U.S. government gives assurances over Assange

U.S. government gives assurances over Assange

The U.S. government has offered assurances to a British court over the treatment of Julian Assange if he is extradited. The WikiLeaks founder faces espionage charges for publishing thousands of classified documents.

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Africa

Nigeria cracks down on illegal jet operations

Nigeria has suspended the licenses of three private jet operators in the country. Aviation authorities say they were engaged in commercial operations in violation of the law. Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Business / Economics

Namibian Local Content Conference 2024 underway at Lüderitz

The Namibian Local Content Conference 2024 is currently underway in Lüderitz. The conference is tackling ways how to ensure that the country's oil and gas discoveries benefit Namibians. Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, said that it also presents an opportunity for the business community to contribute to the policy framework. Erik De Waal from the Development Bank of Namibia explained the types of financing that could support […]

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Sport

Paris starts Olympic countdown with 100 days until opening

Wednesday marks 100 days to go until the start of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The final arenas are being readied in Paris, and to mark the date another 250,000 tickets have gone on sale. Ross Cullen reports.

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Africa

Togo’s opposition denounces proposed new constitution

The opposition in Togo has denounced a proposed new constitution as a power grab, intended to extend the reign of President Faure Gnassingbé. According to the BBC, the reforms would see the West African country move from a presidential to a parliamentary system. But the opposition says they are a ruse to keep Mr Gnassingbé - already in his fourth term - in power.

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Namibia

National Assembly affirms support of Saharawi people

The National Assembly has condemned Morocco’s ongoing violation of the Saharawi people’s right to self-determination. Speaking in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Member of Parliament Patience Masua, according to the Namibia Press Agency, called on the international community to uphold the principle of justice and decolonisation by actively supporting the Sahrawi people's struggle for independence.

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World

German police target China-linked human smuggling gang

Dawn raids have taken place across Germany, with police saying they busted a people smuggling ring. From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details.

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Environment

Dubai roads and airport flooded with heavy rains

The United Arab Emirates experienced torrential rainfall and flooding yesterday, in what the government has described as the largest amount of rainfall in the past 75 years. More than 142- millimetres of rain soaked Dubai over just 12 hours. Dubai International Airport, recently crowned the second-busiest airport in the world, diverted planes as its tarmac was under water. The UAE government says the downpours were an exceptional climate event. According […]

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Business / Economics

Uranium One completes 50% of exploration drilling in Leonardville

Uranium One, a Russian state-owned company that specialises in uranium exploration, mining, and processing has started exploration drilling in Leonardville. Aldo Hengari, the Director of Operations at Uranium One says 50 percent of the work is done. According to the World Nuclear Association, Namibia has some of the largest uranium-producing mines in the world. These include Uranium One, Husab, and Rössing. In 2022 Kazakhstan produced the largest share of uranium […]

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