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Namibia: Kasama Road Renamed in Honour of Founding President Sam Nujoma

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Lusaka, Zambia, 16 May 2025

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Tributes Pour in for South African Music Icon Manqoba Ntombela

[Namibian] Tributes continue to pour in for Manqoba Ntombela, a musical artist whose life was cut short on the evening of May 16, when he was murdered outside his home in Ratanda, Heidelberg.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ant Group’s global unit pulls in US$3 billion in revenue ahead of spin-off

Ant International could fetch an IPO valuation of between US$8 billion to US$24 billion if it lists in Hong Kong, analysts say.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Namibia: Corruption Accused Trio to Appear in Katima Mulilo District Court

[Namibian] Three people arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) last week in connection to a fraudulent drought relief food supply scheme amounting to over N$4 million are expected to appear in the Katima Mulilo District Court for a formal bail hearing on Monday.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Namibia: Fishermen's Protest to Resume Pending Presidential Confirmation

[Namibian] Mining Metal Maritime and Construction Workers Union general secretary Joseph Garoeb on Sunday said the protest of the fishermen employed under the government redress programme (Gerp) will continue once the Office of the President confirms a time and date.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Enugu Ex-Deputy Speaker, Ezeugwu, Resigns From PDP - - Says Party Is 'Deceitocracy'

[Vanguard] The immediate past Deputy Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Dr. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, has resigned from the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Court Rejects Ecobank's Bid to Appeal Sh103mn Advocate Fee Dispute

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Supreme Court of Kenya has dismissed an application by Ecobank Kenya Limited seeking to escalate a dispute over advocate remuneration to the apex court, declaring that the matter does not raise issues of general public importance as required by the Constitution.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Tanzania: Former CJ Maraga in Tanzania for Lissu's 'Treason' Case Amid Deportation of Kenyan Activists

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Immediate former Chief Justice, David Maraga, has arrived in Tanzania to observe the high-profile treason trial of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: First Holdco, Ecobank, Prestige Top Stock Pick This Week

[Premium Times] This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Tinubu Declares 22nd National Sports Festival Open As Ogun Hosts Colorful Ceremony

[Premium Times] With pomp and pageantry filling the Abeokuta air, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu, declared the festival open.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Hong Kong home builders bring new flats to market, seizing on sentiment surge

50 units in New Territories launched at 8.5 per cent below market prices, while New World and partners ready Wong Chuk Hang sale.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Nigeria: Labour Party Expresses Confidence Ahead of Lagos LG Polls

[Vanguard] The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) says it is confident of victory in the July 12 local government elections if conducted fairly.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

India eyes more rice exports as tensions with Pakistan ease, monsoon starts early

Rice prices have stabilised in Asia after they spiked over supply concerns resulting from the conflict between India and Pakistan.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese national arrested in Japan over alleged hit-and-run case that injured 4 boys

The suspect, Deng Hongpeng, is accused of hitting a group of pupils with his grey SUV, then driving away after checking on the children.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump-Xi direct talks needed soon as clock ticks on trade truce: ex-US diplomat

Citing β€˜horrible’ lack of contact, former American envoy to Russia Michael McFaul says dialogue between two leaders β€˜especially important’ for stable ties.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Gabon: Hostages Freed by Coup Leaders in Gabon After 20 Months

[Zimeray & Finelle Avocats] Former Gabonese president Ali Bongo's wife, Sylvia, and son, Noureddi, flew with him to Luanda, Angola, last night after the family were released by coup leaders Family's release came after human rights lawyer Francois Zimeray brought a lawsuit in the French courts against their captors alleging torture and kidnapping African Union (AU) leaders were involved in intense diplomatic efforts...

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

β€˜Major consensus’ needed for proposed Hong Kong’s β€˜Darling Harbour’ project

At least 11 government departments and various bodies as well as private owners will have to agree on waterfront development.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese village at centre of illegal surrogacy probe, exploiting deaf-mute, disabled women

Police raid on residential building uncovers sophisticated set-up with operating theatre, laboratory, wards, 18 people detained.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Nam Le wins book of the year at NSW Literary awards for β€˜passionate and bold’ depiction of Vietnamese diaspora

Author of 36 Ways of Writing a Vietnamese Poem says of his work about war, family and racism: β€˜I’ve basically been writing it my whole life’Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailMore than a decade after attracting international acclaim for his debut The Boat, Nam Le has won book of the year at the NSW Literary awards for his follow-up, a book-length poem titled 36 Ways of Writing a Vietnamese Poem.Le won the...

