APO International Alarming malnutrition levels raise famine risk in parts of South Sudan as humanitarian access and funding shrink, warns International Rescue Committee (IRC) The International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns that hunger and malnutrition are rapidly worsening in South Sudan, as conflict, flooding, economic decline and aid disruptions drive a dangerous expansion of emergency conditions. New projections indicate that by May of this year, nearly half of the counties across South Sudan; 35, are expected to face emergency levels of food insecurity, more than double the number recorded in December 2025. Several counties […] today14 January, 2026
APO International President El-Sisi Receives United States (U.S.) Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty, Head of the General Intelligence Services Major General Hassan Rashad, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Egypt Evyenia Sidereas and U.S. Embassy Political Counselor Nathaniel Turner. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that […] today14 January, 2026
APO International Basic Education Committee Chairperson Wishes Learners Well for Start of New Academic Year The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, wishes learners, teachers, parents and education officials well as public schools reopen today for the 2026 academic year. The Chairperson noted that the reopening of schools marks an important moment in the country’s education calendar, particularly for learners entering Grade 1 and those in Grade 12. “For Grade 1 learners, this year signals the beginning of a […] today14 January, 2026
APO International ORUN Launches Heirs of Greatness in Casablanca, a Pan-African Platform Advancing Cultural Sovereignty ORUN, a subsidiary of African Currency Network (https://ORUN.Africa), announces the launch of the first edition of Heirs of Greatness Day, a foundational initiative that brought together key players from the cultural and creative industries (CCI) in Casablanca. Conceived as a structuring activation, Heirs of Greatness Day is part of the deployment of a strategic platform combining vision, method, and action. The initiative aims to position CCIs as levers for […] today14 January, 2026
APO International Appointment of the Secretary of State for Mental Health Care The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Mrs. Beryl Naiken as the Secretary of State for Mental Health Care. Mrs. Naiken holds a Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling from the University of Adelaide and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from Edith Cowan University. She is currently completing a PhD in Relationship Dynamics. Mrs. Naiken is an experienced Senior Clinical Psychotherapist and public service executive, with […] today14 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Nekundi bans Intercape from offering ICC transport services By: Selma Taapopi Works and Transport minister, Veikko Nekundi has issued a directive barring Intercape bus operators from offering further transport services to officials taking part in the International Cricket under-19 World Cup, taking place in Windhoek. In a statement, issued on Tuesday, Nekundi said the long-distance bus service provider was contravening the Roads Traffic and Transport Act of 1999, Section 70(3). The section of the law prohibits cabotage operations […] today14 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Three die from food poisoning over two weeks in Kavango West By: Staff Reporter Three people died from suspected food poisoning at Nzinze Mbura village in the Kavango West Region over a period of two weeks, police have confirmed. The victims, who were all related, reportedly fell ill after consuming a home-prepared meal of traditional hibiscus vegetables (mutete) and porridge on 6 January. Shortly after the meal, several family members developed severe symptoms associated with food poisoning. The first victim, 12-year-old […] today14 January, 2026
Namibia The bail hearing of Naomi Fisch, one of five accused facing charges of drug trafficking and money laundering linked to 200 grams of Cannabis and N$154 000, continues in the Rehoboth Magistrates Court this morning. Fisch's co-accused are Steve Schneiders, Menschel Beukes, Revilo Diergaardt, and Dylan Vrieslaar. Jemima Beukes, reporting for Future Media News, spoke to Rehoboth Deputy Mayor Chrystal Swartz at the court. ENG Chrystal Swartz court today14 January, 2026
APO International Arab Coordination Group and African Development Bank Group Launch a Structured Strategic Partnership to Scale Co-Financing and Investment in Africa High-Level Consultation Meeting brings together Heads of the Arab Coordination Group and the African Development Bank Group in Abidjan. Joint declaration adopted to strengthen partnership for Africa’s economic transformation. The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) launched a new phase of their partnership aimed at scaling co-financing, mobilising private capital, and accelerating Africa’s economic transformation. The High-Level Consultation Meeting convened at the AfDB’s headquarters […] today14 January, 2026