insert_link APO International Foreign Minister Nyanti Leads Diplomatic Corps to Rural Liberia to Encourage Investment in Liberia For the first time in Liberia’s recent history, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, accompanied by fellow cabinet ministers and foreign ambassadors, conducted an extensive assessment tour on Monday, August 12, 2024. The delegation visited several key development projects across Bong and Margibi Counties, including the 500-acre Fuamah Rice Production Field, funded by the World Bank and the Government of Liberia; the EU-funded Human Rights project at […] todayAugust 15, 2024 3
insert_link Business / Economics Windhoek prepares to host Namibia Oil & Gas Conference As Namibia prepares up for the upcoming Namibia Oil & Gas Conference in Windhoek next week, Shakwa Nyambe, Founder and Managing Partner of SNC Incorporated, has shared his views on the evolving trends within the oil and gas sector. Nyambe mentioned the changes occurring in the financing of oil and gas projects. In addition to financing, Nyambe pointed out the importance of infrastructure development in the oil and […] todayAugust 15, 2024 35
insert_link Africa Sudan peace talks begin without warring sides Fresh peace talks to end Sudan's 16-month conflict have begun, but neither side has yet participated. The BBC reports that the US is leading the negotiations and remains committed to resolving the crisis despite the absence of the warring factions. The conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces has resulted in thousands of deaths, displaced around 10 million people, and triggered a severe hunger crisis. todayAugust 15, 2024 2
insert_link Entertainment Tyla joins Beyoncé, Billie Eilish on Obama’s playlist South African Grammy Award-winning pop star Tyla's song Jump has been included in former US president Barack Obama’s annual summer playlist. The song has more than 140-million streams on Spotify. Other singers who landed on Obama's playlist include Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ‘Em, Billie Eilish’s Chihiro, I Can’t Get No Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones, and Tommy Richman’s Million Dollar Baby. Obama has curated and shared his summer playlist almost every year since 2015. todayAugust 15, 2024 24
insert_link World Former Pakistani jail deputy superintendent arrested over Khan allegations Authorities have taken former Adiala Jail deputy superintendent Muhammad Akram into custody on charges of abuse of power and providing undue assistance to former Prime Minister Imran Khan during his imprisonment. Akram, who was removed from his position on June 20, is accused of acting as a communication link between Khan and his aides. Hira Mustafa has more. According to The News International, the arrest of Akram has […] todayAugust 15, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia Agriculture Minister discusses aquifer pollution risks The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein is visiting the Omaheke and Otjozondjupa Regions to engage with regional leaders, Communal Land Boards, Resettlement Committees, and farmers. During a community meeting in Leonardville, the Minister discussed the Stampriet Aquifer, where he explained how underground mining can pollute water sources. todayAugust 15, 2024 20
insert_link APO International The Permanent Observer Mission and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Group at the United Nations Join Sierra Leone and the United Nations in Launching the Sierra Leone Peace Exhibition To mark Sierra Leone’s mission as West African Representative and President of the United Nations Security Council during the month of August 2024, the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, H.E. Rtd Brig. Julius Maada Bio launched Sierra Leone’s peace exhibition at the United Nations in New York on Monday 12 August 2024, in the presence of the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. Mrs Amina J. Mohamed. […] todayAugust 15, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia New flights to link Windhoek to Botswana and Durban Air Connect Namibia and Air Botswana will launch new flights connecting Windhoek with Maun, Kasane, and Gaborone, with the Gaborone service extending to Durban. These routes will strengthen business and leisure travel between Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. The Namibia Airports Company, facilitating these operations, said the initiative will increase air access to Namibia. NAC spokesperson, Dan Kamati. Starting from 1 November, Air Botswana will introduce two additional […] todayAugust 15, 2024 56
insert_link APO International United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of Congo on Independence Day President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Denis Sassou Nguesso of Republic of the Congo, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of […] todayAugust 15, 2024 3
