Ambassador Yin Chengwu Meets with the Leadership of 55th Legislature of Liberia

On February 13, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia met with Hon. Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Liberia, and Hon. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, President Pro-Tempore of the Senate of Liberia respectively at their Capitol Hill offices. Ambassador Yin congratulated Speaker Koffa and President Pro-Tempore Lawrence on taking office, appreciated the contribution of the Liberian legislature to China-Liberia relations, and expressed his willingness to join hands with the Liberian side to promote the stability and progress […]

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Africa

Sudan Armed Forces are on a path to self-destruction – risking state collapse

By Harry Verhoeven, Columbia University It is now 10 months since the outbreak of civil war in Sudan in April 2023, pitting the Sudan Armed Forces against the Rapid Support Forces, a powerful paramilitary group. The war, which erupted after relations between the two wings of Sudan’s security apparatus broke down, rapidly spread beyond the capital, Khartoum. More recently, the Sudan Armed Forces have suffered numerous setbacks […]

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Environment

In Brazil’s soy belt, community seed banks offer hope for the Amazon

By Ana Ionova Not too long ago, the plot of land that Maria Ivonete de Souza inherited was barren, the soil hardened by years of cattle ranching. When the family had arrived to the Amazon from southern Brazil four decades earlier, her father had swiftly cleared the dense rainforest to make way for pasture. “He razed it all by hand, with a saw and an ax,” Souza […]

February 20, 2024 11

Local

Bank Windhoek appoints Ngula as its e-Money Head

Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, James Chapman, recently announced the appointment of Candy Ngula as the Bank’s Head of Electronic Money (e-Money), effective Thursday, 1 February 2024. Chapman said that, in her new role, Ngula will focus on driving the value of e-Money and will be responsible for the growth and optimisation of e-Money across Bank Windhoek’s Retail Banking Services. Ngula joins […]

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Sport

Goren named USA Rugby’s new chief executive

Bill Goren, the deputy commissioner of Major League Rugby for the past four years, has been appointed USA Rugby chief executive officer by the national governing body's board of directors. The move, announced Sunday night, becomes official on March 18, giving time for a transitional period with USA Rugby chief executive Ross Young, who has spent six years in the post. Goren handled marketing and business operations for the […]

February 20, 2024 8

APO International

United Nations committed to help Somalia deliver ‘for its people’

Somalia remains resilient and strongly committed to state-building but more is needed to sustain the gains made in the fight against terrorist insurgency, the UN Special Representative in the country told the Security Council on Monday. Catriona Laing, who also heads the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), briefed ambassadors on developments across eight areas, including politics, security, women’s political participation, and humanitarian affairs. She expressed the UN’s “unwavering support towards […]

February 20, 2024 4

APO International

Tour du Rwanda 2024: Eritrean Cyclists excel in Second Stage

Eritrean cyclists showcased their dominance at the Tour du Rwanda 2024, securing three prestigious jerseys during the exhilarating sprint finish of the second stage. Merhawi Kudus maintained his position as the leading African rider, while Akililu Arefaine was once again crowned the top young African rider. The competition was particularly fierce in the youth category, where Eritrean athletes secured three of the top five positions, with Akililu Arefaine claiming first […]

February 20, 2024 4

APO International

United Kingdom funding to clear mines around the world will protect more than 50,000 people

Eight countries across Africa and Asia to be supported through £17 million in new funding to Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and The HALO Trust (HALO); Their work will support the clearance of explosives, as well as raising awareness of the danger of mines; Combined with programmes announced last year in Ukraine and Afghanistan, more than 50,000 people are expected to benefit from the programme. The UK Government has today announced new funding […]

February 20, 2024 3

APO International

Canon recognized with highest A score for its climate change activities from Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

Canon Inc. (Canon-CNA.com) announced today that the company was recognized by U.K. based non-profit organization CDP [1] for its transparency and leadership concerning initiatives in the field of climate change and was given an A score, which is the highest rating. The CDP evaluates major companies and local governments worldwide on their efforts to tackle environmental issues. Evaluations are based on information disclosed in response to questions sent to the companies regarding […]

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