Sierra Leone: High Commissioners and Ambassador Present Letters of Credence to President Bio, Assure Stronger Bilateral Relations

Sierra Leone’s President, His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has received the letters of credence from three distinguished diplomats at the State House Credential Room. Among them were the United Kingdom’s High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Ms. Josephine Gauld LVO, the newly designated High Commissioner of The Gambia, Madam Claudiana A. Cole, and the Ambassador of the European Union (EU), Jacek Jankowski. These diplomatic representatives expressed their commitment to deepening […]

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APO International

Sierra Leone: Ambassadors And High Commissioner-Designate Bid Farewell to President Bio, Commit to Strengthening Bilateral Ties

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has formally bid farewell to four newly appointed ambassadors and a high commissioner, following their successful parliamentary approval. The diplomats were presented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, at the State House in Freetown. The diplomats taking leave of office are, Dr. Julius F. Sandy, High Commissioner-designate to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. […]

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APO International

President El-Sisi Heads to the Eritrean Capital, Asmara

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi heads to the Eritrean capital, Asmara, upon an invitation from Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki. The visit will focus on discussing ways to strengthen bilateral relations in various fields, as well as addressing the regional situation efforts to establish stability and security in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, in a manner that supports development and serves the interests of the peoples of the […]

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South Africa

Eastern Cape MEC Praises Police for Arrest in Lusikisiki Massacre Case

To South Africa, where the Eastern Cape MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Xolile Nqatha, has applauded the police for arresting a suspect in connection with the massacre of 18 people in Lusikisiki. Forty-five-year-old Siphosoxolo Myekethe made his first court appearance yesterday. He is facing 18 charges of murder and one count of possession of an unlicensed firearm. The department’s spokesperson, Makhaya Komisa, says the prosecution must oppose bail for […]

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Business / Economics

3-10 October 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap: Domestic Activity Declines, South Africa’s LPG Boom, and Global Financial Developments

Economic activity in Namibia showed signs of a slowdown in the second quarter of 2024, with business registrations declining by 34% compared to the same period last year. According to the Bank of Namibia, both close corporations and private companies experienced downturns, with close corporations dropping by 37.7% and private companies by 8.4% year-on-year. In the realm of domestic debt, Namibia's total reached N$123.51 billion by the end of September, […]

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Namibia

Police Seize Drugs and Arrest 142 Suspects in September

The Namibian Police Force has made significant strides in combating drug-related crimes during September 2024. Over 195,620 kg of cannabis, 689 Mandrax tablets, 421 units of crack cocaine, and 2 grams of cocaine powder were seized throughout the month. In connection with these seizures, 142 suspects were arrested, including 137 Namibians, one Angolan, one Tanzanian, and three Zambians. The Namibian Police remain committed to addressing the growing challenge […]

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World

Top Indian security committee clears drone purchase from US

India's top committee on internal security has approved the purchase for 31 predator drones from the United States. The deal was announced in June when Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Joseph Biden in Washington. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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APO International

On World Sight Day: New Vision and New Life for Mamadou

The moment a seven-year-old boy sees clearly for the first time has been captured in a video by the charity that gave him surgery. Surgeons from international charity Mercy Ships believe Mamadou, who lives in Sierra Leone, would have lost his sight entirely if he had not had his bilateral cataracts removed. His mother, Salematu, discovered that her little boy who was born with cataracts, was unable to see well […]

October 10, 2024 4

South Africa

S.A Union COSATU Welcomes Dismissal of Mkhwebane’s Bid for R10 Million Gratuity

S.A Union Cosatu has welcomed the dismissal of former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s bid to force her ex-employer to pay her a ten-million gratuity. The Gauteng High Court said that it would be absurd for Mkhwebane to expect an end-of-service gratuity payment after having left the office in disgrace. She was removed by Parliament less than a month shy of the end of her seven-year, non-renewable term. Cosatu’s, Zanele […]

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Month: October 2024