insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Social Justice Activists Condemn Dysfunction at City of Windhoek The City of Windhoek has come under fire from social justice activists Rinaani Musutua and Herbert Jauch, who criticized the city for its failure to improve living conditions and properly manage funds for informal settlements. Rinaani Musutua described the city as the “most dysfunctional” in the country due to its failure to access funds aimed at upgrading informal settlements. She expressed frustration at the lack of service delivery, accusing city […] today17 November, 2025
APO International Seychelles: Appointment of the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency for Social Protection President Dr. Patrick Herminie has announced the appointment of Mrs. Roma Edmond as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Agency for Social Protection (ASP). Mrs Edmond holds a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business Studies from the University of Bolton, UK and a Master’s degree in Strategic Management and Leadership from the National University of Ireland. Mrs Edmond has had a 24 year career within notable sectors like […] today17 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia IPC MP Questions Early Parliamentary Recess IPC Member of Parliament John-Louw Mouton has expressed concern over the early end to Parliament’s session, which is scheduled to run until 27 November. Mouton criticised the procedure used to approve the recess, saying the Speaker bypassed Rule 10, which requires a 75% majority vote in the House. today17 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Loses N$750 Million for Housing Upgrades as activist weighs in The City of Windhoek has lost N$750 million for informal settlement upgrades after failing to accept the funds and conditions. The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development redirected the allocation to other local authorities. The project targeted housing and service improvements across Samora Machel, Khomasdal, Tobias Hainyeko, Moses //Garoeb, and Windhoek Rural. Social justice activist Herbert Jauch commented on the missed opportunity. today17 November, 2025
APO International Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mauritania on harmonising and improving statistics in west and central Africa The ECOWAS Commission, through its Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture, has finalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in Nouakchott on 14 November 2025. The agreement aims to support the harmonisation and enhancement of statistical systems across West and Central Africa. As part of the World Bank–funded Project for the Harmonization and Improvement of Statistics in West and Central Africa (HISWACA), the agreement […] today16 November, 2025
APO International Eritrean Community Festival in Jeddah The annual festival of the Eritrean Community in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was conducted with patriotic zeal from 9 to 15 November. The festival, which was officially opened by Mr. Abdurahman Osman, Eritrea’s Consul General in Jeddah, featured photo and video presentations, traditional and cultural displays of Eritrea’s ethnic groups, bazaars showcasing products of Eritrean families and artifacts, as well as cultural and artistic performances and sports competitions in which […] today16 November, 2025
APO International Building Bridges for Peace: Newly Rebuild Banton Bridge Reconnects Abyei Communities Applause, dust, and relief filled the air as the Abyei people gathered at Banton Bridge on River Kiir's edge. The bridge that linked families, markets, and UNISFA patrols had largely been broken and was in a state of disrepair for months, endangering the lives of commuters and hindering free movement. That danger that loomed over each crossing was removed in October. The newly rebuild bridge, which once again connects […] today16 November, 2025
APO International National experts meeting to finalize review of the draft revised Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) mineral development The Energy&Mines Directorate is holding a National Experts Meeting to finalize the review of the Draft Revised ECOWAS Mineral Development Policy and its Implementation Matrix (Revised EMDP, 2024), in Lagos, Nigeria from the 10th to 15th of November 2025. The meeting brings together senior officers from ECOWAS Members States’ Ministries in-charge of Mineral Resources Development, ECOWAS Federation of Chamber of Mines (EFEDCOM), and staff of the Commission. This is the 3rd National […] today16 November, 2025
APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi’s Statement on the Launch of the 5th Edition of Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) Week It gives me pleasure, in my capacity as the African Union Champion for the dossier of Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD), to announce the launch of the fifth edition of the African Union Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development Awareness Week. The event will extend from November 17 to 23, 2025, under the theme: "Rebuilding Lives After Conflict Through Reparative Justice", with Cairo hosting the main functions of this year's edition. […] today16 November, 2025
