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Published on 14:17 GMT

Southern Africa spiraled in political events in the year of record elections

By the time the year turns over to 2025, Africa may still have not found a solution to Mozambique’s post-election violence. This is because the protesters rejecting the election results have stood their ground and the international community has done …

Source: The Citizen - Uncategorized
Published on 06:13 GMT

Rwanda’s sports fever, a pillar of development or sportswashing?

There is a link between Arsenal, Paris Saint Germain, and Bayern Munich, three of the world’s biggest soccer teams: they all have sponsorship deals with the Rwandan government to promote the small African country as a tourist destination. On players’ …

Source: El País - Center-left
Published on Dec 21, 2024

The Netherlands Rejects Alfred Gasana as Rwanda’s Ambassador

By Marc Matabaro The Netherlands has officially refused to accredit Alfred Gasana, former Minister of Interior and Director General of Internal Security at the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), as Rwanda’s ambassador. This decision, made …

Source: The Rwandan - Label Pending
Published on Dec 20, 2024

West and Central Africa faces deepening food crisis - UN agencies call for enhanced humanitarian action and lasting ...

Photo: WFP/Marie Da Sylva. Participants wait to receive their food parcels, seeds, and tool kits, Chad. Photo credit DAKAR – Over 40 million* people across West and Central Africa are struggling to feed themselves during the 2024 post-harvest season. …

Source: World Food Programme - Gov't Institution
Published on Dec 20, 2024

Rwandan president distorts China's predatory behavior in Africa

On Dec. 8, representatives from 162 countries met in Doha, Qatar, to discuss ideas ranging from global diplomacy to future-shaping innovations. Rwandan President Paul Kagame addressed the forum, praising China and criticizing the West. From the West, …

Source: Voice of America - Public Broadcaster
Published on 09:47 GMT

They Fled in Fear from a U.S. Ally. So It Went after Their Families.

Anthony Bila for The Washington Post Oncologist Jennifer Rwamugira’s family was targeted in Rwanda. The Washington Post / Katharine Houreld 16:14 JST, December 22, 2024 After he broke out of prison and fled his homeland, Cassien Ntamuhanga began …

Source: The Japan News - Neutral
Published on Dec 21, 2024

Cameroon launches first child rights centre in Y’de

The ceremony was witnessed by the Rector of the University of Yaounde II, Prof Richard Laurent Omgba, and the representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, in Cameroon, Nadine Perrault. The inauguration followed a Memorandum of …

Source: The Guardian Post - Label Pending
Published on Dec 19, 2024

Human Rights and Constitutionalism in Africa: Progress has been Achieved, but More is Needed

The African Union (AU) has since its establishment centred African people, human rights, the rule of law, and constitutionalism in its legal instruments and frameworks. This builds on the foundation of human and peoples’ rights that were instrumental to …

Source: The Cairo Review - Neutral
Published on Dec 20, 2024

Amid Growing Strength of Terrorist Groups in Sahel, West Africa, Senior Official Urges Security Council to Scale Up ...

In a region grappling with escalating threats due to violent non-State actors, civic restrictions, political transitions and heightened humanitarian needs, the head of UN efforts in West Africa and the Sahel called on the Security Council for scaled up …

Source: The National Tribune - Center-left
Published on Dec 20, 2024

Africa News Tonight: Mozambique starts cyclone recovery, UN rights chief calls for end of El Fasher siege, journalists ...

Mozambique has already begun constructing homes for victims of Chido, which killed 73 people in the country, and battered Malawi after devastating the islands of Mayotte. United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk is calling for an end to the siege of …

Source: Voice Of America - Africa - Label Pending
Published on Dec 20, 2024

10 Poorest countries in Africa by GDP per capita in 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a steady yet cautious global economic growth of 3.2% for 2024 and 2025. This forecast shows the resilience and gradual recovery of economies worldwide following the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 …

Source: Techpoint Africa - Neutral
Published on Dec 19, 2024

Congo activist wants to ‘De-Westernize’ the LGBT struggle

Jean-Claude Pongault wants to emphasize African identities in the struggle for queer liberation Jean-Claude Pongault Elongo is a male icon of “Liputa,” a colorful women’s style of dress originating in Central Africa. The struggle for the rights of sexual …

Source: Erasing 76 Crimes - Center-left
Published on 05:02 GMT

At the Brink

When a sycophant tells a tyrant in a social gathering that he has saved the country from the brink of a total collapse, the sullen swayer triumphantly looks around like a Pharaoh for more flattering voices and his false belief gets emboldened. Nevertheless …

Source: The Nation - Label Pending
Published on Dec 19, 2024

AFRICA/DR CONGO - The DRC's complaint against Apple raises the issue of ethics in international trade

Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - The government of Kinshasa has filed a lawsuit against Apple in France and Belgium, accusing the company of using components derived from minerals illegally mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to manufacture its …

Source: Fides - Public Broadcaster
Published on 04:36 GMT

A stubborn liberal posture

n the age of rampant MFA programmes in fiction on American campuses and in the wider literary landscape (in sync with the dumbing down of the American mind in myriad other ways), as the gatekeepers insist on clarity and uncluttered syntax, it was …

Source: The News International - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 19, 2024

Africa File, December 19, 2024: Russia Reinforces Libya amid Syria Withdrawal; DRC-Rwanda Talks Collapse; Ethiopia’s ...

