Former Gambian minister goes to trial in Switzerland

Former Gambian minister goes to trial in Switzerland

Gambia's former interior minister, Ousman Sonko is starting his trial in Switzerland after facing charges of crimes against humanity for nearly 6 years. Campaigners say the trial is a step forward towards seeking justice for people who suffered abuses under former president Yahya Jammeh's regime. Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.

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APO International

African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2024): In Côte d’Ivoire, cultural icons team up to end malaria

Sports and cultural legends are coming together during AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire to increase prioritization around the issue of malaria; The RBM Partnership to End Malaria (https://EndMalaria.org/) and Zero Malaria F.C. – an initiative co-captained by icons Luís Figo and Khalilou Fadiga – are engaging players, fans and key stakeholders to raise awareness of the disease and urge greater action; US and French governments are supporting the Ministry of Health of Côte […]

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APO International

Tech, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Unite: The Omniverse Summit Takes the Digital Economy Center Stage in Lagos, expecting 20,000 leaders

The Omniverse (https://TheOmniverse.africa/), a dynamic convergence platform and summit for the brightest minds across African innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship is launching with its inaugural Summit in Lagos, Nigeria. The platform is co-created with the Innovation Support Network (ISN) as ecosystem partners ISN is a national network of 180 innovation hubs, incubators, accelerators and coworking spaces across Nigeria. The Omniverse is supported by the Digital Transformation Center Nigeria, DTC Nigeria is […]

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Business / Economics

Namibia records decrease in December inflation

The Namibia Statistics Agency has just released the December inflation figure, which stood at 5.3%, marking a decrease from 5.7% in November and 6.9% reported in December 2022. Here is the NSA's Public Relations Officer Mirjam Shihepo.

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World

NASA delays Artemis 2 and 3 missions

NASA is delaying two upcoming missions to the Moon by about a year. The US space agency's Artemis mission aims to return human beings to the lunar surface for the first time since 1972. Ira Spitzer has more.

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South Africa

China cuts import tariffs on South African rooibos tea by 80%

China has lowered import tariffs on South Africa’s rooibos tea by as much as 80%. According to Bloomberg News, duties on the herbal tea that’s unique to South Africa were lowered to 6% from a range of 15% to 30%. The country’s Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition confirmed the tariff cuts on Tuesday.

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Namibia

NamRa conducts study at Trans Kalahari Border Post

The Namibia Revenue Agency will undertake the second Time Release Study from 15 to 25 January 2024 at the Trans Kalahari Border Post. The study has been developed by the World Customs Organisation to measure the actual time required for the release and clearance of goods, from the time of arrival until the physical release of cargo. NamRa’s Tonateni Shidhudhu explains.

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World

UN court hears genocide case against Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country is fighting Hamas terrorists, not the Palestinian population, and they are doing so in full compliance with international law. His comments come as the International Court of Justice is hearing South Africa’s case accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The case is currently being heard by the UN’s International Court of Justice which is based in the Hague in […]

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World

United Kingdom and Rwanda asylum Bill sparks political tensions

As UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces scrutiny and Tory revolt over the Rwanda asylum seekers Bill, Sir Keir Starmer says Sunak was originally against the Rwanda plan.

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