insert_link Africa Namibians will never forget SADC’s support: Mbumba President Nangolo Mbumba said Namibia will never forget the solidarity Sadc leaders displayed during President Hage Geingob's passing. Speaking in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Saturday during the 44th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government and the Organ Troika Summit, he assumed the office of President in the wake of one of the most challenging and harrowing moments in the history of post-independent Namibia. He said Namibians are grateful […] todayAugust 18, 2024 24
insert_link Africa Opinion: Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe, not fit to lead SADC Opinion Piece By Vitalio Angula, Social Political Commentator and Independent Columnist The Republic of Zimbabwe will assume the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairmanship on 17th August 2024, taking over Angola, the previous Chair. Notwithstanding rising reports of repression, assaults and crackdowns on members of the opposition and civil society organizations in the country, Zimbabwe is nonetheless set to host the 44th Summit of SADC Heads of […] todayAugust 9, 2024 20
insert_link World Russia FM in Guinea amid Africa influence boost Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived on Monday in Guinea, his ministry said, the first trip by Moscow's top diplomat to the West African country since 2013. Russia, which has seen its relations with the West plummet after it sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, has sought to boost its influence in Africa in recent years. Russia's foreign ministry announced the visit on the Telegram social media […] todayJune 3, 2024 10
insert_link Africa African leaders in Djibouti for World Bank summit Several African leaders are gathering in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, for the World Bank's International Development Association summit. The two-day summit, according to the BBC, aims to address development challenges on the continent and work towards creating prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable economies. The IDA is the part of the World Bank that helps the world’s 75 poorest countries, 39 of which are in Africa. todayApril 29, 2024 9
insert_link World Foreign Ministers gather for Rio G20 Foreign ministers from the world's largest economies are gathering in Brazil for the first meeting of the country's g20 presidency. The meeting comes amid a number of global flashpoints including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and the recent death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny. todayFebruary 22, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Vice-President Mbumba attends Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Uganda Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba attended the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Uganda. The summit, serving as a key political platform for developing countries, focused on the importance of enhancing cooperation between South-South, North-South, and Triangular partnerships to effectively address the needs of developing nations. todayJanuary 22, 2024 41
insert_link World Japan-US summit expected in April Japan and the United States are planning a leaders summit for April according to Kyodo News. Citing government sources, the reports say Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida is expected to visit Washington as a state guest. todayJanuary 18, 2024 30
insert_link World Japan, China, and South Korea hold trilateral summit Japan, China, and South Korea are looking to reach a leaders' summit as soon as possible. It follows the first talks in four years between Foreign Ministers from the three countries in Busan on Sunday. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayNovember 27, 2023 20