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Africa: IcJ’s Gaza Genocide Case – Big Win, but With What Effect?

[ad_1] Ensuring Israel's compliance with the provisional measures will require action by other international bodies, states and civil society. On 26 January, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered provisional measures in South Africa's case against Israel on allegations of genocide in Gaza. Securing the order, which was hailed as a major achievement, is one thing - seeing to its implementation is another. With this decision, the ICJ instructed Israel to prevent genocide, ensure Israeli forces don't commit genocide, and […]

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Africa

Africa: Senegal’s Democracy Is in Peril

[ad_1] The looming danger of democratic collapse is a challenge to friends of Senegal and democracy to do better. The sudden actions by Senegal's president to postpone this month's presidential election by 10 months threaten to seriously undermine political stability and peace in a nation that has been a resilient democracy in West Africa, where multiple military coups d'état have occurred in recent years. This move poses risks of authoritarianism, violence and economic setbacks for Senegal's 17 million people, and […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: The South Must Unite to End Debt and Shape a New Economic Order

[ad_1] The inequities of the global financial system have changed little for decades. What's new, with the climate crisis, is the urgency of fixing them. On 4 February 1975, Senegal's then President Leopold Senghor declared to a meeting of the non-aligned states: "We in the third world have to use our natural resources to break the traditional patterns of world trade...This conference must above all define the objectives of the new economic order and adopt methods of realising these objectives." […]

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Japan

Kishida calls ethics committee hearing ‘a matter for parliament to decide’

[ad_1] Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told parliament Wednesday that he was open to establishing a new law tightening restrictions on funding for political organizations. But he declined to voice support for a political ethics committee investigation into Liberal Democratic Party members caught up in a slush-fund scandal, saying it was a matter for parliament to decide.Asked about the possibility of a new law that would require external audits of political […]

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Africa

Africa: AU Commissioner Stresses Need for Investing in Education, Skills Training Systems in Africa

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Africa needs to invest in education and skills training to keep pace with the 21st century, Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, and Mining (ETTIM) Commissioner Albert Muchanga said. In his press statement today, the commissioner emphasized the dangers of Africa falling behind in digitalization and artificial intelligence, stressing that Africa must not be left behind. According to him, the crippling burden of debt servicing in many countries also undermines investments in education and health. Noting that […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Introducing Zafric, Nigeria’s Emerging Voice in Soulful Music

[ad_1] In the ever-evolving tapestry of Nigeria's music industry, a new star has begun to rise, captivating audiences with his soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Meet Chidi Nyenami Okezie, known to the world as Zafric, a promising singer-songwriter hailing from the bustling city of Lagos. Zafric's journey into the world of music is one of passion, perseverance, and undeniable talent. Born and raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, with roots tracing back to Bayelsa, Zafric's musical journey began at the […]

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Africa

Africa: AU Reforming to Meet Objectives of Agenda 2063 – AUC Chairperson

[ad_1] Addis Ababa, — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat said institutional reform is underway within the African Union to make it more efficient and more able to meet the challenges of a changing world. The chair made the remark while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 44th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union here in Addis Ababa. Foreign Affairs Ministers of AU member countries, heads of international organizations and other […]

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Japan

JAL plane crossed runway stop line at U.S. airport

[ad_1] A Japan Airlines passenger plane erroneously went beyond a stop line leading to a runway at a U.S. airport Feb. 6, causing another aircraft to reattempt its landing, it was learned Wednesday. According to Japan's transport ministry, the JAL plane heading to Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture crossed the stop line in front of the runway at San Diego International Airport just after noon on Feb. 6. The JAL […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024 1

News

Tanzania: Singida Coach – Lack of Match Fitness Cost Us

[ad_1] Singida Fountain Gate FC Head Coach, Thabo Senong has attributed his team's dismal performance in their NBC Premier League match against Kagera Sugar FC to a lack of match fitness. During a closely contested match played at the Kaitaba Stadium on Monday in Bukoba, the hosts Kagera Sugar emerged victorious with a 1-0 win thanks to David Luhende's powerful shot in the 18th minute. He scored with a sizzling shot that went untouched into the yawning net as custodian […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024 1

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Tanzania: Ndumbaro to Grace 2024 Kili International Marathon

[ad_1] The Minister for Culture, Art and Sports, Damas Ndumbaro, is expected to grace this year's Kilimanjaro International Marathon slated for next week in Moshi, Kilimanjaro. According to the organisers of the Kilimanjaro Marathon, the minister has confirmed participation in the event which will attract thousands of runners from in and outside the country. "Minister Ndumbaro is expected to flag off the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager full marathon 42km, Tigo Kili International Half Marathon and later participate in the Gee Soseji […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024 1

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