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Tunis: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad Nabil Ammar on Wednesday received during his meeting with Oman's Ambassador to Tunisia Hilal bin Abdullah Al-Senani, a written letter from Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq to President of the Republic Kais Saied. Besides, the FM was handed over a letter from his Omani counterpart Badr Bin Hamad Bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, saying that he welcomes the invitation to visit Tunisia and is ready to honour it as soon as possible, a Foreign Department press release reads. During the meeting, Ammar pointed out the deep and strong long-standing relations of fraternity binding Tunisia and Oman and the need to further scale up bilateral cooperation, in a way that meets the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples. The two sides commended the positive dynamic recorded in Tunisian-Omani relations during the recent period and in the exchange of visits between the two countries' senior officials, especially following the visit of Tunisa's FM's visit to Oman la st January 30-31, on the occasion of the 16th session of the Joint Commission. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

Twenty cyclists riding for the Trans Kalahari Corridor (TKC) initiative on Tuesday entered Namibia from Botswana through the Trans-Kalahari-Mamuno Border Post in a challenge that started earlier this month in Rustenburg, South Africa. The cycling event was initiated to raise awareness of the TKC regionally and internationally, with the objective of securing the three member states' commitment to economic progress through spatial development initiatives along the corridor. The initiative also aims to promote road safety on the corridor, reduce delays along the route, address security concerns, and commemorate the 20th anniversary of the TKC, among others. The Namibian Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa receiving the cyclists from his Botswana counterpart, Eric Molale, highlighted the importance of connection between countries and how the initiative will improve the economy of the three member states. 'I want to highlight how transport infrastructure are vital for development, thus, it is clear t hat since independence of our country, Namibia has improved drastically on road infrastructure, that has given birth to initiatives of this magnitude between our countries with the aim of also expanding this initiative to other countries in Africa,' Mutorwa indicated. Mutorwa urged those along the route of the cyclists in the country to give them good hospitality and welcome them in their towns and villages. Handing over the cyclists to Mutorwa, Molale, the Botswana Minister of Transport and Public Works touched more on the relationship between the three member states, and assured his Namibian counterpart that his country is committed to the initiative, and wished the cyclists well as they continue with their journey through Namibia. 'I am here to hand over the cyclists that I have been taking care of for the last seven days, who are carrying along the pledge of the TKC that entails that we must be a united people, we must be allowed to move freely across our region, we must harmonise our processes and pro tocols that facilitate free movement, and we must invest along the corridor,' Molale highlighted. The cyclists are expected to reach their final destination Walvis Bay later this month and the Namibian route will feature seven public engagements with various stakeholders. Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Officials of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) in the Otjozondjupa Region on Tuesday held an information sharing meeting with a group of different political party representatives at Otjiwarongo. Political party members that attended the meeting are from Swapo, the United Democratic Front (UDF) and Landless People's Movement (LPM). Various church organisations, the regional directorate of education, arts and culture, government garage, regional council officials and members of the Namibian Police Force also attended. ECN Otjozondjupa Regional Electoral Officer, Victoria Amutenya introduced to the meeting the seven constituency supervisors of voter card registrations for Otjiwarongo, Otavi, Grootfontein, Tsumkwe, Okahandja, Omatako and Okakarara. Amutenya further shared the voter education calendar dates for each constituency, saying the voter education officials are now busy disseminating information in the Otjiwarongo Constituency until 27 April 2024. Okahandja is next, followed by Omatako, Okaka rara, Otavi and Tsumkwe last on 20 June this year, said Amutenya. 'We therefore urge everyone present to this meeting to go out and share the information about the voter card registrations which will start on 03 June to 01 August 2024. Since there will be no supplementary registrations, all Namibians above 18 years should acquire their voter cards within 03 June and 01 August this year, besides that they will not be allowed to participate in the elections,' she said. Amutenya further called on the political parties themselves to also mobilise their members to go and register for the voter cards. She concluded by telling the meeting that all eligible Namibians on 27 November 2024 will be expected to cast their votes using ballot papers in the Presidential and National Assembly elections. Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Tunis: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad Nabil Ammar on Wednesday received during his meeting with Oman's Ambassador to Tunisia Hilal bin Abdullah Al-Senani, a written letter from Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq to President of the Republic Kais Saied. Besides, the FM was handed over a letter from his Omani counterpart Badr Bin Hamad Bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, saying that he welcomes the invitation to visit Tunisia and is ready to honour it as soon as possible, a Foreign Department press release reads. During the meeting, Ammar pointed out the deep and strong long-standing relations of fraternity binding Tunisia and Oman and the need to further scale up bilateral cooperation, in a way that meets the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples. The two sides commended the positive dynamic recorded in Tunisian-Omani relations during the recent period and in the exchange of visits between the two countries' senior officials, especially following the visit of Tunisa's FM's visit to Oman la st January 30-31, on the occasion of the 16th session of the Joint Commission. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

Officials of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) in the Otjozondjupa Region on Tuesday held an information sharing meeting with a group of different political party representatives at Otjiwarongo. Political party members that attended the meeting are from Swapo, the United Democratic Front (UDF) and Landless People's Movement (LPM). Various church organisations, the regional directorate of education, arts and culture, government garage, regional council officials and members of the Namibian Police Force also attended. ECN Otjozondjupa Regional Electoral Officer, Victoria Amutenya introduced to the meeting the seven constituency supervisors of voter card registrations for Otjiwarongo, Otavi, Grootfontein, Tsumkwe, Okahandja, Omatako and Okakarara. Amutenya further shared the voter education calendar dates for each constituency, saying the voter education officials are now busy disseminating information in the Otjiwarongo Constituency until 27 April 2024. Okahandja is next, followed by Omatako, Okaka rara, Otavi and Tsumkwe last on 20 June this year, said Amutenya. 'We therefore urge everyone present to this meeting to go out and share the information about the voter card registrations which will start on 03 June to 01 August 2024. Since there will be no supplementary registrations, all Namibians above 18 years should acquire their voter cards within 03 June and 01 August this year, besides that they will not be allowed to participate in the elections,' she said. Amutenya further called on the political parties themselves to also mobilise their members to go and register for the voter cards. She concluded by telling the meeting that all eligible Namibians on 27 November 2024 will be expected to cast their votes using ballot papers in the Presidential and National Assembly elections. Source: The Namibia Press Agency