insert_link APO International Statement on Ms. Charafat Afailal ‘s re-election to the Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights for the term 2025-2028 [[{"value":"In a brilliant achievement for Morocco, Ms. Charafat Afailal has secured re-election to the Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights for the term 2025-2028. The elections, conducted by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York on Tuesday, underscore Morocco's continued commitment to human rights advocacy on the global stage. The re-election of Morocco to this pivotal UN body reflects the international community's trust in the […] todayApril 9, 2024 3
insert_link Environment Cold temperatures, widespread rainfall and flooding continues over parts of South Africa In a recent report regarding the consequences of the storm in Cape Town, the City's Disaster Risk Management told SA media outlet Independent Online that nearly 3,000 structures suffered damage by the gale-force winds, heavy rainfall, and thunderstorms that have battered the Western Cape. This as extreme weather conditions continue along South Africa's southern and eastern coasts until Wednesday. Officials reported storms with heavy rain and strong winds hitting the […] todayApril 9, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek offers extended debt relief registration The City of Windhoek has extended the registration period for pensioner debt relief to 31 May 2024. The relief will however be strictly conducted at the Katutura Customer Care Office on weekdays between 8 am and 4 pm. City spokesperson Cillie Kapolo has more. todayApril 9, 2024 50
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission allocates N$269 million for November elections The Electoral Commission of Namibia has set aside N$269 million for the upcoming November elections. The allocation according to the Brief, focuses on the General Registration of Voters and the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections, with N$3.5 million reserved for potential by-elections. The funds are also aimed at ensuring the participation of voters in the electoral process. Meanwhile, the ECN unveiled the official timetable for the 2024 elections last […] todayApril 9, 2024 31
insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Exchanges Eid al-Fitr Greetings with Amir of Qatar HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad [[{"value":"Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke over the phone with Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. President El-Sisi and HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad exchanged greeting on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, praying to Allah the Almighty to return this blessed occasion for the two brotherly countries and the Arab and Islamic nations with goodness and prosperity, and to grant lasting stability […] todayApril 9, 2024 12
insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Exchanges Eid al-Fitr Greetings with the Emir of Kuwait [[{"value":"Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke over the phone with Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, exchanging greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. President El-Sisi prayed to Allah the Almighty to return this blessed occasion with all goodness and blessings on the wise leadership and people of Kuwait and to grant lasting security and stability to the Arab and Islamic nations. The Emir of Kuwait appreciated the […] todayApril 9, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Chad validates its strategy and implementation plan for the Water Convention [[{"value":"Much of Chad's water resources are shared, notably the Lake Chad basin and its many tributaries and distributaries (shared with Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan and Algeria), the Niger River basin (shared with Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger and Nigeria) and the Nubian Sandstone aquifer system (shared with Libya, Egypt and Sudan). In a context of increasing pressure on its water resources due […] todayApril 9, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States meet to validate Regional Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan [[{"value":"The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Southern African Development Community (SADC), have organized a three-day workshop to validate the SADC Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP); developed with technical and financial support of FAO under the European Union (EU) funded Capacity Building Related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements in African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries Phase 3 (ACP-MEAs 3) project. From 8 to 10 […] todayApril 9, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Statement by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa and the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of South Africa [[{"value":"The Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa and the Delegation of the European Union to South Africa regret the misrepresentation made by the media outlets Bloomberg and News 24 yesterday, 8 April 2024 regarding the relationship between the Republic of South Africa and the European Union. We would like to reject the claim made by these media outlets that the Republic of South Africa […] todayApril 9, 2024 3