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Africa: What Is Genocide? Six Western Countries Want a Broader Application of Genocide – Experts Unpack Why It Matters

[ad_1] In November 2023, six western states filed a joint application before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) arguing for an ample and expansive understanding of genocide. This intervention, as it is legally termed, was made by Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK in relation to the genocide case The Gambia filed against Myanmar in 2019. The still on-going case revolves around the violent expulsion of Rohingya people from Myanmar into Bangladesh. Our research focus is on […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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Africa: Senegal, Cameroon up For a Big Clash

[ad_1] The Charles Konan Banny stadium in Yamoussoukro will host one of the biggest games on the continent between Senegal and Cameroon on Friday, 19 January 17h00 in the second round of Group C matches of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023. The Charles Konan Banny stadium in Yamoussoukro will host one of the biggest games on the continent between Senegal and Cameroon on Friday, 19 January 17h00 in the second round of Group C matches […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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Africa: Osimhen Delighted After Overcoming Cote d’Ivoire Challenge

[ad_1] Nigeria's forward, Victor Osimhen, emerged as the standout player in the thrilling encounter against hosts Cote d'Ivoire on Thursday night, securing a 1-0 victory for the Super Eagles. Named Man of the Match, Osimhen shared his elation during a post-match press conference, emphasizing the significance of overcoming the formidable host nation. Following a lackluster 1-1 draw in their opening match against Equatorial Guinea in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023, Nigeria exhibited resilience and determination, clinching a […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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Africa: UN Concerned By Spread of Cholera to 10 African Countries

[ad_1] Harare, Zimbabwe — The U.N.'s Children's Fund expressed alarm this week about a cholera outbreak in Africa that has spread to at least 10 countries, with the situation in Zambia and Zimbabwe "very serious." Dr. Paul Ngwakum, the regional health adviser for UNICEF in East and Southern Africa, said about 200,000 cases have been reported and more than 3,000 lives taken by the disease. Of the 10 countries he named as having an active outbreak, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Somalia, […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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Africa: World Bank Group Statement On Debt Restructuring Agreement for Ghana

[ad_1] Washington — The World Bank Group today released the following statement: The World Bank Group welcomes the agreement in principle on the key parameters of the proposed debt restructuring for Ghana reached by the Official Creditors' Committee under the G20 Common Framework. This agreement, which is consistent with the Joint WB-IMF Debt Sustainability Framework, represents a critical milestone toward restoring debt sustainability in this country. "This agreement will help unlock financial support by international financial institutions, including a US$300 […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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Antum Naqvi: Cricket-playing pilot flying high for Zimbabwe

[ad_1] Naqvi's move from Australia to Africa last year was the result of advice from former Zimbabwe international Solomon Mire, who played 58 times for his country between 2014 and 2019.Mire now lives in Melbourne and is the director of Advance2Play, which promotes cricket development."Solomon used to come and play in Darwin during the off-season. I watched him play growing up at club cricket," Navqi said. "I've known him for […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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