Seychelles: President Ramkalawan attended the official launching of the 14th edition of Exercise Cutlass Express

The President of the Republic of Seychelles and Commander in Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF), Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan was the guest of honour at the official launching of the 14th edition of Exercise Cutlass Express (CE24). The ceremony was held at the Seychelles Defence Academy Auditorium, Ile Perseverance, this morning. The Cutlass Express 2024 (CE24) is being sponsored by the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and being conducted by U.S. […]

February 27, 2024 5

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Calls to place victims at the heart of Libya’s national reconciliation process in a joint conference of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the Presidential Council

At a conference in Tripoli dedicated to fostering "an inclusive, rights-based, and victims-centred transitional justice and reconciliation process in Libya”, UNSMIL Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Georgette Gagnon, withMr. Abdallah Al-Lafi, Vice President of the Presidential Council, Libyan and UN officials, and international experts, convened in an effort to ensure victims’ voices are central in the ongoing reconciliation process. The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs […]

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Ministry of Health and Mercy Ships Extend Stay of Hospital Ship in Sierra Leone to Provide Life-Changing Surgeries and Education

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the renowned international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.Africa), proudly announces the extension of the Global Mercy’s stay in Sierra Leone. This affirms the commitment to addressing the surgical needs of the Sierra Leonean people and advancing healthcare education in the region. Since its arrival in Freetown in August 2023, the Global Mercy™ – Mercy Ships’ largest and newest hospital ship – has been delivering […]

February 27, 2024 2

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Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024 Opening Remarks underscore role of Collective Progress

The Global Black Impact Summit opened in Dubai, featuring remarks delivered by Bermuda Minister of Economy and Labor Jason Hayward and Black Impact Foundation Chairman Clarence Seedorf. The event is organized by Energy Capital&Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com). There is a need for inspirational leaders who can guide the global Black community during times of crisis, Bermuda’s Minister of Economy and Labor Jason Hayward stated during the opening of Global Black Impact Summit […]

February 27, 2024 2

South Africa

The South African Medical Association has called for an increase in the salaries of state doctors

The South African Medical Association has called for an increase in the salaries of state doctors. The association says doctors in public clinics and hospitals earn far less than their counterparts in the private sector. Health economist Sandile Mhlongo supports this call, adding that pay equality will help address imbalances.

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Namibia

Chinese Political Leader Commends Namibia’s Progress and Pledges Confidence in Continuing Geingob’s Legacy

Jiang Zuojun, Vice Chairperson of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, expressed China's firm belief in Namibia's ability to carry on the mission of the late President Hage Geingob. Speaking at the memorial service, Zuojun highlighted Geingob's decade-long leadership, which brought stability, economic development, and improved livelihoods to Namibia. He praised Geingob's commitment to international and regional peace and development, emphasizing Namibia's contributions to Pan Africanism and its role in […]

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World

TEPCO to begin fourth treated water discharge from Fukushima plant

Japan is set to begin a fourth discharge of treated, radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from Wednesday. The owner of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant, TEPCO, has been releasing the water in batches since August last year. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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Environment

Fossil Fuels Drive Both The Plastics And Climate Crises & Need An International Framework To Phase Them Out

On the opening day of the 6th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) meeting, environmental experts and advocates united to demand decisive action against the ongoing climate and plastics crises fueled by fossil fuels. Hellen Kahaso Dena, Project Lead of the Pan-Africa Plastics Project at Greenpeace Africa, emphasized the dire need for a robust Global Plastics Treaty. "Our planet is drowning in plastic, a crisis intricately linked to […]

February 27, 2024 20

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Discarded fertilizing materials give rise to an innovative company in the Gambia

Through a grant from the JSF Programme, Momar Taal realized his dream of creating a processing facility that sources produce from local farmers and packages it for regional distribution. The company is called Tropingo Foods, and it collects the best agricultural produce from the Gambia’s rich, fertile lands and sells it locally, regionally, and internationally. Taal is a business maverick in the Gambia who is always on the lookout for […]

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