insert_link Namibia Sankwasa Urges New Katima Mulilo Councillors to Act on Audit The Rural and Urban Development minister, James Sankwasa, handed over the final audit report to newly appointed councillors in Katima Mulilo on Friday, urging them to implement all its recommendations. In this report by our Ludorf Iyambo, Sankwasa warned that some issues uncovered in the audit of former councillors, dismissed in October, point to possible criminal conduct rather than mere administrative incompetence. today22 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Fuel Prices Review Complete for January The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy’s Anna Salkeus announced that the review of fuel prices for January next year has been finalised. She said international oil prices fell in November 2025 due to oversupply, weak demand growth, a softer US dollar, increased US shale production, and the easing of OPEC+ output cuts. today22 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Government to Engage US on New Visa Bond Requirement The Ministry of International Relations and Trade says it will engage the United States over a pilot programme that could require Namibian travellers to pay a visa bond of up to USD 15,000 for tourist and business visas. One Africa Tv’s NewsOnOne reports that government has pledged to clarify the programme’s scope and implications while safeguarding bilateral relations and Namibian citizens’ interests, promising further updates as discussions continue. today22 December, 2025
APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, Mr. Masrour Barzani. The meeting was also attended by Chief of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad; Minister of Interior in the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, Mr. Rebwar Ahmed; and Head of the Kurdistan Region Intelligence Service, Mr. Mohsen Kamal. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said President El-Sisi underscored […] today21 December, 2025
APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets African Delegations Heads on Sidelines of Russia-Africa Conference Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the ministers and heads of African delegations, along with representatives from the African Union Commission and regional organizations, who are participating in the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, hosted by Egypt. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said the President started the […] today20 December, 2025
APO International Alexa News Nigeria (Alexa.ng) Partners with Niger Delta Advancement Awards (NDAA) 8.0 as Nine States Battle for Top Honours Alexa News Nigeria (www.Alexa.ng), a leading Nigerian digital media platform known for credible, timely, and development-focused reporting, has officially partnered with the Niger Delta Advancement Awards (NDAA) 8.0, marking a significant milestone in media collaboration and regional development advocacy. The partnership comes as nine states from the Niger Delta region prepare to compete for top honours in what has become one of the most respected award platforms celebrating excellence, […] today20 December, 2025
APO International Minister Barry Faure meets Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov on the side-lines of the Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference in Cairo, Egypt Ambassador Barry Faure, Seychelles Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference in Cairo on Friday 19 December 2025. The two diplomats reviewed the growing cooperation between their nations, specifically focusing on the framework established by the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum (Sochi, 2019). Minister Faure and Minister Lavrov discussed the positive trajectory of bilateral ties and looked forward to […] today20 December, 2025
APO International Four new board members strengthen Afrobarometer scope for youth empowerment, technology, governance, and finance Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) has appointed four distinguished professionals to its board of directors, strengthening the organisation’s commitment to rigorous research, youth leadership, and citizen-centred evidence. The new board members bring expertise spanning governance, elections, youth empowerment, technology, and finance. The appointees are: Bupe Lughano Kabaghe (https://apo-opa.co/4aqwCho), a governance and development professional specialising in policy research, stakeholder engagement, and youth empowerment. With experience across Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United […] today19 December, 2025
APO International African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) NJ Ayuk Recognized as One of New African’s Most Influential Africans of 2025 The African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) Executive Chairman, NJ Ayuk, has been named among The Most Influential Africans of 2025 by New African, the pan-African magazine published by IC Publications. The recognition places Ayuk among a distinguished cohort of leaders, innovators and change-makers whose work continues to shape Africa’s political, economic and social trajectory across the continent and beyond. New African’s Most Influential Africans (MIA) list has become one […] today19 December, 2025
