Africa Africa: Phd Students’ Mental Health Is Poor and the Pandemic Made It Worse – but There Are Coping Strategies That Can Help [ad_1] A pre-pandemic study on PhD students' mental health showed that they often struggle with such issues. Financial insecurity and feelings of isolation can be among the factors affecting students' wellbeing. The pandemic made the situation worse. We carried out research that looked into the impact of the pandemic on PhD students, surveying 1,780 students in summer 2020. We asked them about their mental health, the methods they used to cope and their satisfaction with their progress in their doctoral […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 2
Africa Africa: COP28 Just About Put Food Systems On the Climate Agenda. Now We Build [ad_1] Though the talks' long overdue focus on food and agriculture ultimately disappointed, it provides a starting point for future action and advocacy. At COP28 in Dubai last month, food systems were finally put in the spotlight of global climate talks. There were numerous announcements related to the sector and, for the first time ever, there was a whole day dedicated to food and agriculture. Given the profound impact of agricultural practices and food consumption patterns on our planet's health, […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 1
News Kenya: Malkia Strikers Star Hitter Chumba Ruled Out of Africa Zone Five Champs [ad_1] Nairobi — National women's volleyball team Malkia Strikers will have to do without star left attacker Sharon Chepchumba ahead of the Africa Zone Five Championships which will be staged in Egypt, later this month. According to head coach Japheth Munala, Chumba, who plays professionally in Greece with PAOK is scheduled to return to training on January 15, five days before the Championship serves off, but it will not be enough time to get her to tip top shape. "We […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 2
Entertainment South Africa: President Pays Tribute to Renowned Photographer Magubane [ad_1] President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to globally renowned photographer, Dr Peter Magubane, for fearlessly using his camera to capture the atrocities of apartheid while putting his life in danger. "Despite all attempts to break his spirit and to take him away from his craft, he would not put his camera down. His work documenting apartheid helped shift global opinion against the regime. We have heard of how he would smuggle his cameras into hollowed out bread, milk cartons […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Somalia conflict: UN helicopter and passengers seized by al-Shabab [ad_1] Eight passengers and its crew are being held in territory controlled by al-Shabab, local sources say. [ad_2] Source link todayJanuary 11, 2024 1
Africa Africa: Vaccinating Africa – Expanding Vaccine Manufacturing for Health Security [ad_1] It is time for Africa to focus on producing vaccines for its population. In February 2021, UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres highlighted vaccine equity as "the biggest moral test before the global community." This statement was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic which exposed the vulnerability of Africa's health systems and amplified the urgency for the continent to become self-reliant in addressing public health challenges. The pandemic served as a reminder of the critical importance of equitable access to medical countermeasures, […] todayJanuary 11, 2024
Entertainment Tunisia: Afac Launches Call for Applications for 2nd Cycle of Nacp [ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — The call for applications for the second cycle of the North Africa Cultural Programme (NACP) is now open, the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) said on Monday. "Taking the five North African countries, namely Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Libya and Morocco as primary focus, the NACP aims to strengthen independent arts and culture entities, including institutions, collectives, networks, and spaces- with an emphasis on regional partnerships, and a particular focus on engaging young audiences and extending […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 3
Entertainment Tunisian Poet Moncef Ouhaibi Wins Sharjah Award for Arabic Poetry Criticism [ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Tunisian poet and critic Moncef Ouhaibi won the Sharjah Award for Arabic Poetry Criticism in its third edition at the 20th Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival. The prize rewards a research entitled "the Structure of Discourse in Contemporary Arab Poetry." The second and third prizes went to Moroccan Anouar Benaich and Hussein Benbada. [ad_2] Source link todayJanuary 11, 2024 2
insert_link Japan U.S. livestreamer fined for playing loud music in Osaka restaurant [ad_1] Osaka – A Japanese court on Wednesday fined an American livestreamer ¥200,000 ($1,400) for playing loud music at a fast food restaurant in Osaka and obstructing its operations. During his trial at the Osaka District Court, Ramsey Khalid Ismael admitted to creating a video there but said he had not played the music deliberately and that the audio had started automatically. Ismael, 24, known as "Johnny Somali" on YouTube, […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 2