insert_link APO International The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) honours Uganda Police officers for brave contributions to Somalia’s peace The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has honoured 160 Ugandan police officers for their outstanding contribution to Somalia’s peace and security. The officers, from the 12th contingent of the Uganda Formed Police Unit (UFPU-12), received African Union medals of honour at a colourful ceremony presided over by the acting Head of AUSSOM, Sivuyile Bam. AUSSOM Police Commissioner, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Hillary Sao Kanu, […] today21 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Limited Space Delays Entry to Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Inauguration LIMITED SPACE: Some dignitaries, members of parliament and media representatives are waiting to be admitted to the State House to attend the inauguration of incoming president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Windhoek on Friday. Video: Josia Shigwedha today21 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia VIPs Arrive at State House for Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Inauguration GATHERING: VIP’s are gathering at the State House in Windhoek for the inauguration of incoming president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday. Expected heavy rainfall resulted in the event being moved Thursday from Independence Stadium to the State House. By: Staff Reporter Video: Contributed today21 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Traffic Builds at State House for Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Inauguration ARRIVALS: There is traffic congestion at the State House in Windhoek as people are arriving to attend the inauguration of incoming president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah despite heavy rain. By: Josia Shigwedha (One Africa tv) today21 March, 2025
insert_link APO International Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Launches the Review of the Regional Food Security Storage Strategy The first meeting of the Steering Committee in charge of reviewing the regional food security storage strategy and adjusting the Regional Food Security Reserve (RFSR) opens today 20 March in Abuja, Nigeria. This meeting constitutes the formal launch by ECOWAS of a key process aimed at adapting the regional food security storage strategy to the new challenging context of food, nutrition and pastoral security in West Africa and the Sahel. […] today21 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Confusion at Independence Stadium as Tents Are Dismantled PACKING UP: At Windhoek’s Independence Stadium, the initial venue for today’s planned Independence celebration and inauguration of incoming president Netumbo Nadi-Ndaitwah, pitched tents are being dismantled. Law enforcement has told News on One that it’s unclear what is going to happen today at the stadium, if anything, taking into account that the event was moved to the State House yesterday due to expected thunderstorms. Despite this, members of the public […] today21 March, 2025
insert_link APO International Namibia Unveils Offshore Drilling Plans, New Licensing Opportunities Namibia’s offshore oil and gas industry is set for significant growth in 2025, driven by new licensing opportunities and an uptick in drilling activities, Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino announced during a webinar hosted by the African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org), Wood Mackenzie and Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy. The move is set to attract fresh investment as the country cements its status as one of the world’s most promising oil […] today20 March, 2025
insert_link APO International At the Swearing-in Ceremony of New Members of the Gambia Armed Forces Council and the Decoration of the Newly Promoted General Officers of GAF to the Ranks of Commodore and Brigadier General Respectively Your Excellency, The Vice President, Honourable Minister of Defence and other Cabinet Ministers Present, Honourable Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chief of Staff, The Secretary General, Head of Civil Service and Secretary To Cabinet, Permanent Secretaries, The Chief of Defence Staff, The Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, Service Commanders, Members of The Gambia Armed Forces Council, The Media Houses present, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, It is indeed a pleasure for […] today20 March, 2025
insert_link APO International Eritrea: Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery at Berhan-Aini Hospital Cataract and glaucoma surgeries are being performed at Berhan-Aini Hospital in Asmara. The procedures are being conducted in collaboration with Eritrean experts and the ‘Cure Blindness’ Ophthalmology group from California, United States. The program, running from 17 to 23 March, has so far facilitated surgeries for over 300 patients. Dr. Mengis Bairu, coordinator of the ‘Cure Blindness’ Ophthalmology group, stated that the initiative is a continuation of their ongoing surgical […] today20 March, 2025
