insert_link South Africa ActionSA Slams Mapisa-Nqakula’s Bid for Defense Dept. Funding Amid Corruption Charges ActionSA says it strongly objects to former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's attempts to have the Department of Defence and Military Veterans bear the costs of her upcoming corruption trial. She faces 12 charges of corruption and money laundering related to tenders at the Defence Department. ActionSA’s, Mohammed Rafeek Shah, says Mapisa-Nqakula’s claim that since the alleged crime was committed during her tenure as the minister of Defence, in some […] todayApril 23, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia Otjiwarongo Municipality Faces Leadership Vacuum as Top Executives Resign The Otjiwarongo Municipality is set to operate without key strategic executives, including a chief executive officer, effective Friday, following the resignation or early retirement of all its top five executives. This information was disclosed by Godhardt Hoko, chairperson of the management committee. The departures of these executives occurred between March 2023 and April 2024, leaving critical positions such as CEO, strategic executive for finance, human resources, technical, and community and […] todayApril 23, 2024 37
insert_link APO International Equatorial Guinea: President and First Lady attend inauguration of new Urban District of Miyobo [[{"value":"Three years ago, Miyobo was a village council nestled in one of the most remote areas of Niefang. Within the framework of the social project promoted by the Government, with the creation of just over 50 urban districts to bring the administration closer to the population, it has now become a small urban town. The President of the Republic, Head of State and of the Government, H. E. Obiang Nguema […] todayApril 23, 2024 10
insert_link APO International Equatorial Guinea: Minister for Justice attends first Atlantic African Countries Justice Forum [[{"value":"Justice ministers from Atlantic African countries shared their experiences in the fight against terrorism, transnational organised crime, maritime piracy and clandestine migration at the first Atlantic African Countries Justice Forum on Monday, which aims to build a secure and stable African Atlantic area. This first forum seeks to place justice as as a key factor in the construction of a secure, stable African Atlantic area, to promote the culture of […] todayApril 23, 2024 12
insert_link APO International Equatorial Guinea: Bilateral meeting between Carmelo Nvono Nká and Raul Comelli [[{"value":"The Extraordinary Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to France, Carmelo Nvono Nká, held a bilateral meeting with the Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of Argentina, Raul Comelli. Among other matters, they discussed topics of economic, cultural and socio-political interest. The meeting, which took place at the Embassy of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea in France, served as a basis for the two diplomats to review the bilateral […] todayApril 23, 2024 15
insert_link APO International Water wells are helping safeguard health in remote villages in Mozambique [[{"value":"Accessing clean water has traditionally been an arduous task in Mogovolas, a district in the northern region of Mozambique. Villagers often resort to unsafe water sources to meet their basic needs, exposing themselves to a host of diseases. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recently established eight wells in this district alongside community awareness initiatives to secure sustainable access to clean and safe water. These activities not only address the immediate […] todayApril 23, 2024 10
insert_link APO International Prime Minister (PM) statement on Safety of Rwanda Bill: 23 April 2024 [[{"value":"The passing of this landmark legislation is not just a step forward but a fundamental change in the global equation on migration. We introduced the Rwanda Bill to deter vulnerable migrants from making perilous crossings and break the business model of the criminal gangs who exploit them. The passing of this legislation will allow us to do that and make it very clear that if you come here illegally, you […] todayApril 23, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Rwanda Bill to become law in major illegal migration milestone [[{"value":"UK government efforts to stop the boats and tackle illegal migration took a major step forward, after the Safety of Rwanda Bill completed its passage through Parliament overnight, Monday 22 April. The Bill’s passing means the government can enter the final phase of operational planning to get flights off the ground to Rwanda, pioneering a new response to the global challenge of illegal migration. Robust operational plans are in place […] todayApril 23, 2024 13
insert_link World UNRWA report into the organization’s neutrality released A U.N report on a review of the world body's humanitarian organisation, UNRWA has found it has robust frameworks to ensure compliance with humanitarian neutrality. The review of the organisation was initiated by the Secretary General following allegations by Israel that several UNRWA staff had been involved in the October 7th attacks on Israel. Jody Jacobs has more. todayApril 23, 2024 21