insert_link World G7 leaders focus on Syrian transition and Ukraine support in discussions British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has echoed calls made by Group of Seven nation leaders in support of an inclusive and non-sectarian government in Syria. It follows a virtual meeting on Friday during which they discussed developments in the Middle East and continued support for Ukraine. Caroline Malone is in Washington for us: todayDecember 16, 2024 12
insert_link World Texas sues NY doctor for allegedly sending abortion pills to Lone Star resident Texas has sued a New York doctor that it says provided abortion pills to at least one Texas resident, in violation of state law. The first-of-its kind case could test the limits of a New York law that shields doctors from out-of-state prosecution. Toni Waterman has more. todayDecember 16, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Three people died in a car accident at Onekotale village Three individuals lost their lives in a car accident at Onekotale village in the Oshikoto Region on Saturday. The Namibian Police in the region have registered cases of culpable homicide, driving without a license, and reckless or negligent driving. Our correspondent on the ground is Maria Namupala: todayDecember 16, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics Hacking Group “God” Claims Attack on Health Ministry’s Pharmaceutical Systems The health ministry has deactivated some servers amid cybersecurity alerts following a Telecom Namibia hack. Executive director Ben Nangombe denied awareness of any direct attack or ransom demands but noted anonymized files circulating online. The hacking group Hunters International leaked 356 pages of sensitive data, including files from the Presidency, Prime Minister's Office, and Defence Ministry. A group, calling itself "God," claimed responsibility for targeting the health ministry's pharmaceutical systems. todayDecember 16, 2024 28
insert_link APO International Abdullah Bin Zayed, Moroccan Foreign Minister (FM) discuss developments in Syria over phone H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed in a phone call today with Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Morocco, current regional developments, including the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic. During the phone call, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed touched on the importance of concerted efforts by Arab countries and enhancing cooperation with the international community with […] todayDecember 15, 2024 2
insert_link APO International United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Confers Zayed the Second Medal on China’s Minister of Ecology and Environment, and Former Special Envoy for Climate Change His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, conferred the Zayed the Second Medal on His Excellency Huang Runqiu, Minister of Ecology and Environment of China, and Xie Zhenhua, China's former Special Envoy for Climate Change, in recognition of their remarkable contributions to the success of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which was hosted by […] todayDecember 15, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Ministry of Agriculture Distributes Chickens to Farmers As part of efforts to ensure access to nutritious food for all and everywhere, the Ministry of Agriculture has distributed over 161,000 chickens to poultry farmers at fair prices. According to the Seeds Development Branch at the Ministry of Agriculture, the distribution targeted 203 poultry farmers across all regions, based on their specific demands. The distribution breakdown includes over 78,000 chickens allocated to farmers in the Central Region, over 55,000 […] todayDecember 15, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Navy Capabilities to be Enhanced to Improve Service Delivery, President Ruto The government will enhance support for the Kenya Navy to boost its ability to safeguard the country’s maritime borders. President William Ruto said this will include investing in advanced technologies and modernising the navy’s fleet. He said the government will also bolster the skills and operational capacity of navy personnel. “Our singular focus will be on maintaining a high state of readiness to ensure that we respond swiftly and effectively […] todayDecember 14, 2024 3
insert_link APO International African Development Bank’s Adesina Wins Inaugural ‘African of the Decade’ Award In a milestone celebration of African leadership, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina's decade-long impact on continental development has earned him the inaugural "African of the Decade" award. The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President received this distinguished honor (https://apo-opa.co/3DfQd5i) at last week's Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, marking a defining moment in the history of the All-Africa Business Leaders Awards. The prestigious award, introduced by the ABN Group in collaboration with CNBC […] todayDecember 14, 2024 3