United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supports United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) efforts to alleviate hunger and malnutrition among Malian refugees in Mbera Camp

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) has generously contributed US$5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide food and nutrition assistance to Malian refugees in Mauritania. With this crucial funding, WFP will provide cash assistance to 65,000 food-insecure refugees, as well as specialized nutritious food to 4,000 malnourished children under 5 and 350 pregnant and breastfeeding women suffering from […]

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APO International

Global: Amnesty International calls for adoption of new treaty on cooperation in prosecuting crimes under international law

Speaking ahead of a signing ceremony in The Hague tomorrow, 14 February, of a landmark treaty on legal cooperation among states on crimes under international law, including genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, Law and Policy Advisor at Amnesty International Fisseha Tekle said: “Conflicts in the Gaza Strip, Ukraine, Sudan and elsewhere underline the urgent need to strengthen the framework of international law through developments such as this treaty, […]

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Oshiwambo

Meme Ndeshihafela Kandume ta popi esimano lyo radio muuyuni

Moku dhimbulukwa esiku lyoRadio muuyuni, meme Ndeshihafela Kandume omuniilonga nale goNBC- Kati FM okwa popi nkene oRadio yili ya simana moku taandeleka uuyelele womondjila moshigwana ,noku yambulapo eengeshefa. Okwa pula opo aagundjuka ya simaneke oRadio nokukala taya pulakene aluhe koRadio , yamone uuyelele woshili.

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APO International

Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) and the World Bank to Accelerate Access to Sustainable and Clean Energy in Africa

The World Bank has extended a facility of close to $300 million to the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB), to support distributed renewable energy (DRE) and clean cooking private sector projects in eligible countries of the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) that are TDB member states. This new facility follows TDB’s successful financing of innovative off-grid solar projects in the region it serves which were […]

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APO International

After surviving sexual violence, youth leader creates change for girls with disabilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ngoma* is deaf, so she didn’t hear the group of boys as they snuck up behind her on a road in her hometown of Matadi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. “They ambushed me, then dragged me to a secluded area and abused me,” she told UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. After the attack, she didn’t know where to turn. “They took advantage of my […]

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South Africa

Outrage as Eskom Fails to End Load-Shedding, Despite Stabilization Claims

The South African Federation of Trade Unions expresses outrage as Eskom management and the government struggle to halt load-shedding, despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's assurances of stabilizing the energy supply. Over the weekend, Eskom implemented stage six load-shedding after losing nine generating units, totaling 4,400 megawatts. Saftu's spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, voices concern over the ANC's attempts to rationalize poor Eskom management, emphasizing the need for effective solutions to address the ongoing […]

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World

Delhi turns into a fortress as thousands of farmers march towards the Indian capital

New Delhi has turned into a fortress as thousands of farmers march towards the capital from neighbouring states to demand assured prices for their crops. Police in Delhi have sealed the borders in order to stop protesting farmers from entering the city. Prohibitory orders against large gatherings, protests have been put in place for the next one month. Priyata Brajabasi is reporting from one Delhi border that has been sealed. […]

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Africa

Morocco dinosaur discovery gives clues on why they went extinct

By Nicholas R. Longrich, University of Bath 66 million years ago, the last dinosaurs vanished from Earth. We’re still trying to understand why. New fossils of abelisaurs – distant relatives of the tyrannosaurs – from north Africa suggest that African dinosaurs remained diverse up to the very end. And that suggests their demise came suddenly, with the impact of a giant asteroid. The causes of the mass […]

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Local

NVF tourneys get a N$460 000 boost from Bank Windhoek

Over the past ten years, Bank Windhoek has supported and invested over N$2 million into the Namibian Volleyball Federation’s (NVF) tournament events. This information was recently shared by the Bank’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sponsorships, Bronwyn Moody, when she announced another N$460 000 sponsorship towards hosting NVF’s annual volleyball tournaments. “As a connector of positive change, this sponsorship demonstrates our continued support and commitment to […]

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