On Visit to Dhobley, African Union (AU) Special Representative Emphasizes Collaboration for Peace in Somalia

[[{"value":"The African Union Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, on Monday visited Dhobley, in Jubaland State, to reinforce ongoing peace support operations and uplift the spirits of the African Union troops stationed in southern Somalia. Accompanied by distinguished officials from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Ambassador Souef’s delegation included the Deputy Force Commander responsible for Support and Logistics, Major General Peter Kimani Muteti, and ATMIS Police Commissioner, […]

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APO International

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee in Rabat Explores Cooperation with Morocco

[[{"value":"The ASEAN Committee in Rabat (ACR), in partnership with the Institute for Research in Solar Energy and New Energy (IRESEN), organized a visit to the Green Energy Park (GEP) and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Benguerir. The GEP is a research and training test platform dedicated to applied research and innovation in the field of renewable energy. The GEP representatives gave the ACR delegates a tour of the facilities […]

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Africa

Pro basketball teams shine at the NBA-backed BAL Kalahari Conference

By bird story agency South Africa's SunBet Arena in Pretoria successfully concluded the group stage matches of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) on Sunday (March 17) as the inaugural Kalahari Conference ignited fierce competition and provided electrifying hoop action. Despite Burundi's club Dynamo withdrawing from the competition, other conference matches went on as planned, with Morocco’s Fath Union Sport de Rabat emerging at the top of the conference, […]

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World

Toward a World Without Nuclear Weapons

At the United Nations, the 13th conference on facilitating the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, Sept. 22, 2023. The essayist, the foreign minister of Japan, will preside over a UN Security Council session on March 18, concentrating on working toward a nuclear-free world by building on the momentum from the G7 Hiroshima Summit in 2023. UN PHOTO Prospects for a world without nuclear weapons are […]

March 19, 2024 20

World

Hong Kong lawmakers are holding a special meeting to resume reading of the city’s domestic national security legislation

Hong Kong lawmakers are holding a special meeting to resume reading of the city's domestic national security legislation. Authorities have accelerated the vetting of the bill, after the city's leader said he wanted the legislative process to be completed "at full speed." Laura Westbrook reports.

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Namibia

Teenage Girl Suffers Multiple Gunshot Wounds in Alleged Attack by Security Guard

In a disturbing incident reported on Sunday, a 19-year-old female sustained multiple wounds to her chest, abdomen, and right arm after being struck by bullets allegedly fired by a security guard at a shop in Witvlei. The victim was rushed to receive medical treatment following the shooting incident, which occurred around 4am. The police are investigating the case as an attempted murder.

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South Africa

South Africa’s City Power is set to commence an audit of solar geysers today

South Africa's City Power is set to commence an audit of solar geysers today, focusing on units installed in 2014 and installing new ones in low-income households across service delivery centers. According to spokesperson Isaac Mangena, this initiative aims to reap environmental benefits by preventing over 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The audits will kick off in Lenasia and Midrand, with appointed agents conducting house-to-house visits. Mangena emphasized that […]

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Sport

Cricket Australia scraps Afghanistan T20s, citing worsening women’s rights

Australia on Tuesday postponed a men's Twenty20 international series against Afghanistan later this year, saying the situation for women in the Taliban-ruled country was not acceptable. Cricket Australia said it had received advice "that conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan are getting worse" and so had taken a decision to "postpone" the three-match series scheduled in August at a neutral venue. Cricket has surged in popularity inside […]

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APO International

Eurasia Africa Summit Welcomes African Energy Chamber (AEC) as Partner

[[{"value":"The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) has signed on as an Official Partner to the first-ever Eurasia Africa Energy Summit (EAES) 2024, taking place on September 19–20 in Astana, Kazakhstan. EAES aims to foster business synergies, technology innovation and knowledge exchange within the energy sector, with a strategic focus on the regions of Central Asia and Africa. The summit serves as a critical platform linking Central Asia and Africa, two […]

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