insert_link APO International Glencore Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Marie-Chantal Kaninda to Highlight Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Investment Strategy at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Swiss mining company Glencore has launched the ProAc project (https://apo-opa.co/4c6hTp6) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aiming to promote economic diversification, financial inclusion and food security in the region. The initiative, part of Glencore's environmental, social and governance (ESG) portfolio, will provide financing and skills training to local communities in the agri-food sector. The project seeks to ensure that the country's mineral resources benefit local development, infrastructure and workforce […] todayJuly 25, 2024 7
insert_link APO International United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Funds New Police Training Centre in Torit County With crime on the rise and residents in Torit County feeling unsafe, the recent inauguration of new police facilities in Imodonge was warmly welcomed. “As a community, we believe that this positive development will greatly improve security in our area,” said Luka Ohucholi Odu, landlord of the large plot of land hosting the multi-purpose law enforcement structures, funded by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. While not the first […] todayJuly 25, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Addressing Judicial Backlog: The Strategic Expansion of Ghana’s Court of Appeal In a decisive move to address the backlog of cases overwhelming Ghana’s judicial system, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced the appointment of sixteen new Justices to the Court of Appeal. This significant expansion is aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the judiciary, ensuring timely justice delivery across the nation. The newly appointed Justices include Justice Charles Gyamfi Danquah, Justice Gifty Dekyem, and Justice Kofi Akrowiah, among […] todayJuly 25, 2024 6
insert_link World Climate activists halt traffic at Frankfurt airport By Lea Pernelle with Hui Min Neo in Berlin Police on Thursday arrested climate activists who glued themselves to the tarmac at Frankfurt airport, Germany's busiest, compelling it to temporarily suspend arrivals and departures. Traffic was halted during the busy summer holiday season for two hours before the first of the airport's landing runways was able to operate again at 0502 GMT, said a […] todayJuly 25, 2024 5
insert_link Environment New fish found off Madagascar: remarkable long-nosed skate discovered in the deep ocean By Simon Weigmann, Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change The Madagascar Ridge, in the southwestern Indian Ocean, is a remote, elevated area of seabed south of Madagascar. In 2016, my colleagues and I discovered a new cartilaginous fish species in its deep waters; a catshark that we named Bach’s catshark (Bythaelurus bachi) after German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. (In 2017 we discovered another new […] todayJuly 25, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Mourners Pay Tribute to Late Former Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa as Procession Heads to Mariental The procession ceremony for the late Former Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, began in Windhoek's Katutura on Wednesday morning. Students, teachers, and members of the community gathered to honor her memory. Her remains are now en route to Mariental, where she will be laid to rest on Saturday. todayJuly 25, 2024 10
insert_link World Time to “pass the torch,” says President Biden US President, Joseph Biden has told the American people that "the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation," just days after he withdrew his re-election bid. In a primetime address from the Oval Office — his first publicly televised remarks since bowing out of the 2024 Presidential race — Joe Biden offered a defence of his record, but said it's time for "new, fresh, younger […] todayJuly 25, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa AfriForum Criticizes South Africa’s Water Security Plans for Lack of Infrastructure Renovation In South Africa, AfriForum says the Department of Water and Sanitation’s water security and sanitation service delivery plans will be futile if concrete plans for renovating municipal distribution networks are not included. Currently, the department has 14 major national water resource infrastructure projects valued at more than 100-billion-rand, which are in different stages of implementation around the country. AfriForum’s, Marais de Vaal, says the department’s current plan does not offer […] todayJuly 25, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Paolenta Kevo Reflects on Logos Hope’s Impact in Namibia Logos Hope, the renowned floating book fair and outreach vessel, has recently concluded a remarkable visit to Namibia, leaving a lasting impression on both the crew and the thousands of visitors who stepped aboard. Paolenta Kevo, the Project Manager for the Logos Hope's Namibian visit, shared heartfelt reflections on the journey, expressing gratitude and highlighting the profound experiences gained. todayJuly 25, 2024 12
