insert_link Namibia Historic Win for Namibian LGBTQI+ Activist Omar van Reenen, a prominent Namibian LGBTQI+ activist, has made history by becoming the first advocate for LGBTQI+ rights to win the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize in Athens, Greece. This prestigious award honors young leaders globally who demonstrate exceptional commitment to promoting democracy and human rights. Van Reenen's activism in Namibia includes efforts to advocate for protective LGBTQI+ laws, challenge discriminatory policies, and mobilize public support for queer rights. […] todayNovember 1, 2024 17
insert_link APO International Eritrea: Meeting with National Organizations in Sweden Ambassador Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea’s non-resident Ambassador to Sweden, held a meeting with leaders of Eritrean national organizations in Sweden. The meeting focused on strengthening organizational capacity, nurturing competent and patriotic youth, and discussing the situation in the homeland and the progress of national development programs. Ambassador Fesehatsion emphasized that organization is the foundation of success, calling on nationals in Sweden to enhance their organizational strength, reinforce resilience against external hostilities, […] todayNovember 1, 2024 5
insert_link APO International 9th Meeting of Eritrean National Committee in Germany The Eritrean National Committee in Germany convened for its 9th meeting on 26 October in Frankfurt. The gathering included representatives from various national committees and members of the Eritrean Commission from cities across Germany. Mr. Yohannes Woldu, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Germany, provided a comprehensive briefing on the objective situation in the homeland as well as on regional and global developments. He emphasized the importance of the […] todayNovember 1, 2024 3
insert_link APO International African Payment System will Unlock the Continent’s Trade Potential, President Ruto President William Ruto has asked Member States of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) to ratify Pan- African Payments and Settlement System to enable and ease trade among the countries. The President said the African payment system will save Africa more than $5 billion annually in payment and foreign exchange transaction costs. “Instead of our traders chasing currency exchanges, they can be comfortably chasing trade initiatives,” President […] todayNovember 1, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Qatar Partakes in Meeting of Asia, Middle East Ambassadors in South Africa HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of South Africa Mubarak bin Nasser Al Khalifa took part in a meeting of HE Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa Ronald Lamola with ambassadors and high commissioners from Asia and the Middle East accredited to the Republic of South Africa. A host of topics of mutual interest were discussed during the meeting. Distributed […] todayNovember 1, 2024 2
insert_link 2 Oshiwambo Ongudu yomangeli mo Botswana, (BDP) oili pokati koshilaleko nomukonda shokudjako koshipundi Ongudu yo mangeli mo Botswana, Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) oyo ili meweliko loPresident Mokgweetsi Masisi, okuniwe elikwato pomutima ikale yakanifa eenghono doku kwatela komesho oshilongo okushitalela moidjemo yopetameko oyo yapitifwamo fiyo opapa. Ongudu yomangeli (BDP), oya kala koshipundi oule womido 58 dadjako nopefimbo eli oya talika yataalela omashongo manene ekondjifo longudu yo Umbrella for Democratic Change ( UDC) osho ina shimonika nale mondjokonona yomahoololo oshilongo. Oo eli candidate yongudu yo UDC, Duma […] todayNovember 1, 2024 4 2
insert_link World Elon Musk can continue cash prizes following judge ruling Elon Musk can continue to give away money to US voters, following a ruling from a Philadelphia judge. The billionaire is facing a lawsuit over the controversial million-dollar prizes he's awarded to swing state voters. Legal action has been put on hold. Musk, who is publicly backing Republican nominee Donald Trump, denies any wrongdoing. Sally Patterson has more. todayNovember 1, 2024 14
insert_link Africa Kenya High Court Lifts Bar on Deputy President Swearing-In Kenya’s High Court has lifted a ban on the swearing-in of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, allowing him to assume office despite ongoing legal challenges by his impeached predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua. CNBCAfrica indicates that Judge Anthony Mrima emphasized the need to fill the deputy president position, though the ruling can be appealed to the Supreme Court. todayNovember 1, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s OUTA calls for increased funding for key anti-corruption bodies South Africa's Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has urged government to increase funding for key anti-corruption bodies, such as the National Prosecuting Authority and the Special Investigating Unit. They warn a lack of oversight in public-private partnerships could lead to wasted taxpayer money and inefficiency. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage criticised Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s medium-term budget policy statement for not prioritising the fight against corruption and financial misconduct: todayNovember 1, 2024 5