insert_link APO International The Ethiopia Humanitarian Country Team is rolling out a Code of Conduct and associated joint operating principles to guide humanitarian activities in Ethiopia The Humanitarian Country Team in Ethiopia – that includes representatives of United Nations agencies, international and national NGOs, and donors – is rolling out a Code of Conduct, and associated Joint Operating Principles that draw on international laws and globally established standards regarding the expected conduct of all humanitarian workers and the conditions required for humanitarian workers to implement lifesaving work in a safe and principled manner. The roll out […] todayAugust 12, 2024 4
insert_link APO International President Boakai Accepts Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Deputy Governor’s Resignation President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has accepted the resignation of Madam Nyemadi D. Pearson, Deputy Governor for Operations at the Central Bank of Liberia. In her letter of resignation, Madam Pearson expressed thanks to President Boakai for the time she served as Deputy Governor of the CBL. In accepting the resignation letter, the President thanked Madam Pearson for her service to the country. Meanwhile, President Boakai has appointed Mr. […] todayAugust 12, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Protests Demand Reinstatement of Teacher Petrus Ndeulita Sympathises from different corners of the country staged a peaceful demonstrations demanding a former teacher Petrus Ndeulita's immediate reinstatement to his post in Ongwediva after giving a learner corporal punishment. todayAugust 12, 2024 21
insert_link Business / Economics India’s market regulator bats for its chief amid quid pro quo allegations India's market regulator is asking investors to exercise due diligence before reacting to fresh allegations by a US-based short seller. Hindenburg Research has accused the head of India's market regulator of conflicts of interest relating to the Adani Group. They say SEBI's chief, Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband invested in offshore funds also used by the Indian conglomerate. Neha Poonia has more. todayAugust 12, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Police minister Senzo Mchunu says the safety and security of citizens are of utmost importance S.A's Police minister, Senzo Mchunu says the safety and security of citizens are of utmost importance, following another discovery of an apparent firearm training facility in Modimolle, Limpopo. A multidisciplinary team recovered several licensed rifles, a pistol, and a substantial amount of ammunition believed to have been used in training activities at the facility. The ministry’s spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi, says the discovery of military-related training equipment and activities raises serious […] todayAugust 12, 2024 13
insert_link Africa Cameroon spends 90% of Chinese development loans on its French region: this could deepen the country’s divisions By Afa’anwi Ma’abo Che, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University In Cameroon, violent clashes between government forces and separatists from the English-speaking parts of the country started in 2017. Since then, at least 598,000 people have had to leave their homes and about 2 million have been left in need of humanitarian aid. The anglophone crisis resulted from the government’s repressive response to largely peaceful protests in 2016-2017. Protesters were […] todayAugust 12, 2024 10
insert_link APO International Malaysia Welcomes the Joint Statement From the Leaders of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar Malaysia welcomes the Joint Statement by the Leaders of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar on 8 August 2024, underscoring the urgency for the conclusion of a ceasefire deal and to bring immediate relief to the people of Gaza. As a matter of principle, Malaysia has always advocated for peace and stability and adherence to international law. In this context, Malaysia supports the ongoing peace negotiations mediated by the United […] todayAugust 12, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Media Statement: Committee Welcomes Deployment of Human Settlements Team to Assist Swartland Municipality Following Dam Wall Collapse The Chairpersons of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Mr Nocks Seabi, has welcomed the swift intervention by the Minister of Human Settlements to assist the Swartland Municipality following the collapse of the three dam walls in the area. “The swift response by the Minster to dispatch an emergency housing team to urgently intervene and assist displaced families whose homes were flooded following the collapse of the Riverlands Dam is […] todayAugust 12, 2024 2
insert_link World Bangladesh’s interim government says it’s working on resolving attacks against religious minorities Bangladesh's interim government has said that it is working on addressing rising attacks against religious minorities following Sheikh Hasina's ouster from power, calling it a matter of grave concern.This comes after hundreds of homes, businesses and temples belonging to Bangladesh's minority Hindus were vandalised last week. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports. todayAugust 12, 2024 22
