insert_link South Africa Shock and Apprehension as Johannesburg Council Chief Whip Wounded in Assassin-Style Shooting The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg expresses shock and appall at the recent assassin-style shooting incident that occurred during a Rand Water donation event in Zakariyya Park. Johannesburg council chief whip Sithembiso Zungu sustained injuries, while two individuals lost their lives when several suspects entered the hall, opened fire, and swiftly fled the scene. DA's Michael Sun voices concern over the alarming manner in which the shooting transpired, raising serious apprehensions […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 30
insert_link World Austria also pauses lifesaving support for UNRWA United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has appealed to countries to reverse their UNRWA funding suspension. Several countries paused their funding to the aid agency following allegations that some UNRWA personnel were involved in the October 7th terror attacks in Israel. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations. todayJanuary 30, 2024 10
insert_link APO International World Health Organization (WHO) advocates for solidarity to paint a healthier and safer future To mark the World Health Organization’s 75th anniversary, the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean hosted a networking and partner and staff appreciation event last night, at the Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo, under the theme “Painting a healthier and safer future together”. The aim was to renew commitment to our shared regional goal of Health for All by All. The event also highlighted WHO’s efforts to promote primary health […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 1
insert_link APO International United States (U.S.) Mission in Morocco’s first Alumni Summit Brought Together 400 Participants for a Day of Learning and Networking The first Alumni Summit of the U.S. Mission in Morocco brought together over 400 alumni of State Department programs in Morocco Saturday, January 27th, in Rabat. Participants engaged in a diverse program featuring 16 distinguished speakers, 16 Moroccan NGOs, discussion panels, workshops, and networking opportunities. The summit aims to create a platform for U.S. State Department program alumni to exchange ideas, showcase successful initiatives, and foster collaboration on pressing global […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 2
insert_link APO International MSF responds to deadly Hepatitis E outbreak in South Sudan In response to a deadly Hepatitis E outbreak in South Sudan, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has launched a mass vaccination campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of Health to safeguard women and girls of reproductive age, who are at greatest risk of death from the disease. Since April 2023, 501 cases of Hepatitis E have been treated at the MSF hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei state, and 21 […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa Deems Zuma’s Suspension Unfortunate but Necessary In response to the suspension of former President Jacob Zuma from the African National Congress, President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges the regrettable necessity of the National Executive Committee's action. Zuma's suspension, occurring over a month after expressing support for the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe party, was executed under Rule 25.60 of the ANC's constitution. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Ramaphosa emphasizes that the party must draw valuable lessons from this situation. todayJanuary 30, 2024 9
insert_link World Trump slams “rigged” trial ahead of judge’s ruling Donald Trump says his civil fraud trial is rigged, a hoax and that the case against him should have been dismissed. His accusations come just days before a judge is expected to determine whether to block him from running a business in New York ever again. William Denselow reports. todayJanuary 30, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Ministry Official Faces Charges for Unpermitted Transportation of Animal Feed Bags A 40-year-old official from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Johannes Haufiku, made his initial appearance in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Haufiku, arrested last Thursday, is accused of transporting 39 private animal feed bags without an official permit. Magistrate Sonia Samupofu granted him bail of N$3000 during the hearing. The case has been postponed to April 25, awaiting a decision from the Prosecutor General’s office. Haufiku has […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Namibia committed to keeping leprosy in check: Shangula Health and Social Services Minister said the Namibian government is committed to ensuring that all treatment success rates for leprosy remain high to prevent reinfection and community transmission. Shangula in a speech to commemorate World Leprosy Day at Katima Mulilo on Monday said his ministry has developed tools to ensure that leprosy survivors are periodically re-assessed and that those diagnosed with the disease have been put on treatment. In the […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 22