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South Africa: Loaded for Bear – Shameful Hat-Trick – Three SA World Heritage Sites Are Threatened By Sewage

[ad_1] South Africa has failed in its obligations as a signatory of the Unesco Convention to protect its World Heritage Sites. No less than three Unesco World Heritage Sites in South Africa - the Cradle of Humankind, the Vredefort Dome and Robben Island - are threatened by sewage pollution. This hat-trick of shame is probably a world record, an odious podium finish that reeks of state failure and one that will make South Africa a skunk in the hallways of […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 2

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Malawi: Scorchers’ Title Defense At Risk – Will They Manage Without Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga?

[ad_1] As the Malawi National Women's Football Team, the Scorchers, gears up for the Cosafa Women's Championship, their title defense faces a daunting challenge due to the absence of two of their star players, Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga. This situation raises critical questions about the team's depth, strategy, and overall prospects in the tournament. Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga are not only vital players for the Scorchers; they are among the most recognized talents in women's football globally. Tabitha, a nominee […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 2

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Nigeria: NPFL, Nilayo Seal Deal for All-Star Game – Davido, Burna Boy to Dazzle Fans

[ad_1] Abuja — The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to organize the NPFL All-Star Game at the end of the current season. The partnership aims to elevate the league's profile, create a more engaging atmosphere for fans, and attract private-sector investment. The All-Star Game will feature 22 players from the North and 22 from the South, with two coaches from each zone. Celebrity coaches, including Ayo Makun, […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 1

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Africa

Mother on hunger strike for jailed son

[ad_1] BBCLaila Soueif has not eaten for more than three weeks and is past the stage of feeling hungry.In London to campaign for the release of her British-Egyptian son, Alaa Abdel Fattah, the 68-year-old maths professor insists – stoically – that she’s “not feeling bad at all”.She went on hunger strike the day after what should have been the end of his five-year prison sentence – though his relatives, along […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Include Girls’ Voices in Making of Maternal Health Laws

[ad_1] African Girls Face Barriers to Prenatal, Intrapartum, and Post-Natal Care Girls in Africa face significant challenges ensuring that they enjoy the highest attainable standard of their sexual and reproductive health. They experience barriers to accessing relevant sexual health education as well as adequate maternal healthcare during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Following the conclusion of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC)'s 44th Ordinary Session on October 12, and as the conversation around […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Bobrisky Enjoyed Special Privileges but No Evidence He Was Kept Outside Prison – Report

[ad_1] She said the report contained findings regarding Bobrisky and allegations against some personnel at the Kuje Correctional Centre by Abdulrasheed Maina. A report by the federal government's investigative panel has stated that there was no evidence indicating that Idris Okuneye (Bobrisky) lived outside the Correctional Service Centre within his six months of imprisonment. The report by the panel, set up by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to look into allegations of gross violation of standard operating procedures within […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: In Ethiopia, UN Chief Advocates for Permanent Security Council Seats for Africa

[ad_1] Speaking in the Ethiopian capital on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his call for global institutional reform, highlighting the need for two permanent seats on the Security Council for Africa and stronger financial support to address the continent's challenges. In a speech delivered during the inauguration of the renovated Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Secretary-General António Guterres celebrated the building's historic and symbolic importance for Africa's unity and progress. "This hall is where Africa came together to give […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Cop or Con? How Big Conservation Captured Biodiversity Protection

[ad_1] There are two approaches to protecting biodiversity. One is colonial, abusive and ineffective, but hugely profitable for certain actors. Some 31 years after the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) came into force, the latest Conference of the Parties - as the regular jamborees of governments, NGOs and others with a stake in these conventions are known - starts this week in the bustling Colombian city of Cali. This one, COP16, is particularly important as it's supposed to resolve some […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: The Future of Food Security Lies Beyond COP29’s Negotiation Tables

[ad_1] Asuncion, Paraguay — Climate change has thrown our food systems into chaos. Extreme weather events and dramatic climate variations are hammering food production and supply chains across the world. As global leaders gear up for COP29, there's plenty of buzz about climate action. But can we really expect these slow-moving, bureaucratic negotiations to deliver tangible and swift results to decarbonize and insulate our agri-food systems? Most likely not. But do not despair. While the COP29 talks unfold, crucial climate […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 2

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What happened when a rock as big as London hit Earth?

[ad_1] Getty ImagesThe meteorite was 40-60km in diameter and left a crater 500km acrossA huge meteorite first discovered in 2014 caused a tsunami bigger than any in known human history and boiled the oceans, scientists have discovered.The space rock, which was 200 times the size of the one that wiped out the dinosaurs, smashed into Earth when our planet was in its infancy three billion years ago.Carrying sledge hammers, scientists […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 2

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