insert_link Namibia Officials Face Criticism for Promoting State Projects at Swapo Rally in Election Year Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe and Namcor executive Victoria Sibeya have come under fire for discussing national projects at a Swapo rally, with concerns raised over the use of government resources in a potentially partisan context. In footage seen by Future Media, during a panel titled "Green Hydrogen, Where Does the Ordinary Namibian Youth Fit In?" Mnyupe stated he represented the Green Hydrogen Council, leaving "party colors at home," while […] today4 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Former South African president says the ANC needs to strengthen its position on foreign policy matters Former South African president Thabo Mbeki says the ANC need to strengthen its position on foreign policy matters and addressing emerging challenges. Mbeki was speaking during the ANC subcommittee on international relations retreat on global engagement and foreign policy in Kempton Park. The subcommittee will ensure the party’s positions are consistent with the historic, political and ideological ideals of the movement. today4 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Activists to Submit Final Petition on /Khomanin Land Issues Shaun Gariseb announced plans to submit a petition addressing landlessness, ancestral land dispossession, and restrictive resettlement policies affecting the /Khomanin community. Titled "The Final Petition," Gariseb emphasized that, after years of submitting petitions, this would be the last, as the community now intends to pursue alternative paths for justice. The petition will be presented to the Speaker of Parliament and other senior government officials. The activists plan on marching […] today4 November, 2024
insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Board Chairman of the Martyrs and Victims Honoring Fund Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Martyrs and Victims Honoring Fund, Major General Al-Sayyed Al-Ghaly, and the fund's Executive Director, Major General Ahmed Al-Ashaal. The fund honors the martyrs, victims, missing and the injured of war, security operations and terror attacks and their families. President El-Sisi received the annual report on the fund’s activities, which includes an overview of its operations. […] today3 November, 2024
insert_link APO International Visit of Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change to Zambia (November 04-07, 2024) Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoS-KVS) will pay an official visit to the Republic of Zambia from 04-07 November 2024. 2. During the visit, MoS-KVS will co-chair the 6th Session of India-Zambia Joint Permanent Commission with Mr. Mulambo Haimbe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Zambia on 6 November 2024 to review all aspects of bilateral relations. […] today3 November, 2024
insert_link APO International Senegal: Assistant Secretary Phee’s Travel to Dakar Biennale Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel from November 2-8 to Dakar, Senegal, to participate in the Dakar Biennale, one of the largest arts festivals in Africa. Assistant Secretary Phee will be joined by the Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, Kevin Young, who is also a member of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement. The United States […] today3 November, 2024
insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva and her accompanying high-level delegation. The meeting was also attended by Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly; Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Mr. Hassan Abdallah; Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat; and Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, said the discussion focused on […] today3 November, 2024
insert_link APO International Growth at the heart of Foreign Secretary’s visit to Nigeria and South Africa Economic growth to underpin work in both Nigeria and South Africa, as Foreign Secretary agrees to develop a new UK-South Africa Growth Plan and a new Strategic Partnership with Nigeria. Climate continues to top the agenda of Foreign Secretary’s engagement as he visits Earthshot+ event in Cape Town. Foreign Secretary sets out “Growth is the core mission of this government and will underpin our relationships in Nigeria, South Africa […] today3 November, 2024
insert_link APO International United Arab Emirates (UAE) expresses deep concern over escalating violence in Sudan and urges Sudanese warring parties to return to dialogue His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, has expressed the UAE’s deep concern over violence in Sudan, particularly against women, children, and the elderly in Al Jazirah state, which resulted in the killing and wounding of a number of innocent civilians. His Excellency underlined that the UAE is alarmed by reports of sexual violence against women and girls, the high risk of famine, and the continued […] today3 November, 2024
