insert_link Namibia More Activists Speak Out Against Unemployment Grant Scheduled For 2025 The Poverty Eradication minister's announcement of an Unemployment Grant to be issued in 2025 is gaining even more criticism. The most recent being that of activist Rosa Namises. The Basic Income Grant's Tjipura Tjipura weighed in on how this will not deter their planned protest against unemployment and hunger slated for later this month highlighting the country's rich natural resources. todayAugust 14, 2024 14
insert_link APO International Ghana: United States (U.S.) provides $75,000 to renovate the Upper East Regional Peace Council Office The United States Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) has provided $75,000 (1,162,000 Ghana Cedis) to renovate the Upper East Regional Peace Council (UERPC) office. The UERPC works to promote peace and stability in the region by addressing conflicts through dialogue, mediation, and other non-violent conflict resolution methods. Receiving the keys to the office on July 25, the Secretary of the UERPC […] todayAugust 14, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Ambassador Zhang Lizhong Attended Opening Ceremony of International Seminar on “China-Africa Cultural Exchange and Mutual Learning” On August 12, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong attendedthe opening ceremony of International Seminaron “China-Africa Cultural Exchange and Mutual Learning” co-organized by Uganda’s Makerere University and China’s Xiangtan University. Academicians from Ugandan and Chinese Universities gathered here for a two-day seminar aimed at boosting understanding of the cultural exchanges between the two countries. Ambassador Zhang introduced the fruitful results of China-Uganda cooperations in variety areas, such as education, culture, health, vocational training, tourism and etc., explained in detailson the core content […] todayAugust 14, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Mpox is still being transmitted across the world, says UN health agency In an update, the WHO said that an outbreak of mpox was declared in Burundi on 25 July, at around the same time that Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda also confirmed their own cases. The UN health agency noted that all of these infections – where patients’ symptoms included fever, joint pain and a widespread rash - were linked to the “expanding outbreak” in East and Central Africa. Later in the day, […] todayAugust 14, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Atlanta Phambili: A Gateway for United States (U.S.)-South Africa Partnership Atlanta Phambili – “forward” in Zulu and Xhosa – is a subnational diplomacy initiative which seeks to deepen bilateral ties between the United States and South Africa through City of Atlanta’s educational and research institutions, Diaspora connections, creatives industry, and economic dynamism. The initiative is a joint effort by the U.S. Mission in South Africa and the government of South Africa. In March 2024, the U.S. Mission launched Atlanta Phambili […] todayAugust 14, 2024 4
insert_link Africa International Organization for Migration Urges Increased Global Support for Sudan’s Displacement Crisis The International Organization for Migration has called on countries to significantly increase their donations to address Sudan's severe displacement crisis. Reuters says, Mohamed Refaat, head of the IOM's Sudan mission, cautioned that the organization has only secured 21% of the required funding. Without additional support, the ongoing conflict, combined with widespread hunger, disease, and floods, could result in the loss of tens of thousands of lives. todayAugust 14, 2024 5
insert_link World ‘Squad’ member Omar faces U.S primary challenge US Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota is the latest member of the Democrats' progressive "squad" to defend her seat in a primary. The group has been a vocal critic of Israel's war in Gaza, resulting in two primary defeats in the last two months. Corresponding for us is Nick Harper from Washington. todayAugust 14, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa ANC’s Dada Morero Set to Become Johannesburg Mayor Amid Leadership Change To South Africa, where Dada Morero, the ANC's top choice, is poised to be elected the next mayor of Johannesburg following Kabelo Gwamanda's resignation. Morero, who briefly served as mayor in 2022, is expected to address ongoing service delivery challenges in the city. ANC regional secretary Sasabona Manganye confirmed Morero's candidacy as the party prepares for this leadership transition. todayAugust 14, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Mozambique: The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission In response to an invitation by the National Election Commission of Mozambique, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the general elections in Mozambique on 9 October. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has appointed Laura Ballarin Cereza, Member of the European Parliament, as Chief Observer. High Representative Josep Borrell stated: "Mozambique and the EU are […] todayAugust 14, 2024 3
