United Nations Special Representative Catriona Laing Completes Assignment

[[{"value":"The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Catriona Laing, is completing her assignment in May. “I have full confidence that Somalia will succeed and that the African Union and United Nations, along with our international partners, will continue to play a crucial role in supporting Somalis on their path to peace and stability – for me, Somalia is a place of hope and friendship, and I will continue […]

April 22, 2024 9

APO International

“Once we have water, we have life” Access to safe drinking water transforms lives in Conakry

[[{"value":"Over 30,000 people benefited from improved safe water services in Greater Conakry following major investment under the Guinea Urban Water Project (PUEG); With over 12,000 meters installed, customers can now better manage their water consumption and enjoy enhanced service delivery; Under the project, 650 workers and supervisors benefited from capacity building to upgrade their technical, operational, and commercial skills. Every morning at the crack of dawn, Sig Madina, a working class neighborhood, […]

April 22, 2024 8

World

Israel hits back at Iran: How domestic politics is determining Israeli actions

By James Horncastle, Simon Fraser University Israel has carried out a missile strike on Iran in retaliation for a recent barrage of missiles and drones launched by the Iranians towards Israeli soil. Notably, Israel’s strike against Iran appears to have been more symbolic than substantive. Nevertheless, the overnight Israeli strike is the latest escalation in tensions between the two countries. The hostilities boiled over after Israel’s April […]

April 22, 2024 35

World

How will US foreign policy affect Joe Biden’s chances of re-election in November?

By Emma Shortis, RMIT University When big questions about American foreign policy collide with an election, it’s rarely good news for a sitting president. Like many leaders before him, US President Joe Biden has had some of these questions thrust on him, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Some have their origins in past administrations, such as the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Most are a mixture of both, […]

April 22, 2024 28

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Oshiwambo

Omushikingalo mo shikondo sho maimbilo opamepo mo Ghana axulifa.

Oshikondo sho musika yo maimbilo opamepo mo Ghana, osha lopota shi li moluhodi lomwiimbi, Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, oo ashiivika nawa nedina KODA. Koda, ota ku lopotwa amana oweenda waye mepipi lomido 46. Eelopota doikundaneki moshilongo osho odati ovapambele va nakufya ova koleka kombinga yefyo lomusiki ngalo. Omushiki ngalo ota kulopotwa axulifa onghela moshondaxa, ashike ina ku shiivika natango kutya okwali ena oupyakadi washike, nava hapu ota va feekele noku […]

April 22, 2024 24 1 4

APO International

African Business Founders to Take Center Stage at African Hidden Champions (AHC) Soirée in Johannesburg

[[{"value":"African Hidden Champions (AHC) will host an exclusive Soirée on April 24, 2024, in Johannesburg to convene and celebrate entrepreneurial spirit with top African founders taking on the global stage. The event will also feature a private concert with award-winning South African artist, Ami Faku. African Hidden Champions, a co-partnership of Africa Foresight Group, Germany’s development finance institution DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft and the African Development Bank, was […]

April 22, 2024 8

APO International

Cultural Development: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gives prizes to young Artists at the closing of the 13th Edition of Marché des Arts du Spectacle d’Abidjan (MASA)

[[{"value":"The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) presents prizes to the best young comedian and the best young slam poet in West Africa at the closing ceremony of the 13th Edition of the Marché des Arts du Spectacle d’Abidjan (MASA) 2024 (the Abidjan Performing Arts Market in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on April 20, 2024. The ECOWAS Prizes of USD 3000 and USD 2000 respectively is to support and encourage the artistic […]

April 22, 2024 6

Africa

Blue whales: first discovery near Seychelles in decades – what our study found

By Jeremy Kiszka, Florida International University Blue whales are fascinating animals. At 24-30 metres in length (longer than a basketball court) they are the largest creatures on Earth. They are also among the rarest. Estimates suggest that there are only around 5,000 to 15,000 blue whales left in the world. Their populations experienced a 89-97% decline due to commercial whaling activities worldwide that started in the North […]

April 22, 2024 19

APO International

Meet Kaspersky Next: new flagship product line for business

[[{"value":"Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) introduces its new flagship product line ‘Kaspersky Next’ combining robust endpoint protection with the transparency and speed of EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) alongside the visibility and powerful tools of XDR (Extended Detection and Response). Customers can now choose one of three product tiers tailored to their business requirements, the complexity of their IT infrastructure, and their available resources. According to Enterprise Strategy Group’s “SOC Modernization and the […]

April 22, 2024 15

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