Germany should rethink China strategy, SPD lawmaker says
A senior lawmaker from Germany's Social Democrats, a junior partner in Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition government, called for a reassessment of ...
At the 22nd International Congress and Exhibition of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) in Uganda, the organization’s Executive Director, Olivier Gosso, reaffirmed its dedication to a sustainable future.
During the event’s opening ceremony on Sunday, Gosso emphasized AfWASA’s crucial role in shaping governance and driving innovation within the sector. According to the association, he underscored its extensive reach across 43 African nations, where it actively secures funding to enhance governance, improve service quality, and foster advancements in water and sanitation. With a legacy spanning 45 years, the organization remains a key player in the field.
Gosso urged members and partners to uphold their commitment to securing a sustainable future for the continent.
AfWASA ICE2025 commenced in Kampala, Uganda, on Sunday and is set to continue through Thursday.
The event brings together high-ranking Ugandan officials, African leaders, development partners, and industry delegates to deliberate on key issues, including water governance, financing, climate resilience, and technological innovation.
At least 69 people have died and almost 150 injured following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cebu City in the central Visayas region of the Philippines, officials said, making it one of the country’s deadliest disasters this year.
A tsunami threat was issued in Chile after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on Friday. The epicenter was located 135 miles south of Puerto Williams on the north coast of Navarino Island.
The war in Ukraine has reached a strategic impasse, and it seems that the conflict will not be solved by military means. This creates a path toward one of two alternatives: either a “frozen” phase that can last indefinitely or a quest for a durable political regulation.
A shooting in Nice, southeastern France, left two people dead and five injured on Friday, authorities said.
Snapchat will start charging users who store more than 5GB of photos and videos in its Memories feature, prompting backlash from long-time users.
A senior lawmaker from Germany's Social Democrats, a junior partner in Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition government, called for a reassessment of Germany's China policy on Saturday after Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul postponed a trip to Beijing.
Pakistan's Defence Minister stated on Saturday that he believes Afghanistan desires peace, but warned that failure to reach an agreement during talks in Istanbul could lead to "open war." This comes days after both sides agreed to a ceasefire following deadly border clashes.
Premier Li Qiang arrived in Singapore on Saturday for an official visit at the invitation of Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Ivory Coast is voting in a presidential election on Saturday with incumbent and strong favourite Alassane Ouattara, 83, claiming credit for nearly 15 years of economic growth and relative stability while hinting it will be his final campaign.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his readiness to meet with North Korea's Kim Jung Un during his upcoming visit to Asia.
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