insert_link Science & Technology Boom supersonic jet breaks sound barrier in historic test flight Boom Supersonic's XB-1 made its first supersonic flight on 28 January 2025, in Mojave, California. A test flight by Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator jet has broken the sound barrier, marking the first time a passenger aircraft has done so since the retirement of Concorde. The flight took place in Mojave, California, where the aircraft reached a speed of Mach 1.122, or approximately 1,207 kilometers per hour, at an […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Innovations breaking barriers to children’s immunisation in Nigeria and Ethiopia win major funding from Save the Children The Save the Children Immunisation Accelerator, funded by GSK, has awarded two innovation projects for finding unique solutions to help more children receive vaccinations. With an estimated 2.1 million children in Nigeria and almost one million in Ethiopia1 classed as ‘zero dose’, having never received a routine vaccination, the Save the Children Immunisation Accelerator was launched in April 2024, to empower local organisations and fast-track cutting-edge solutions. A call for […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link APO International New United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)-hosted Community Conversations radio show seeks to enhance civic and political space in South Sudan “Community Conversations is one of the critical pillars for bridging the gap and bringing everyone together for diverse views to be heard, understood and appreciated.” Speaking at the launch of a new platform promoting grassroots engagement on the key issues confronting South Sudan, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Peace Building, Pia Philip Michael, stressed the importance of enabling diverse communities to communicate in an inclusive and interactive environment. The […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link APO International President Museveni Impressed by Progressive Impact of Parish Development Model (PDM) in Lira President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady, also the Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni were on Tuesday 28th January 2025 hosted at the home of Mrs. Vicky Apio in Alingiri village, Amach town council, Lira District. Mrs. Apio is one the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) initiative. President Museveni who is on a Zonal tour to assess the progress of the PDM program and […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link APO International War in Sudan: Nearly one million people forcibly displaced to Chad In the nearly two years since war broke out in Sudan, almost one million people have fled into neighbouring Chad, including more than 720,000 Sudanese refugees and more than 220,000 Chadians who returned home because of the conflict. Nine out of ten people forced into displacement are women and children and many have endured terrible acts of violence, including torture, rape and sexual slavery. Twenty-three international humanitarian organisations operating in […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link APO International By reviving traditions, Gambian masked dances grow tourism The Gambia’s cultural ceremonies, like the annual masquerade at the Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival, draw in local and foreign visitors alike. By working with the International Trade Centre (ITC) to modernize their branding and marketing, this year’s festival maximized its economic impact. During Kankurang, Mandinka boys go through a rite of passage to adulthood. Through masked dances, they learn about their traditions and culture. UNESCO recognizes it as part of the world’s Intangible […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Strengthening Security Cooperation: United Kingdom (UK) Defence Minister visits Nigeria The UK Defence Minister for the House of Lords, Lord Vernon Coaker, visited Abuja and Maiduguri this week to meet top defence and security leaders, reaffirm the UK’s commitment to our Security and Defence Partnership and discuss issues of mutual concern in the region. The UK and Nigeria share a strong defence relationship, underpinned by over three decades of collaboration between our armed forces. Through our partnership we continue to […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link World Several feared dead and scores injured at Kumbh Mela in India Several people are feared dead and at least 30 injured after a crowd rush at the Kumbh Mela. The Hindu gathering is touted to be the biggest in the world ever, with close to 100 million estimatedly attending the event this week. The festival takes place at the confluence of the three holy rivers in Hinduism. Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi. today29 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party Rejects Expropriation Act Review Under GNU in S.A In S.A, the GOOD Party says there is no rational basis to subject the Expropriation Act to the government of national unity statement of intent when it was adopted under a different mandate. This comes as the DA says it has invoked clause 19 of the statement of intent to formally dispute the ANC's handling of the Act. GOOD’s secretary general, Brett Herron, says clause 19 does not contain […] today29 January, 2025
