insert_link Namibia Namibia outperforms peers in global digital connectivity ranking Namibia achieved a 73.2% score in the International Telecommunication Union's 2025 ICT Development Index (IDI), surpassing regional counterparts and even beating out larger economies such as Kenya and Nigeria. The score reflects improvements in access, infrastructure, and affordability across the country. Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), Mufaro Nesongano, attributed the achievement to comprehensive digital policy reforms and the government's rural-focused 4G […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link APO International Seychelles: President Ramkalawan Inaugurates New Baie Lazare Health Centre President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Linda Ramkalawan and Vice-President Ahmed Afif, officially inaugurated the newly constructed Baie Lazare Health Centre on Monday afternoon, marking a significant milestone in the district's healthcare infrastructure development. The modern healthcare facility replaces the original health centre built in 1938. Entirely funded by the Government of Seychelles at a cost of approximately 9.2 million Seychelles rupees, the project demonstrates the administration's commitment to […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link APO International Desert-to-Power: The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) commits €6 million to Dédougou Solar Project in Burkina Faso The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), has committed a €6 million concessional finance package for the development of the 18 MW Dédougou Solar Power Plant in Burkina Faso, marking a significant milestone towards increasing the country's energy generation capacity. SEFA's commitment comprises a €2.5 million senior concessional loan and a €3.5 million reimbursable grant, complemented by a combination of subordinated and senior […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link APO International United Nations (UN) condemns deadly attack on worshippers in Democratic Republic of the Congo The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, MONUSCO, strongly condemned an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) on civilians during the night of 26 to 27 July. Elements of the ADF, an Islamic State-affiliated insurgent group that originated in neighbouring Uganda, carried out the attack in Komanda town, Irumu territory, Ituri province. At least 49 civilians were killed, including nine children. Several other people were injured and abducted, […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link Africa Liberation movements rally for renewal and unity at Johannesburg Summit President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah Speaking at the 2025 Southern African Liberation Movements Summit in Kempton Park, Swapo President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah issued a rallying call for past liberation movements to remain united and vigilant in safeguarding their historic gains and national independence. She urged continuous activism and international coalition-building to preserve the legacy of Southern Africa’s liberation struggle. From Mozambique, former President Joaquim Chissano expressed concern that many liberation parties have drifted […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link World UN rights chief calls on governments to pressure Israel over Gaza war South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned Israel’s conduct in Gaza, calling it “crimes against humanity and genocide” at a Liberation Movements summit in Gauteng. He decried the deliberate starvation of Palestinian civilians and demanded immediate humanitarian access and global intervention. Meanwhile, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged governments worldwide to leverage their influence on Israel to end the war in Gaza. Speaking ahead of a […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link Africa UNAM’s Matengu elected President of African Universities body UNAM Vice‑Chancellor, Professor Dr. Kenneth Kamwi Matengu The University of Namibia's Vice‑Chancellor, Professor Dr. Kenneth Kamwi Matengu, has been elected as the 14th President of the Governing Board of the Association of African Universities (AAU). He secured a commanding 67.1% of the vote at the 16th AAU General Conference held in Rabat, Morocco, from 21–25 July 2025. Matengu succeeds Sudan’s Prof. Saeed Bakri Osman and will serve in the continental […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister and the Minister of Religious Endowments Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, and Minister of Religious Endowments, Dr. Osama Al-Azhari. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the meeting discussed key areas of the Ministry of Endowments’ work and initiatives. Dr. Al-Azhari reviewed progress in the "Correct Your Concepts" awareness initiative, which was recently launched by the ministry. He noted that this initiative is a cornerstone of the ministry's […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link APO International First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus S.Lukashevich receives copies of Credentials of the Ambassador of Ethiopia On July 28, 2025 the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Sergey Lukashevich, received copies of Credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Republic of Belarus with residence in Moscow,Genet Teshome Jirru. During the meeting, topical issues of developing friendly Belarusian-Ethiopian relations were discussed, including deepening political dialogue, increasing trade and economic cooperation, expanding […] today28 July, 2025
