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Russia has named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as new ambassador to the United States, filling a role vacant since last year in another sign of easing tensions. US president Donald Trump has sought to restore ruptured ties with Moscow since taking office, reaching out to president Vladimir Putin and initiating high-level talks for the first time since Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine in 2022. Putin withdrew his former envoy […]

  As Nigeria intensifies efforts to halt the transmission of type 2 variant poliovirus, a high-level delegation from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative(GPEI), visited Abuja, Nigeria, 27-28 February 2025. During the visit, government, traditional leaders, and partners renewed their commitment to overcome remaining challenges to end polio in Nigeria. The visit, conducted by the Polio Oversight Board (POB), which is the highest decision-making body of GPEI, focused on reviewing progress, addressing […]

  President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Saturday 1 March 2025 arrived in Windhoek, Namibia where he will join the Nujoma family, the people and government of Namibia and other Heads of State and Government, to bid farewell to the late former President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr Samuel Shafishuna Nujoma. The former President Nujoma passed away on 11 February 2025 while receiving medical attention in Windhoek at the […]

  On February 27, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding gave a lecture to the faculty and students of Zimbabwe National Defence University (ZNDU) on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and China’s foreign policy. ZNDU Vice Chancellor and Commandant AVM Michael Tedzani Moyo and senior military officers from Zimbabwe and other African countries were in attendance. Ambassador Zhou expounded on the essential components of Xi Jinping Thought on […]

In related news: Founding President Sam Nujoma was a steadfast advocate for unity, bringing together a nation once divided by apartheid, says his first legal representative, Ephraim Kasuto. Kasuto, who established the boutique law firm Kasuto Law Chambers, praised Nujoma’s unwavering commitment to national cohesion. Ellen Shihepo from One Africa TV NewsOnOne reports. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-ELLEN-ON-KASUTO.wav Last night’s bulletin is now on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 you are free to watch it […]

Leaders across Europe have come out in support of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky following a heated exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump. European powers are gathering for a meeting in London on Sunday to discuss ongoing support for Kyiv and how to handle the transatlantic relationship. William Denselow reports from Brussels. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-European-leaders-back-Ukraine-after-Zelenskyy-row.mp3  The post European leaders back Ukraine after Zelenskyy row first appeared on Future Media News.The post European leaders […]

The African Security Congress in S.A is calling for greater accountability for all individuals involved in Eskom procurement processes that led to the allegedly unjustified awarding of a 500-million-rand contract to Fidelity Security Services. The ASC advocates for the rights and interests of private security guards in the country. Its president Tebogo Motloung says it is imperative that those who manipulated the system to secure the contract be held responsible […]

The funeral of the late Founding President Dr. Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma continue at Heroes’ Acre. Earlier in the day, pallbearers loaded Nujoma’s remains onto a hearse at Windhoek’s Independence Stadium before departing for Heroes’ Acre, where he is to be laid to rest. Our reporters indicate, however, that no media house other than the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation is allowed anywhere close to the mausoleum where the late Founding President […]

  According to the President, overcoming historical rivalries and fostering regional unity is key to ensuring long-term peace and resilience not only in North Africa but the whole of Africa. Countries in the Maghreb region include Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia. “So that’s why we’re always looking at the Maghreb as a region. Why can’t these people be together? I was listening to the general speaking Arabic, and it […]