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Africa: Malaria-Free Cape Verde a ‘Beacon of Hope’ for Africa

[ad_1] The World Health Organization has certified Cape Verde as malaria-free, hailing the development as a significant milestone in the fight against the disease. But much remains to be done. The news that Cape Verde is malaria-free was received with great joy. Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva said the "historic moment" called for celebration -- and not just because of the positive impact on the health of the population. "In a country where tourism is a main source of […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

Africa

Africa: The Impact of Climate Migration On Developing Nations

[ad_1] Bangkok — As the world is still gearing up to welcome 2024, let us find a moment to reflect on some of the key trends of the past year and pursue now to embrace the path towards hope and promise for everyone, everywhere. Deepening global inequalities are having enormous socio-economic implications across countries. Increasing income and social disparities are spreading around regions. Growing intensities of climate induced natural disasters, the uneven speed of post-pandemic recoveries, and cost-of-living crises from […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

Africa

Africa: World Bank Enables Foreign Aid Theft

[ad_1] Kuala Lumpur, — World Bank aid encourages governments to enable illicit financial outflows to offshore tax havens by reducing capital controls, thus draining precious foreign exchange and government resources. Aiding elite wealth Aid disbursements to highly aid-dependent countries coincide with sharp increases in bank deposits in offshore financial centres known for banking secrecy and private wealth management. Using Bank for International Settlements (BIS) data, Jørgen Juel Andersen, Niels Johannesen and Bob Rijkers found trends suggesting wealth accumulation abroad by […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

Africa

Africa: How Do You Break the Mould Around International Aid? Try Genuine Trust

[ad_1] Nairobi — In search of a model beyond trickle-down aid. At an upscale hotel in a leafy Nairobi suburb, amid the hustle of an international development forum's lunch break, I overheard a jarring declaration from the buffet line: "Somali organisations are just cash fronts for warlords, from my experience," the European woman said to her companion. I wasn't particularly shocked. As the director of a Somali NGO, Iftiin Foundation, I have been hearing some version of this statement - […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

Africa

Africa: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Uganda and Ethiopia

[ad_1] HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Uganda and Ethiopia hide Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Uganda and Ethiopia U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer will travel to Kampala and Addis Ababa January 17-24. In Kampala, Ambassador Hammer will attend the 42nd Extraordinary Summit of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Assembly Heads of State and Government, focused on the ongoing situation between […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

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Japan

Japan inks deal to buy 400 long-range missiles from U.S.

[ad_1] Japan signed a deal with its ally the United States on Thursday to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk missiles as it ramps up its military capacity to counter regional security threats. Faced with growing Chinese military clout and a nuclear-armed North Korea, the Japanese government plans to double its defense spending to the NATO standard of 2% of GDP by 2027. A sale of up to $2.35 billion (¥348 billion) […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

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Afcon: From Accra to Abidjan, 14 hours to see Ghana’s Black Stars

[ad_1] Are these Ghana’s biggest football fans?Nana Adusei, a female mechanic, and a group of Black Star fans drove 14 hours to watch Ghana’s opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. They travelled from Accra to Abidjan for the game versus Cape Verde.It may have been a loss for the Black Stars, but it was a win for the Wave The Flag movement. Nana set up […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Breach of Contract – Court Dismisses Davido’s Preliminary Objection

[ad_1] A Delta State High Court sitting in Effurun has dismissed the preliminary objection by Nigerian-American singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and his company, Davido Music Worldwide Limited, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear and determine the breach of contract suit against him by Brownhill Investment Company Limited over the annual 'Warri Again Concert'. Trial judge, Justice Nduka Obi, also dismissed another objection by Davido Music Worldwide and Israel Afeare, challenging the jurisdiction of the […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

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Japan

Gonoyama stuns previously unbeaten Hoshoryu on Day 5

[ad_1] Rank-and-file wrestler Gonoyama caused Thursday's biggest upset as he handed ozeki Hoshoryu his first loss of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.The result left promotion-chasing sekiwake Kotonowaka and No. 7 maegashira Asanoyama as the only unbeaten wrestlers through Day 5 of the 15-day tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan.The sport's lone yokozuna, Terunofuji, and the man currently bidding to join him at the top rank, ozeki Kirishima, both racked up victories […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

News

Ghana: MTN Thrills Fans At Viewing Centres

[ad_1] In a display of unparalleled excitement and unity, football enthusiasts flooded various MTN viewing centres across Ghana last Sunday to witness the Black Stars in action during the ongoing AFCON tournament. Despite the national team's less-than-stellar performance, fans departed with lasting memories of an electric atmosphere and community spirit. The watch party, a collaborative effort between MTN Ghana and GTV, unfolded simultaneously in multiple locations throughout the country. Offering a premium viewing experience on expansive screens, the event also […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

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