Gebze, Türkiye — “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” Charles Dickens is more relevant today than ever. The wealthy and powerful are meeting again this year in glamorous Davos, at an invitation-only event. They arrive in chartered aircraft and private jets to speak about our warming climate, among other […]
Nairobi — As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares to be sworn into office, African analysts weigh in on what governing for the second term-president may feel like for the continent compared to his first term. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s first term included the launch of some initiatives for Africa. However, many people remember him for
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Nairobi, Kenya — Human Rights Watch has found that African governments continue to crack down and wrongly arrest political opponents, critics, activists and journalists. The rights group also says armed forces and armed groups in some African countries have targeted civilians, killing them and driving them from their homes. The conflicts in Sudan and Ethiopia
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Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) had much to celebrate throughout 2024 including some key events in the last quarter of the year. There was, however, no greater honor in wrapping up a successful year at CCA than to be invited by the White House to be part of President Biden’s official delegation to Angola –
Bulawayo — Africa loses billions of dollars annually through illicit financial flows, resulting in the continent failing to improve the lives of millions of people despite vast mineral wealth, according to experts. Agencies say more needs to be done to turn the continent’s natural resources into prosperity at a time governments are struggling to address
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Some postgraduate degrees, particularly a master’s or PhD, in certain countries lead to higher-paying jobs and lower unemployment rates. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, higher education levels often translate to higher earnings. For example, while high school graduates earn a median annual income of $44,356, those with a bachelor’s degree earn $77,464
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Surpassing the 1.5°C global temperature limit set by the Paris Agreement significantly increases the risk of crossing irreversible tipping points, such as ice sheet collapses, widespread coral reef die-offs, and disruptions to the Gulf Stream. The year 2024 has gone down in history as the hottest year ever recorded, with the global average temperature reaching
President Nangolo Mbumba has offered Namibia’s support to former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga, who is vying for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. Odinga paid a courtesy visit to president Nangolo Mbumba yesterday. He is touring the African continent to garner support for his candidacy, starting in the southern part of Africa. The former
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Veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga has promised to end wars, unify African countries, and open doors for development if he takes over the reins as African Union Commission (AUC) chairman. He landed in Windhoek yesterday, and met President Nangolo Mbumba as part of Southern African leaders to drum up support for his AUC bid. Speaking
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Patrick Youssef, ICRC’s Head of Africa Region, speaks to PREMIUM TIMES on how the ICRC tackles humanitarian crises in Nigeria, Darfur, and beyond amid growing global challenges. Amid the turmoil of Africa’s silent wars – conflicts that often evade international headlines – the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) stands as a beacon of
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