insert_link Namibia UPDATE: Walking for Change: Ray Sasman’s Inspiring Journey Continues from Otavi Ray Sasman, a resilient Namibian woman, has embarked on an extraordinary mission to raise awareness and support for youth empowerment through her "Walk With Me" campaign. Starting her journey in Noordoewer, passed Windhoek and now in Otavi, Ray has already covered over 1000 kilometers on foot, despite facing challenges along the way. Her journey began with a setback—a foot injury in Windhoek that momentarily paused her walk. Undeterred, she […] todayJuly 9, 2024 12
insert_link World Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has appointed a special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has appointed a special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism. Community groups have documented a steep increase in both anti-Semitism and Islamophobia since the Hamas attacks on Israel on the seventh of October last year, and the Israeli military bombardment of Gaza. Albanese says lawyer Jillian Segal will consult with community leaders and discrimination experts to advise the government: todayJuly 9, 2024 28
insert_link APO International United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of South Sudan on Independence Day President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan on his country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar […] todayJuly 9, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) announce Ugandan Winner of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Ugandan winner of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards 2023. Winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards 2023 and “Diabetes and Hypertension” Awards 2023 from the rest of the Africa were also announced, in partnership with African First Ladies, the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother. The […] todayJuly 9, 2024 12
insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, William Burns. The meeting was also attended by Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Abbas Kamel. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the CIA Director conveyed U.S. President Joe Biden’s greetings to President El-Sisi as well as his appreciation for the strategic partnership between the two countries. President El-Sisi confirmed the continuation […] todayJuly 9, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Arbitrary detentions and impunity widespread in Libya, warns United Nations (UN’s) Türk The desperate plight of migrants and refugees tortured, trafficked and sold “at scale” in Libya took centre stage at the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, where UN rights chief Volker Türk urged the international community to consider halting its agreement with the north African country on asylum seekers and migration. “Trafficking, torture, forced labour, extortion, starvation in intolerable conditions of detention” are “perpetrated at scale…with impunity”, the High Commissioner for Human Rights […] todayJuly 9, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Somalia: Olympian Sir Mo Farah ‘Heartbroken’ To See Escalating Impact of Climate Change on Children in His Homeland ‘Will my child eat today? Will they even have any water?’ A mother’s plea to Farah; Olympic champion’s ‘awe’ at battles for survival after 43,000 deaths; Multimedia content can be downloaded here. On a journey back to his birthplace, Save the Children ambassador Sir Mo Farah said it was heartbreaking to witness the devastating impact climate change is having on driving up child malnutrition rates in Somaliland. Farah also saw first-hand the vital care […] todayJuly 9, 2024 11
insert_link Oshiwambo Omupashiyono a tyonkwagulwa kondjamba sigo eso moshikunino shiinamwenyo mo South Africa Omupashiyoni omu Spain okwa tyonkwagulwa sigo eso kondjamba sho a zimo mohauto oku kutha omathano goshigunda shoondjamba moshikunino shiinamwennyo sha South Africa. O BBC oya lopota kutya omulumentu gomimvo 43 okwa ponokelwa ongula yosondaaha ko Pilanesburg National Park,monooli ya Johannesburg. Omulumentu,omukadhona gwe naakiintu yalwe yaali okwali taya hingi osheenditho shawo,meni lyoshikunino,sho ya mono oondjamba dhili 3 nuutana. Naasho yazi mo mosheenditho yedhi thaneke,odhemu ponokele noku mu dhipaga. Omanga yalwe inaaya […] todayJuly 9, 2024 11
insert_link Africa Tanzania artist jailed for burning Hassan’s picture is freed A Tanzanian artist has been freed after paying a fine for setting fire to a picture of President Samia Suluhu Hassan in a viral TikTok video. Shadrack Chaula, 24, was found guilty last week of disseminating offensive information online over the video, which saw him burn the photo and utter words that police said were offensive to the head of state. The painter was released -- […] todayJuly 9, 2024 7
