Sudanese women advocate for peace at conference in Uganda

“We must work together to formulate a clear vision to achieve the aspirations of the Sudanese people, bringing back security, peace, and the establishment of a civil state where all citizens are equal, and opportunities are provided regardless of their gender, ethnic, religious, or tribal backgrounds.” Those are the words of Samia Argawi, a lawyer and founder of “Women Against War” and member of the “Peace for Sudan Platform”, a […]

December 22, 2023

APO International

Peacekeepers from Ethiopia and South Korea hand over supplies and medicines to hospitals in Bor

South Sudanese healthcare facilities are still suffering from the effects of years of conflict in the country, and the ones in Greater Jonglei are no exceptions. With many of them lacking essential supplies ahead of the traditionally busy end-of-year holidays, peacekeepers from Ethiopia and South Korea serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) decided to make a difference. In Bor, the Ethiopian Blue Helmets visited the State […]

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Namibia

Namibian Police Force Oshikoto Region Commander appealed to private companies for food donations

Namibian Police Force Oshikoto Region Commander, Commissioner Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, appealed to private companies for food donations during the festive season. At Omuthiya on Wednesday, she received a food donation from Helena Nekomba, owner of Okaale Complex, encouraging other companies to follow suit. Kalompo-Nashikaku highlighted the 11 teams actively stationed in the bush to prevent theft and illicit item smuggling in or through Oshikoto. She mentioned that officers have brought their […]

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South Africa

SA’s N3 Toll Concession alerts travellers to anticipate heightened traffic

SA's N3 Toll Concession alerts travellers to anticipate heightened traffic on the N3 Toll Route between KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, particularly today and tomorrow. Mirroring last year’s pattern, holiday volumes are projected to surge during this period. Drivers are urged to prepare for potential congestion, to manage expectations, and to adopt defensive driving practices. The concession’s operations manager Thania Dhoogra says human errors and breakdowns contribute to accidents, with over one-thousand […]

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World

US air travel predicted to surpass holiday records

Around 115 million Americans are expected to travel for the upcoming holidays. The 10-day travel period starting Saturday is likely to be the busiest ever at US airports, according to AAA. Ira Spitzer reports.

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APO International

Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita Receives his Tanzanian Counterpart

The minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, received, on December 21, 2023 in Rabat, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania, Mr. January Yusuf Makamba. At a joint press briefing, Mr. Nasser Bourita pointed out that relations between Morocco and Tanzania have always been based on mutual solidarity and resolute action in the service of African […]

December 22, 2023

Namibia

Cryptocurrency suspects granted bail

In the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court, bail of N$20,000 was granted to each of the five individuals implicated in an alleged cryptocurrency scheme. Tango Muulyau and Carlos Alejandro are among those allegedly involved in a cryptocurrency scam, accused of recruiting young Namibians. They face charges alongside Fan Jia and Toivo Herman, whose bail applications were denied. The arrests of this group took place on 3rd October 2023 in Windhoek. Initially, over […]

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World

US lawmakers head home with major issues unresolved

US lawmakers have headed home for the Holidays, setting up major funding fights in the new year. A deal over more aid for Ukraine and tighter border security remains elusive, while a government shutdown needs to be averted later in January. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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South Africa

A majority of South African consumers are making use of loyalty programmes

A majority of South African consumers are making use of loyalty programmes to cover food costs this festive season. According to the 2022 Truth and BrandMapp Loyalty Whitepaper, South African shoppers exhibit higher loyalty levels compared to their counterparts in many African regions. Major retailers have implemented loyalty initiatives to enhance customer retention. Money relations coach Nthabi Monage told eNCA 73-percent of economically active South Africans participate in loyalty programmes […]

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