insert_link Africa AU approves force shift amid Somalia security concerns The African Union has endorsed the creation of a new force to replace more than 13,000 troops due to leave Somalia by year-end, amid fears that al Qaeda militants in the country are growing in power. Bloomberg Africa reports that troops from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Burundi, and Djibouti, part of the so-called African Union Transition Mission, are due to leave by the end of December. todayJune 24, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics Finance Minister says trade fairs play important role in community development The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, has highlighted the role of trade fairs and expos as platforms fostering meaningful interactions between businesses and communities, ultimately enhancing their daily lives. Speaking at the 14th edition of the Eenhana Expo fundraising gala dinner held on Saturday, Shiimi underscored that these events are not merely gatherings but dynamic forums where innovative ideas are exchanged, partnerships are forged, and solutions are […] todayJune 24, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics Japan sanctions India tech company for helping Russia Japan has sanctioned an Indian technology firm, along with 9 other companies globally for allegedly helping Russia evade sanctions. The sanctions are part of the country's economic measures against Moscow for invading Ukraine. todayJune 24, 2024 28
insert_link World Paris opens new airport connection as Olympics approach Paris will have its first direct subway connection to one of its airports as a new metro line opens on June 24. The airport extension enters service just ahead of the Olympic Games, when millions of visitors are set to arrive in the French capital. todayJune 24, 2024 12
insert_link Africa Over 200 injured, 100+ arrested in Kenya tax hike demonstrations Nationwide protests in Kenya against government tax hike plans have resulted in over 200 injuries and more than 100 arrests. Human rights groups, including Amnesty International, reported a violent crackdown by riot police, involving tear gas, water cannons, and rubber bullets, with at least 105 protesters detained. Future Media's Tshoopara Tshoopara reports from Kenya. todayJune 24, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics Tourism recovery sees 60.3% occupancy rate in May 2024 International arrivals in the first quarter of 2024 reached 97% of 2019 levels, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization and Simonis Storm. Despite economic and geopolitical challenges, tourism is recovering, with the national occupancy rate at 60.3% in May 2024. Here’s the Hospitality Association of Namibia's CEO, Gitta Paetzold. todayJune 24, 2024 17
insert_link APO International Capacitating veterinarians in African swine fever prevention and control in resource-limited settings [[{"value":"The Southern Africa region is endowed with large numbers of pigs, with Angola, Malawi and Mozambique each recording over two million heads. This pig population in the region is growing at over 6 percent per year, the highest growth rate compared to other species of livestock. Unfortunately, the presence of African swine fever (ASF), the most feared pig disease, constitutes a major challenge to production and market access for the […] todayJune 24, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Sudan: Over 1,500 Children Subjected to Extreme Violence as Conflict Breaks Records for Crimes Against Children [[{"value":"The number of children killed, injured or facing other grave violations in Sudan soared six-fold in 2023 to a record high as a devastating conflict paralysed the country, highlighting the need for urgent global action to address this escalating crisis, Save the Children said. New UN data shows at least 1,721 grave violations against 1,526 children in 2023 – actions that cause significant harm or threaten children’s well-being and rights […] todayJune 24, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): President Tshisekedi must use second term to tackle human rights crisis [[{"value":"The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s President Felix Tshisekedi must use his second and final term in office to address the human rights crisis engulfing the country, Amnesty International said following the inauguration of the country’s new government on 11 June. The new government is led by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka. Amnesty International has presented the incoming government with a five-point agenda, which outlines the key steps the new administration […] todayJune 24, 2024 6
