insert_link Namibia Family of Late President Hage Geingob Resolves to Accept State Burial, Waiving Ancestral Rituals The family of the late President Hage Geingob has acknowledged that his remains will not be taken to his ancestral land for traditional funeral rituals. Despite this, they express contentment that he will be laid to rest alongside fellow comrades at Heroes' Acre. Geingob's nephew, John //Khamuseb, explained the lion clan's cultural practice, stating that traditionally, a person's remains are taken to where their umbilical cord was buried. According […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 38
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA Unveils Alternative Budget Focused on Economic Growth and Job Creation The Democratic Alliance in South Africa has presented its alternative budget, emphasizing sustainable economic growth and job creation. The party advocates for market-oriented reforms, urging the removal of government-imposed barriers to growth and the revitalization of state-owned entities. Ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget speech, the DA's Dion George highlights the need for the unbundling of Eskom and the involvement of independent power producers to address the ongoing power […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 10
insert_link World UK Migrant Found Guilty Of Manslaughter Over Channel Crossing Deaths, In First Verdict of Its Kind. A man who piloted an inflatable boat attempting to cross the English Channel has been found guilty of manslaughter over the deaths of four migrants in 2022. It is the first time in the UK, a migrant steering a vessel has been found responsible for harm caused to others during a crossing. Simon Gaitán reports. todayFebruary 20, 2024 12
insert_link Africa What are Sabaki languages? How people formed ethnic groups along the coast of east Africa By Daren Ray, Brigham Young University A new book called Ethnicity, Identity and Conceptualizing Community in Indian Ocean East Africa tracks the history of the coastal communities of east Africa and how the Sabaki family of Bantu languages was formed, shaped in part by the sea and the arrival of visitors from other shores and within the continent. We asked historian Daren Ray to tell us […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 24
insert_link APO International Japan’s supports life-saving assistance for conflict-affected communities in war-torn Sudan The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Sudan welcomed a generous contribution of US$1.9 million from the Government of Japan. This will enable WFP to provide life-saving food assistance to some of the most vulnerable people across the country. Japan’s contribution comes in as the conflict in Sudan enters its tenth month and continues to spread across the country, resulting in record levels of hunger and displacement. This support […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Ambassador Yin Chengwu meets with Liberian President Boakai On February 6, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia met with H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, at the Executive Mansion and exchanged views on China-Liberia relations. Ambassador Yin conveyed President Xi Jinping's New Year greetings and best wishes to President Boakai, congratulated President Boakai on taking office, appreciated the Liberian side's firm support for the one-China policy, and said that China attaches great importance to China-Liberia relations, will continuously pursue the policy of sincerity, real results, amity and good faith toward Africa, and make […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Seychelles: Courtesy call by H.E Ms. Fatou Harerimana The High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Rwanda to the Republic of Seychelles, Ms. Fatou Harerimana, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, on Monday 19th February 2024 at Maison Quéau de Quinssy. Minister Radegonde conveyed the Seychelles Government’s gratitude for the invaluable support and solidarity extended by Rwanda following the disaster on the 7th December 2023. “Your country’s generous donation of USD 300,000 […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Ambassador Yin Chengwu meets with Liberian Vice President Koung On February 8, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia met with Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, at the Office of Vice President, and the two sides exchanged views on China-Liberia relations. Ambassador Yin congratulated Vice President Koung on taking office, appreciated Liberia's firm support for the one-China policy and expressed his willingness to work with the new Liberian government to enhance mutual trust, strengthen cooperation and promote the healthy development of […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Washington D.C. to Welcome the World’s Energy Thought Leaders this March for the 9th Powering Africa Summit (PAS24) Representing Nigeria, H.E. Honourable Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power; H.E. Honourable Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development; and H.E. Honourable Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Gas, will meet with distinguished Ministers from Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Senegal, Eswatini, Djibouti, and São Tomé&Príncipe, along with sponsors, African utilities organizations, regulators, and DFIs on 5-6 March at The Mayflower Hotel. Ministers and government representatives from over 15 […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 6