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Security beef up around United Nations Precinct

New York City's East side is gridlocked, as world leaders and their entourages descend on the city for annual United Nations High level week. Jody Jacobs reports from New York.

24 September, 2024

World

Modi says Quad nations are “not against anyone”

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has said that the Quad group of nations - made up of the US, Australia, Japan, and India - is "not against anyone", as leaders from the bloc met over the weekend amid their concerns about China's rising influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Modi is on a three-day visit to the United States. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

23 September, 2024

South Africa

United Africans Transformation Calls for Investigation into Rising Extortion in South African Municipalities

South Africa's United Africans Transformation has called on the Special Investigating Unit and Auditor General to investigate rising extortion within municipalities. They revealed that corrupt officials are demanding bribes from businesses in exchange for payments, disrupting service delivery and hindering economic growth. The party’s spokesperson, Mighty Mabule also condemned construction mafias for disrupting infrastructure projects by demanding protection fees:

23 September, 2024

Namibia

Director of Education in Oshikoto region emphasizes the importance of preserving local languages

The Director of Education in Oshikoto region, Aletta Eises, emphasized the importance of preserving local languages to promote cultural heritage. She made the remarks during the celebration of Namibia Heritage Week at Olukonda constituency on Friday.

23 September, 2024

South Africa

SA Government Praises Emergency Teams for Response to Severe Weather

S.A government has commended emergency services teams in responding to situations due to the inclement weather conditions in parts of the country. Two people died in KwaZulu-Natal after being stranded in snow on the N3 highway, while parts of Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and the Free State were also affected by snow. Government’s acting spokesperson, Nomonde Mnukwa, says although the roads are cleared, motorists are urged to drive cautiously as […]

23 September, 2024

World

Birmingham Police and FBI Launch Manhunt After Alabama Shooting Leaves Four Dead, 18 Injured

Birmingham police together with the FBI have launched a manhunt for suspects who shot and killed four people and injured 18 in Alabama. According to officials, multiple people drove up to the Five Points South area, got out of their vehicles, and began shooting, before driving away. Police believe the shooters were carrying out a hit on one person and the other victims were caught in the crossfire. Birmingham mayor […]

23 September, 2024

South Africa

S.A’s President urges world leaders to confront and overcome global challenges including poverty

S.A's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has urged world leaders to confront and overcome global challenges including poverty, emerging conflicts, and public health emergencies. He delivered South Africa's statement at the Summit of the Future currently underway in New York. This is where the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Pact for the Future. Ramaphosa says the pact is an opportunity to change and reinvigorate the multilateral system so that it is […]

23 September, 2024

Namibia

Knowledge Ipinge Defends Move to SWAPO, As Political Analyst Weighs In

Former Affirmative Repositioning activist Knowledge Ipinge, who officially joined the South West Africa People’s Organization on Saturday, clarified that he never became a member of AR following its shift to a political party. Ipinge explained that his decision to rejoin SWAPO was largely influenced by the leadership of the party’s vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, whose values he praised as pragmatic, rooted in integrity, accountability, meritocracy, and inclusivity. Political Analyst Ndumba […]

23 September, 2024

Africa

Kenya to Deploy 600 More Police Officers to Haiti to Combat Gang Violence

Kenya has pledged to send an additional 600 police officers to Haiti, bringing its total contingent to 1,000. The move is part of efforts to assist the country in fighting gangs controlling much of Port-au-Prince and nearby areas. BBC reports that Kenya's President William Ruto, during a visit to Haiti, expressed support for transforming the Kenya-led security mission into a full United Nations peacekeeping operation. Several other nations have collectively […]

23 September, 2024