KIGALI, May 19 (Xinhua) — African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has called for African solidarity in dealing with security issues on the continent. Speaking during a panel discussion Thursday on “Foreign Interference in Africa: The Enduring Destabilizing Factor” during the ongoing National Security Symposium in Kigali, the Rwandan capital, Faki said there is… Continue reading AU Commission Chief Calls For African Solidarity On Continental Security
EXCLUSIVE: Zambia Urged To Expel Pro-gay Envoys
THE issue of same-sex relations returned to haunt Zambia as the world marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). An opposition party in the southern African country urged the government to expel all ambassadors flying the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) flag on Zambian soil. The Golden Party… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Zambia Urged To Expel Pro-gay Envoys
Sudan War Triggers A Regional Economic Disaster
AS the prices of basic commodities escalate beyond the reach of impoverished communities in Sudan and neighbouring countries, the weeks-long political conflict has degenerated into an economic crisis. Most of the countries receiving refugees and returnees fleeing the conflict in Sudan are among the most brittle in the world across multiple indices and are reeling… Continue reading Sudan War Triggers A Regional Economic Disaster
One-Time Suspect in Hillary Gardee Murder Handed Two-Life Sentences For Murdering Lover, Sister
One of the four men who were once accused of killing IT entrepreneur Hillary Gardee has been given two life sentences for killing two Mpumalanga sisters. Hlabirwa Rassie Nkune was sentenced in the Mbombela High Court this afternoon after being found guilty of fatally shooting and killing Sergeant Marcia Mazibuko and Pretty Mazibuko following a… Continue reading One-Time Suspect in Hillary Gardee Murder Handed Two-Life Sentences For Murdering Lover, Sister
ITU Targets 100 bln USD By 2026 To Accelerate Global Digitalization
GENEVA, May 17 (Xinhua) — The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) issued a worldwide appeal on Wednesday calling for an increase in the value of pledges for digitalizing the world from the current 30 billion U.S. dollars to 100 billion U.S. dollars by 2026. The target was announced on the occasion of World Telecommunication and Information… Continue reading ITU Targets 100 bln USD By 2026 To Accelerate Global Digitalization
African Experts Urge Sustainable Financing To Boost Public Health Security
NAIROBI, May 17 (Xinhua) — Strengthening the resilience of public health systems in Africa to help them withstand climatic shocks and the threat of future pandemics will be dependent on sustained investments in supportive infrastructure, upskilling of workforce, research, and harnessing of digital technologies, experts said. The experts who spoke Tuesday evening at a virtual… Continue reading African Experts Urge Sustainable Financing To Boost Public Health Security
IMF Approves 3 bln USD Loan For Ghana
ACCRA, May 17 (Xinhua) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board on Wednesday approved a 3-billion-U.S. dollar Extended Credit Facility for Ghana to help the country address its current economic crisis. In a statement, the IMF said the decision would enable an immediate disbursement of about 600 million dollars to Ghana, adding that the… Continue reading IMF Approves 3 bln USD Loan For Ghana
280 Killed In Darfur Despite Sudan Ceasefire
MORE than 280 people were reportedly killed this past weekend in Geneina town in the West Darfur region of the conflict-torn Sudan. This coincides with a month into the escalation of fighting in Sudan,and just a few days since the warring parties signed the Jeddah Agreement. “The appalling levels of violence unfolding in West Darfur… Continue reading 280 Killed In Darfur Despite Sudan Ceasefire
Chissano Bemoans Impact Of Zimbabwe Sanctions On Continent
THE statesman, Joachim Chissano, has lamented the sanctions against Zimbabwe as having a dire impact on the Southern African region. The former Mozambican president added the current situation in theneighbouring country would hinder the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). “The crisis in the country is having terrible consequences for the region,… Continue reading Chissano Bemoans Impact Of Zimbabwe Sanctions On Continent
Xi Holds Talks With Eritrean President
BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua)– Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held talks with President Isaias Afwerki of the State of Eritrea in Beijing. Hailing China and Eritrea’s profound traditional friendship, Xi said the two countries will mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations on May 24 and that over the past 30 years, China and… Continue reading Xi Holds Talks With Eritrean President