Ethiopia has announced that it foiled a large-scale terrorist plot aimed at destabilising the country ahead of its upcoming general elections. Authorities say weapons, explosives, and funding channels were found.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia has confirmed that more than 46 million voters have registered for the June 1 polls, out of a population of around 130 million. With thousands of polling stations prepared and registration extended to boost participation, the focus now shifts to whether Ethiopia can deliver a credible, inclusive, and secure election.

To unpack this for us Mpho Sithole spoke to Dr Norman Mulaudzi, a Senior Research Fellow at the Pan-African Thought Conversation.

Ethiopia has announced that it foiled a large-scale terrorist plot aimed at destabilising the country ahead of its upcoming general elections. Authorities say weapons, explosives, and funding channels were found.
The National Election Board of Ethiopia has confirmed that more than 46 million voters have registered for the June 1 polls, out of a population of around 130 million. With thousands of polling stations prepared and registration extended to boost participation, the focus now shifts to whether Ethiopia can deliver a credible, inclusive, and secure election.
To unpack this for us Mpho Sithole spoke to Dr Norman Mulaudzi, a Senior Research Fellow at the Pan-African Thought Conversation.

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Ethiopia announced foiled terrorist plot ahead of upcoming general elections

Members of the Zimbabwe Nurses Association have opted for a 72-hour stay-away instead of planned public demonstrations amid claims that nurses were intimidated and discouraged from protesting publicly.

The stay-away, however, is already raising serious concerns about its impact on patient care, with fears that disruptions in services could put lives at risk.

The government, on the other hand, maintains that limited revenue collection and budget constraints make it difficult to meet the demands of civil servants, including healthcare workers.

 Mpho Sithole spoke to Zimbabwean activist, General Sithole.

Members of the Zimbabwe Nurses Association have opted for a 72-hour stay-away instead of planned public demonstrations amid claims that nurses were intimidated and discouraged from protesting publicly.
The stay-away, however, is already raising serious concerns about its impact on patient care, with fears that disruptions in services could put lives at risk.
The government, on the other hand, maintains that limited revenue collection and budget constraints make it difficult to meet the demands of civil servants, including healthcare workers.
&nbsp;Mpho Sithole spoke to Zimbabwean activist, General Sithole.

Zimbabwe Nurses Association opts for 72-hour stay-away instead of public demonstations

The Supreme Court of appeal in South Africa (SA) has dismissed with costs the appeal by the Road Accident Fund (RAF) against a High Court ruling that confirmed that undocumented foreign nationals can claim from the Fund.

Section 17(1) of the RAF Act uses the words any person which the court found does not exclude undocumented foreign nationals. 

Mpho Sithole spoke to Vusimuzi Sibanda, President Of The African Diaspora Forum

The Supreme Court of appeal in South Africa (SA) has dismissed with costs the appeal by the Road Accident Fund (RAF) against a High Court ruling that confirmed that undocumented foreign nationals can claim from the Fund.
Section 17(1) of the RAF Act uses the words any person which the court found does not exclude undocumented foreign nationals.&nbsp;
Mpho Sithole spoke to Vusimuzi Sibanda, President Of The African Diaspora Forum

SA's Supreme Court of appeal dismisses RAF appeal

As Africa pushes forward with the implementation of Agenda 2063, there is growing emphasis on translating its 20 broad goals into tangible, measurable outcomes.

 One of the ways this is being driven is through the concept of the "7 Moonshots" - bold, high-impact targets designed to accelerate progress and make the vision of Agenda 2063 more practical and achievable. But what exactly do these Moonshots mean in real terms, and how do they align with the broader goals of the Agenda? Are they helping to fast-track implementation, or do challenges remain in turning ambition into action?

Mpho Sithole spoke to Mwanja Ng'anjo, co-founder of the Agenda 2063 Media Network and former Head of Communications at AUDA-NEPAD.

As Africa pushes forward with the implementation of Agenda 2063, there is growing emphasis on translating its 20 broad goals into tangible, measurable outcomes.
&nbsp;One of the ways this is being driven is through the concept of the "7 Moonshots" - bold, high-impact targets designed to accelerate progress and make the vision of Agenda 2063 more practical and achievable. But what exactly do these Moonshots mean in real terms, and how do they align with the broader goals of the Agenda? Are they helping to fast-track implementation, or do challenges remain in turning ambition into action?
Mpho Sithole spoke to Mwanja Ng'anjo, co-founder of the Agenda 2063 Media Network and former Head of Communications at AUDA-NEPAD.

Ethiopia announced foiled terrorist plot ahead of upcoming general elections

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