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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: August 2024

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Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Médecins Sans Frontières’ (MSF) survey shows the scale and continuing cycle of violence against women displaced by war

APO International

Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Médecins Sans Frontières’ (MSF) survey shows the scale and continuing cycle of violence against women displaced by war

 A new survey carried out by Epicentre, Médecins Sans Frontières’ (MSF) epidemiological and medical research arm, among displaced people in four camps around Goma in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), shows alarming rates of violence, particularly sexual violence, continuing daily in and around the camps. More than one in 10 young women report having been raped in the period covered by the survey, November 2023 - April 2024. MSF renews […]

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Togo: the African Development Bank grants a loan of over USD 26 million to develop key agricultural sectors through private-sector investments

APO International

Togo: the African Development Bank grants a loan of over USD 26 million to develop key agricultural sectors through private-sector investments

 The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) have approved a loan of US $26.55 million to Togo to implement the second phase of the Agro-Food Processing Zone Project. The aim is to provide the country with an industrial hub for processing agricultural products and establish a business zone to offer opportunities to young people and women in the Kara and Savanes regions, in the north and […]

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Meeting of Indonesian Ambassador Sunarko with Sudan Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim

APO International

Meeting of Indonesian Ambassador Sunarko with Sudan Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim

 Indonesian Ambassador to Sudan Sunarko on Monday (5/8) visited and met with Sudanese Minister of Health Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim and his staff at the Office of the Minister of Health in Port Sudan. In the meeting, Ambassador Sunarko directly conveyed an invitation from the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Sudanese Minister of Health to participate in the 2nd Indonesia Africa Forum (IAF) and as a speaker at […]

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Foreign Minister Nyanti Welcomes New United States Embassy Ambassador-Designate

APO International

Foreign Minister Nyanti Welcomes New United States Embassy Ambassador-Designate

 Liberian Foreign Minister, H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, extended a warm welcome to the newly accredited Ambassador-designate of the United States of America to Liberia, Mr. Mark Toner, on behalf of His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., and the government and people of Liberia. During the ceremony, Minister Nyanti praised the United States for its continuous bilateral assistance to Liberia. She expressed gratitude for the ongoing support provided by the […]

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Uncategorized

COBRA meeting called over United Kingdom riots and injuries

The UK government is holding an emergency 'COBRA' meeting on Monday after a weekend of rioting. There were violent scenes in towns and cities which saw over 150 people arrested and police officers injured. The UK's Home Office has also offered greater protections for mosques after some were attacked during weekend unrest. Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald says his city needs to rebuild after violent clashes.   

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Africa

Uganda on high alert following fighting in eastern DRC

Uganda has stepped up security at its border following renewed fighting in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated dramatically with the recent takeover of a strategic border town by M23 rebels. Isabel Nakirya reports.     Major Bilal Katamba, spokesperson for the Mountain Division of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF), informed Xinhua that […]

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Namibia

NamRa collects N$21.4 billion in Q2 revenue

The Namibia Revenue Agency has collected N$21.4 billion in revenue during the quarter ending 30 June 2024, representing 25.1% of the N$85.3 billion annual revenue target. NamRA's Commissioner and CEO, Sam Shivute, said that domestic taxes were the main contributor, generating N$13.5 billion or 63% of the total revenue. According to The Brief, the remaining N$7.9 billion was derived from customs and excise duties, primarily through SACU receipts.

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Africa

Nigeria’s President calls for an end to nationwide protests

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has revealed that demonstrations last week that led to the deaths of at least 21 people had a political agenda and were meant to undermine his government. Tinubu, in his first public speech since the protests began on 1 August 2024, called for a suspension of demonstrations. Tesem Akende reports.  

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World

World leaders call for de-escalation in Middle East

Diplomacy is in overdrive as world powers call on Iran and its regional proxies for restraint, amid fear an attack on Israel could come within the next 24 hours. Iran's supreme leader is vowing revenge after a senior Hamas leader was assassinated in Tehran last week. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.     The White House meanwhile says President Joe Biden will meet with his national security team […]

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