by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | africa, business, government, politics, politics and government
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The newly inaugurated President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has encouraged Ugandan entrepreneurs to explore investment opportunities in her nation.
Nandi-Ndaitwah issued this request during a meeting with a Ugandan business group, headed by Godfrey Kirumira, the Honorary Consul of Namibia in Uganda, at the Namibian State House in Windhoek, the nation’s capital, on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
On Friday, March 21, the first woman president of Namibia was inaugurated, succeeding President Nangolo Mbumba, who was 83 years old.
The inauguration of Nandi-Ndaitwah took place on the same day as Namibia’s 35th Independence Day celebration, placing her among the few women who have led African nations, including Ellen Johnson Sirleaf from Liberia, Joyce Banda from Malawi, and Samia Suluhu Hassan from Tanzania.
Namibia achieved independence on March 21, 1990, with Sam Nujoma, the nation’s first Black President, at the helm. He passed away not long ago.
Nandi-Ndaitwah was one of the key figures who played significant roles during the liberation struggle of the nation under the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO), which has governed the country since gaining independence.
“She greeted us as fellow Ugandans, including my business delegation and the government delegation headed by Vice-President Jessica Alupo. The newly elected President is undoubtedly a close ally of Uganda,” Kirumira stated.
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Kirumira added, “The president mentioned that she wishes to observe her citizens engaging in businesses alongside Ugandans, primarily to generate job opportunities. She expressed concern about the fact that even though her nation possesses abundant natural resources, the populace seems somewhat inactive. Therefore, she believes they should be motivated to take action via collaborative efforts.”
The Ugandan business contingent comprised Suzan Kirumira, who is married to Kirumira; Hamis Kiggundu, owner of Ham Enterprises; John Bagambe from Super Oil; George William Kajoba; and Edward Nakibinge.
Direct flights needed
Nandi-Ndaitwah urged Ugandan Airlines to initiate direct routes to Namibia to facilitate the better utilization of potential business and investment prospects available in both nations.
In January 2024, when serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Namibia, the newly appointed President traveled to Uganda for the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the G77+China Summits.
During her visits to Kirumira’s residence in Buziga and the Namibian Consulate situated on Lumumba Avenue in Kampala,Ndaitwah emphasized the strong bond she shares with Uganda and President Yoweri Museveni. She reminisced about the 100 cattle that were presented to her when she visited Uganda.
She proceeded to visit Hamz Stadium and the Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds, where she also had talks with its owner, Hamis Kiggundu.
Nandi-Ndaitwah extended an invitation to Kiggundu to visit Namibia and consider investing in stadiums as well as other ventures.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | africa, international aid, international news, united nations, world
The United Nations’ leading AIDS official warned on Monday that the abrupt cessation of U.S. foreign aid could cause the world to revert to the most devastating periods of the global AIDS epidemic, with millions facing death as a result.
Historically, the United States has led as the largest provider of humanitarian aid globally. However, after President Donald Trump returned to the White House about two months ago, he significantly reduced international assistance, causing widespread disruption within the global humanitarian sector.
The UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, warned that failure to reinstate U.S. funding or secure contributions from other sources could result in “an additional… six-point-three million AIDS-related fatalities” within just four years, marking a tenfold rise in mortality rates during this period.
“You’re discussing the potential loss of progress achieved over the past 25 years. This is quite concerning,” she stated to journalists in Geneva.
“It is understandable for the U.S. to aim at gradually decreasing its financial contributions, however, the abrupt termination of essential aid is causing severe consequences,” she stated.
The reductions from the U.S. imply that currently, 27 nations across Africa and Asia are facing staffing shortages, diagnostic services and treatments are being disrupted, and disease monitoring systems are deteriorating.
– Risk of global AIDS rebound
Beyond the upcoming four-year period, If assistance funding isn’t reinstated, “we anticipate the resurgence of the AIDS epidemic… on a global scale,” Byanyima warned. This escalation would particularly affect regions such as Eastern Europe and Latin America.
We’ll witness its return, and we’ll see people pass away just as we observed in the ’90s and the 2000s.
She praised American leadership in the battle against AIDS as “one of the most humanitarian efforts in global health.”
She pointed out the US anti-HIV program known as PEPFAR, renowned as one of global health’s greatest successes for saving approximately 26 million lives throughout its twenty-year span.
Now, owing to American innovations, the world stands “on the brink of another revolution in preventive treatments,” Byanyima stated, highlighting a novel medication known as lenacapavir, which was created by the U.S. pharmaceutical company Gilead.
Studies have shown the medication to be 100% effective, and Byanyima mentioned that trials are ongoing with the aim of administering it as a yearly single dose, making it much more affordable for lower-income nations.
