Africa: New AU Panel Aims to Broker ‘Swift Restoration of Peace’ in Sudan

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — The African Union Commission has appointed three prominent African dignitaries to form a High-Level Panel on the Resolution of the Conflict in Sudan "to work with all civilian forces, military belligerents, and regional and global actors to ensure an all-inclusive process towards the swift restoration of peace, constitutional order, and stability in Sudan". In a statement today, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki, announced the appointment of Mohamed Ibn Chambas, AU High Representative […]

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Africa: Tobacco Use Declining Despite Industry Interference – WHO

[ad_1] The number of people using tobacco continues to decline despite industry attempts to jeopardize progress towards stamping out cigarettes and other such products, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report published on Tuesday. Trends in 2022 showed that roughly one in five adults worldwide uses tobacco, compared to one in three in the year 2000. While cigarette smoking is the most common form of tobacco use worldwide, other products include cigars, waterpipe tobacco also known as hookah, […]

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Winter Youth Olympics: Nigerian history-making curlers battle for funding

[ad_1] Participating in the curling competitions in Gangwon, which begin on Saturday, will be a far cry from the facilities the team are used to in Nigeria.With no ice rink to practise on, they train on a carpet surface in an apartment in Lagos."We started in 2018 but our regret is no-one is supporting us," coach Imonite Kennedy told BBC Sport Africa."Despite not having a natural ice environment, we make […]

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Africa: Kenya and Ethiopia Could Show the Way On Migration Governance

[ad_1] These two Horn of Africa countries are heavily affected by migration, and well placed to lead on policy responses. Migration governance in Kenya and Ethiopia has significant implications for regional stability and human rights in the Horn of Africa and in each country. In 2023, East Africa, the Horn and the Great Lakes regions hosted 16.4 million refugees and internally displaced persons, around a third of whom were in Ethiopia and Kenya. By the end of 2024, these regions […]

January 18, 2024 2

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‘Renaissance figure’ Lesley Lokko awarded architecture’s Royal Gold Medal

[ad_1] "A fierce champion of equity and inclusion in all aspects of life, Lesley Lokko's progressive approach to architecture education offers hope for the future - a profession that welcomes those from all walks of life, considers the needs of our environment, and acknowledges a broad range of cultures and perspectives," he said. [ad_2] Source link

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Afcon 2023: DR Congo 1-1 Zambia – Wissa nets as Leopards draw

[ad_1] DR Congo and Zambia are both former Africa Cup of Nations championsZambia and DR Congo drew 1-1 as the opening round of group games at the Africa Cup of Nations came to a close.Against the run of play, Kings Kangwa made the most of a defensive mix-up to put Zambia ahead in the 23rd minute.Just four minutes later, the Leopards were level in the Group F match thanks to […]

January 18, 2024

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Nigeria: Ibadan explosion leaves scenes of devastation

[ad_1] A blast in the city of Ibadan has killed two people and injured 77 others, while buildings have been reduced to rubble. Aerials of the scene reveal the scale of the devastation. Images show collapsed structures and burnt out cars scattered across the impact zone.Authorities have said the blast was caused by explosives stored by illegal miners. Read the full story hereVideo edited by Gift Ufuoma [ad_2] Source link

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Afcon 2023: Morocco 3-0 Tanzania – Atlas Lions beat 10-man Taifa Stars

[ad_1] Morocco are Africa's top-ranked side but their sole Africa Cup of Nations title came on home soil back in 1976Pre-tournament favourites Morocco began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing win over 10-man Tanzania in Group F.The Atlas Lions took the lead on the half hour when Romain Saiss pounced after Hakim Ziyech's swerving free-kick was palmed back into danger.Tanzania had Novatus Miroshi sent off with […]

January 18, 2024