insert_link AfricaZambia Honors Late Namibian Founding President Sam Nujoma The Zambian government signed the book of condolences at the Namibian High Commission in Lusaka today, honoring Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, who passed away on February 8. President Hakainde Hichilema expressed Zambia’s deepest condolences, describing Nujoma as an African icon and liberation hero. Hichilema noted that Nujoma’s passing marks the end of an era for the region’s founding fathers, alongside Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, Robert Mugabe, Julius Nyerere, and Samora Machel. today13 February, 2025
AfricaAngula praises Nujoma for making South Africa cancel N$800 million debt https://youtu.be/YrYzkaAyZT8 By: Envaalde Matheus Former finance minister Helmut Angula recalls how President Sam Nujoma successfully negotiated with South Africa to write off Namibia's N$800 million debt. Angula, who shared his insight on key economic strategies, praised Nujoma's strong and decisive leadership, which benefitted Namibia's economy. “The South Africans had claimed that Namibia owed a debt of N$800 million, borrowed by the previous Namibian administration, and that it needed to be […] today12 February, 2025
insert_link AfricaM23 Rebels Threaten Advance on Bukavu Amid Rising Tensions The Rwandan-backed M23 armed group has warned of a possible advance on Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, citing a worsening security situation. And according to Reuters, this comes as the Democratic Republic of Congo's government refuses to engage in direct talks with the rebels. Capturing Bukavu would mark a significant expansion of M23's control, further weakening Kinshasa’s authority in eastern Congo following the fall of Goma in late […] today12 February, 2025
insert_link AfricaU.S. Aid Freeze Disrupts Humanitarian Efforts in DRC A U.S. pause on foreign aid has severely impacted humanitarian operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Washington previously funded 70% of relief efforts, Reuters reports. The U.N.'s top humanitarian official in the DRC, Bruno Lemarquis, says that in 2024, the U.N. humanitarian response plan received $1.3 billion, with $910 million from the U.S. Since U.S. President Donald Trump imposed the aid freeze last month, several programs have been […] today12 February, 2025
