insert_link World France moves to enshrine abortion rights France is on the verge of enshrining abortion rights into the country's constitution. Lawmakers in the lower house passed the historic bill last month, which now heads to the French senate for its final legislative hurdle. The AFP news agency reports that President Emmanuel Macron’s government wants Article 34 of the constitution amended to specify that “the law determines the conditions by which is exercised the freedom of women to […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 8
insert_link Africa ICC to rule on reparations for Ongwen victims The International Criminal Court will this Wednesday deliver its ruling on reparations to victims in the case involving jailed former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Dominic Ongwen. Ongwen was a commander in a militia rebel group in Northern Uganda. Leon Solomon reports. todayFebruary 28, 2024 12
insert_link Environment 2 Men convicted of killing Run-DMC’s Mizell The godson of Run-DMC star Jason Mizell has been convicted of his murder in New York City, more than 20 years after the rap star's death. Mizell, known as Jam Master Jay, was fatally shot in 2002 in his music studio. He's credited with helping hip-hop break into the pop music mainstream in the 1980s - with hits including 'It's Tricky'. The Associated Press reports that an anonymous Brooklyn federal […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 26
insert_link Entertainment Seven arrested in rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes murder case The South African police have arrested seven individuals in connection with the murders of rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and his friend Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane. According to the BBC, five of the seven suspects are expected to appear in court on Thursday. AKA was shot dead, alongside Tibz last year in front of a restaurant on Florida Road, Durban. The award-winning rapper's death comes on the heels of his former girlfriend […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Namibia celebrates World NGO Day Namibia is celebrating World NGO Day today. The day, observed globally on the 27th of February, is an international day dedicated to recognising, celebrating and honouring all non-governmental and nonprofit organisations, and the people behind them that contribute to society. Here is Bradley Tjongarero spokesperson for the Civil Society Information Centre Namibia. todayFebruary 28, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics Civil Society weighs in on 2024/25 national budget anticipation Following a meeting last year between the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Ipumbu Shiimi and Civil Society organisations about the 2024/25 Budget, we asked the Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, Graham Hopwood about his expectations. todayFebruary 28, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Fighting intensifies in eastern DRC The United Nations says two rockets landed close to a base of UN peacekeepers during clashes between the M23 rebels and government forces in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday. No casualties were reported among the peacekeepers. todayFebruary 27, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Nationwide consultations for NDP6 kick off The National Planning Commission has started public consultations nationwide for the Sixth National Development Programme, encouraging citizen participation until 29 March 2024. The inclusive approach aims to gather contributions from citizens across all regions and constituencies, ensuring their voices shape Namibia’s development agenda. Salomei Hei, the Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence. todayFebruary 27, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia 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 […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 24
