Africa Africa: Destruction of Libraries and Archives Is a Form of Book-Burning and Erasing History and Memory [ad_1] Libraries are not merely places that keep books by George Eliot, Charles Dickens or Joseph Conrad: they are repositories of written records of South African society over centuries - and over the past three decades. During a gathering of advocates and activists who collected books from across the US for shipping to Africa, mainly to west Africa, I once asked, somewhat cheekily, of the good folk in the Upper Midwest: "What books are you sending to Africa?" Were these […] todayOctober 4, 2024
insert_link Africa UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands criticised over lack of say for Chagossians [ad_1] Pascalina NellanPascalina Nellan with her grandmother, who was among the Chagossians removed from the Chagos Islands some 50 years agoPeople with roots in the Chagos Islands have criticised what they called their "exclusion" from negotiations leading to the UK government's deal to give up its sovereignty of the region.The remote but strategically important cluster of islands in the Indian Ocean is set to be handed to Mauritius after more […] todayOctober 4, 2024 1
Entertainment Uganda: 11.9 Million Ugandans Are Illiterate – Census Report [ad_1] The latest 2024 census report released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics(UBOS) has indicated that 26% of Ugandans are illiterate. The main report released on Thursday indicated that of the 45.9 million Ugandans, 74% are literate, meaning they can ably read and write any of the languages spoken in the country. The same report also indicates that 26% people are illiterate, a percentage that translates into 11,934,000 Ugandans. Regions The report shows Buganda at 85.5% has the biggest number […] todayOctober 4, 2024 1
Japan ジャパンタイムズ出版、「パートナーシップ制度」を導入 [ad_1] 株式会社ジャパンタイムズ出版(本社:東京都千代田区、取締役社長:伊藤秀樹)は、2024年10⽉1日より、全従業員に向けて事実婚や同性のパートナーに対し、法律上の配偶者と同様に福利厚⽣や規程を適⽤する「パートナーシップ制度」を導入しました。 [ad_2] Source link todayOctober 4, 2024
Africa Africa: Sustained Financing for Adolescents’ Sexual, Reproductive Health Is Good for Africa’s Economies [ad_1] Without a concerted effort to support integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), we are unlikely to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Good Health and Well-being or Gender Equality. Health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa are failing to meet the needs of adolescent girls and young women: the prevalence of unwanted and unintended pregnancies among this population is at 30 per cent whereas a further 20 percent involuntarily give birth before their 20th birthday. But the […] todayOctober 4, 2024 1
Entertainment South Africa: Cosatu Salutes Legendary Gospel Artist Solly Moholo [ad_1] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is saddened by the passing of legendary gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo. The iconic musician passed away at the age of 65 this week, after falling ill while on tour in Botswana last month. Ntate Solly Moholo was not only a household name in the country's traditional gospel music, he was also an undeniably talented artist who had an impeccable ability to use various elements of his […] todayOctober 4, 2024 2
News Zimbabwe/Zambia: Young Warriors Lose to Zambia in Cosafa Cup Semi-Final [ad_1] Two second-half goals from behind were not enough to save the Young Warriors from losing to Zambia in a COSAFA Cup semi-final match played on Thursday afternoon at ABB stadium in Maputo, Mozambique. Despite playing a 2-2 draw in regulation time, Zimbabwe men's under 20 team lost 6-5 on penalty shootouts, a result which saw team head coach Simon Marange crying during a post-match interview. Zimbabwe conceded an early goal in the 7th minute after Pascal Phiri fired in […] todayOctober 4, 2024 1
Africa Africa: The New Triangle of Tension in the Horn of Africa [ad_1] Key takeaways: Diplomatic and media tensions have escalated between Egypt and Ethiopia following Addis Abeba's announcement of the completion of work on the Renaissance Dam and Egypt's commencement of its joint defense agreement with Somalia. The emerging conflict between Egypt and Somalia on one side, and Ethiopia on the other, has deep strategic roots, revolving around Somalia's position in the regional framework and Ethiopia's ambitions to secure its vital regional interests and endeavor to turn into a naval, military […] todayOctober 4, 2024 3
Entertainment Zimbabwe: Chiwenga Calls for Urgent Climate Action At Development Conference [ad_1] Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga has urged Zimbabweans to intensify their efforts in combating climate change, emphasizing the multifaceted threat it poses to the nation's health, economy, and social fabric. Speaking at the Second Climate Change and Development Conference in Harare, held under the theme "Building Resilience, Securing the Future," the Vice President outlined the urgent need for climate action and strategic planning to safeguard the country's future. "We must acknowledge the severity of the climate crisis we face.Climate […] todayOctober 4, 2024 2
News Africa: Aliou Cisse’s Tenure As Senegal National Team Coach Comes to an End [ad_1] The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) has announced that Aliou Cissé will not have his expired contract extended after nine years in charge as head coach of the national team. Cisse, who has been in charge of the Teranga Lions since 2005, was in talks with the FSF over a one-year contract extension after his contract expired in August. However, a directive from the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture expressed its disapproval regarding the proposed one-year extension for Cissé […] todayOctober 4, 2024 2