Bearing a message of peace and reconciliation to Egyptians, Pope Francis said better cooperation by the two religions could lead to a new generation refreshing an environment poisoned by the one before it. “Young people, like well-planted trees, can be firmly rooted… Read More ›
Month: April 2017
No nuclear energy option for South Africa – for now at least
Hartmut Winkler Professor of Physics, University of Johannesburg Disclosure statement Hartmut Winkler receives funding from the NRF. He is a member of Save South Africa and OUTA, but writes this piece in his personal capacity. PARTNERS The University of Johannesburg… Read More ›
KQ and KTB in Partnership to spur Kenya’s tourism
Kenya Airways and Kenya Tourism Board will embark on an enhanced strategic partnership aiming to market the destination to attract more visitors especially from emerging and key source markets to Kenya. The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Hon Najib Balala (Centre),… Read More ›
Kenya Airways launches a Cargo Express Centre at JKIA
Kenya Airways has opened a Cargo Express Centre for premium cargo at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The Center is aimed at improving KQ cargo revenue as part of the turnaround strategy, Operation Pride while catering for premium cargo clients needing… Read More ›
corruption risks in Afghanistan hamper humanitarian aid – TI
Transparency International said corruption risks in Afghanistan hamper humanitarian aid from getting where it needs to go. A press release by TI on Thursday calls on the government of Afghanistan, donor agencies and humanitarian agencies to strengthen transparency and accountability… Read More ›
Indonesian Women’s Ulema Congress to end child marriage
The congress of respected female Islamic clerics, the first of its kind in Indonesia which took place in Cirebon in West Java, urged an amendment to the 1974 Marriage Law, which allows girls to be married from age 16. The… Read More ›
Niger President commits to fight against atrocity crimes
The President of the Republic of Niger, H.E. Mr Mahamadou Issoufou, on Wednesday, made a commitment to fight against impunity for atrocity crimes. By Alpha Bedoh Kamara “Today, in the presence of Prosecutor Bensouda, I reaffirm Niger’s strong commitment… Read More ›