insert_link World European leaders to visit U.S. for Ukraine talks EU leaders (Photo: Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that “certain” European leaders will visit Washington this week for discussions on the ongoing war in Ukraine. The announcement follows a weekend of heavy Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, which left dozens dead and caused widespread damage to civilian infrastructure. Speaking to reporters, Trump did not name the European leaders expected to attend, but said the talks will focus on […] today8 September, 2025
insert_link South Africa Forum demands state of emergency to fight gang violence in Western Cape Photograph: Christian Science Monitor/Getty Photograph: Christian Science Monitor/Christian Science Monitor/Getty The Activists and Citizens Forum has raised alarm over rising gang-related killings in Cape Town and other parts of the Western Cape, calling on authorities to take urgent action. Forum spokesperson Dennis Bloem urged the government to consider declaring a state of emergency in high-risk townships, saying residents live in constant fear for their safety. “The time for half-measures has passed. […] today8 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek engages residents in public meetings City of Windhoek offices The City of Windhoek officially launched its 2025/2026 public meetings, beginning with the first session at the Rocky Crest Multi-Purpose Centre. The meetings serve as a platform for residents to raise issues and contribute to discussions on service delivery and local development priorities. According to the City, the majority of residents engaged constructively, although concern was raised over a few individuals who attempted to disrupt the […] today8 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia President Nandi-Ndaitwah opens Council of Traditional Leaders meeting in Ondangwa President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attends 26th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders in Ondangwa (Photo: Namibian Presidency via X) President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived at Ekamuti Guesthouse in Ondangwa for the 26th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders, which runs from 8 to 12 September. According to the Namibian Presidency, she will officially open the gathering, reaffirming the government’s commitment to working with traditional leaders in shaping Namibia’s […] today8 September, 2025
APO International Namibia Underscores Value of Angola Collaboration at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Maggy Shino, Petroleum Commissioner at Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons, underscored the importance of regional collaboration as Africa’s new wave of producers enter the global energy stage during the Angola Oil&Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition last week. Delivering a keynote address on behalf of Kornelia Shilunga, Presidential Special Advisor and Head of the Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the President, Shino highlighted how lesson learned by […] today8 September, 2025
APO International President El-Sisi Meets Commander of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) Admiral Brad Cooper at Al-Ittihadiya Palace. The meeting was attended by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production General Abdel Mageed Saqr. From the US side, US Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mustafa, Senior Defense Official at the U.S. Embassy and Defense Attaché Colonel Jason Wimberly and Senior Advisor to the […] today8 September, 2025
APO International Basirah training: Libyan media professionals strengthen digital research, fact-checking skills Thirty Libyan journalists, media professors, students and fact checkers joined a UNSMIL-backed online training session Thursday to sharpen their skills in digital research and verification, as part of wider efforts to strengthen the country’s media sector against the spread of false information. The Zoom-based workshop was organised by the UNSMIL as part of its Basirah professional development programme. Pamela Kesrouani from the Google News Initiative presented the training, which […] today8 September, 2025
insert_link APO International Kekeh Driver from Freetown Relieved of Painful Hernia in First Surgery On Board Global Mercy The Global Mercy™ (www.MercyShips.org), the world’s largest purpose-built civilian hospital ship, has officially launched her third consecutive field service in Sierra Leone, with the successful surgery of its very first patient, 40-year-old kekeh driver Mohamed. This pivotal moment represents the beginning of a mission dedicated to providing hope and healing while strengthening the nation’s anesthetic and surgical systems. For more than five years, Mohamed endured the daily pain of a […] today8 September, 2025
APO International Major Operators Double Down on Angolan Exploration & Production at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Leading operators active in Angola reaffirmed their commitment to driving Angola’s next phase of exploration and production during an ENSA-sponsored panel discussion at the Angola Oil&Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition last week. Representatives from ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, Chevron, Sonangol and Cabship highlighted how the last 50 years of industry success has laid the foundation for Angola’s next phase of growth. With a proven track record in delivering major offshore projects […] today8 September, 2025