Namibian Police Strengthens Capacity with Recruitment of Over 1,100 Cadet Constables

President Nangolo Mbumba, in his State of the Nation Address, announced the recruitment of over 1,100 cadet constables during the 2023/24 financial year, as part of the Namibian Police's efforts to bolster its policing capacity. Additionally, six new police stations were constructed across various regions during the same period, further enhancing law enforcement infrastructure. The newly recruited cadet constables are complemented by the establishment of police stations in Tutaleni (Erongo […]

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Uncategorized

High court in Sapporo rules Japan ban on marriage equality ‘unconstitutional’…

A High Court in Japan has ruled a national ban on marriage equality is unconstitutional. It upheld a decision by a lower court but did not award the 40-thousand dollars in compensation for emotional damage plaintiffs were seeking. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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South Africa

ActionSA implores Parliament to appoint a qualified and competent Deputy Public Protector

ActionSA is calling on Parliament’s Justice and Correctional Services committee to not put forward narrow party-political interests as it finds a suitable candidate for the vacant position of Deputy Public Protector. The position became vacant last year after Kholeka Gcaleka was interviewed and appointed as the new Public Protector. The committee interviewed seven candidates on Wednesday and will deliberate next week. ActionSA’s, Julie Seton, says the Public Protector’s office needs […]

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World

UNRWA’s Money Woes May Be Easing as Some Donors Return, but US Is Unlikely

Numerous donors are returning to fund UNRWA, the UN Relief and Works agency for Palestinians, reacting to preliminary results from a UN probe into Israeli accusations that agency staff participated in the Oct. 7 massacre. But it appears the United States will not be directing contributions to the organization this year. UNRWA is the main operation delivering food to Gaza, above. UNRWA/INSTAGRAM After weeks of deepening financial straits amid […]

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APO International

Interview: Invictus Energy Managing Director (MD) discusses Success and Capital Raising in African Exploration

[[{"value":"Across Africa’s proven and promising hydrocarbon basins, independent oil and gas companies are playing a central role in driving exploration and resource monetization while getting large-scale projects off the ground. These companies have been at the forefront of notable developments throughout the continent, with Australia’s Invictus Energy actively exploring the Muzarabani and Cabora Bassa basins in Zimbabwe. Ahead of this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) (https://AECWeek.com) conference and exhibition – […]

March 15, 2024

Africa

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger hint at a new west African currency: what it’ll take for it to succeed

By Thierno Thioune, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar On 11 February 2024, the head of Niger’s ruling military junta, General Abdourahmane Tiani, spoke of the possible creation of a common currency with Burkina Faso and Mali. “The currency is a first step toward breaking free from the legacy of colonisation,” he said on national TV, referring to the CFA franc inherited from French colonisation. Burkina Faso, […]

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Sport

Swiatek into Indian Wells semis as Wozniacki retires, Gauff advances

World number one Iga Swiatek had just got rolling when she found herself in the Indian Wells semi-finals on Thursday as Caroline Wozniacki retired from their quarter-final with a foot injury. The intriguing match-up between the current and former number ones saw 33-year-old Wozniacki race to a 4-1 lead. But 22-year-old Swiatek found her range and reeled off six straight games, pocketing the first set 6-4 and taking a […]

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Sport

Red-hot Pogacar gunning for Milan-San Remo

Tadej Pogacar is once again the man to beat as he makes another attempt to win Milan-San Remo for the first time after already bagging one huge victory this season. Double Tour de France winner Pogacar is the biggest name in a crowded field of cycling stars for 'La Classicissima', the year's first Monument race which heralds the arrival of Spring. He is one-for-one this year after an incredible […]

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World

Biden and Trump neck and neck in new polling

US President Joseph Biden had a one percentage point lead over Donald Trump ahead of this year's presidential election, according to new polling. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found many voters remain undecided - after the two contenders effectively clinched their nominations. November is likely to be the first presidential election rematch in nearly 70 years. Sally Patterson has more.

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