Category: International Affairs

Dec 20

Be ready for more climate disasters- Experts warn

Climate scientists are predicting more environment-related disasters if the world continues to drag its feet in addressing the endless carbon dioxide pollution, in science known as Green House Gas emissions. The United Nations has tasked countries to strive to cut emissions to at least 1.5°C by 2030, but the emergence of heavier floods, severe cyclones, […]

Dec 18

Limitation to access to resources poses a challenge to counter regional security issues, IGAD says.

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has recognized resource constraints as a significant obstacle impeding efforts to address transnational security threats in the region. While addressing a High-Level Forum on the IGAD Regional Cooperation and Coordination Mechanism (RCCM) against Transnational Security Threats in Mombasa, IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu highlighted the increasing dangers presented by […]

Dec 06

Meet Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah: From Freedom Fighter to Namibia’s First Female President

Nicknamed NNN, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has etched her name in history as Namibia’s first female president, a groundbreaking milestone in the nation’s politics. At 72 years old, Nandi-Ndaitwah secured a decisive victory, earning over 57% of the vote against her closest rival, Panduleni Itula, who managed 26%, according to the electoral commission. However, her triumph has […]