June 2025 - Page 38 of 118 - Future Media News

Cabo Verde: Unlocking Inclusive Growth Through Increased Resilience and Equal Opportunities

Cabo Verde’s economy continues on a strong recovery path, according to the latest Cabo Verde Economic Update 2025, released today by the World Bank. Real GDP in Cabo Verde grew by 7.3% in 2024, supported by robust tourism activity and a modest recovery in agriculture. However, while the country has made notable strides – particularly in macroeconomic management, debt reduction, and poverty alleviation – key vulnerabilities remain. These include reliance on tourism, […]

23 June, 2025

APO International

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) launch second phase of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second phase of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) today – representing a major effort to stop the spread of plant pests and diseases in Africa using cutting-edge digital tools. The launch event was hosted by the Government of South […]

23 June, 2025

APO International

67th Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Summit: H.E. Julius Maada bio, President of Sierra Leone, is the new chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government for a one-year term

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held its Sixty-Seventh Ordinary Session, today, 22 June 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. During the Session, the Heads of State considered the report of the 94th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers, and reports on the State of the Community, the Security and Political Situations in the Region, among others. H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu […]

23 June, 2025

Africa

South Africa and Zambia discuss delayed repatriation of Lungu’s remains

After losing the presidency, Edgar Lungu remained influential in Zambian politics. Photo: AFP PRETORIA/LUSAKA, 23 June 2025 – South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, has met President Hakainde Hichilema in Lusaka on Monday to address a bitter impasse over the repatriation and burial of Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu. Lungu passed away on 5 June in Pretoria. His remains remain in South Africa amid family opposition to the […]

23 June, 2025

Namibia

International Olympic Day 2025: “Let’s Move?” Inspires global participation

WINDHOEK, Namibia - Today, 23 June, marks International Olympic Day, celebrated worldwide under the theme “Let’s Move?”. The day promotes the importance of physical activity and Olympic values—excellence, friendship, and respect—urging everyone, regardless of age or background, to incorporate movement into daily life. National Olympic Committee Secretary General Joan Smit says, “Sport is joy, sport brings people together… we invite people everywhere to experience the joy of sport, and to take […]

23 June, 2025

Namibia

Windhoek launches Global Hydrogen Summit 2025

WINDHOEK, Namibia—The Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S) 2025 officially launched today in the capital, marking a major milestone in Africa’s green energy push. Scheduled for 9–11 September, the summit is expected to host over 1,500 delegates—government leaders, investors, developers, and technologists—from nearly 70 countries. “Some of these projects have now employed over 800 people... and more than N$170 million has been shared with Namibian SMEs to date,” said Green Hydrogen […]

23 June, 2025

World

French PM meets unions for final talks on pension reforms

PARIS, France - French Prime Minister François Bayrou has convened industry and union leaders in Paris today for a final round of negotiations, dubbed the 'pension conclave', aimed at resolving widespread discontent over the 2023 pension reforms, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64. The reforms, backed by President Macron and passed via Article 49.3 in March 2023, provoked national strikes and fierce protests that paralyzed the country. […]

23 June, 2025

Health / Medical

Domestic funding needed to sustain access to HIV treatment

WINDHOEK – Project Manager at the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG), Edward Shivute has warned that action is needed to maintain essential healthcare services, especially for people on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, and those with hypertension. In an interview with Future Media, Shivute revealed growing health challenges in the transport sector and pushed for increased domestic funding to sustain medical programmes. Shivute highlighted the success of the WBCG’s roadside wellness […]

23 June, 2025

APO International

Morocco: His Majesty the King Congratulates Grand Duke, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg on National Day

His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg on the occasion of their country's national day. In this message, the Sovereign extends His best wishes for happiness to their Royal Highnesses and prosperity to the people of Luxembourg. On this occasion, His Majesty the King expresses His esteem for the friendship ties uniting Morocco and […]

23 June, 2025