That is similar to a flu vaccine,” she stated. “If implemented aggressively…we could reduce new infections nearly to zero. We might witness the end of AIDS.
Byanyima reached out to the “bargain-making” President Trump personally, emphasizing that reviving the worldwide HIV response would be “a tremendous bargain”: lenacapavir has the potential to “generate profits for Gilead, foster good job opportunities for Americans, and save lives.”
She proposed that once PEPFAR resumes operations, UNAIDS can collaborate with the United States and other contributors to assist low-income nations in achieving autonomy in their battle against HIV.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | africa, foreign policy, government, international relations, politics
Angola’s government declared it would cease acting as a mediator in the continuing dispute between DR Congo and the Alliance fleuve Congo (AFC/M23), based on a statement issued by the Angolan Presidency on Monday, March 24. In addition, recent reports indicate that M23 rebels claim that delays caused by a Congolese army alliance hindered withdrawal operations near Walikale.
After taking over as Chair of the African Union nearly two months ago, the Angolan presidency clarified that the nation understands the necessity to step down from mediating this particular conflict within Eastern DR Congo. This decision aims “to concentrate fully” on broader objectives set forth by the continental body which include fostering peace and stability throughout Africa, enhancing infrastructural projects, promoting intra-African commerce, combating diseases such as epidemics, endemics, and pandemics, advancing socio-economic growth, and advocating for reparative justice for Africans globally.
Moreover, the Presidential office stated plans to collaborate closely with the African Union Commission soon to determine another state whose leader, backed by SADC along with the East African Community and supporting entities, should assume leadership roles regarding negotiation processes involving DR Congo and Rwanda. During a collaborative conference organized jointly by the East African Community and Southern African Development Cooperation hosted in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, on February eighth, calls were made urging further involvement of representatives from different parts of Africa under supervision by the AU.
Additionally, Angola highlighted its consistent advocacy for face-to-face dialogues directly engaging the Congolese administration alongside rebel forces; indeed, considerable effort had been exerted toward facilitating initial rounds planned initially for March eighteenth in Luanda but subsequently canceled amid allegations suggesting undue influence from European bodies particularly those aligned politically with Brussels coupled with specific global agencies perceived as obstructive influences detrimental to reconciliation attempts within DRC.
In response to accusations levied recently claiming interference jeopardized peaceful resolutions via sanctions placed upon key individuals involved prior meetings in Luanda, official communications reiterated mixed causes contributed ultimately leading to disruptions despite earnest intentions behind organizing structured engagements aimed reconciling longstanding grievances. Furthermore, supportive cooperation extended unilaterally or multilaterally remains encouraged so long alignments occur transparently ensuring coherence amongst officially appointed arbitrators, associated councils like the Peace & Security Assembly, together coordinating effectively under oversight provided by the Chairman representing interests collectively upheld by the African Union assembly.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | africa, international aid, international news, news, world
The leader of the UNAIDS program has stated that millions additional deaths may occur due to the abrupt funding reductions implemented by the Trump administration. She further cautioned that the AIDS crisis might revert to the severity observed during the 1990s.
The leader of the UN’s HIV/AIDS initiative, UNAIDS, stated on Monday that cutting funds by the U.S. could result in more than 6 million extra fatalities related to the illness.
The UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, stated that the
abrupt changes from the U.S.
, which had previously been the largest contributor to the program, was described as “devastating.”
She told reporters in Geneva that you’re discussing the potential loss of progress achieved over the past 25 years, which is quite grave.
More than 6 million extra AIDS-related fatalities
If U.S. assistance is not reinstated and not supplemented by alternative financing—and we haven’t received word from other nations committing to bridge the shortfall—there
would result in another 6.3 million additional AIDS-related fatalities.
— over the coming four years,” ByanyIMA stated.
She noted that approximately 600,000 deaths related to AIDS were documented worldwide as of the latest figures in 2023.
Byanyanya additionally mentioned that an extra 8.7 million new infections were anticipated.
The head of UNAIDS stated that beyond the immediate future, unless the funding shortfall is addressed, the AIDS epidemic might revert to the severity observed during the 1990s.
“However, this concentration isn’t limited to the low-income African nations where it currently stands prominent; it’s also rising among so-called key populations across Eastern Europe and Latin America,” she stated.
There will be a significant increase in cases of this illness. It will return, and we will witness fatalities similar to those seen during the ‘90s and early 2000s.
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The head of UNAIDS urges the U.S. to reassess abrupt funding reductions.
US President Donald Trump, along with his prominent supporter billionaire Elon Musk, has supervised substantial reductions in federal expenditures, particularly in the realm of US international assistance.
The choice to reduce financial support for the battle against AIDS has
ignited demonstrations domestically
and
abroad
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Byanyima adopted an empathetic stance, simultaneously urging the White House to reassess its choice.
