South Africa: International Relations on South Africa welcoming provisional measures ordered by International Court of Justice against Israel

Today marks a decisive victory for the international rule of law and a significant milestone in the search for justice for the Palestinian people. In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has determined that Israel’s actions in Gaza are plausibly genocidal and has indicated provisional measures on that basis. For the implementation of the international rule of law, the decision is a momentous one. South Africa thanks […]

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APO International

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Support on Cholera Outbreak in Zambia

As cholera cases surge in Southern Africa’s member states, particularly in Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Africa CDC has been following and supporting the response efforts. In Zambia, a delegation of the Africa CDC led by the Ag. Deputy Director General Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, on behalf of Director General H.E. Dr Jean Kaseya, conducted high-level engagements with the Zambian Minister of Health, Honourable Sylvia Masebo, to assess the cholera situation […]

January 26, 2024

APO International

Clean energy powers a silent revolution on Togo’s roads

On the busy streets of Togo’s capital, Lomé, change is afoot amongst some of the city’s motorcycle taxi drivers. They’re going electric. At a battery swapping station, drivers are quick to share their enthusiasm for their new e-motorcycles, replacements for the petrol-powered models they once rode. “I can say there are four advantages or benefits to using an electric motorcycle,” says Aounon Yao, who recently switched from driving a combustion-powered […]

January 26, 2024 2

APO International

Uganda: Domestic revenue to significantly fund 2024/2025 budget

Government projects to fund the Shs52.7 trillion budget of the 2024/2025 financial year largely through domestic revenue, totaling Shs28.9 trillion. This was in a motion for adoption of the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for the financial years 2024/2025 to 2028/2029. The NBFP, which is government's overall strategy document for the budget, and provides the link between government's overall policies (identified in the National Development Plan) and the annual budget […]

January 26, 2024 8

Oshiwambo

Elelo lyoshitopolwa Oshikoto lya tamekitha omusindalandu gokugandja omayakulo kaayakulwa

Elelo lyoshitopolwa Oshikoto olya tula miilonga omusindalandu gokugandja omayakulo kaayakulwa, ngoka tagu gandja noku ndjandjukununa omuthika gomayakulo ngoka elelo tali gandja kaayakulwa, nonkene yena okulonga naayakulwa yawo, sha ningwa mekwathelo lyombelewa yomupilima goshilongo mOmuthiya metine lyoshiwike shika. Omupopiliko gwelelo lyostopolwa Petrus Nehale :

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Sport

Klopp to stand down as Liverpool manager at end of season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp shocked the football world on Friday by announcing he will leave the club at the end of the season because he is "running out of energy". Klopp, who has restored Liverpool to one of European football's powerhouses since taking over at Anfield in 2015, said the decision to leave was one "I have to take". The German led Liverpool to their first league title for […]

January 26, 2024 5

Local

EU-twinning project elevates Namibia’s trade landscape: A boost for economic growth

Following an intensive 24-months of facilitation, training, peer-to-peer learning, and diverse events, the European Union-funded Twinning Project titled "Support to the Namibian Standards Institution" successfully concludes on 31 January 2024, marking a significant milestone in boosting Namibia's trade capabilities. This was revealed at the closing event, hosted at Droombos to take stock and celebrate the success of the first of its kind EU funded twinning project in Southern […]

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Opinion Pieces

The two faces of Jacob Zuma – former South African president campaigns to unseat the ANC he once led. Who supports him and why?

By Susan Booysen, University of the Witwatersrand Former South African president Jacob Zuma’s political comeback builds on support from marginalised and angry constituencies within or close to the governing African National Congress (ANC). His vengeful but “loyal” rebellion against the ANC resonates with these political constituencies. In mid-December 2023, Zuma announced that he would be supporting the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party), rather than the ANC, […]

January 26, 2024 20

APO International

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Military staff officers recognized for their Contribution to Peace and Security in Somalia

Forty-five military staff officers serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have been recognized for their distinguished contribution to peace and security in Somalia. The officers who have completed their 18 months tour of duty were on Thursday honoured with AU medals and certificates of appreciation at a ceremony presided by African Union Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef. The Force Commander for ATMIS, Lt. […]

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