At least 4.4 million people in 95 countries are stateless or of undetermined nationality. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in its annual report marking the 9th anniversary of its #IBelong campaign said, the actual figure globally is believed to be significantly higher, given the relative invisibility of stateless people in national statistical exercises.
UNHCR noted that, stateless people, often belonging to minority groups, are often deprived of human rights and access to basic services. It said, this leaves them politically and economically marginalized and vulnerable to discrimination, exploitation and abuse. In total, 97 countries are now party to the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons […]
Sam Bankman-Fried, a well-known entrepreneur has been found guilty on all charges after orchestrating what authorities have described as, one of the biggest financial frauds in US history.
A jury convicted Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, on seven counts of fraud, embezzlement and criminal conspiracy after over four hours of deliberations Prosecutors accused Bankman-Fried of stealing about $10bn, using customers’ funds to make risky investments, buy property and fund political campaigns. The crypto entrepreneur, who is aged 31, now faces up […]
South Africa’s International Relations Minister, Naledi Pandor will make a statement in the National Assembly this week, on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Israeli-Palestine war.
On the same note, SA deputy President Paul Mashatile will also answer oral questions later in the week in the House concerning the matter. Meanwhile, SAFTU’s General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has condemned the United States for supplying arms to Israel, in the Israel-Hamas war. Last Friday, Vavi joined Pro-Palestine supporters who are demanding a termination […]
The Minister of Natural Resources Mr. Mohlomi Moleko has introduced three people who have been selected to monitor the implementation of the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project in Mokhotlong.
They are Mrs. ‘Mamakamane Makamane and Messers Rets’elisitsoe Motlojoa and Ts’episo Mofolo. They were introduced to members of the Mokhotlong business community at a meeting that took place in Mokhotlong last weekend. Moleko explained that, the trio among others, will work hand in glove with the community and the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority to ensure […]
Lesotho Football Association-LEFA, has resolved to take Likuena’s 2026 FIFA World Cup home match qualifier against Benin, to Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban South Africa, on the 21st of this month.
LEFA’s Secretary General Mr. Mokhosi Mohapi said, this was because the Stadiums in Johannesburg, are not available on that date. Mohapi said they are currently working on finer logistical details, but they have already confirmed this new venue. Likuena’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier is against Nigeria’s Super Eagles away in Abuja on the […]
Heavy fighting is reported to be continuing between Ethiopian troops and local militias, across large parts of the Amhara region.
Residents say, heavy weaponry is being used. There are also fears that civilians are trapped. The authorities had claimed they had contained the conflict but, fighters from the Fano militia group say, they have thwarted government attacks and seized towns. Communications blackouts have been imposed, making it difficult to confirm the details of the violence. […]
A new report from the United Nations says, rich countries have decreased the amount of funding they committed to helping developing countries, cope with the effects of climate change, even as the need for that spending has grown.
It said, in 2021, aid for climate adaptation fell to 21 billion US dollars, a drop of 15% from 2020, despite the fact that, developing countries will need between 215 billion and 387 billion US dollars annually this decade, to protect against climate shocks. The report also found that, wealthy countries have fallen short […]
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces-RSF say they had seized an airport from the army, west of the capital
The RSF said Belila airport in the state of West Kordofan had been used by the army, which it has been fighting since mid-April Employees at Belila oilfield, said they were evacuated due to the attack as the warring factions reconvened for talks in Saudi Arabia. The RSF said in a statement that it would […]
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made his third visit to sub-Saharan Africa in two years, with a focus on strengthening economic ties and discussing trade and investment opportunities.
Scholz’s trip to Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia comes ahead of the November 20th meeting of African and G20 countries in Berlin, where Germany will focus on economic relations with countries linked to the reform of Berlin’s “Compact with Africa” initiative. During his meeting with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, Scholz pushed for further development of […]
The Kenyan Human Rights Commission says King Charles III, should apologise for abuses committed by Britain during the colonial era.
The monarch is making a four-day visit to Kenya from tomorrow and says he will try to learn more about the wrongs people suffered there. The rights group said it expected an unequivocal public apology from the king. Ten years ago, the British government formally recognised that torture at the hands of the colonial administrators […]