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Svalbard: Can scientists salvage climate data from rapidly melting glaciers?

On a speedboat in the Arctic Ocean, a team of scientists are hurtling towards a... The post Svalbard: Can scientists salvage climate data from rapidly melting glaciers? appeared first on Carbon Brief.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Carbon Brief favicon Carbon Brief

University students offload critical thinking, other hard work to AI

Tech evangelists may be dazzled by the promise of AI, but two well-designed new studies β€” one in China and one by a leading AI company β€” signal trouble ahead. The two studies were conducted by a team of international researchers who studied how Chinese students were using ChatGPT to help with English writing, and […] The post University students offload critical thinking, other hard work to AI appeared first on The...

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: The Hechinger Report favicon The Hechinger Report

Poland vote: Pro-EU Trzaskowski wins first round

The election will decide whether Donald Tusk's government can implement reforms that have been stymied by conservative President Andrzej Duda since the government was elected about 18 months ago. DW has more.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Sudan’s war: Tragedy of the missing and forced disappearances

Adeela, one of our partners in Sudan, reflect on the devastating impact of the conflict, and the extraordinary efforts of Sudanese communities amid the crisis. The post Sudan’s war: Tragedy of the missing and forced disappearances appeared first on Peace Direct.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Peace Direct favicon Peace Direct

Europol's deepening aversion to transparency

We are alarmed by Europol arrogating to itself the right to develop surveillance tools, which are likely to dramatically transform the landscape of policing across the EU, in almost complete secrecy. Yet, despite this opacity, political support for Europol is growing in Brussels and EU capitals.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Could Ramaphosa make a refugee deal with Trump fly?

Our president, a skilled negotiator, can offer to broker a compromise between Israel and Palestine and take awkward asylum seekers off the US president’s hands

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Warsaw's liberal mayor narrowly wins Polish presidential vote

Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Watch: Cat caught smuggling drugs into Costa Rica prison

The feline was found carrying 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin, authorities say.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Three factors that could drive a turnaround in SA’s transport sector

Developing infrastructure, expanding investment and giving professionals crucial skills will boost the sector, to the benefit of all South Africans

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

South Africa: Home Affairs Declares Omotoso 'Undesirable Person' After He Leaves The Country

[Department of Home Affairs] The Department of Home Affairs notes the departure of Timothy Oluseun Omotoso from South Africa to Nigeria from OR Tambo International Airport earlier this afternoon.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Iran summons British diplomat over arrest of nationals

Iran summoned the British charge d'affaires to its foreign ministry in Tehran to protest the arrest of several Iranian nationals in Britain. The Iranians were arrested on charges related to terrorism and spying.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Kenya's ex-justice minister 'deported' from Tanzania

Karua was allowed into Tanzania last month but was stopped ahead of Tundu Lissu's latest court appearance.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Tundu Lissu defiant' as treason trial begins in Tanzania

The treason trial of Tanzania's main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has begun. His party claims the case is politically motivated after Lissu launched a campaign for electoral reforms ahead of the October elections.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Svalbard: How it feels to be a climate scientist in the fastest-warming place on Earth

In the Arctic Ocean, around 400 miles from the north pole, lies the island of... The post Svalbard: How it feels to be a climate scientist in the fastest-warming place on Earth appeared first on Carbon Brief.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Carbon Brief favicon Carbon Brief

In California, Flawed Air Rules Threaten Farmworkers as Wildfires Pump More Smoke Onto Fields

OXNARD, Calif.β€”The January wildfires were still raging to the east in Pacific Palisades, torching thousands of homes and painting the Southern California sky a smudgy orange, but Adriana, a farmworker whose name has been changed to protect her identity, recalled trying to get to a strawberry field amid the chaotic response to the fires. It […]

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Report Highlights Community Pushback Stalling $64 Billion in Data Center Development Nationwide

As Elena Schlossberg of Prince William County, Virginia, sees it, the community effort to fight the richest companies in the world seeking to build data centers began about a decade ago when opposition coalesced in the early days of the industry’s development. Then, a couple of years ago, when people began to learn much more […]

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News