insert_link APO International The State Secretary Andris Pelšs welcomes the Ambassador of Botswana for an accreditation visit [[{"value":"On 17 June 2024, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andris Pelšs, met with the new non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Botswana to Latvia, Juliana Angela Dube-Gobotswang, who has arrived in Latvia on an accreditation visit. In a conversation with the Ambassador, Andris Pelšs emphasised Latvia’s desire to strengthen political dialogue, as well as to promote economic contacts between the entrepreneurs of both countries. The Ambassador emphasised […] todayJune 17, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Ghana – Eid ul Adha: Let’s Be Inspired By Prophet Abraham’s Example And Serve With Sacrifice – Dr. Bawumia [[{"value":"The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged leaders and Ghanaians to be inspired by what he called the incredible sacrifice of Prophet Abraham, and pursue worthy causes for the benefit of humanity and the nation. Speaking in Accra on Sunday, at the national Eid ul Adha prayers, the Islamic festival inspired by Prophet Abraham's decision to obey God's instruction to sacrifice his only son, […] todayJune 17, 2024 12
Africa Africa plays big in a list of top global startup ‘ecosystem contenders’ By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Africa has the potential to almost double its representation in a prestigious ranking of the world's top 100 startup hubs as cities from its unranked countries control the list of top contenders to watch out for, according to a global index. Currently, only 13 African countries feature in the Startup Blink’s Startup Ecosystem Report 2024, in a list […] todayJune 17, 2024 21
insert_link World Norway boosts funding for UN Palestinian refugee agency Norway said Monday that it was increasing its funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) by 100 million kroner ($9.3 million). UNRWA, which coordinates nearly all aid to Gaza, has been in crisis since January, when Israel accused about a dozen of its 13,000 Gaza employees of involvement in the unprecedented October 7 Hamas attack that sparked the war. That prompted several countries, including top […] todayJune 17, 2024 16
insert_link Africa France reducing military presence in West, Central Africa to 600 troops: sources By Daphné BENOIT France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron's plans to limit the French military footprint in the region, three sources told AFP. In February 2023, Macron announced "noticeable reduction" of French troop presence in Africa, as anti-French sentiment is running high in some former colonies and countries […] todayJune 17, 2024 40
insert_link World China launches anti-dumping probe into EU pork imports By Oliver HOTHAM and Matthew WALSH China said Monday it had launched an anti-dumping investigation into pork imports from the European Union, the latest step in a mounting trade stand-off between the bloc and its largest economic partner. Pork is China's most popular meat and a staple of diets in the world's second most populous nation. Imports of pork and pork by-products from EU nations […] todayJune 17, 2024 17
insert_link APO International Ghana President Says Africa ‘Greatest Victim’ of Russian Invasion’s Consequences Outside Europe [[{"value":"Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo spoke about how Russia’s invasion has decreased food security in poorer countries in his closing statement at Ukraine’s peace summit in Switzerland. “The consequences of the invasion go far beyond the confines of Europe. Indeed in many ways, Africa has been the greatest victim,” he said in his remarks. He called for Russia and China to join in the talks process, “if we’re ever going to arrive at a […] todayJune 17, 2024 14
insert_link World Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges Activists on both sides of the abortion battle are gearing up for it to be a major issue in the 2024 election. Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images By Naomi Cahn, University of Virginia and Sonia Suter, George Washington University On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously decided to uphold access to mifepristone, one of two pills used in medication abortion. Mifepristone […] todayJune 17, 2024 25
insert_link Oshiwambo Oshikonga shotuntila yomukithi gwendambi miinamwenyo oya tameke nena mo Windheok Aakalimo mo Windheok mboka yena iinamwenyo yomegumbo otaya hiywa koshikonga oshinene shotuntila yomukithi gwendambi miinamwenyo,shoka sha tameke nena tashiyi sigo 28 June. Oshikonga otashi unganekwa kuuministeli wuunamapya,omeya nomatulululo gomavi. Iinamwenyo yomegumbo mbyoka kwa tegelelwa yi tuntilwe omukithi goonkwengu ongaashi uumbwa nuumbishi. Notuntila otayi gandjwa oshali. Kuuyelele waampoka pena otuntila moshikandjohogololo shoye,talelapo o Future media news.com Omupopiliko guuministeli Jona Musheko ota fatulula nkene sha simana oku tuntilitha iinamwenyo yomegumbo komukithi nguka todayJune 17, 2024 18