insert_link APO International President Akufo-Addo Cuts Sod For Dualization Of Anwiankwanta-Ahenema Kokoben Road In a significant stride towards enhancing the road infrastructure in the Ashanti Region, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo presided over the sod-cutting ceremony for the dualization of the Anwiankwanta-Ahenema Kokoben Road on July 15, 2024. The ceremony marked the commencement of a crucial 20-kilometre project aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and improving connectivity in the region. Addressing a gathering of local officials, residents, and stakeholders, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the importance […] todayJuly 15, 2024 5
insert_link APO International South Sudan faces a growing humanitarian crisis, warns World Health Organization (WHO) Twelve years on from independence the people of South Sudan continue to face huge challenges, exacerbated now by the war in neighbouring Sudan, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. The UN health agency insisted that the humanitarian, economic, social and political crises that began with brutal civil conflict in 2013 have been worsened by the recent influx of refugees from Sudan following the war between rival militaries there […] todayJuly 15, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Gambia: Continued ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) is good news but authorities must urgently address its root causes Reacting to the rejection of a bill to repeal the 2015 Women’s (Amendment) Act which bans female genital mutilation (FGM), by Gambia’s parliament on 15 July, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International Regional Director for West and Central Africa, said: “We welcome with great relief the rejection of the bill aimed at reversing the ban on FGM in Gambia. In 2015, the adoption of the Women’s (Amendment) Act, which criminalizes and sets […] todayJuly 15, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Number of ‘zero-dose’ children increased by more than one third last year in the Middle East and North Africa Millions of children in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) remain unprotected against preventable diseases due to a steady decline in vaccination coverage, according to the latest WHO and UNICEF estimates of national immunization coverage (WUENIC) published today. In 2023, the number of 'zero-dose' children in the MENA region – those who did not receive even the first dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine (DTP1) – was […] todayJuly 15, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Partnership for progress in advancing health and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Niger Delta In a significant move to advance sustainable development and improve public health services for the vulnerable population in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, recently visited the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Rivers State, Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The visit aimed to discuss strategic partnerships focused on achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular emphasis […] todayJuly 15, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Ghenno Himarwa pays tribute to his late wife, former Education Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa Following the passing of former Education, Arts, and Culture Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa on Sunday morning at the age of 57, her husband, Ghenno Himarwa, shared with Future Media News today that she cared deeply for her country. President Nangolo Mbumba said the late Hanse-Himarwa fought by making sure that the remains of Namibians in Germany were repatriated. todayJuly 15, 2024 116
insert_link World Political analyst discusses impact of Trump’s assassination attempt on democracry Following the recent assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump, Political Analyst and Acting Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, weighed in on the potential implications for Trump’s political future. "This should never have happened," Breakfast stated, stressing that political violence undermines democracy. He expressed concerns that proponents of democracy would not support such acts, as free and […] todayJuly 15, 2024 35
insert_link Namibia Environment Ministry Namibia reports strong increase in tourist arrivals in 2023 The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has released the Annual Tourist Statistics Report for 2023, highlighting a significant rise in tourist arrivals in Namibia. Notably, the African market emerged as the leading contributor, accounting for 71.8% of total arrivals. During the report's launch, Environment Minister Pohamba Shifeta acknowledged ongoing challenges faced by the tourism industry, including global economic conditions, climate change, and security concerns. He emphasized the need to […] todayJuly 15, 2024 44
insert_link Business / Economics Namcor urged to focus strategy on Green Hydrogen Namibia has been encouraged to consider a strategic shift for its National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NamCor) to establish itself as a leader in the burgeoning green hydrogen sector. Following a recent study tour to Belgium, a delegation of ten government officials recommended that the country’s oil company transition to include green hydrogen production. NamCor spokesperson Paulo Coelho expressed the company’s enthusiasm about remaining at the forefront of the emerging […] todayJuly 15, 2024 50
