insert_link Namibia Climate Change Threatens Namibian Agriculture The agricultural sector is crucial for sustaining livelihoods but faces significant challenges due to climate change. Farmers frequently endure adverse rainfall seasons, resulting in floods, droughts, and pest and disease outbreaks. Droughts, occurring every other year with varying severity, have especially harmed crop and livestock farmers, reducing productivity and income due to poor yields, livestock performance, and market prices. Technical Advisor of Livestock and Rangeland from AgriBank, Erastus Ngaruka. todayJune 5, 2024 23
Namibia Cancer Association of Namibia Supports Ban on Hookah Pipes Amid Youth Concerns Rolf Hansen, the chief executive of the Cancer Association of Namibia, has expressed strong support for a parliamentary proposal to ban hookah pipes, also known as hubbly-bubbly. Hansen noted frequent complaints to CAN about the rising use of these products, especially among youth in public spaces, schools, and restaurants. He emphasized the need for stronger police enforcement to address these community concerns, highlighting that despite restrictions, hookah pipes are still […] todayJune 5, 2024 11
insert_link World U.S Attorney General denies politicising justice system against Trump U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has rejected accusations by House Republicans that he has politicized the criminal justice system in a bid to stop Donald Trump from being reelected. Testifying on Capitol Hill, Mr Garland vigorously defended the justice department and accused lawmakers of peddling conspiracy theories. From WashingtonKate Fisher reports. todayJune 5, 2024 16
insert_link APO International Republic of Congo: Authorities failing to ensure respect of human rights by big industry [[{"value":"The Congolese authorities and three industrial companies have failed to respect international and national norms regarding the right to a healthy environment and other human rights, said Amnesty International in a new report analyzing the potential impact of oil spills and smoke emissions on the health and socio-economic situation of local communities. The report, “In the Shadow of Industries in the Republic of Congo”, sheds light on several cases of oil spills on […] todayJune 4, 2024 6
insert_link APO International 23rd Extra-Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State set to take place virtually on Friday 7th June, 2024 [[{"value":"EAC Heads of State are set to convene virtually for the 23rd Extra-Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State, on Friday, 7th June, 2024. The Extra-Ordinary Summit, which will be chaired by H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit, the President of the Republic of South Sudan, is expected to consider the following matters: Consideration of the proposed appointment of a new Secretary General; and Consideration of the proposed appointment of a Judge to […] todayJune 4, 2024 16
insert_link APO International Official Visit of the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Excellency Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali, 4 to 6 June 2024 [[{"value":"Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali will make an Official Visit to Singapore from 4 to 6 June 2024, at the invitation of Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong. This will be Prime Minister Abiy’s first Official Visit to Singapore. Prime Minister Abiy’s visit coincides with the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Ethiopia and will serve to reinforce the […] todayJune 4, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) High-Level Mission to Guinea to discuss the development of the Amilcar Cabral Submarine Information Technology (IT) Cable project [[{"value":"The Amilcar Cabral IT cable project aims to connect Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Sierra Leone through a submarine cable network. The objectives of the project are to enhance international telecommunications capacity, improve access to digital services and provide essential redundancy to guarantee broadband internet resilience. Within the scope of the project development, an ECOWAS delegation, led by Mr. Sediko DOUKA, the Honorable Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy […] todayJune 4, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Expresses Hope in Joint Membership with Korea on the United Nation Security Council, Shared Growth, Sustainability and Solidarity [[{"value":"His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has expressed hope in the partnership between Sierra Leone and Korea, both now serving as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, emphasising the need for shared growth, sustainability and solidarity. In his national statement to the inaugural 2024 Korea-Africa Summit, aimed at elevating the dialogue between Korea and African nations from the ministerial to the highest levels, President Bio kept to […] todayJune 4, 2024 7
insert_link APO International President Akufo-Addo Advocates for Stronger Africa-Korea Partnership at 2024 Summit [[{"value":"The 2024 Korea-Africa Summit, held in Seoul, Korea, began today with a powerful call for deeper collaboration and mutual growth from President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana. Addressing a distinguished audience, including Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and other Heads of State and Government, President Akufo-Addo outlined a vision of shared growth, sustainability, and solidarity under the summit’s theme, "The Future We Make Together." In his remarks, President Akufo-Addo emphasized […] todayJune 4, 2024 4
