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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: February 2024

2023 Results / Page 191 of 225

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Namibia

LGBTQ+ community reflects on Geingob’s position on same-sex bills

Local human rights activist, Linda Baumann has spoken to Future Media News about the protection and rights of the LGBTQ+ community under President Hage Geingob's leadership. President Geingob had expressed dissatisfaction with anti-same-sex marriage bills presented by Swapo parliamentarian Jerry Ekandjo in 2023, citing a lack of proper consultation within the party. Geingob assigned Minister Albert Kawana to clarify marriage laws in Namibia.

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Namibia Media Trust reflects on Geingob’s impact on press freedom

In the wake of President Hage Geingob's passing, a number of voices have attested to the flourishing of press freedom in Namibia under his leadership. With the country historically known for its commitment to press freedom, consistently ranking high in global indices, we spoke to Zoé Titus, Director at Namibia Media Trust. Namibia ranks 22 out of 180 in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index. It has dropped 4 places, […]

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President Mbumba declares national mourning period

President Nangolo Mbumba has officially declared a national mourning period starting from 5 February 2023 until the date of the late President Hage Geingob's funeral. The Namibia Press Agency reports that all national flags should be flown at half-mast throughout this period, across the country, and at all Namibian diplomatic missions. The date of the burial is yet to be announced.

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UN force steps up patrols after weekend of bloodshed in Abyei
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UN force steps up patrols after weekend of bloodshed in Abyei

Heavily armed assailants attacked civilians in the villages of Malual Aleu, Banton, Awolnhom, Abathok, Majbong, Awal, and east of Rumamier, using rocket-propelled grenades and mortars, reportedly over a land dispute. At least 37 people are reported to have been killed and several others injured, including women and children. Villages were also set on fire and thousands of cattle were stolen. “UNISFA strongly denounces the ongoing violence, which is escalating intercommunal […]

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UK statement on Senegal’s delayed presidential elections
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UK statement on Senegal’s delayed presidential elections

An FCDO spokesperson said: "As a close friend to Senegal, the United Kingdom deeply respects Senegal’s strong tradition of democracy. We are concerned about the uncertainty created by postponing the Presidential elections. We join with ECOWAS in urging the Senegalese authorities to swiftly set a new date for elections, and in encouraging all participants to work together peacefully towards a transparent, inclusive and credible election process." Distributed by APO Group […]

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World Bank Urges Action for Gender Equality in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
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World Bank Urges Action for Gender Equality in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining

Women account for about one-third of the artisanal and small-scale mining workforce, which supplies minerals essential to modern technologies and the global energy transition. But gender discrimination, enshrined in mining laws, and disregard for health, safety, and social protection limit the rights and economic opportunities of women artisanal and small-scale miners, finds a new World Bank report.  Launched today at the annual Mining Indaba Conference, the 2023 State of the Artisanal and […]

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Half-masting of flags following the death of The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob
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Half-masting of flags following the death of The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob

It is with great regret that we learn of the death of The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob. Union flags will usually be half-masted on all government buildings in the UK on the day of death of a ruling Head of State. Flags will therefore be flown at half mast on UK government buildings from Sunday 4th February until 20.00hrs on Monday 5th February. Other organisations and local authorities may follow suit.Distributed […]

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Eritrea: Monetary Contributions to Support Families of Martyrs
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Eritrea: Monetary Contributions to Support Families of Martyrs

Eritrean nationals residing in various countries have made generous monetary contributions in support of the families of martyrs and to augment the Martyrs Trust Fund. A total of 7,330 Swiss Francs, 3,960 Euros, 1,000 Canadian Dollars, and 89,000 Nakfa have been raised for this noble cause. The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare reported that Eritrean nationals in Switzerland, including Mr. Habtom Zekarias, Mr. Gebrehiwet Teklai, Ms. Lula Kibrom, Ms. […]

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Konya Agriculture Fair will be a convergence of machinery giants
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Konya Agriculture Fair will be a convergence of machinery giants

Konya Agriculture Fair (https://www.KonyaAgriculture.com), the largest agriculture fair in Türkiye is preparing to bring together the agricultural sector for the 20th time on March 5-9, 2024. Organized in Konya, which is the country’s agricultural capital, the fair offers the latest technological products to farmers and agricultural professionals. It is attracting great interest from various regions of the world, including North America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Near Asia. The […]

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