insert_link Entertainment Kelly Clarkson inspired Gwen Stefani’s musical comeback Gwen Stefani has revealed how Kelly Clarkson convinced her to return to making music. todayFebruary 23, 2024 21
insert_link Entertainment Melanie C would love to reunite with the Spice Girls – but a comeback isn’t on the horizon Melanie C wants to reunite with the Spice Girls, but she's not sure if it will happen. todayFebruary 23, 2024 13
insert_link APO International Algeria: Five years after Hirak protest movement repressive clampdown continues unabated Algerian authorities continue to clamp down on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly five years after the Hirak protest movement first began, said Amnesty International, by targeting critical voices of dissent, whether they be protesters, journalists or people expressing their views on social media. After the Hirak protest movement was halted due to Covid-19 in 2020, the Algerian authorities escalated their repression of peaceful dissent. Hundreds of people […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 1
insert_link APO International World Food Programme (WFP) expands resilience activities to support smallholder farmers in Zambia With US$500,000 from Citi Foundation, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is ramping up a ground-breaking initiative that seeks to strengthen resilience to climate crises and boost financial inclusion for 17,200 smallholder farmers in Zambia over the next two years. The grant from Citi Foundation is part of its Global Innovation Challenge awarded to World Food Program USA in support of WFP's resilience activities in Zambia. WFP USA is […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 5
insert_link Science & Technology Odysseus moon lander makes historic landing The Odysseus lunar lander, developed by Houston-based company Intuitive Machines, landed on the surface of the moon Thursday – and it was streamed live for the public. todayFebruary 23, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Erongo Governor Pays Tribute to Late President Geingob at Regional Memorial Service During a regional memorial service held in Swakopmund on Thursday, Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope expressed heartfelt sentiments about the late President Hage Geingob. Describing Geingob as a father, comrade, friend, and confidant, Governor Itope highlighted the significant guidance, advice, and support he received from Geingob, who appointed him as governor in 2020. Itope recalled facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and a devastating shack fire in Twaloloka informal settlement, […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 19
insert_link World S Korea health system strained as doctor walkout continues South Korea’s health system is under mounting pressure as an ongoing walkout by trainee doctors puts a strain on resources. The protest is over pay and working conditions as the country looks to lower the entry requirements to medical schools. Chris Gilbert reports. todayFebruary 23, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Public Servants Association Criticizes Turmoil at State Information Technology Agency The Public Servants Association of South Africa condemns the recent upheaval at the State Information Technology Agency. Expressing concerns about governance issues impacting the agency's stability, the PSA highlights the High Court in Pretoria's ruling that the removal of the previous board was unlawful. Claude Naiker of the association raises alarms about unprocedural appointments following sudden resignations and suspensions of key personnel. Naiker urges Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Mondli […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 21
insert_link Videos Legacy of the French Resistance: Rival factions joined forces, ‘to promote a certain idea of France’ When France hosts grandiose ceremonies commemorating D-Day, the heroic role of Missak Manouchian and other foreigners among French Resistance fighters in World War II is often overlooked. French President Emmanuel Macron sought to change that Wednesday by inducting Manouchian into the country's Panthéon national monument. A poet who took refuge in France after surviving the Armenian genocide, Manouchian was executed in 1944 for being a leader in the resistance to […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 18