South African President has promised an ongoing review of the executive’s size as the democracy matures

South African President has promised an ongoing review of the executive’s size as the democracy matures

The South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has promised an ongoing review of the executive's size as the democracy matures, to ensure effective governance. While the executive's size is under scrutiny, the focus remains on sustainable growth and strategic reforms. Ramaphosa addressed the Presidency's budget vote debate and urged strong central government coordination to tackle challenges. He says the impact of reforms shows the Presidency's vital role in driving development and […]

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APO International

6th Congress of the National Council of Eritrean-Americans Commences

The 6th Congress of the National Council of Eritrean-Americans was enthusiastically inaugurated in Washington under the theme “Strengthening Eritrean Values for International Relations.” The congress, attended by over 500 nationals, saw Ms. Lewam Debru, Chairperson of the Organizing Committee, and Ms. Hadinet Keleta, Head of Public and Community Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy, outline the objectives and agenda of the event. Mr. Berhane Gebrehiwet, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy, […]

July 24, 2024 7

World

757 Million people experienced hunger globally in 2023

World falls short on zero hunger goals At the recent G20 Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty Task Force Ministerial Meeting in Brazil, a new annual report revealed the global setback in achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, Zero Hunger, by 2030. The report shows that the world has regressed to levels of undernourishment comparable to those in 2008-2009, with current global hunger figures stagnating at around 713 to 757 […]

July 24, 2024 33

Business / Economics

Climate activists target airports

Climate protestors are promising further disruption to air travel after targeting one of Germany's busiest airports on Wednesday. Trent Murray has the details. Last Generation has called for the German government to engage in a global agreement aimed at ending the use of fossil fuels, such as oil, gas, and coal, by 2030. The group has announced plans for similar "peaceful, civil protests" at airports across Europe and […]

July 24, 2024 32

World

Bernie Sanders condemns Netanyahu’s upcoming US Congress speech

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address before the US Congress today. His address comes amid fears of a growing regional war in the Middle East. Israel and Hamas have failed to agree on a ceasefire deal currently on the table. Protestors have promised a 'day of rage' over Israel's conduct during its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza. Ira […]

July 24, 2024 20

Namibia

Agriculture Ministry responds to “lung sickness” outbreak in Okapundja

An outbreak of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia commonly known as “lung sickness” has been detected at Okapundja village, 51 km east of Opuwo. Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, spokesperson, Jona Musheko, has more. Musheko explains the measures instituted by the Directorate of Veterinary Services to control the outbreak.

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APO International

Sudan updates: World Food Programme (WFP) supports Khartoum’s grassroots kitchens as famine threatens capital

Sudan’s capital Khartoum is at risk of famine, with over 90,000 people facing catastrophic levels of hunger (IPC5) - meaning they are unable to access enough food to survive and are at risk of starvation. Gaining consistent access to people in Khartoum is an urgent priority for WFP’s scale-up plan. To that end, the World Food Programme (WFP) has teamed up with Khartoum’s grassroots community kitchens – combining our scale with […]

July 24, 2024 13

APO International

United Nations (UN) Tourism Shines a Light on Investment Prospects in Zambia

UN Tourism has launched a guide on sustainable tourism development in Zambia that identifies key sectors for investment. Titled “Tourism Doing Business—Investing in Zambia,” the guide aims to boost economic growth nationwide. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary General of UN Tourism, stated, “This publication will lead to greater prosperity, job creation, community empowerment, and SME expansion in Zambia. It offers a comprehensive overview of Zambia’s economic, political, and social landscape, highlighting the […]

July 24, 2024 6

Africa

Lesotho declares food insecurity emergency

Lesotho's government says people are at risk of extreme hunger in the next eight months. The country's Prime Minister Sam Matekane has declared a national food insecurity disaster spanning eight months from July 2024 to March 2025. The Lesotho Times reports Matekane announced that severe El Niño-induced droughts are causing extreme hunger for at least 700,000 Basotho, a notable rise from the 582,000 affected in the 2022/2023 period. This crisis, […]

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