insert_link APO International Kenya: Government to Release KSh 2.5 Billion to Pay National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Debts The government will release an additional KSh2.5 billion next week to pay for debts owed to hospitals and service providers by the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund, President William Ruto has announced. This is on top of the KSh5 billion the government recently paid out to make the roll-out of the Universal Health Coverage smooth. “We are going to make sure that all our public facilities are funded so that […] todayNovember 18, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Health Visits Kapenguria Referral Hospital to Monitor Social Health Authority (SHA) Implementation Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Barasa, visited Kapenguria Referral Hospital on November 17 to review the progress of the Social Health Authority (SHA) rollout. She was joined by West Pokot Deputy Governor Robert Komolle and Assistant County Commissioner Emily Ogola. During her visit, Dr. Barasa emphasized the importance of ensuring that all registered Kenyans, particularly expectant mothers, have access to essential healthcare services. She stressed that services like antenatal and postnatal […] todayNovember 18, 2024 3
insert_link Africa Nigeria and India Strengthen Strategic Partnership During Modi’s Visit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu have pledged to strengthen their strategic ties during Modi's first visit to Nigeria. According to Duetsche Welle, the two leaders discussed a shared focus on securing permanent representation for both countries on the UN Security Council and highlighted their commitment to advancing the priorities of the Global South in the global arena. todayNovember 18, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA Criticizes Ramaphosa’s Call for Spaza Shops to Register Within 21 Days In S.A, the DA says the call by president Cyril Ramaphosa to have all spaza shops in South Africa registered with local municipality within 21 days, after complying with all health and other compliance requirements, is unrealistic. The DA’s Marina van Zyl says the geographical spread and the lack of capacity in local municipalities, will make it very difficult to have the more than 150-thousand spaza shops registered: todayNovember 18, 2024 16
insert_link World Editor of US’ oldest magazine resigns over Trump comments The editor-in-chief of the US' oldest magazine has resigned after she called Trump voters "fascists". Laura Helmuth is stepping down for Scientific American after online comments she has since acknowledged were "offensive and inappropriate". Nick Harper has more from Washington. todayNovember 18, 2024 12
insert_link APO International Singapore: Visit of Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Education and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Mohamad Maliki Osman to Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria from 18 to 23 November 2024 Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Education and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Mohamad Maliki Osman will make a working visit to Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria from 18 to 23 November 2024. Singapore shares warm ties with both countries, Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire were respectively Singapore’s fourth and 13th largest trade partners in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in 2023. Côte d’Ivoire is one of SSA’s fastest growing economies and top […] todayNovember 18, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Uganda: Tayebwa assures tourism sector of increased funding Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has pledged enhanced government commitment to Uganda’s tourism sector vowing increased funding and prioritisation to transform it into a key economic driver. Speaking as the chief guest at the Ekkula Sustainable Tourism Awards 2024 held at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on Friday, 15 November 2024, Tayebwa acknowledged the sector's resilience despite insufficient government support. “Even with limited funding, you are doing a tremendous job. You […] todayNovember 18, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Epukiro Regional Water Supply Extension Project Breaks Ground The groundbreaking ceremony for the Epukiro Regional Water Supply Scheme Extension takes place today. This important project will help address water shortages and improve water quality at Epukiro Post 3. Expanding for us is Namwater's Lot Ndamanomhata: todayNovember 18, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Protests Intensify in Mozambique After Controversial Election Results Protests have intensified in Mozambique following the disputed victory of the Frelimo party in the October 9 election. CNBCAfrica says with over 56% voter abstention, clashes between police and protesters have resulted in at least 30 deaths, while human rights groups condemn the government's violent crackdown on demonstrators. Independent candidate Venancio Mondlane, whose supporters believe the election was rigged, has called for more protests. todayNovember 18, 2024 8