Ugandan athlete Cheptegei killed in domestic violence incident

Ugandan athlete Cheptegei killed in domestic violence incident

A Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died in Kenya four days after being set on fire by her partner. Cheptegei was part of Uganda's Paris 2024 Olympics athletics team. Leon Ssenyange reports. The 33-year-old Ugandan athlete, who placed 44th behind Dutch winner Sifan Hassan on 11 August, had been in critical condition at a hospital in neighboring Kenya. Uganda Olympic Committee President Donald Rukare confirmed the marathoner's death […]

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World

US accuses Russia of interfering with its presidential election

US attorney general, Merrick Garland, says Russian President Vladamir Putin's inner circle directed companies to promote disinformation as part of a programme to influence the presidential election. The Justice Department has filed charges against two Moscow-based managers of state broadcaster RT, for allegedly paying content creators in America to pump pro-Russia propaganda and disinformation to US audiences.

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Namibia

Nampol urges firearm surrender for Africa Amnesty Month

Namibia, alongside other African Union member states, is commemorating Africa Amnesty Month this September. Nampol Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga announced that the public has until 30 September 2024 to surrender any illicit or unwanted firearms, ammunition & related materials.

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Namibia

Human rights lawyer criticizes reality show for privacy violations

Human Rights lawyer, Bianca Boois of BB Boois Attorneys, has criticised a reality show that films intoxicated Namibians for crime prevention. Boois raised ethical and legal concerns about the show, highlighting potential violations of privacy, human dignity, and the mental health implications for the individuals involved. Boois further questioned the legality of broadcasting such footage without consent, especially when individuals are in a vulnerable state due to […]

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Namibia

NEFF wins case against Electoral Commission of Namibia

The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters has won its case against the Electoral Commission of Namibia after the commission cancelled the party's registration in June. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Judge Thomas Masuku set aside the ECN’s decision. Speaking outside the courthouse after the ruling, NEFF spokesperson Teresia Hamurenge, shared the way forward. Political Analyst, Advocate Queen Kasirua says the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters were robbed of valuable […]

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APO International

Morocco Emerges as Crucial Continental Leader at China-Africa Summit

The Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), held in Beijing from September 4 to 6, has reinforced Morocco's status as an essential continental leader that places the development and prosperity of Africa at the heart of its diplomatic efforts, in accordance with the High Directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him. This significant event was an opportunity to reiterate the Kingdom’s firm and concrete […]

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APO International

Global Africa Business Initiative announces line up for 2024 flagship event “Unstoppable Africa: The Solution for a Global Future”

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (www.GABI.UNGlobalCompact.org) has announced its line up and programme (https://apo-opa.co/4gf9Edj) for its annual two-day event on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York. Taking place on 25-26 September, this year’s forum “Unstoppable Africa: The Solution for a Global Future” will bring together influential leaders from the public and private sectors to advance Africa’s role in shaping global business solutions. This year, Unstoppable Africa […]

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APO International

China – Africa 10 Point Partnership Action Plan

President Xi Jinping of China has announced a 10-point partnership action plan for Africa for the next three years. These include the modernisation of industrialisation, agriculture, trade, investment, training, and infrastructure. Others are access for Africa’s goods to the Chinese market, 30 infrastructure connectivity projects and development cooperation comprising 1,000 livelihood projects. “In the next three years, China will work with Africa to take 10 partnership actions for modernisation to […]

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APO International

United States (U.S.) Strengthens Commitment to Flood Relief and Disaster Preparedness in Nigeria Amid Rising Climate Risks

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing more than $6.5 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to address flood-related humanitarian needs across Nigeria. This funding is part of USAID’s Fiscal Year 2024 support and will enable local partners to respond to flooding and other disasters. IOM is allocating $3 million to address flood-related humanitarian needs across the country. Flooding has affected over […]

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