Binance expands crypto access in West and Central Africa with mobile money integration

Binance (www.Binance.com), the world's leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider continues to drive innovation and expand access to cryptocurrency in Africa, now allowing users in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Togo and Senegal to purchase crypto directly through mobile money payments enabled through local partnerships. This new functionality further strengthens Binance’s commitment to providing simple and secure access to cryptocurrency for users across the continent, reinforcing […]

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APO International

Ambassador Han Jing Meets with Hon. Elisha Matambo, Minister of Copperbelt Province of Zambia

On 16 October 2024, Ambassador Han Jing met with Hon. Elisha Matambo, Minister of Copperbelt Province of Zambia during his visit to the province. Ambassador Han said that he was visiting Copperbelt Province to implement the consensus reached by the two Heads of State at the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The ten partnership actions announced by President Xi Jinping will surely bring the province […]

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Oshiwambo

Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile

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Namibia

Namibia Seeks Anti-Corruption Insights from Nigeria

Anti-Corruption Commission Director General Paulus Noa has suggested a training partnership with Nigeria to enhance anti-corruption efforts. The proposal, initiated by Namibia's High Commissioner to Nigeria, aims to facilitate knowledge sharing on asset recovery and legal assistance. Noa emphasized the importance of collaboration in fighting transnational corruption, despite Nigeria's lower ranking in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index.

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South Africa

S.A’s Ramaphosa Announces Conclusion of Phala Phala Farm Fund Investigations

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says investigations into the funds uncovered at the Phala Phala farm in Limpopo have concluded, with independent bodies finding no wrongdoing on his part. In his reply to the National Assembly’s oral questions, he highlighted that the National Assembly decided not to pursue the independent panel's report for further inquiry. Ramaphosa expressed his full cooperation during the investigations and is confident in the upcoming […]

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Health / Medical

In the U.S, Fight to limit abortion pill access back in play after new lawsuit filed

A new battle is brewing in the fight over access to abortion pills in the U.S. Idaho, Kansas and Missouri have filed a request seeking to restrict access to the drug, after the Supreme Court tossed out a similar case earlier this year. It comes just ahead of the presidential election, where reproductive rights is a top issue for U.S voters. Here with additional details: Toni Waterman.

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Africa

UN Envoy Suggests Dividing Western Sahara to Resolve Longstanding Conflict

The U.N. envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, has proposed the potential division of the territory between Morocco and the Polisario Front as a solution to the nearly 50-year-old conflict, says Reuters. The dispute, dating back to 1975, involves Morocco's claim over Western Sahara and the Algeria-backed Polisario Front's push for an independent state.

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World

Ukraine seeks EU and NATO support for Victory plan

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented his victory plan to European leaders and NATO allies in Brussels. Zelenskyy announced his plan to Ukrainian lawmakers on Wednesday which includes an unconditional invite to join the military alliance. William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.

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South Africa

S.A Police Pursue Additional Suspects in Lusikisiki Mass Shooting Case

The S.A Police ministry has confirmed that police are actively pursuing additional suspects connected to the mass shooting in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape where 18 people were murdered. Four suspects have been arrested so far. One suspect is still on the run, and the weapons used in the mass shooting have not been found. Briefing the media, national police commissioner Fannie Masemola emphasised the need to address rising violence […]

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Month: October 2024