insert_link Videos Will Assange case have chilling effect on journalists, whistleblowers ‘risking 175 years in prison?’ Lawyers for the American government argued on Wednesday before a London court why they think Julian Assange should face espionage charges in the United States, in response to a last-ditch bid by his defense to stop the extradition of the WikiLeaks founder. Assange’s lawyers are asking the High Court to grant him a new appeal — his last legal roll of the dice in the long-running legal saga that has kept […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 13
insert_link Africa Lagos: drugs, firearms and youth unemployment are creating a lethal cocktail in Nigeria’s commercial capital By Adewumi I. Badiora, Olabisi Onabanjo University Lagos is the most populous city in Africa and a regional economic giant, having west Africa’s busiest seaport. It is the centre of commercial and economic activities in Nigeria. The city’s population is estimated to be 20 million people. The existence of informal settlements makes it difficult to come up with a more precise number. Lagos has grown rapidly since […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 18
insert_link Opinion Pieces Reflections on the economic legacy of his excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob By Josef Kefas Sheehama Today, Namibia mourns the loss of one of its most influential leaders. His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob, Namibia's 3rd president, 04 February 2024 at the age of 82. It is fair that we revisit His Excellency Dr. Hage G Geingob role in the economic governance of Namibia, particularly, some of the economic policies and programmes that laid the foundation for the […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 13
insert_link World Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are children; White House reacts Days after Alabama's Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos can be considered children under state law critics of the decision are speaking out. todayFebruary 21, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa Load shedding & Transnet caused huge losses – SA Budget 2024 National Treasury plans to draw down from a special R500bn account for the first time to reduce debt and associated servicing costs over the next three years, according to the 2024 budget delivered by the finance minister on Wednesday February 21 2024. todayFebruary 21, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics How politicians can draw fairer election districts − the same way parents make kids fairly split a piece of cake Unchecked, politicians are likely to try to grab as much electoral power as they can. Fabrice LEROUGE/ONOKY via Getty Images Benjamin Schneer, Harvard Kennedy School; Kevin DeLuca, Yale University, and Maxwell Palmer, Boston University Redistricting – the process of determining the boundaries of election districts in which people vote – is a key element of politics that has more of an effect than people might realize. One Republican political consultant […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 17
insert_link APO International Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) President to Talk Strengthening Arab-African Collaboration at Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum In an effort to bolster Arab capital and technical support in Africa, Sid Ould Tah, President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), has been confirmed as a speaker at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris scheduled for May 14-15. Headquartered in Khartoum, BADEA aims to strengthen economic, financial and technical cooperation between Arab and African regions through investment and trade. Its lending strategy […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Association of Service Providers of the Angolan Oil & Gas Industry (AECIPA) to Champion Angolan Service Industry opportunities at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 The Association of Service Providers of the Angolan Oil&Gas Industry (AECIPA) has confirmed its participation at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum – taking place in Paris on May 14-15 – with a delegation of 15 Angolan companies seeking global investment. Represented by CEO Bráulio de Brito, AECIPA will lead discussions on key investment opportunities in regional growth markets, with a focus on Angola. With plans for expanded […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Mathe sheds light on President Geingob’s burial Executive Director in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Audrin Mathe spoke to Fresh FM's NSK and Shai_Quan about President Geingob's burial arrangements. https://iono.fm/e/1408281 todayFebruary 21, 2024 17