Contributor: Yale Ford CTP will be pausing the Africa File for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in the weeks of December 26 and January 2. The next Africa File will publish as usual the week of January 9, 2025. Data Cutoff: December 19, 2024, at 10 a. …

Source: Critical Threats - Washington D.C. - Center-right
Published on Dec 19, 2024

Africa Media Monitoring November 2024: Threats to press freedom in DRC and Mozambique

The security situation in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to threaten safety of journalists while protests and post-election repression in Mozambique spilled to November See the factsheet below or download it here. …

Source: International Press Institute - Label Pending
Published on Dec 19, 2024

Africa’s Role in the Israel-Hamas Conflict

The Israel-Hamas conflict has had far-reaching global implications and African nations, with their diverse political, historical and economic contexts, have faced the complex task of navigating their diplomatic relations with both Israel and Palestine. …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Dec 19, 2024

DR Congo launches candidacy campaign for UN Security Council

The DR Congo, a Central African country, has been elected twice as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council: in 1982-1983 and again in 1991-1992, during the Gulf War, recalled the head of Democratic Congolese diplomacy, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, …

Source: Ver Angola - Neutral

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Published on December 22, 2024 - 02:30 GMT

Miles Henderson's Historic Nomination to Serve on the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent

Miles Henderson’s nomination to the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent shows his dedication to youth advocacy and Pan-African unity. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a historic …

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Published on December 18, 2024 - 21:12 GMT

“Expert in Human Rights Programme” Special Launch Event

This special event was held in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al-Faisal, and was hosted by Dr Hala bint Mazyed Al-Tuwaijri, President of the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC), who emphasised that "Human rights are not concepts or …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

Published on December 19, 2024 - 21:04 GMT

Israel’s forced displacement orders in Lebanon may constitute grave breaches of International Humanitarian Law, say aid ...

Out of the 3334 air strikes Israel conducted from Sept 23 to Oct 31st, only 117 (3.5 per cent) area specific forced displacements orders were issued. On average, the orders were sent with only 15-45 minutes warning before a strike, with the majority …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on December 21, 2024 - 01:51 GMT

Preserving evidence and securing justice for Assad’s crimes

Under former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the Syrian security sector kept meticulous records of its crimes. However, in the wake of the regime’s rapid fall, many files and server rooms at Syria’s security branches, prisons, and hospitals were burned …

Distribution channels: Politics

Published on December 21, 2024 - 00:04 GMT

INVESTIGATION ALERT (NASDAQ: MU): DiCello Levitt LLP Is Investigating Investor Claims Against Micron Technology, Inc. ...

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DiCello Levitt LLP announces that it is investigating whether Micron Technologies, Inc. (“Micron” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MU) violated the federal securities laws, issued false and/or misleading …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on December 20, 2024 - 22:58 GMT

Following Georgia’s elections, ODIHR reiterates concerns over pressure on voters and independence of state institutions ...

WARSAW, 20 December 2024 – In its final report on the observation of the 26 October parliamentary elections in Georgia, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) reiterates its earlier findings and conclusions. The elections took …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on December 19, 2024 - 09:48 GMT

New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts

Lee Xiaodong, one of the board members and founder of Fuxi Institution, emphasized that digital threats, though relevant to everyone, are often overlooked. "Maintaining peace in the digital or cyberspace is not just a political issue between major …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on December 19, 2024 - 09:48 GMT

China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises

During the second roundtable, experts explored solutions to optimize humanitarian needs and supplies. Adriani Wahjanto, Deputy Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in China, underscored the huge impact of climate …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

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Published on December 22, 2024 - 18:04 GMT

Unite Mind Nature & the World - Europe-Asia Center Launches Shaolin mindfulness SDG Course on UN World Meditation Day

Global Mindfulness Revolution: World Meditation Day debuts May 12, 2025, with Shaolin-backed SDG course uniting culture, resilience, and sustainability. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, December 22, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- World Meditation Day is a …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on December 22, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

Davis Street’s Holiday Basket distribution brings joy to low-income families and seniors in Alameda County

Davis Street Community Center will distribute Holiday Baskets to 1,200+ families, seniors, and adults with disabilities on Dec 23. Volunteers welcome! SAN LEANDRO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 22, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Davis Street Community …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Emergency Services ...
Published on December 20, 2024 - 23:30 GMT

Crossdresser Podcast My Girl Life Podcast Debuts to Celebrate Crossdressers and Trans Women's Stories

My Girl Life Podcast has become a go-to platform for anyone seeking powerful conversations and relatable stories from crossdressers and trans women. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- My Girl Life Podcast, the …

Distribution channels: Conferences & Trade Fairs, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on December 20, 2024 - 22:51 GMT

Documentary Screening of When Black Women Go Missing and the 2024 Annual Candlelight Vigil

Documentary Screening of When Black Women Go Missing and Annual Candlelight Vigil for Missing and Murdered Women and Girls of Color BRONX, NY, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Girl Vow, Inc. proudly presents …

