Pressure mounts on Volkswagen to exit China’s Xinjiang region

[ad_1] Frankfurt – German automaker Volkswagen said Wednesday it was discussing the future of its activities in China's troubled Xinjiang province, following fresh allegations of human rights abuses.The Handelsblatt financial daily reported that forced labor may have been used to build a test track in Turpan, Xinjiang in 2019.VW said it had seen no evidence of human rights violations in connection with the project but that it would investigate any […]

February 16, 2024 1

Africa

Africa: Morocco Continues Its Participation in 44th AU Executive Council Ahead of Union’s Summit

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — The Executive Council of the African Union (AU) continued its 44th ordinary session in Addis Ababa on Thursday, with the participation of Morocco, ahead of the Union Summit scheduled for February 17 and 18. Morocco is represented at this 44th session by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita. The Moroccan delegation includes Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom to the AU and UNECA, Ambassador Mohamed Methqal, Director General […]

February 15, 2024 1

News

Nigeria: Top 10 Africa Teams in Latest FIFA Rankings

[ad_1] The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has released the latest ranking of international teams around the world. The new rankings emerged following the end of the Africa Cup of Nations and the Asia Cup. The AFCON finalists, Cote D'Ivoire and Nigeria climbed into the top five, while third-place South Africa went into the top ten. FIFA Rankings: Top 10 teams in Africa: Vanguard News [ad_2] Source link

February 15, 2024 1

News

Kenya: Govt Urges Kenyans to Apply for 50-Page Passports

[ad_1] Nairobi — Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has advised Kenyans with urgent passport needs to apply for the 50-page document due to delayed delivery of the 34-page one. Mwaura explained that the existing printing machine at Nyayo House has continued to experience challenges, adding that the government had already procured two new machines to address the same. Some Kenyans applying for passports have lamented that they have waited for the travel documents for over six months despite completing all the […]

February 15, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: South Africa Steps Up Cancer Data Gathering

[ad_1] Johannesburg — South Africa has begun collecting data on cancer directly from patients for the first time, to help shape national cancer policies and resourcing. A lack of extensive and detailed data has long been recognised as a barrier to improved cancer care, amid a national and Africa-wide crisis. According to the World Health Organization, there are around 1.1 million new cancer cases and 700, 000 deaths from cancer in Africa each year. "With every registration, it takes us […]

February 15, 2024 2

News

Africa: FIFA Ranking – Super Eagles Rise 14 Places, Now Third in Africa

[ad_1] A run to the AFCON final saw the Super Eagles rise 14 places in the ranking table to end as the third-best country in Africa. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed to 24th in the latest FIFA rankings, released on Thursday. The rise sees them displace Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria, and climb into the top three places in Africa. The AFCON finalists were the sixth-best team in Africa at the beginning of the Nations Cup on 11 January […]

February 15, 2024 3

Entertainment

Namibia: Local Musician Releases Single to Raise Awareness On Gender Violence

[ad_1] Ken Soul, a prominent music brand, has unveiled a new track by their artist Liz Ogumbo titled "Say No," aimed at shedding light on the issue of gender violence and advocating for positive social change. The song is now available for streaming and download on major music platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. Additionally, Ogumbo is set to launch a comprehensive social media campaign utilizing hashtags such as #SayNo and #EndGBV to engage audiences, share resources, and encourage dialogue […]

February 15, 2024 2

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Africa: Daily Maverick Has a Whatsapp Channel….Here’s How to Join

[ad_1] The Daily Maverick WhatsApp channel offers a direct line to what's coming out of our newsroom, ensuring you receive the latest updates and insights without the noise of traditional social media platforms. Attention, truth-seekers and news junkies. Daily Maverick isn't just gracing your newsfeed and inbox anymore - we're invading your WhatsApp (don't worry, it's the good kind of invasion). Ditch the endless family cat pics and join our WhatsApp channel for unfiltered news, insider insights and witty commentary […]

February 15, 2024 2

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Africa: Obasanjo Backs Raila for Top AU Job

[ad_1] Nairobi — Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has backed opposition leader Raila Odinga as a viable candidate for the African Union Commission top job. Speaking in Nairobi during a press conference, Obasanjo urged East African Community (EAC) countries to support Odinga. "I have no doubt that my friend who is standing next to me (Odinga) is the right person to take over the mantle. If the EAC region backs him, I believe the rest of the continent will support […]

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