insert_link World Trump’s lawyers call Colorado ruling ‘undemocratic’… The U.S. State of Colorado has ruled that former President Donald Trump can not appear on their ballot for election because of insurrection from January 6th 2021. But his lawyers are appealing, and it is likely to be up to the U.S. Supreme Court to make a final ruling ahead of primary elections starting next month. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. todayDecember 21, 2023 3
insert_link World UK court sets date for Julian Assange’s final extradition appeal A final appeal to prevent the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States will be heard in London in February. Assange has been detained in the high-security Belmarsh Prison in southeast London since April 2019. US authorities want to put the Australian publisher on trial for divulging US military secrets about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. todayDecember 20, 2023 20
insert_link World US and EU suspend trade war over tariffs The United States and the European Union will pause their ongoing trade war until after the Presidential election, it was announced on Tuesday. Trump-era tariffs on steel and aluminium, and the EU's levies on American goods including motorcycles and whisky, will be suspended until the end of March 2025. Benji Hyer reports. todayDecember 20, 2023 13
insert_link World US “deeply concerned” by Kremlin critic Navalny’s disappearance The United States says it is "deeply concerned" following the news that jailed Russian opposition figure Alexi Navalny has gone missing. His lawyers say they have lost contact with Navalny and don't know where he is currently being held. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayDecember 12, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield interview Seasoned diplomat Linda Thomas-Greenfield has worked in various roles in business, academia, and the foreign service, with highlights including, among others, Ambassador to Liberia, Assistant Secretary of State for African affairs, and her current role of United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield visited Namibia to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the new US Embassy compound on Thursday 7 December 2023, taking time out […] todayDecember 8, 2023 249
World Republican candidates face off in Tuscaloosa debate In the United States, four Republican presidential hopefuls will battle it out later tonight in the fourth GOP primary debate taking place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Front-runner Donald Trump will once again skip the event - which comes just weeks ahead of the Iowa caucuses next month. Toni Waterman has more. todayDecember 6, 2023 9
insert_link World U.S stocks hedged higher on Friday following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell U.S stocks hedged higher on Friday following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicating the bank could be making some progress in lowering inflation.But he warned it's too early to tell if the bank is done raising interest rates. Meanwhile, it wasn't a good Friday for social media platform X, formerly Twitter, as another major retailer pulled its advertising. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. The Dow was […] todayDecember 4, 2023 8
World Latest developments in Israel-Hamas war srael and Hamas have agreed to extend by one more day a truce under which hostages are exchanged for Palestinian prisoners and aid flows into the war-devastated Gaza Strip. Militants took about 240 captives from southern Israel during an unprecedented October 7 attack that Israeli officials say killed around 1,200 people, most of them civilians. In response, Israel has vowed to eliminate Hamas, an Islamist movement with an armed wing. […] todayNovember 30, 2023 6
insert_link Business / Economics US Embassy in Namibia Unveils new facility, Cementing Strong Bilateral Ties By Dilia Mazula In a grand celebration, the US Embassy in Namibia hosted a media day to unveil its newly constructed building, marking a significant milestone in the robust relationship between the United States and Namibia. The event was led by US Ambassador, Randy Berry and Scott Sables, the Construction Manager for the project, who provided insights into the innovative features and the impact the facility will have on both […] todayNovember 30, 2023 56
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
