APO International Mauritania: Years of Migration Control Abuses Mauritanian security forces committed serious human rights violations between 2020 and early 2025 against migrants and asylum seekers. The European Union and Spain, bilaterally, have continued to outsource migration management to Mauritania, despite its rights violations. Recent steps by the Mauritanian government may improve protection for migrants and their rights. These should continue, and the EU and Spain should ensure that their migration cooperation with Mauritania prioritizes rights and […] today27 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Youth lag in tapping N$257 million fund, warns Sheehama Youth Participation, National Youth Fund, Youth Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Job Creation, Economic Growth, Business Skills, Mentorship, Youth Engagement, Startups, Financial Literacy, Business Planning, Young Entrepreneurs, Collateral-Free Loan, Youth Opportunities, Skill Development, Innovation, Youth Challenges, Civic Engagement, Future Leaders today27 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Brakwater Struggle Kids Feel Forgotten on Heroes Day Residents of the Brakwater Camp Ndilimani, known as struggle kids, say Heroes Day no longer holds value for them. According to Josia Shigwedha, they contend that while independence came through immense sacrifice, they continue to face unemployment and poor living conditions, with little government support to change their situation. today27 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Nandi-Ndaitwah Pushes Youth Fund, Slams Corruption President Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that the Youth Development Fund will soon be launched to empower young citizens and create jobs. Speaking at Heroes Day in Katima Mulilo, she urged beneficiaries to pursue viable projects and warned against political favoritism. She reaffirmed her stance that corruption is “treason” and called for quality service delivery, while also paying tribute to the late Lt. Gen. Solomon Hawala, who will be laid to rest […] today27 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Expert warns youth are missing out on N$257 million National Youth Fund Leonard Witbeen | August 27, 2025 Business and economics expert Josef Sheehama has raised concerns over the low participation of youth in the newly approved National Youth Fund, which has been allocated N$257 million for 2025-2026. The fund is designed to empower young entrepreneurs, reduce unemployment, and contribute to broader economic growth. He highlighted that only 187 youth have attempted to apply so far, with many struggling to prepare viable […] today27 August, 2025
APO International Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9): Universities are the vital partners in development efforts for Africa; we will support them says the African Development Bank Universities are essential partners in Africa’s development, and the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) is committed to supporting them as centres of innovation that can attract not only Bank financing but also private investment and venture capital, Vice-President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery, Nnenna Nwabufo, said. She was speaking at a symposium held Saturday 23 August, on the sidelines of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). […] today26 August, 2025
APO International Buffer Zone Approaches Highlighted at Southern African Development Community (SADC) Meeting The second day of the Regional Stakeholders' Meeting on the Establishment of a Buffer Zone against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in the SADC Region is focusing on the technical and institutional prerequisites necessary to advance the global objective of eradicating PPR by 2030. The necessity of synchronising vaccination campaigns, surveillance, and reporting systems throughout the region was emphasised by experts, who also noted persistent breaches in cross-border coordination […] today26 August, 2025
APO International Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9): African Development Bank signs agreement with Shimizu Corporation, Kao Corporation and Nippon Road Co Ltd to advance climate-resilient road maintenance solutions for Africa The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI)with the Shimizu Corporation, Kao Corporation and The Nippon Road Co Ltd to advance cooperation in the deployment of innovative, climate-resilient road maintenance solutions in Africa. The agreement was signed by Solomon Quaynor, African Development Bank Vice President for Private Sector, Infrastructure&Industrialization, and executives from Shimizu, Kao, and Nippon Road on Thursday 21 August, on the sidelines of […] today26 August, 2025
APO International South Africa: Public Safety and Justice Survey Points to Inherent Challenge of Trust in the Police The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has noted Statistics South Africa’s release of the Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey 2024/25, which highlights the worrying and inherent trust deficit between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the broader community. “It is worrying that it is estimated that only about 43% (43,4%) of households that experienced housebreaking in the 2024/25 financial year reported some […] today26 August, 2025
