insert_link APO International World Bank Appoints New Country Director for the Maghreb and Malta The World Bank announces Mr. Ahmadou Moustapha Ndiaye as the new Country Director for the Maghreb and Malta. He succeeds Mr. Jesko Hentschel, who has served in the position for the last five years. Mr. Ndiaye will lead the World Bank's engagements with the governments of Algeria, Libya, Malta, Morocco, and Tunisia, development partners, and other stakeholders on initiatives aligned with the countries' priorities and the World Bank's vision to […] todayJuly 10, 2024 6
insert_link APO International World Bank Grant to Support Scaling up Social Protection for Vulnerable Zambians Affected by the Drought Over 1.6 million vulnerable Zambians, badly affected by the severe drought, are set to benefit from a new World Bank grant meant to address the adverse effects of the ongoing drought, the worst in the last 40 years. Additional financing to the Scaling-up Shock Responsive Social Protection Project (SSRSP AF2) (http://apo-opa.co/4bIdnwt) will allow Zambia to scale up its Social Cash Transfer (SCT) program, which currently benefits approximately 8.5 million people, 40 percent […] todayJuly 10, 2024 6
insert_link Africa Cameroon President Secures Delay of Parliamentary and Local Elections to 2026 Cameroonian President Paul Biya obtained approval from lawmakers on Tuesday to postpone parliamentary and local elections until 2026, a move that opposition parties fear could hinder their ability to challenge in next year's presidential election- according to Reuters. The bill to extend the mandate by a year to March 2026 was supported by lawmakers from Biya's Cameroon People's Democratic Movement, which holds a majority in the National Assembly. todayJuly 10, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa South African Petroleum Industry Calls for Investment in Refineries for Clean Fuels Program The South African Petroleum Industry Association has reiterated the need for capital investment in local refineries to meet the second clean fuels program by 2027. During a media roundtable, Sapia head of strategy Kevin Baart emphasized that current price structures are insufficient to fund these necessary investments. Baart assured that the industry has managed supply risks effectively for 18 years and highlighted the importance of cleaner fuels and emission […] todayJuly 10, 2024 21
insert_link World Russia denies attack on children’s hospital in Ukraine at UN Security Council Russia on Tuesday denied that it is responsible for an attack on a children's hospital in Kyiv. The statement was made during an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting on Tuesday. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJuly 10, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Blood Transfusion Services Urgently Calls for Donors Amid Low Blood Stocks The Namibia Blood Transfusion Services has issued an urgent appeal for eligible donors to visit their centers nationwide as blood stocks are critically low.Here's NamBTS' Frieda Vatileni. todayJuly 10, 2024 10
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia Blood Transfusion Services’ Frieda Vatileni Talks On Need for Blood Donations In a recent conversation with Future Media, Frieda Vatileni from Namibia Blood Transfusion Services (NAMBTS) expressed an urgent appeal to the Namibian public. As the nation grapples with a critical shortage in blood supplies, Vatileni highlighted the pressing need for more donations to ensure the safety and well-being of patients in need. Current Blood Stock Levels Vatileni reported that the current blood stock is alarmingly low, standing at just five […] todayJuly 10, 2024 10
insert_link Uncategorized Biden’s future discussed at private Democrat meetings US Democrat lawmakers are meeting on Capitol Hill to discuss the viability of President Joe Biden standing for reelection amid growing calls for him to step down. Biden says he's "not going anywhere" despite concerns from his own party about his age and mental agility. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayJuly 10, 2024 3
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s NNPC Seeks $2 Billion Oil-Backed Loan to Strengthen Finances Nigeria's state-backed oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, is negotiating another oil-backed loan to enhance its finances and support business investments, its chief executive told Reuters. The NNPC aims to raise at least $2 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter, as the company faces increasing economic pressure. todayJuly 10, 2024 9