“It makes sense for the U.S. to aim at decreasing its financial contribution gradually, however, abruptly halting essential aid is causing severe consequences,” she stated.
We strongly advocate for a reassessment and swift reinstatement of essential services, particularly those critical for saving lives.
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Author: Alex Berry (compiled with AFP, Reuters)
by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | africa, controversies, diplomacy and diplomats, international relations, politics
The former South African ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, stated on Sunday that he came back home without any remorse.
After a 32-hour trip from the United States through Qatar, Rasool and his spouse, Rosieda, landed at Cape Town International Airport on Sunday morning. They were greeted warmly by several hundred supporters upon their arrival.
Earlier this month, Rasool was deemed “undesirable” by the United States after making critical comments about President Donald Trump during an online event organized by the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection, a South African research organization.
Speaking to approximately 300 supporters at the airport, Rasool said that although he was intended to be embarrassed by being called a persona non grata, the enthusiastic welcome transformed this label into an emblem of pride for him.
“When you come back to a community filled with such warmth and an understanding of Ubuntu (the African concept of ‘I exist through others’), then I’ll embrace being unwelcome as a sign of honor… as proof that we’ve made the correct choice,” Rasool stated, conveying his joy at returning to a place “where Ubuntu holds great value.”
Rasool mentioned that even though efforts were made towards traditional diplomacy, South Africa eventually had to adopt what he referred to as the “Ubuntu-style diplomacy.”
“The diplomacy of Ubuntu does not involve deceiving others for your nation’s sake. Instead, it entails telling the truth with kindness. Ubuntu’s diplomacy doesn’t consist of mere flattery towards your hosts nor ignoring what is incorrect. Rather, it involves thoughtful interaction and convincing your host of a superior approach,” he stated.
Rasool wished that President Cyril Ramaphosa could locate an individual competent enough to repair relations with the United States without compromising South Africa’s principles. “We have to strive for this, yet we should maintain our dignity,” he stated.
In response to queries about the failure of diplomatic efforts, he stated that drawing the notice of both President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio led to their declaration of him as persona non grata, indicating that his statement had made an impact at the pinnacle of the United States’ governmental hierarchy.
“They were shocked by our description, and they weren’t pleased about it. Therefore, the diplomatic approach of Ubuntu has clearly been effective since we demonstrated the principles of our community,” Rasool stated.
Rubio declared Rasool’s dismissal via social media, characterizing him as a “politician adept at stirring racial tensions, one who harbors hatred towards both America and its leader.” A deadline of 72 hours was set for Rasool to vacate the United States, and he was labeled “persona non grata,” prohibiting his future representation of South Africa in Washington.
Rasool is anticipated to furnish an extensive report on the issue to Ramaphosa. Last Monday, he reaffirmed that South Africa remains dedicated to interacting with Washington, characterizing the expulsion as a slight obstacle in their diplomatic ties.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | africa, culture, history, islam, music
Mr. Dar used the initial three letters from “Tanganyika,” which are TAN, and those from “Zanzibar,” ZAN. To these, he appended an ‘I’ derived from his name, Iqbal, along with an additional ‘A’, symbolizing his affiliation with the Ahmadiyya Muslim community.
Mohammed Iqbal Dar, the man who came up with the name “Tanzania,” has died at the age of 80.
He died in Birmingham, United Kingdom, where he had resided since 1965. For almost a decade, he had been in poor health and could not walk during his last few years.
Mr. Dar came into this world on August 8, 1944, in Tanga, Tanzania. His father, Dr. Tufail Ahmad Dar, was an eminent physician with experience across various regions of the nation.
Mr Dar went to school in Tanzania, studying at The Aga Khan School and later at Mzumbe Secondary School.
In 1964, when he was still a student, he noticed an ad in a newspaper requesting individuals to propose a name for the recently established federation between Tanganyika and Zanzibar.
He opted to participate and submitted his proposal. His recommendation of “Tanzania” was selected as the victorious title.
He received a prize of KES 200 (approximately USD 280 in 1964) along with a medal from Sheikh Idris Abdul-Wakil, who was the Minister for Information at that time.
He subsequently shared the story behind how he came up with the name.
As per his statement, he chose the initial three letters from “Tanganyika” (TAN) and “Zanzibar” (ZAN). Next, he incorporated an “I” derived from his name, Iqbal, along with an additional “A” to symbolize his affiliation with the Ahmadiyya Muslim community.
This gave rise to the name “Tanzania.”
Despite relocating to the UK, Mr Dar maintained strong ties with Tanzania. He frequently returned to the country and backed various charitable initiatives, assisting individuals of every walk of life.
He frequently participated in religious gatherings in Tanzania as well.
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