Burundi laboratories gain international recognition

In an historic achievement for Burundi’s Quality Infrastructure System, the Laboratory for Soil Analysis and Food Products (LASPA) of the Institute of Agriculture Science of Burundi (ISABU) and the Chemistry Laboratory of Burundi Bureau of Standards and Quality Control (BBN) have been accredited on the first key parameters to comply with international standards. The accreditation lends credibility and generates confidence about the lab results at the global level. “We are proud of being recognized […]

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Namibia

President Geingob is in good spirits amid cancer treatment

The Swapo party says President Hage Geingob is "in good spirits and is receiving good medical attention" for his cancer treatment. Last week, the presidency announced that President Geingob would start treatment for cancer after routine medical check-ups and a follow-up biopsy led to the detection of cancerous cells. It did not give more details on his diagnosis but said he would continue to carry out his duties. The BBC […]

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World

Yemeni children face severe malnutrition crisis, warns WHO

The World Health Organization representative Dr. Arturo Pesigan warned Tuesday that roughly half of all Yemeni children under the age of five are malnourished — a total of 2.4 million, while 17.8 million people in the country require health support.

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World

UN Security Councl calls for Middle East two state solution

There are strong calls for a two-state solution in the Middle East from the UN Security Council on Tuesday. The council held an open debate on the Israel-Gaza conflict attended by several Foreign Ministers. Jody Jacobs reports.

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Africa

Tanzania’s opposition protests current electoral bills

Tanzania's main opposition party is holding a peaceful demonstration march through Dar es Salaam. The leaders are condemning the current electoral bills as well as delays to constitutional reforms. Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.

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World

Donald Trumps New Hampshire win shows Republican race is all but over

Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire primary, defeating his last remaining rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. Meanwhile, Nikki Haley, says she won’t suspend her Republican presidential campaign as the race is far from over. Haley says Trump is a chaotic candidate. Haley congratulated the former president on his win but said she would stay in the race.

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Business / Economics

EU-twinning project supports Namibia’s economic growth

The EU-Twinning Project, "Support to the Namibian Standards Institution," is concluding on 31 January 2024, after a 24-month period. Initiated in February 2022, the project, supported with N$ 27 million, has contributed to Namibia's international trade participation, economic growth, and the capacity of the Namibian Standards Institution. Here is Anna Sjögren from the EU Twinning Team.

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Namibia

UNAM offers conditional admission for Namibian students

The University of Namibia has announced that all prospective Namibian students who are already in possession of a grade 12 School Leaving Certificate, apply for Conditional Admission Consideration. Here is the University spokesperson Simon Namesho.

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APO International

Uganda: From displacement to digital success

Sometimes all it takes in life is a single opportunity to unleash the potential hidden within us. This is the remarkable story of Djouma Harerimana, a Congolese refugee who discovered his passion for digital marketing and found his path to success through the Norwegian Refugee Council’s (NRC) Changamka Digital Hub initiative. Bittersweet beginnings Djouma's path into digital marketing was not easy. Before setting foot in Uganda, Djouma had experienced the […]

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