Nampol urges firearm surrender for Africa Amnesty Month

Namibia, alongside other African Union member states, is commemorating Africa Amnesty Month this September. Nampol Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga announced that the public has until 30 September 2024 to surrender any illicit or unwanted firearms, ammunition & related materials.

September 5, 2024 25

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China reaps most of the benefits of its relationship with Africa: what’s behind the imbalance

By Bhaso Ndzendze, University of Johannesburg The ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing takes place under the theme of “Joining hands to advance modernisation and build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future”. But how shared can that future be between the Asian economic giant and Africa? The eight summits since 2000 have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa. China […]

September 2, 2024 29

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Africa on the UN security council: why the continent should have two permanent seats

By Sithembile Mbete, University of Pretoria Africa’s desire to be fully represented in all decision-making organs of the United Nations (UN), particularly in the security council, is informed by three factors. First, repairing the historical injustice of its underrepresentation in global governance. Second, recognising African contributions in shaping the contemporary world order. Third, the urgency of securing the legitimacy of the UN in the face of emerging threats […]

August 19, 2024 16

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AAMFI welcomes AU Ministers’ Decisions on African Multilateral Financial Institutions’ Preferred Creditor Status

The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) held the third meeting of its Governing Council on the margins of the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, held in Accra, Ghana, during which it welcomed the endorsement of the Alliance by the African Union (AU) Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors at their 7th Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary […]

July 31, 2024 18

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CRAN attends 25th Africa Telecommunications Union Administrative Council

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia represented Namibia at the 25th Session of the Africa Telecommunications Union Administrative Council in Kinshasa from 8 to 10 July 2024. CRAN spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano says that over the three-day session, the Council reviewed the financial, technical, administrative, and other activities of the Union.

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Health / Medical

Africa races to increase vaccine manufacturing capacity, concerns rise over Europe’s control

By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency As Africa races to be more independent in vaccine production, Europe is seeking greater control in building and scaling of local manufacturing hubs. In June, France hosted the launch of African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) an approximately US$1 billion project geared towards making vaccines more available in Africa - away from African soil. Only 2% of vaccines […]

July 2, 2024 51

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AU approves force shift amid Somalia security concerns

The African Union has endorsed the creation of a new force to replace more than 13,000 troops due to leave Somalia by year-end, amid fears that al Qaeda militants in the country are growing in power. Bloomberg Africa reports that troops from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Burundi, and Djibouti, part of the so-called African Union Transition Mission, are due to leave by the end of December.

June 24, 2024 17

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Etumo lyo African Union Transition Mission mo Ethiopia otaliya pehulilo mu December gonuumvo.

O African Union oya popile okweetapo etumo epe oku pingenapo aakwiita ya konda 13 000 mboka kwa tegelelwa ya thigepo Ethiopia pehulilo lyomumvo nguka,sho pena uutile kutya aakwiitayo al Qaeda moshilongo otaya kwatako oshilongo. O Bloomberg Africa oya lopota kutya aakwiita okuza ko Kenya,Uganda,Ethiopia,Burundi na Djibouti,yeli oshitopolwa sho African Union Transition Mission okwa tegelelwa ya thigepo oshilongo okuthika pehulilo lya December

June 24, 2024 15 1

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South Africa’s foreign policy: a unity government must be practical in a turbulent world

By Anthoni van Nieuwkerk, University of South Africa As South Africa navigates fundamental political change, it faces stark choices on foreign policy posture and priorities. The change has been brought about by the African National Congress’s loss of electoral majority, forcing it into a unity government. Based on my work over many years on South Africa’s foreign policy as well as reflections on the […]

June 21, 2024 10

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