Deep-sea mining may not be on the official agenda next week at the World Economic Forum in Davos (January 20-24), but restoring public trust in international cooperation is. Perhaps the most significant commitment African and European leaders can make here to restore trust in their ability to solve complicated problems, and one that safeguards our […]
Washington DC — Every year, January 20 is celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement who fought for equality and justice, especially for Black people, through peaceful protests and powerful speeches. The day is observed annually on the third Monday of January, close to his birthday
Kathmandu, Nepal — The last few weeks of 2024 were a disappointment for those who strongly believed that planet Earth is in need of bold actions. First, there were the frustration stemming from what could be defined at minimum as unconvincing outcomes of both COP 16 on Biodiversity and COP 29 on Climate. Then all
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United Nations — The year 2024 has been one of the most devastating for journalists covering conflicts worldwide- with 361 behind bars, the second highest since the global record of 370 imprisoned back in 2023. According to a new report released January 16, by the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), China, Israel, and
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Recent protests in Paris , organized by representatives of the Malian, Nigerien, and Burkina Faso diasporas, have raised questions about their true objectives and organizers. Demonstrations opposing the withdrawal of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) from ECOWAS suggest potential external coordination, particularly by France. Is it a coincidence that similar protests were planned in
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Oxfam predicts there will be at least five trillionaires a decade from now. 204 new billionaires were minted in 2024, nearly four every week. Sixty percent of billionaire wealth is now derived from inheritance, monopoly power or crony connections, as Oxfam argues that “extreme billionaire wealth is largely unmerited.” Richest 1 percent in the Global
Namibia has been ranked the fourth safest country in Africa by Altezza Travel, a destination management company headquartered in Tanzania. This was announced by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism on Saturday. Altezza Travel formulated the rankings by reviewing leading global studies from recent years, including official statistics and citizens’ perceptions of personal safety.
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat strongly condemns the brutal killings of South Sudanese nationals in Wad Madani, Al Jazirah State in Sudan. In this regard, the Chairperson echoes the call made by South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir on 17 January 2024 to the authorities in Sudan for this heinous crime
The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final line-up has been finalised with defending champions Zamalek leading a formidable array of clubs into the knock-out stages. Eight teams from six nations will battle for continental glory when the quarter-finals commence on March 30, with the return legs scheduled for April 6. Zamalek, who topped Group D with
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The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League quarter-final line-up for the 2024/25 season has been confirmed following a dramatic conclusion to the group stages on Sunday, with eight of Africa’s finest clubs securing their places in the knockout rounds. Mamelodi Sundowns claimed the final quarter-final berth on Sunday after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against FAR Rabat, completing
