insert_link World Blinken in Shanghai as he kicks off China trip U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken is in talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday to discuss a range of complex issues, including deepening strains over China's backing of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Blinken is likely to meet Chinese President Xi Xinping on Friday before he returns to Washington, although neither side has yet confirmed a meeting. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. todayApril 26, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa EFF leader says if the party fails to win next month’s general election, it must then be the official opposition EFF leader, Julius Malema says if the party fails to win next month’s general election, it must then be the official opposition. He engaged students at the Wits School of Governance yesterday. The EFF garnered ten-percent of the national vote in the country’s 2019 elections to become the third-largest opposition party. Malema says with the ANC predicted to drop below 50-percent, it might need the EFF: todayApril 26, 2024 55
insert_link APO International Equatorial Guinea presents multi-generic dance at closing of Spanish Language Week [[{"value":"The Embassy of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea accredited in the Kingdom of Morocco contributed through a multi-genre dance, at the closing ceremony of the VIII edition of Spanish Language Week, organised every year by the 13 accredited Spanish-speaking diplomatic representations. The performance by the Equatoguinean students resident in Rabat, who presented several choreographies with traditional, classical and modern music to a large audience made up of Ambassadors from the Spanish-speaking […] todayApril 26, 2024 9
insert_link APO International United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of Tanzania on Union Day [[{"value":"President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Samia Hassan of Tanzania on her country's Union Day, marked annually on 26th April. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar […] todayApril 26, 2024 6
insert_link APO International DC and Zebra Comics Announce Collaboration on Joker: The World Anthology [[{"value":"Zebra Comics PLC (https://Zebra-Comics.com), a leader in African comic book publishing, announces a collaboration with DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery and one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels, to co-create and develop a story for DC’s upcoming hardcover anthology Joker: The World. Joker: The World is an anthology that brings together an international consortium of creators and publishers to explore diverse interpretations of the iconic […] todayApril 26, 2024 14
insert_link APO International Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 to Explore Lobito Corridor’s Role in Streamlining Mineral Trade [[{"value":"Multinational commodity trader Trafigura and Kamoa-Kakula entered a long-term agreement with the Lobito Atlantic Railway consortium to transport critical minerals via the Lobito corridor in February 2024. In addition, Canadian mining firm Ivanhoe Mines made its inaugural copper shipment from the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the DRC via the corridor, reducing transit time from 25 days to 8 days. The developments highlight the pivotal role of regional critical minerals value […] todayApril 26, 2024 13
insert_link APO International RichAfrica Consultancy Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 as Media Partner [[{"value":"Specialized advisory firm RichAfrica Consultancy has joined Angola’s premier event for the oil and gas sector – Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2024 – as a Media Partner. The partnership will unlock value for delegates by supporting engagement and investment-focused dialogue. RichAfrica Consultancy focuses predominantly on natural resource law and policy. Through a variety of advisory and technical services, the company supports clients from across both the public and private sectors maximize […] todayApril 26, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics NBL updates President Nangolo Mbumba on Distell integration Namibia Breweries Limited’s Board Directors and Management Leadership Team paid a courtesy vist to President Nangolo Mbumba at the State House on Wednesday. The purpose of the visit was to update the President on the successful integration of Distell Namibia into NBL and the investments done so far to produce and pack wine and cider at NBL. NBL Corporate Affairs Manager Surihe Gaomas-Guchu. todayApril 26, 2024 34
insert_link APO International African Union and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Discuss Terrorism, Violent Extremism and The Resurgence of Coups in Africa [[{"value":"The African continent is currently facing the scourges of terrorism and violent extremism, as well as the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government. These developments have adverse negative impact on the peace, security, and stability of African communities. These were comments made by Ambassador Jainaba Jagne, Permanent Representative of The Gambia to the African Union and Chairperson of the African Union Peace and Security Council for the month of April […] todayApril 26, 2024 8