Philippines’ Morion Mask Showcased at Masks of the World Exhibit in Kenya

[[{"value":"On the occasion of the Philippine National Heritage Month and the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (21 May), the Philippine Embassy in Nairobi participated in the "Masks of the World" exhibition at the Nairobi National Museum, organized by the Embassy of Romania in Nairobi and the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM). Officials from the Kenyan Parliament, Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, National Museums of […]

May 23, 2024 6

Environment

Environmentalists angered as Mumbai flamingos die in plane incident

Dozens of flamingos have been killed in the Indian city of Mumbai after an airplane hit them, leading to anger among environmentalists. The Emirates flight landed safely after the incident. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

May 23, 2024 61

Namibia

Disability Affairs Minister calls for inclusive education

Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs in the Office of the President Alexia Manombe-Ncube has urged parents and guardians of children with disabilities to avoid keeping them at home and ensure that they are enrolled in schools.

May 23, 2024 26

World

US President Joe Biden welcomes Kenya’s Rutto

Kenya’s President William Ruto is the first African leader in more than 15 years to make an official state visit to the US. This, according to the BBC is an opportunity for President Joe Biden to demonstrate commitment to Africa at a time when Washington appears to be playing catch-up in its engagement with the continent. Analysts suspect the state visit is partly meant to compensate for the fact that Biden […]

May 23, 2024 19

World

Hostilities escalate in Gaza affecting aid delivery to Rafah

Hostilities across Gaza continued on Wednesday fueling already alarming aid-access problems. According to the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees, it has become too dangerous to deliver help to the southern city of Rafah. UNWRA spokesperson Louise Wateridge with an update.

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Health / Medical

National Cancer walk set for June

Cancer Association of Namibia CEO, Rolf Hansen has announced the date for the annual National Cancer Walk, which is being held on 1 June 2024, in various towns across Namibia.

May 23, 2024 55

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Environment

UN Chief calls for action to protect biodiversity and combat climate change

One million species now under threat, and humanity is to blame, the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has warned, in a call to protect the plants, animals, microorganisms and more, that sustain all life on Earth. Pollution, climate chaos, habitat loss and exploitation of nature have pushed a million plant and animal species to the brink of extinction. Guterres called on developed countries to invest in biodiversity and climate action […]

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APO International

The African Development Bank’s Desert to Power Initiative

[[{"value":"Desert-to-Power involves 11 countries across Sahelian belt; 250 million people set to benefit with 10 gigawatts of solar by 2030. The African Development Bank is the driving force behind one of the world's most ambitious energy projects: the Desert to Power initiative aims to bring energy to one of the least developed and most marginal parts of the continent. This transformative and bold effort aims to turn Africa’s vast, sun-drenched Sahel […]

May 23, 2024 14

Business / Economics

Namibia Statistics Agency releases Q1 2024 producer price data

The Namibia Statistics Agency has presented updates on the quarterly Producer Price Indices for ten industries, including mining of uranium and thorium ores, processing and preserving of meat, manufacture of soft drinks, electric power generation, and water collection, treatment, and supply. The PPI covers the first quarter of 2024. NSA spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo, has more. Namibia's Mining and Quarrying Producer Price Index (NPPI) for the first quarter of 2024 rose […]

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