insert_link World F1 legend Schumacher’s family targeted German prosecutors have opened an investigation into two people they accuse of trying to blackmail the family of seven-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher. todayJune 25, 2024 43
insert_link Africa WHO alarmed by attack on Sudan maternity hospital Heavy fighting in Sudan hit a new low over the weekend when a maternity hospital in besieged El Fasher city came under attack. The development comes after more than 14 months of fighting between rival militaries in Sudan. todayJune 25, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia In a legal twist, Dippenaar defense wants delay in sentencing The pre-sentencing involving Jandre Dippenaar which was supposed to be heard in court today has been postponed to the 20th until the 22nd of August 2024. The decision comes as magistrate Gaynor Poulton ruled that the accused apply for representation of his choice after his initial legal senior council (lawyer) Louis Botes died during the trial, for Dippenaar to undergo a psychological evaluation and to have witnesses present. Additionally, bail was […] todayJune 25, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia AR officially registered as political party The Affirmative Repositioning has officially been registered as a political party by the Electoral Commission of Namibia. AR Leader Job Amupanda says Namibia now has a political party for the future and the youth. He added that they are prepared to participate in the November election. todayJune 25, 2024 68
insert_link APO International Afreximbank signs two deals totaling US$80 million for Zimbabwe’s CBZ Bank [[{"value":"In two deals signed at the recently concluded Afreximbank Annual Meetings, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is providing a US$60 million line of credit and a US$20 million Afreximbank Trade Facilitation Programme (AFTRAF) facility to CBZ Bank Limited, Zimbabwe’s largest bank. The line of credit facility will strengthen financial intermediaries’ capacity to support SMEs through financing product and capacity building, indirectly support export-oriented Zimbabwean businesses and enable them to generate […] todayJune 25, 2024 9
insert_link APO International The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations and the ECOWAS Group at the United Nations Organize a Series of High-Level Events to Commemorate the 49th Anniversary of ECOWAS [[{"value":"The first in the series of events organized by the ECOWAS Permanent Observer Mission and the ECOWAS Group at the United Nations was a High-Level Dialogue at the UN Headquarters on ‘Regionalism, Democracy and Development in West Africa: Building Blocks to Strengthening Multilateralism’, which held on Friday, June 7, 2024. The opening session of the event featured remarks by the UN Deputy Secretary General, Madam Amina Mohammed, the African Union […] todayJune 25, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Government of Japan Supports Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) Training in Amhara Region, Ethiopia [[{"value":"In response to the pressing mental health needs caused by the ongoing conflict and drought in Northern Ethiopia, the Government of Japan, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), supported task shifting mental health service provision capacity building training for primary care workers. The Government of Japan has generously supported the mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention Guide (HIG) Training of Trainers (TOT) program held in Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, from June […] todayJune 25, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Change of British High Commissioner to Eswatini: Colin Wells [[{"value":"Mr Colin Wells has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Eswatini in succession to Mr Simon Boyden, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Wells will take up his appointment during August 2024. Curriculum vitae Full name: Colin Neil Wells Year Role 2021 to present Nouakchott, His Majesty’s Ambassador 2018 to 2020 Moscow, HM Consul-General 2014 to 2017 Mumbai, Deputy Head of Mission 2011 […] todayJune 25, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej focuses on Ending Child Marriage and Supporting Girl Education in Africa in the Second Episode of “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” TV program [[{"value":"Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has released the Second Episode of their First-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on their social media handles. ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is a pan African TV program that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation to feature African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and […] todayJune 25, 2024 13
