insert_link Africa AU urges restraint in Somalia-Ethiopia tensions The African Union on Wednesday called on Ethiopia and Somalia to exercise restraint and take steps to de-escalate the current tensions amid deteriorating diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Xinhua news agency reports that tensions continue to mount in relations between Ethiopia and Somalia after Ethiopia and Somaliland, a self-declared region of Somalia, signed an agreement earlier this month, allowing Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in return for […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s CPI comes in at 5.3% The Namibia Statistics Agency’s latest Consumer Price Index shows that Namibia’s annual inflation stood at 5.3 percent during December 2023. NSA Communication specialist, Mirja Shihepo helps make sense of things. Meanwhile, during the month of November 2023, Namibia’s trade balance stood at a deficit of N$4.0 billion an improvement when compared to N$4.5 billion when compared to N$2.8 billion recorded in October 2023. The country’s trade composition by partner […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 36
insert_link World Pakistan carries out military strikes in Iran Pakistan says it has conducted 'targeted' military strikes in Iran. The retaliatory operation comes days after Iran targeted militants on Pakistani soil. Islamabad says a 'number of terrorists' were killed in Thursday's strike while Tehran alleges seven 'non-Iranian' nationals were killed. This week, Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties with Iran. todayJanuary 18, 2024 11
insert_link World Russia and Niger strengthen military cooperation Russia and Niger have agreed to develop a military cooperation. It comes after French troops were kicked out of the Sahel region last year. Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports. todayJanuary 18, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek announces Katutura water interruptions The City of Windhoek has announced water interruptions in Katurura today. The affected areas include Grysblok, Soweto, and Katutura Central. City spokesperson Ciliie Kapolo explains. todayJanuary 18, 2024 35
insert_link Africa Resistant mosquito threatens malaria fight A new species of mosquito is driving up malaria infections in Africa, fuelling a growing public health concern. The Anopheles stephensi mosquito, shortened by some entomologists to "steve", has so far been detected in seven African countries. According to the World Health Organization, the mosquito, which originated in South Asia, was first detected in Djibouti in 2012, since then, the new species has since spread to Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana. todayJanuary 18, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics Emerging markets experience 9% drop in Foreign Direct Investment Global foreign direct investment flows could rise modestly in 2024 after a marginal increase last year due to higher investment in some European economies, the United Nations trade body said on Wednesday. Emerging Markets have seen a decline in Foreign Direct Investment in 2023 by 9 percent to $841 billion. Meanwhile, developing Asian countries bore the brunt with a 12% decrease, and China reported an unusual 6% drop in FDI […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 8
insert_link Lifestyle Austrians are the happiest nation in Europe Despite the pandemic and war, most Europeans reported they were quite satisfied with their lives in a 2022 survey. Austria came out top, while Germany and Bulgaria brought up the rear. Deutsche Welle reports that Austrians have been ranked as the most satisfied people in the European Union, according to Eurostat. On a scale of 1 to 10, Austrians rated their overall life satisfaction at 7.9, putting them ahead of […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 21
insert_link Health / Medical Gaza health system on the brink of collapse The World Health Organisation says the health system in Gaza is on the brink of collapse. According to a WHO health emergency officer, the organisation needs more aid and medical supplies to assist with the unfolding "catastrophe". Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJanuary 18, 2024 40
