lecture on Prize-Winning ‘Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk’ Developed by Indonesian Finance Ministry

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) hosted a lecture in which the representative of the Ministry of Finance of Indonesia, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Balatif, highlighted the novel financing mechanism that won the 2023 IsDB Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics. Dr. Balatif, Manager for Sukuk Transaction and Development, delivered the lecture on the Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk (CWLS) on 15 November 2023, at the IsDB Headquarters in Jeddah, […]

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APO International

Eritrea: Effort to control desert locust invasion in Northern Red Sea

The Ministry of Agriculture reported that strong effort is being exerted to control the desert locust invasion that has been detected in vast coastal areas of the Northern Red Sea Region. Mr. Efrem Aron, head of migrating pests at the Ministry of Agriculture, said that according to the situation assessment made by the higher body to control desert locust invasion, senior professionals and heads in the Northern Red Sea Region […]

November 23, 2023

APO International

Kenya: Embracing Saving Culture will Strengthen the Economy – President Ruto

The Government is committed to enhancing financial inclusivity in the country. President William Ruto said the Government will double the resources available to women and youth groups by matching their savings. The goal, he explained, is not only to empower members but also to cultivate a saving culture. The President said he is looking forward to the day when the Government will borrow from the savings by Kenyans as opposed […]

November 23, 2023

APO International

United Arab Emirates President sends letter to President of Nigeria

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a letter to His Excellency Bola Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, regarding enhancing bilateral relations and opportunities for joint cooperation between the two countries. The letter was delivered to His Excellency President Tinubu by Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, during a […]

November 23, 2023

APO International

Qatar Manages to Evacuate 20 Palestinian Holders of Qatari Residency

The State of Qatar managed to evacuate 20 Palestinian brethren, holders of Qatari residency, from the Gaza Strip through Arish city using a Qatari armed forces aircraft in coordination with the fraternal Arab Republic of Egypt. HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater welcomed the group on Thursday upon their arrival in Doha. This comes within the framework of […]

November 23, 2023

Business / Economics

Government launches ‘My First Job’ program to address youth unemployment

To combat the high youth unemployment rate of 48%, the government is launching the "My First Job" program, comprising the Youth Employment Tax Incentive and National Internship Programme. Led by the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises, the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology & Innovation, and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, the initiative addresses graduate unemployment by providing initial industry experience for school leavers and graduates.

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Namibia

Schlettwein wants improved agricultural practices for Green Schemes

Following a tour of the B2Gold Mine’s Agricultural farm in the Otjozondjupa region, the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein suggested integrating the farm's production practices into Government Green Schemes for an increased yield.

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