Former Cuban President Raul Castro today celebrates his 95th birthday against the backdrop of ever-increasing pressure from the United States government, underlined by a US Department of Justice indictment. 

Namibia's mission at the United Nations has called for further efforts to address persistent funding challenges, reduce fragmentation and strengthen transparency and results-based management in the UN Development System (UNDS).

The African Development Bank Group (AfDBG) has received strong backing from governments, investors, and development partners for its new platform solutions approach aimed at accelerating transformation in Africa's health and aviation sectors.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed cast his ballot in Jimma Zone, Oromia Region, on Monday, warning of alleged interference in the national election by external forces.

Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie on Monday cast his ballot in the country’s seventh national general election, telling supporters outside, "The ballot is stronger than the bullet," amid ongoing political tensions and security challenges.

The harmonization of the fertilizer regulatory framework across the SADC region can no longer be delayed.

This was said by South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen during the Joint Committee meeting of SADC Ministers of Agriculture and Food Security, Fisheries and Aquaculture. 

Namibia and Botswana are working to ensure that the N$200 billion Trans-Kalahari Railway project is delivered by the end of this year.

Namibia says the success of the UN80 reform process hinges on member states meeting their financial obligations and that efficiency measures do not undermine programmes that support developing countries.

Botswana has vowed to continue engaging with other nations in the broader Southern African Development Community (SADC) region for strategic economic conduit purposes. 

The Zambian government has started distributing feature phones to pensioners who are the elderly beneficiaries of financial support under the Social Cash Transfer.