insert_link Sport Beal scores 43 on former NBA club to lead Suns over Wizards Phoenix guard Bradley Beal unleashed a season-high 43-point barrage Sunday against his former NBA club, hitting 16 of 21 shots in a 140-112 triumph at Washington. The 30-year-old American sank four of five shots from 3-point range and all seven of his free throws while contributing six assists, two steals and two blocked shots. "Spectacular," said Suns coach Frank Vogel. "He's one of the best players in the […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Seychelles: President Ramkalawan sends a message of condolence to H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba of the Republic of Namibia The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of condolence to H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, Acting President of the Republic of Namibia, following the passing of President Hage Geingob. In his message, President Ramkalawan, stated: “It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of President Hage Geingob. On behalf of the Government and people of Seychelles, as well as on my […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Namibia: Message of Condolence – President Hage G. Geingob The U.S. Mission to the Republic of Namibia was saddened to learn of the passing of His Excellency, President Hage Gottfried Geingob. President Geingob was a valued partner throughout his decades of public service. The U.S. Embassy has deep appreciation and respect for our decades-long relationship with President Geingob dating to the early days of Namibia’s independence, when Geingob served as the first Prime Minister of Namibia. We salute his […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 22
insert_link APO International Africa AMR Surveillance Network (AMRSNET) meeting for French-Speaking Countries in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), East African Community (EAC), and UMA Regions Introduction and Background Responding to the urgent need to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in animal health, the African Union-Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is organizing a virtual meeting. This event follows the success of the first Africa AMR Surveillance Network (AMRSNET) Forum online meeting held in September 2023. Scheduled for February 5th to 7th, 2024, the online Regional AMR Forum Meeting will bring together selected French-speaking countries from ECOWAS, […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen Travels to Ethiopia, Egypt, and Germany From February 5-9, Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen will travel to Ethiopia, Egypt, and Germany to meet with development and humanitarian partners as well as engage USAID staff on crucial workforce and operational issues. The focus of her trip is supporting staff, Agency initiatives, and ongoing programs throughout eastern Africa and the Middle East. During her travels in Ethiopia, the Deputy Administrator will engage female entrepreneurs, young innovators driving digital solutions, […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 1
insert_link APO International Foreign Minister Zameer sends a message of condolence to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of Namibia The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Moosa Zameer sends a message of condolence to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of Namibia, Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on the passing away of the President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Hage G. Geingob today. Minister’s message reads as follows: “It is with deep sadness that I […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 3
insert_link Sport Ravindra double ton has New Zealand in control of first Proteas Test Rachin Ravindra struck an impressive double century before South Africa's top order collapsed on Monday, leaving New Zealand in command of the first Test in Mount Maunganui. Ravindra crafted a career-best 240 as the home side were dismissed for 511, before the tourists' inexperience was exposed as they were reduced to 80-4 at stumps on day two. A Proteas team featuring six players new to international cricket will resume […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 2
insert_link Namibia Hage Geingob: Namibian president who played a modernising role By Henning Melber, University of Pretoria Hage Gottfried Geingob served as the third president of Namibia from 2015 until his death on February 4 2024. He was Namibia’s first prime minister from 1990 to 2002, and served as prime minister again from 2012 to 2015. Geingob was born on 3 August 1941. He joined the ranks of the national liberation movement South West African People’s Organisation (Swapo during its […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 11
insert_link World US jobs data smashes expectations. The US added 353,000 jobs in January, a much better showing than expected, suggesting the labor market remains robust. The unemployment rate remained steady at 3.7 percent. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayFebruary 5, 2024 12