insert_link Namibia Economic and Social Justice Trust Mourns Late President Hage Geingob The Economic and Social Justice Trust, along with numerous fellow citizens, extends condolences to the family and friends of the late President Hage Geingob. The trust's trustees highlight President Geingob's diplomatic acumen, particularly in chairing the drafting of Namibia's Constitution and unifying the civil service post-independence. The statement pays tribute to Geingob's unwavering commitment to combating poverty, noting his presidency that commenced in 2015, 25 years into Namibia's independence. todayFebruary 9, 2024 20
insert_link World U.S. highest court to decide if Trump should be on ballot US President Joe Biden has responded angrily to questions raised about his memory in the investigation into his handling of classified documents. Biden's age remains a concern for voters ahead of November's election. Ira Spitzer reports. todayFebruary 9, 2024 9
insert_link Interview Transcripts Job Amupanda Speaks: AR’s Path, Youth Unemployment, Legal Battles, and Leadership Dynamics In an exclusive interview with Job Amupanda, leader of the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) political movement, insights into the movement's journey, challenges, and perspectives on critical issues facing Namibia emerged. This conversation delves into the path of AR, the pressing issue of youth unemployment, reflections on the Middle East conflict, and the urgent need for younger leadership in Namibia. 1. Youth Unemployment: Beyond Crisis, a Pandemic The conversation shifted to the […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 30
insert_link Africa The rise of African prophets: the unchecked power of the leaders of Pentecostal churches By Josiah Taru, Rice University Over the last 20 years there’s been an unprecedented increase in charismatic Pentecostal prophets – or men of God as they’re called in Pentecostal parlance. Across Africa their unchecked influence has spread into social, economic and political institutions. Pentecostalism is one of the fastest-growing strands of Christianity on the continent. In Zimbabwe, for example, the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministry claims its membership […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 53
insert_link APO International Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki Returns Home President Isaias Afwerki and his delegation that was on a working visit to the Republic of Italy since 28 January, returned home this afternoon, 08 February. President Isaias, upon invitation by the Italian Government, departed for Italy on 28 January to participate in the Africa-Italy Summit convened on 29 February in Rome. During his stay in Italy, President Isaias met and held talks with various senior Italian government officials, including […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Qatari Aircraft carrying assistance for Palestinian brothers in Gaza arrives in Egypt’s El Arish A Qatari Armed Forces plane arrived in the city of El Arish in the Arab Republic of Egypt, carrying 41 tons of aid, including food supplies and shelter materials, provided by the Qatar Fund for Development and the Qatari Red Crescent Society, binging the total number of planes to 76, with a total of 2,266 tons of aid. The assistance comes within the framework of the State of Qatar’s support […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Urgent action needed to reach the most vulnerable in Sudan with life-saving health services Almost 10 months since conflict escalated in Sudan in April 2023, the ever-deteriorating humanitarian situation has led to the world’s largest displacement crisis. About 8 million people in Sudan have been displaced by the conflict, with 6 million people internally displaced and 1.8 million people displaced to neighbouring countries. A displacement crisis of this magnitude has significant impacts on the health needs of displaced and host populations. As well as […] todayFebruary 9, 2024
insert_link APO International The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission received the Managing Director Operations of the World Bank, Anna Bjerde The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, meets with the Managing Director Operations of the World Bank, Anna Bjerde, who visited the Commission Headquarters on February 8, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. While welcoming the World Bank Delegation, President Touray stressed that ECOWAS Management is committed to building stronger institutions and better management processes. Adding that “the Commission takes the ECOWAS-World Bank partnership seriously”. The Managing Director […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 5
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s street food: tasty but toxic? Expert shares advice to make it safer By Helen Onyeaka, University of Birmingham In the lively streets of Nigeria’s cities, where delicious street food is a daily delight, a wide variety of food can be bought and consumed instantly. From the sizzling suya snack in Abuja to the aromatic jollof rice in Lagos, street food has become an integral part of Nigerian life. However, beneath these enticing flavours lies a critical question of public safety […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 35