insert_link South Africa South African Human Rights Commission has urged political parties to prioritise service delivery and human rights South Africa's Human Rights Commission has urged political parties to prioritise service delivery and human rights when negotiating the models of coalitions. The DA and IFP, the second and fifth-largest parties have expressed interest in joining a government of national unity punted by the ANC. The commission, Wisani Baloyi, says parties must draw lessons fromana the negative experiences of local government coalitions during negotiations: today11 June, 2024
insert_link World U.S President Joseph Biden is reportedly mulling an expansion of his border policy U.S President, Joseph Biden is reportedly mulling an expansion of his border policy to provide protected legal status to some undocumented migrants already in the country. Toni Waterman has more. today11 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Omitara Youth Organization Launched Gabriel Eigowab, member of the Omitara Youth Organization, discussed the group's goals in an interview with Future Media. Covering a range of topics, from educational initiatives to combating social issues, Eigowab emphasized the organization's commitment to improving the lives of Omitara's youth and had this to say on voter's registration. today11 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Preparations Begin for Heroes’ Day in Omuthiya The preparatory committee for this year's Heroes’ Day, to be held in Omuthiya, Oshikoto, met for the first time. Chaired by Regional Governor, Penda Ya Ndakolo, the meeting addressed directives from President Nangolo Mbumba. Ndakolo acknowledged past disappointments over venue relocations and expressed gratitude for this new opportunity. He encouraged public participation. Samuel Shivute, Chairperson of the Oshikoto Regional Council, urged the committee to remain committed, emphasizing the importance of […] today11 June, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA Chief Justice to Oversee Election of President and Speaker S.A's Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, announced that the president and speaker of the National Assembly will be elected on Friday. He will oversee the first sitting of the National Assembly, where members will be sworn in and elect a speaker. According to the Constitution, a president must be elected within 14 days of election results being declared. The swearing-in of National Council of Provinces members will occur the following day. today11 June, 2024
insert_link World South Korea and U.S begin nuclear contingency plans The US and South Korea have begun plans to respond to a hypothetical nuclear attack by North Korea. Officials from the two countries met for the first meeting of the Nuclear Consultative Group in Seoul on Monday. today11 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Search Continues for Missing Aircraft Carrying Malawi’s Vice President Search and rescue operations will persist until the missing aircraft carrying Malawi's Vice President, Saulos Klaus Chilima, is located, President Lazarus Chakwera announced late Monday. Reuters reports that, the 51 year old Chilima, was on a military aircraft with nine others that departed from Lilongwe at 09:17 a.m. local time. Efforts to contact the aircraft have failed since it went off the radar, and it was scheduled to land at […] today11 June, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A Parliament Continues Work Amid MK Party Boycott Despite the MK Party's boycott of the first S.A National Assembly sitting and its challenge to election results, South Africa's Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to its constitutional duties. Parliament spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo confirmed that arrangements are in place for all elected members, except those from the MK Party, to participate in sittings and activities in Cape Town. Mothapo dismissed the MK Party's claims of unconstitutionality, emphasizing Parliament's legal obligation […] today11 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Amnesty International Accuses Nigerian Army of Illegal Detentions Amnesty International has accused the Nigerian army of illegally detaining girls and young women who escaped Boko Haram captivity, suspecting them of supporting the insurgents, according to Reuters. The military denied the allegations, which Amnesty based on 126 interviews with female former captives conducted from 2019 to 2024. today11 June, 2024
