Namibia addresses ICJ on Israel’s actions in Palestine

Namibia addresses ICJ on Israel’s actions in Palestine

Namibia has presented oral statements at The International Court of Justice concerning Israel's actions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The country was represented by Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab and International lawyer Phoebe Okowa. Dausab stressed to the ICJ Namibia's moral obligation to address the issue, citing historical context and invoking late president Hage Geingob's condemnation of violence in Gaza. Their focus was on advocating for justice and peace in the […]

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Business / Economics

WTO urges reform amid global economic challenges

The World Trade Organization pushed for reform at a high-level ministerial meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday, warning that economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions are threatening global commerce and multilateral trading systems. The WTO's 13th ministerial conference, scheduled to run until Thursday in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is the first in two years. The AFP news agency reports that the WTO is hoping for progress, […]

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World

Israeli offensive threatens Gaza relief, says Guterres

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has warned that an all-out Israeli offensive on Rafah would spell the end of UN-led humanitarian relief to the people of Gaza.

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Environment

Japan to release more Fukushima water into Pacific

Japan will begin a fourth discharge of treated, radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from Wednesday. The owner of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant, TEPCO, has been releasing the water in batches since August last year. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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Africa

Nigerian workers plan cost-of-living strike

Nigerian labour unions will embark on a two-day strike on Tuesday against the spiralling cost of living. According to the BBC, inflation in Africa's largest economy is at almost 30% whilst the local currency, the naira, is rapidly depreciating. Electricity shortages are compounding the hardship. The African Development Bank has warned that conditions are ripe for social unrest.

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World

Rights experts call for arms embargo on Israel

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and experts have warned countries against the “transfer of weapons or ammunition to Israel” as this could violate international humanitarian law if these weapons are used contrary to the Geneva Conventions, referring to Israel’s alleged failure to adhere to international law in Gaza. Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch says Israel has failed to comply with the International Court of Justice order […]

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Namibia

Tech companies join forces against AI election manipulation

Tech leaders, lawmakers, and civil society groups are alarmed about the potential for artificial intelligence to disrupt elections worldwide. In response, a coalition of major tech companies have pledged to collaborate in detecting and countering harmful AI content, including deepfakes of political candidates. CEO of the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology, Professor Anicia Peters weighs in.

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Environment

Zambezi Governor raises concerns over unusual rainfall patterns

Zambezi Governor Lawerence Sampofu says that while the region normally receives very good rainfall, they have not yet received much rainfall.

February 27, 2024 43

Namibia

Namibia Airports Company waives parking fees for Geingob’s funeral

Hosea International Airport short-term parking fees will be waived for the public from Friday 23 February 2024 to Monday 26 February 2024 to support the smooth facilitation of delegates arriving and departing for late President Dr. Hage Geingob's funeral. Namibia Airports Company spokesperson, Dan Kamati has urged passengers and all airport users to be vigilant for possible traffic delays to and from HKIA and Eros Airport between 22 February to […]

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