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Africa

UN rights chief calls for global action as Sudan conflict intensifies

The United Nations’ top human rights official has issued a stark warning that Sudan is sliding deeper into a humanitarian and human rights catastrophe, calling on the international community to act decisively to end the war. Speaking to journalists in Nairobi, Kenya, after a five-day mission to Sudan, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said the ongoing conflict has devastated civilian life, crippled essential services, and pushed millions […]

today20 January, 2026

Oshiwambo

Oidjemo yomahoololo yo petameko moUganda, ota yuulike president Yoweri Museveni oye elikomesho

Omupresident wa Uganda Yoweri Museveni, okwa ulika ena eyambidido lili pombada okudja moidjemo yomahoololo yokuyele oyo ya pitifwamo moshilongo osho fiyo opapa. Occommisi yomahoololo mo Uganda tailombwele oikundaneki kutya moidjemo oyo yamanifwa okuvalulwa fiyo opapa,  Museveni ota ulike oye eli komesho nee  76%  oku shiyelekanifa nomukondjifi waye akula  Bobi Wine oo afikama pee 20% Otakulopotwa o Internet mo Uganda yatetwako pefimbo oshiwana shahanghwa tashi kahoolola. Omalelelo moshilongo metivali  ota kulopotwa […]

today16 January, 2026

Africa

Uganda confirms case of deadly Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

Risk communication planning (Photo: WHO website) Health officials in Uganda are racing to contain a deadly viral outbreak after one person tested positive for Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in the central district of Nakasongola. The patient has since been isolated, and contact tracing is underway to prevent further spread of the highly infectious disease. The Ministry of Health has dispatched rapid response teams to the district, working with local […]

today8 September, 2025

Business / Economics

BES-Net Trialogue Promotes Biodiversity Solutions

Windhoek is hosting the BES-Net Regional Trialogue for East and Southern Africa, organized by the Environment, Forestry and Tourism ministry, UNDP, and BES-Net. The event aims to strengthen collaboration among experts to address biodiversity challenges. Executive Director Teofilus Nghitila emphasizes the importance of science-driven policies informed by real-world practices. Meanwhile, Alka Bhatia, the UNDP's Resident Representative said the trialogue embodies a spirit of cooperation which is needed to drive meaningful […]

today19 February, 2025