Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to Ghanaian President

Ambassador Mersole J. Mellejor presented his credentials to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the Republic of Ghana at the Jubilee House, the seat of the country's presidency, in the capital Accra on Monday, 08 July 2024. Ambassador Mellejor also presented the Letter of Recall of former Ambassador Shirley Q. Ho-Vicario. During the conversation that followed, President Akufo-Addo said that the Philippines and Ghana have long-standing relations and must continue […]

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APO International

Leading Energy Companies Including Vitol, Africa Oil Corp, and ERHC Energy Inc will Gather in London for the Invest in African Energy Reception, Highlighting Growing Global Interest in African Oil and Gas Opportunities

Global energy companies including Vitol, Africa Oil Corp. and ERHC Energy Inc. will showcase Africa’s premier energy sector opportunities at the Invest in African Energy reception in London this week, organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org). The reception serves to catalyze investor interest in Africa’s energy prospects ahead of the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy conference in Cape Town this November, showcasing the potential of the […]

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APO International

President Mourns Passing of Operation Vala Umgodi South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Troops

President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the deaths of four South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members who passed away overnight on Friday, 05 July 2024, while on duty to combat illegal mining. As Commander-in-Chief of the SANDF, President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to the families of the victims as well as to their commanders and colleagues. The President’s thoughts are with the team of soldiers who discovered their […]

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Uncategorized

French prosecutors opens investigation into Marine Le Pen’s campaign finances

The Paris public prosecutor's office has opened a judicial investigation into suspected illegal campaign financing by far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen, that's according to French media. The inquiry relates to the 2022 presidential election, which Le Pen lost to Emmanuel Macron. Ross Cullen reports.

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Namibia

Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month Highlights Critical Need for Early Detection and Treatment

July is designated as Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, aiming to enhance public understanding of these cancers, promote research initiatives, and advocate for improved resources and treatments for affected Namibians. The prognosis for sarcoma patients varies based on factors such as cancer type, location, stage, and treatment response. Cancer Association of Namibia's CEO Rolf Hansen. Although not as common, these rare bone cancers have affected about 361 per […]

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World

U.N. Human Rights Chief Calls for Investigation into Mass Grave Found on Libya-Tunisia Border

U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk urged authorities to swiftly investigate reports of a mass grave discovered in the desert along the Libya-Tunisia border. In a speech to the U.N. Reuters reports that the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Turk condemned widespread violations against migrants and refugees in Libya and emphasized that the families of the deceased deserve to know the truth. His office is actively following up on the […]

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Namibia

Health Ministry Advised to Be Cautious as Monkeypox Cases Surface in South Africa

Ben Nangombe, Executive Director of the Health and Social Services ministry, urged the public to exercise caution following reports of monkeypox cases in South Africa. He reassured that no cases have been reported in Namibia yet, but emphasized global concern whenever such disease outbreaks occur.

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South Africa

Eskom Implements Load Reduction in Multiple Provinces in SA to Combat Network Overloading

To South Africa, where Eskom has begun load reduction in several provinces, including Limpopo, the Western and Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and North West, due to increased network overloading with the onset of winter. Spokesperson Daphne Mokwena emphasized that load reduction differs from load-shedding, as Eskom currently has sufficient generating capacity to meet national electricity demand.

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Sport

Two France rugby players detained over alleged Argentine sex assault

Two members of the French national rugby team touring South America were arrested in Argentina on Monday following an allegation of sexual assault, a justice official in Mendoza province told AFP. Hugo Auradou, 20, and Oscar Jegou, 21, who featured in France's 28-13 Test victory over Argentina on Saturday, were detained in Buenos Aires and will be taken to Mendoza where the crime allegedly took place. "Today […]

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