insert_link Africa Tanzanian floods kill 60 Nearly 60 people have died since the start of April in heavy rains and flooding that has hit several parts of Tanzania, the government said. The coastal region of the East African country is one of the worst affected, with floods damaging thousands of farms there, Mobhare Matinyi, the government spokesperson, said in a statement on Sunday. He told the BBC that so far, 58 deaths have been recorded across […] todayApril 15, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Anti-Corruption chief urges school principals to guard public funds The Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission Paulus Noa said school principals have the responsibility to ensure that government resources are not mismanaged, and those committing crimes such as bribery, corruption, fraud, and theft must be held accountable. todayApril 15, 2024 39
insert_link APO International Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their best Film, Song and Fashion Awards 2024 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues [[{"value":"Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Art Day 2024” through their pan African Community of “Art and Fashion with Purpose”, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation to raise awareness about sensitive health and social issues in Africa and beyond. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and One of 100 Most Influential Africans 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 […] todayApril 15, 2024 13
insert_link Uncategorized EU reacts to criticism over meeting with Itula The European Union Delegation to Namibia has clarified that it does not interfere in government matters or comment on election outcomes. The EU faced criticism after meeting Independent Patriots for Change candidate Panduleni Itula. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation summoned EU diplomats to stress mutual respect and sovereignty. Ana Beatriz Martins, EU Ambassador to Namibia. todayApril 15, 2024 69
insert_link World Namibia urges caution amid Iran-Israel escalation World leaders are urging caution as Iran's missile and drone strikes on Israel escalate tensions in the Middle East. The attacks were retaliation for an airstrike on Iran's consular building in Syria. The situation has intensified as the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza persists. Ambassador Penda Naanda, the executive director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation. Through its mission at the United Nations, Iran […] todayApril 15, 2024 71
insert_link APO International Algeria signs Hosting Agreement for Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 [[{"value":"The Host Agreement Signing Ceremony for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) took place in Algiers on 15 April 2024. The Ceremony, which was hosted by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in collaboration with the African Union and the AfCFTA Secretariat, and the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, paves the way for the fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair to take place from 4 – […] todayApril 15, 2024 17
insert_link APO International Uganda engages communities in physical and mental health activities as part of the World Health Day Commemoration [[{"value":"The Ugandan Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), and its partners carried out awareness-raising and community engagement activities to commemorate World Health Day in Uganda. In line with the theme "My health, my right," these activities included a public sports walk, mass screening for communicable and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and a blood donation drive. The event was organized at the WHO Country Office in Kololo, Uganda. It brought […] todayApril 15, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Ethiopia: Public Health Situation Analysis (PHSA) [[{"value":"The government of Ethiopia’s most recent assessment of food security needs projected that 15.8 million people will face hunger and need food assistance in 2024. This includes over 4 million people who are internally displaced and 7.2 million who have high levels of acute food insecurity and need emergency assistance. According to the same government assessment, 51% of the 15.8 million in need of food assistance (8 million) are in Tigray […] todayApril 15, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Marché des Arts du Spectacle d’Abidjan (MASA) d’Abidjan: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Participates at the 13th Edition of the Festival as it Opens in Abidjan [[{"value":"The 13th Edition of the Marché des Arts du Spectacle d’Abidjan (MASA) 2024 (the Abidjan Performing Arts Market) opens in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on April 13, 2024. MASA is the meeting par excellence for performing arts on the African continent. The ECOWAS delegation led by H.E. Fanta Cisse, the Resident Representative of ECOWAS to Côte d’Ivoire is participating at the MASA to promote the ECOWAS Festival of Arts and Culture; being co-organised […] todayApril 15, 2024 12