Distribution channels: Education, Human Rights ...
Published on December 20, 2024 - 21:40 GMT

Davis Street’s Holiday Basket distribution brings joy to low-income families and seniors in Alameda County

Davis Street will distribute Holiday Baskets to 1,000+ families and seniors on Dec 23, offering meals and gifts. Volunteers needed from 10am-5pm. SAN LEANDRO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Davis Street Community …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on December 20, 2024 - 21:00 GMT

Saving Walden’s World Announces Encore Virtual Screening

Documentary Suggests Sustainable Actions BELFAST, ME, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This time of year inspires reflection: looking back, looking forward, taking stock, making resolutions, and dreaming. It’s a season when …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on December 20, 2024 - 20:57 GMT

Regional Health Directorate of Ucayali distinguished Ocho Sur for Its Contribution to Healthcare in Local Communities

Ocho Sur was honored by DIRESA Ucayali for improving healthcare access and addressing health issues in remote communities of Nueva Requena and Curimaná PUCALLPA, UCAYALI, PERU, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Regional Directorate of …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on December 20, 2024 - 19:43 GMT

Ohio Ballot Board Unanimously Approves Amendment to End Qualified Immunity

Group can now move on to collecting the 413,488 signatures necessary to get their amendment on the ballot COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ohio Coalition To End Qualified Immunity (The OCEQI) is proud to …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Law ...
Published on December 20, 2024 - 19:34 GMT

ZeroV Encourages Holiday Safety Planning for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Friends, and Family

FRANKFORT, KY, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The holiday season can be full of cheer and community for many people, but it can be full of complications and danger for those with abusive partners. ZeroV, Kentucky's …

Distribution channels: Education, Emergency Services ...
Published on December 20, 2024 - 18:42 GMT

DEPTH OF FIELD A FILM BY PENWHEEL UNIVERSE SHINES A LIGHT ON THE U.S. FOSTER CARE SYSTEM - NOW STREAMING

A Film by Director John F. Uranday, Produced by Bobby Cloud & Orlin Dobreff LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Penwheel Universe is excited to announce that its award-winning indie drama Depth of Field, …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 18:16 GMT

Criminal Defense Attorney Allen Sawyer Ensures Man Charged with Second-Degree DUI Murder of Officer is Released on Bail

Attorney Allen Sawyer announces that his second-degree murder-charged client for the DUI death of a San Jose officer has been allowed to post bail and released. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on December 20, 2024 - 16:59 GMT

Guardian Case Management Reflects on Another Year of Growth and Innovation in K-12 Support

SCRANTON, PA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the year draws to a close, Guardian Case Management, the nation’s largest provider of K-12 case management software, reflects on another year of progress, innovation, and …

Distribution channels: Education, Human Rights ...
Published on December 20, 2024 - 12:48 GMT

Increase In the Women's Employment Rate: A Key Driver Transforming the Child Day Care Services Market 2024

The Business Research Company’s Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports—for a limited time only! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on December 20, 2024 - 10:13 GMT

Ban Ki-moon and Heinz Fischer Inspire Call to Action at International Forum on Education and Climate in Austria

The International Forum on Education and Climate brought together over 120 thought leaders, policymakers, experts, and students worldwide in Salzburg, Austria. VIENNA, AUSTRIA, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bringing together …

Distribution channels: Education, Environment ...
Published on December 20, 2024 - 08:49 GMT

Iran's Regime Ramps Up Efforts on Nuclear Detonators, Says NCRI’s Washington Office

Stark warning about Tehran’s escalated activities aimed at developing nuclear weapons, according to recent intelligence gathered by the Iranian Resistance. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a press …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on December 20, 2024 - 06:55 GMT

IYDF Celebrates the Completion of Its 43rd Hope School in China

Empowering Education in Remote Areas and Building Dreams for Vulnerable Children SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- December 17, 2024，Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu, China The International Youth Development …

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Published on December 19, 2024 - 22:24 GMT

'Inheritance of Crises and Dysfuntion' by James Maiwurm Tackles Global Challenges and Personal Struggles

TOMAH, WI, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Inheritance of Crises and Dysfunction” offers a captivating blend of political drama and personal reflection, centered around the complex challenges awaiting the next U.S. …

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Published on December 19, 2024 - 22:22 GMT

Life Services Alternatives to Celebrate Opening of 16th Home with Open House at New Spring Avenue Home

LSA celebrates the grand opening of its 16th home in Morgan Hill on Jan 16, 2024, for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) CAMPBELL , CA, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Life Services …

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Published on December 19, 2024 - 22:10 GMT

Kala Begins Durable, Low-Cost, Energy-Efficient Passive House Project with The Way Home

Kansas City architecture and build firm constructs affordable high-performance home for local non-profit committed to ending homelessness. KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kala today announced that it has …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on December 19, 2024 - 21:52 GMT

SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT’S CALL FOR 'SRI LANKAN IDENTITY' SPARKS CONCERNS OVER GENOCIDE INTENT – TGTE

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and the Prevention of this Crime, the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam …

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