insert_link Namibia SWAPO Veteran Pushes for Extraordinary Congress After President’s Death SWAPO veteran, Jerry Ekandjo met with the party's secretary general, Sophia Shaningwa, a day after President Hage Geingob's death to discuss the possibility of holding an extraordinary congress within three months. Reports indicate that this meeting followed Ekandjo's discovery that the politburo had decided to postpone the congress. Ekandjo, who has been advocating for an extraordinary congress after Geingob's death, insisted to Shaningwa that it must take place within the […] todayMay 27, 2024 11
insert_link Sport Cricket’s T20 giants and minnows ready to battle in USA and Caribbean Cricket's ability to grow its global presence beyond its heartlands, while still maintaining the quality at the highest level, will be tested over the coming month in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States. The ninth edition of the tournament, in the fastest and most explosive form of the game, will be the biggest ever after the decision of the International Cricket Council (ICC) […] todayMay 27, 2024 22
insert_link Sport Nadal bidding to avoid early French Open exit Rafael Nadal admits he will be facing "one of the toughest opponents possible" when he plays Alexander Zverev in the French Open first round on Monday. This year's event was expected to be the 14-time champion's farewell to Roland Garros, but he has since insisted he could not confirm "100 percent" it would be his last appearance. Nadal has only played four tournaments since January 2023 after suffering […] todayMay 27, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Eritrea: Messages of Congratulations [[{"value":"Heads of State and Government from Ethiopia and Jordan have extended their congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea on the occasion of the 33rd Independence Day anniversary. President Sahle-Work Zewde of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia and King Abdullah of Jordan expressed their well-wishes for good health to President Isaias Afwerki, as well as peace and prosperity for the Eritrean people. They also conveyed their countries’ readiness to […] todayMay 26, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Massive cyber attack against Eritrea’s Internet System [[{"value":"A massive cyber attack was unleashed against Eritrea’s Internet System on Independence Day, Friday, 24 May 2024, at 12:32’:47 in the afternoon hours. The attempt was foiled by the defensive countermeasures deployed promptly, and the network continued its functions without interruptions. The identity of the originators, architects, and implementers of the attempted cyber attack is not alien to the watchful eyes of the Eritrean Government. The whole episode will be […] todayMay 26, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Minister of Transport [[{"value":"Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Minister of Transport, Lieutenant-General Engineer Kamel Al-Wazir; Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ashraf Atwa; and a number of commanders of the Armed Forces. The President was briefed on work progress in the establishment, upgrading and operation of ports across the republic, given their vital role in all sectors of the state, as well as their role in reinforcing Egypt’s status as a […] todayMay 26, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Libya: In Ghadames, Derj and Awal, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General (DSRSG) Gagnon highlights need for increased government support for sustainable development [[{"value":"On a three-day mission to Ghadames, Derj and Awal last week, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Georgette Gagnon, discussed with more than 100 community leaders, youth and women their concerns and proposed solutions to advance sustainable development and peace in their communities, and how the government and the United Nations in Libya can further support their efforts. Representatives stressed their need for basic […] todayMay 26, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Eritrea: Diaspora Nationals Celebrate Independence Day Anniversary [[{"value":"Nationals in Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia enthusiastically celebrated the 33rd Independence Day anniversary under the theme “Peace Anchored on Resilience”. In Doha, the celebratory event was attended by numerous nationals, members of the diplomatic community, and invited guests. Eritrea’s Ambassador to Qatar, Mr. Ali Ibrahim, spoke at the occasion, emphasizing that the independence realized through heavy sacrifice is the most significant of all national holidays. The […] todayMay 26, 2024 17
insert_link APO International Mauritania: Xi Jinping to Attend the Opening Ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum and Deliver Keynote Speech [[{"value":"Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying announces: As agreed by China and the Arab side, the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum will be held on May 30 in Beijing. President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the conference and deliver a keynote speech. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi and Mauritania’s Minister of Foreign […] todayMay 26, 2024 7
