insert_link APO International Ministry of Health Launches Campaign to Achieve 100% Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) Registration in Tana River County The Ministry of Health on Saturday launched a major campaign in Garsen Township, Tana River County, aimed at achieving 100% registration for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), marking a significant step towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Kenyans. Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Barasa, emphasized that with over 15.6 million citizens already registered, the campaign is focused on addressing key barriers to registration, such as the lack of identification […] todayDecember 2, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Afrobarometer connects early-career researchers with established scholars to build analytical capacity in Africa Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) held its inaugural Emerging Scholars Workshop in November, bringing together early-career researchers and established scholars to enhance analytical skills and support the next generation of African researchers. This initiative aligns with Afrobarometer’s objective of strengthening the continent’s research ecosystem. The workshop, held at the University of Pretoria’s Future Africa campus, brought together 12 emerging scholars – half of them women – representing nine countries: Botswana, Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, […] todayDecember 2, 2024 5
insert_link APO International The African Catholic Union of the Press is organizing a Pan-African Congress on ‟Balancing Technological Progress and the Preservation of Human Values in the Age of Artificial Intelligenceˮ in 2025 The Union Catholique Africaine de la Presse, (UCAP) that is, the African Catholic Union of the Press, in collaboration with the Ghana local chapter, the Catholic Association of Media Practitioners-Ghana (CAMP-G), is organising the UCAP’s Triennial Congress from the 10th to the 17th August 2025, in Accra, Ghana. ‟Balancing Technological Progress and the Preservation of Human Values in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” is the theme of the Congress of […] todayDecember 2, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa South African Communist Party to Contest 2026 Elections Independently from ANC The South African Communist Party says it will contest the 2026 local government elections independently from the ANC. All the modalities of implementation will be thrashed out at its fifth national congress next week. The matter will also be discussed in their bilateral talks with the ANC in January. SACP general secretary, Solly Mapaila, told eNCA they want to win elections and drive a radical transformation agenda: […] todayDecember 2, 2024 5
insert_link World China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan Taiwan President Lai Ching-te kicks off his second day in the United States as China fumes over the stopover that is part of a weeklong Pacific tour to drum up support for the island China also vowed "resolute countermeasures" on Sunday to a recently approved U.S. arms sale to Taiwan. Laura Westbrook reports. todayDecember 2, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Integrity Namibia Regional Conference To Kick Off in Rundu under IPPR The Institute for Public Policy Research is hosting the 4th Integrity Namibia Regional Conference in Rundu this week, focusing on key issues like governance, corruption, and the Access to Information Act. The event will be livestreamed on Integrity Namibia’s Facebook page and aligns with the upcoming International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9th. The conference aims to bring together civil society, youth, and other stakeholders to combat corruption in the country. todayDecember 2, 2024 6
insert_link APO International President Ramaphosa affirms the role of multiparty process on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the settlement agreement between the Minister of Basic Education and the Solidarity union on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA). The BELA Bill was passed by the 6th democratic Parliament on 26 October 2023. The President assented to the Bill on 13 September 2024. During the public signing of the Bill, President Ramaphosa announced his decision to delay the implementation date for sections 4 […] todayDecember 2, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Kenya Marks World Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day 2024 with Renewed Commitment to Ending Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Kenya commemorated World AIDS Day 2024 with a call to action and a renewed commitment to eliminating HIV as a public health threat. The national event, held at Nyayo Stadium, was attended by Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, Principal Secretaries Mr. Harry Kimtai (Medical Services) and Ms. Mary Muthoni (Public Health and Professional Standards), Director General for Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth and key partners in health. Dr. […] todayDecember 2, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) launches Interim Forest Stewardship Standard to boost responsible forest management in Ethiopia The Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) (www.Africa.FSC.org) is launching the Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Ethiopia today at the Sheraton Hotel in Addis Ababa. The standard is poised to strengthen Ethiopia's forestry sector and provide access to niche global markets for certified forest products and increase the value of verified ecosystem services impact (Verified Impact) especially carbon, water, biodiversity, recreation, and culture. Download Document: https://apo-opa.co/49iy7vx Verified Impact (formerly Ecosystem Services Claims) […] todayDecember 2, 2024 4