Nikki Haley beats Trump in Washington DC for first primary victory

Nikki Haley beats Trump in Washington DC for first primary victory

Nikki Haley has defeated Donald Trump in the Republican primary in Washington DC. This, according to the BBC, is her first victory over the former president in the 2024 campaign to become the Republican presidential candidate. She lost in South Carolina, her home state. But she is the first woman to win a Republican primary in US history.

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World

Negotiations for Gaza truce continue

US Vice President Kamala Harris is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for at least the next six weeks. Hamas says an agreement on a temporary ceasefire could be reached within the next 24 to 48 hours if Israel meets its demands. The six-week ceasefire being negotiated would allow for the release of more Israeli hostages, the flow of aid into Gaza, and more Palestinian prisoners being released in […]

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World

Shahbaz Sharif named Pakistan’s new Prime Minister

Pakistan has a new Prime Minister, after last month's election. Lawmakers have chosen Shahbaz Sharif for a second term as the Prime Minister ending political instability in the country. Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

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World

Haiti declares State-of-Emergency

Haiti has declared a 72-hour state of emergency and night curfew in and around the capital because of two jailbreaks and spiralling insecurity. The BBC reports that at the weekend, armed gangs stormed a major Port-au-Prince prison, leading to the killing of at least 12 people and the release of around 4,000 inmates. Gang leaders say they want to force the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who is outside […]

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APO International

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Signs Multiple Agreements with Uzbekistan Totaling US$715 Million

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed several agreements with Uzbekistan, amounting to US$ 715 million, on the sidelines of the Arab Coordination Group meeting, which was held from 4th to 5th March 2024 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. ITFC has been actively supporting the Government and local banks in Uzbekistan since 2018, with total financing approved for the country […]

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Health / Medical

Global obesity rates double among adults, quadruple among children

The number of obese people worldwide has surpassed one billion, according to global analysis. Research published by The Lancet journal shows 879 million adults and 159 million children were obese in 2022 - the most recent year included in the analysis. The data shows that globally, obesity rates among children and adolescents quadrupled from 1990 to 2022, while rates among adults more than doubled. The numbers, according to local Dietician […]

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Namibia

Omaheke invests in water infrastructure and education

The Omaheke Regional Council, with support from the line ministry, has allocated funds for water infrastructure projects including drilling and installing new boreholes. According to the region’s Governor, Pijoo Nganate in a regional update, strategies have been implemented to enhance educational outcomes, establishing an education fund to assist tertiary students with registration fees.

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Lifestyle

Namibia has the highest beer consumption in Africa

Namibia has claimed the title of the African country with the highest beer consumption per capita, with 95.5 liters. As outlined in a Wisevoter report, Namibia's beer consumption reflects a broader trend in the African beer market which has witnessed sustained growth attributed to shifting lifestyles, increased disposable incomes, and urbanisation. Africa commands nearly eight percent of the global beer consumption market, highlighting the region's significance in the beverage industry.

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APO International

Democratic Republic of Congo: African Development Bank to lend $117 million to support agricultural transformation

Meeting in Abidjan on 14 February 2024, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of $117.9 million to the Democratic Republic of Congo to implement the Project to Support Governance and Skills Development in support of the Agriculture Transformation Programme (PTA). The financial support comes from the African Development Fund, the Bank Group's concessional lending window, and includes $78.6 million from the Transition Support Facility […]

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