Mombasa — A scuffle today unfolded in UDA delegates meeting forcing police officers to lob teargas to disperse the supporters of Nyali MP Mohammed Ali and EALA MP Hassan Omar who had got rowdy at the Government Training Institute (GTI) Mombasa. The political clash between the supporters of the two UDA politicians momentarily disrupted the […]
Nairobi — Newly-crowned Lewa Safari Marathon champion Philip Kigen has thanked his wife, Nancy Wambui, for motivating him to victory at the 24th edition of the annual race on Saturday in Isiolo. The 2013 Graz Marathon champion said his wife has been pushing him on in training in the run-up to the competition and subsequently […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto has once again stated that he has no problem with Azimio la Umoja protests. In an interview with France 24 in Paris Ruto said the protests organised by Raila Odinga led outfit should not engage in the destruction of property. He observed that Paris has not seen destruction of property […]
Tunis/Tunisia — “The low success rates recorded in the interior regions in the main session of the 2023 baccalaureate testify, once again, to the depth of the crisis in the education system,” the Tunisian Forum for Economic Rights (FTDES) pointed out on Friday. In a press release issued following the announcement on Friday of the […]
Head of the Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) Yehia El Wathiq Bellah discussed in a meeting with CEO of the Saudi Export Development Authority Abdulrahman Althukair ways of fostering cooperation in boosting exports. In a statement released on Friday 23/06/2023, the ECS said the two sides probed the possibility of attracting Saudi investments in a number […]
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Namibia: Ministry Blocks UIs Mine Blast
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has stopped the proposed blasting which Uis Tin Mining Company intended to carry out through one of its mining licences, and ordered the company to rehabilitate the site. The ministry’s chief mines inspector, Matthews Amunghete, told mine manager Efraim Tourob in a letter dated 9 June that the ministry […]
Industrialisation and trade minister Lucia Iipumbu says Namibia’s cosmetics and essential oils sector has grown in domestic production, enhancing possibilities for active participation in the regional value chain. Iipumbu said this yesterday at the African Continental Free Trade Area Southern Africa Development Community regional consultation workshop, highlighting the sector’s notable advancements during a discussion on […]
The amendments are expected to facilitate a transition to civilian leadership in the junta-ruled West African country. Observers voiced concerns over last week’s referendum, saying the vote was marred by irregularities. Citizens of the West African nation of Mali have overwhelmingly approved changes to the constitution, the country’s election body said Friday. The changes were […]
The Namibia Nature Foundation was represented by two team members of the Freshwater and Inland Fisheries programmatic area at the ECOFISH knowledge fair in mid-June in Kenya. The ECOFISH programme supports development and improving the livelihoods of people by promoting sustainable fisheries. The Nature Foundation received support through the EU-funded ECOFISH small grants for “Strengthening […]
Harare — The general election season is upon Zimbabwe, with both the ruling Zanu-PF and it’s main rival Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC), completing the process of electing candidates. On August 23, Zimbabweans will cast ballots to choose a president, council members and members of parliament. But unlike the previous election in 2018, this time […]
Monrovia — Miss Earth Liberia beauty pageant, one of the most significant environmental events, is set to take place tomorrow. The contest is aimed at raising awareness about environmental conservation and promoting eco-friendly practices among the Liberian community. The beauty pageant, which is usually held annually, boasts of a history of grooming young ladies with […]
IN SHORT: A video on TikTok claims to reveal never-seen-before photos of starving people in Kenya’s Shakahola forest, the site of mass starvation deaths allegedly encouraged by a self-declared pastor. But the photos shown are old and not from Kenya. A video posted on TikTok on 2 May 2023 claims to expose photos that the […]
Freetown — With just a day to Sierra Leone’s general elections, the diplomatic community has called on all sides to exercise restraint and refrain from violence. “We are concerned by reports of election-related violence and aggression across the country, in the run-up to the elections. We urge everyone to refrain from violence, respect the political […]
Monrovia — Fortress Praise International, a charity group, donated assorted books and reference materials Friday, June 16, 2023, to the Christ Foundation School on 12th Street in Monrovia, Liberia. Fortress Praise founder and executive directress, Fatu Kollie Zeon turned over the instructional and reference books that included history, literature, biology, geography, and chemistry amongst other […]
Monrovia — The Government of Liberia and the European Union successfully concluded the 11th edition of the EU-Liberia Partnership Dialogue on Thursday. The dialogue addressed various issues of mutual interest, including bilateral EU-Liberia cooperation, preparations for the upcoming October Liberian elections, human rights, foreign policy cooperation on regional and multilateral matters, as well as the […]
Monrovia — In an inspiring address to her fellow students, Lemrite F. Vah, a young Liberian valedictorian from Remedy Movement Academy, emphasized the importance of intellectual growth in achieving success. Lemrite firmly regarded ignorance as a formidable enemy, urging her peers to prioritize education over ignorance as they embarked on their educational journey. Highlighting the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the immediate disbursement of $120 million (Shs440 billion) to Uganda under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF). This brings the aggregate disbursement to Uganda under the ECF arrangement to about US$750 million. According to the statement by IMF, the funds are aimed to support Uganda’s near-term response to the […]
New International Criminal Court Referral a Reminder that Court’s Work Isn’t Done The Democratic Republic of Congo is requesting the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the upsurge of violence and abuses in the embattled eastern province of North Kivu. Last week, ICC prosecutor Karim Khan announced that the Congolese government formally requested his office […]