Cuba bestows highest national honour on President Mbumba

Cuba bestows highest national honour on President Mbumba

The highest decoration awarded by the Cuban State to nationals and foreigners, the José Martí Order, was presented yesterday by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, to the President of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, who is on an official visit to the island. The Cuban President presented the award during a […]

December 17, 2024 7

Africa

Nigeria and India Strengthen Strategic Partnership During Modi’s Visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu have pledged to strengthen their strategic ties during Modi's first visit to Nigeria. According to Duetsche Welle, the two leaders discussed a shared focus on securing permanent representation for both countries on the UN Security Council and highlighted their commitment to advancing the priorities of the Global South in the global arena.

November 18, 2024 6

Uncategorized

China says it respects America’s choice, congratulates Trump

China says it respects U.S. election result and congratulated Donald Trump on his victory. Meanwhile, an official newspaper called for a "pragmatic" approach to China-U.S. relations to handle their differences properly. Laura Westbrook reports.

November 7, 2024 18

World

Modi hits out at Canada in deepening diplomatic row

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has hit out at Canada in an escalating row, accusing the country of making "cowardly attempts to intimidate" India's diplomats. Both countries last month expelled each other's top diplomats after Canada claimed that India was targeting Indian dissidents in the country. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

November 5, 2024 28

Namibia

Namibia weighs in on Rising Tensions in the Middle East Following Israel’s Missile Strike on Iran

Following Israel's missile strike on Iran over the weekend, tensions are escalating in the already volatile Middle East, potentially leading to repercussions that could affect not only the region but also the global community: Penda Naanda, Executive Director of International Relations and Cooperation:

October 28, 2024 40

Africa

SA’s Referendum Party calls for support of Taiwan’s self-determination

The Referendum Party is urging South Africa's government of national unity to publicly affirm Taiwan's right to self-determination. This follows South Africa's decision to ask Taiwan to relocate its embassy from Pretoria, reportedly influenced by China. The party's president, Phil Craig.

October 21, 2024 28

Africa

DRC and Rwanda to implement M23 ceasefire plan

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to implement activities aimed at ending an armed conflict led by the M23 rebels in the east of the DRC. The foreign ministers of both countries met in the Angolan capital of Luanda and agreed to end the conflict which started in 2021. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

October 14, 2024 26

World

Zelenskyy thanks Ramaphosa for support amid war

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked President Cyril Ramaphosa and South Africa for supporting his country's territorial integrity amid the war with Russia. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the United Nations Summit of the Future in New York. Zelenskyy has emphasized that only the unity of world leaders can force Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war.

September 26, 2024 39

Local

Namibia Condemns AFD Deputy Leader Sven Tritschler for Wreath Laying at Infamous Schutztruppe Officer’s Grave

The Government of the Republic of Namibia condemns in the strongest possible terms the deplorable and repugnant act by Mr. Sven Tritschler, Deputy Leader of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) Parliamentary faction from the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, and his colleague, by laying a memorial wreath at the grave site of an infamous officer of the notorious “Schutztruppe”, while on a recent visit to Namibia as a member […]

August 1, 2024 30