Uganda: Ireland and World Food Programme (WFP) renew partnership to support self-reliance for refugees and boost food security in Karamoja

Through a multi-year commitment (2024-2027), the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$19.6 million (EUR18 million) from the Government of Ireland to support the Government of Uganda to strengthen self-reliance initiatives for refugee communities and to enhance social protection and school feeding in the Karamoja sub-region. "Support to Karamoja and refugee communities continues to be an integral part of our strategy in Uganda,” said H.E […]

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South Africa

SA Government Praises Emergency Teams for Response to Severe Weather

S.A government has commended emergency services teams in responding to situations due to the inclement weather conditions in parts of the country. Two people died in KwaZulu-Natal after being stranded in snow on the N3 highway, while parts of Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and the Free State were also affected by snow. Government’s acting spokesperson, Nomonde Mnukwa, says although the roads are cleared, motorists are urged to drive cautiously as […]

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World

Birmingham Police and FBI Launch Manhunt After Alabama Shooting Leaves Four Dead, 18 Injured

Birmingham police together with the FBI have launched a manhunt for suspects who shot and killed four people and injured 18 in Alabama. According to officials, multiple people drove up to the Five Points South area, got out of their vehicles, and began shooting, before driving away. Police believe the shooters were carrying out a hit on one person and the other victims were caught in the crossfire. Birmingham mayor […]

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South Africa

S.A’s President urges world leaders to confront and overcome global challenges including poverty

S.A's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has urged world leaders to confront and overcome global challenges including poverty, emerging conflicts, and public health emergencies. He delivered South Africa's statement at the Summit of the Future currently underway in New York. This is where the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Pact for the Future. Ramaphosa says the pact is an opportunity to change and reinvigorate the multilateral system so that it is […]

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Namibia

Katutura Central Constituency Councillor’s letter to the City of Windhoek irks resident’s committee

Katutura Central Constituency Councillor, Rodman Vezemba Katjaimo, has submitted a letter to the City of Windhoek, requesting a debt write-off for a family in his constituency. The document, obtained by Future Media, highlights his appeal for financial relief. However, Shaun Gariseb, a member of the Katutura Residents Committee, argues that such an approach should be expanded to benefit more families rather than focusing on a single unit.

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Namibia

Knowledge Ipinge Defends Move to SWAPO, As Political Analyst Weighs In

Former Affirmative Repositioning activist Knowledge Ipinge, who officially joined the South West Africa People’s Organization on Saturday, clarified that he never became a member of AR following its shift to a political party. Ipinge explained that his decision to rejoin SWAPO was largely influenced by the leadership of the party’s vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, whose values he praised as pragmatic, rooted in integrity, accountability, meritocracy, and inclusivity. Political Analyst Ndumba […]

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World

Landslides and flooding kill six in central Japan

Rescue efforts are underway in Japan’s Noto region after heavy rain triggered landslides and flooding at the weekend. At least six people are dead and 10 unaccounted for. As Chris Gilbert reports.

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Namibia

Katutura Central Constituency Councillor Responds to Criticism

In a recent statement, Katutura Central Constituency councillor Rodman Vezemba Katjaimo addressed concerns raised by community member Shaun Gariseb regarding his approach to constituency matters. Katjaimo clarified that Gariseb's comments stem from a misunderstanding of his office's responsibilities. Firstly, Katjaimo emphasized that he has written thousands of letters similar to Gariseb’s during one-on-one consultations with community members. "I used my office letterhead because these letters pertain to my official […]

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Africa

Kenya to Deploy 600 More Police Officers to Haiti to Combat Gang Violence

Kenya has pledged to send an additional 600 police officers to Haiti, bringing its total contingent to 1,000. The move is part of efforts to assist the country in fighting gangs controlling much of Port-au-Prince and nearby areas. BBC reports that Kenya's President William Ruto, during a visit to Haiti, expressed support for transforming the Kenya-led security mission into a full United Nations peacekeeping operation. Several other nations have collectively […]

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