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Africa: In Numbers – TotalEnergies CAF AFCN

[ad_1] The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023 is days away from commencing. In its 34th year, the previous 33 editions have been storied, laden with numerous records. ONE The Teranga Lions of Senegal broke their long-standing jinx in 2022 to win their first Africa Cup of Nations trophy in Cameroon following a disappointing year in 2019. TWO Côte d'Ivoire have won the Africa Cup of Nations two times in their history. They achieved this feat in […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

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Cape Verde reaches malaria-free milestone

[ad_1] "This success reflects the hard work and dedication of countless health professionals, collaborators, communities and international partners. It is a testimony to what can be achieved through collective commitment to improving public health," Cape Verde's Health Minister Dr Filomena Gonçalves told the BBC. [ad_2] Source link

todayJanuary 12, 2024

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Africa: Palestine – Nothing Can Justify Genocide, It’s Not the Time for Silence

[ad_1] Johannesburg — Far from the mayhem, destruction, and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the South African government argued in the International Court of Justice in the Hague that it had an obligation and a right to bring a case to halt a genocide by the Israeli government and its military. The top legal team, composed of both South African and international human rights lawyers, spent over two and a half hours arguing that it had an obligation as a signatory […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

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Africa: Where Does the International Criminal Court Stand On Charges of Mass Killings in Gaza?

[ad_1] United Nations — The continued devastation of Gaza by Israel has triggered widespread charges of war crimes, genocide, forced displacement, ethnic cleansing, starvation as a weapon of war and mass killings of civilians - over 22,000 at last count--compared to 1,200 killings by Hamas. These accusations have prompted growing demands for intervention by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, which has remained silent while its Prosecutor Karim Khan is accused of double standards and playing politics. The […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

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Africa: Explainer – What Is the Genocide Convention?

[ad_1] South Africa has set out its case accusing Israel of violating the Genocide Convention, pointing to the current situation in the bombarded, besieged Gaza Strip, home to 2.3 million Palestinians. Filed with the Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ), a UN court, on 29 December, South Africa's case stated that Israel, particularly since 7 October, "has failed to prevent genocide and has failed to prosecute direct and overt incitement to genocide". So, what is the Genocide Convention? The basics […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

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Africa: Long Covid – Damaged Mitochondria in Muscles Might Be Linked to Some of the Symptoms

[ad_1] It's estimated around 3% of people in the UK experience long COVID - persistent, long-lasting symptoms after a COVID-19 infection. Long COVID encompasses a range of health problems that can begin after even a mild COVID infection. Some of these symptoms include extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle aches and loss of smell. For around 50% of long COVID sufferers, their symptoms also fit criteria for a diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), a neuro-immune disease characterised by depleted energy, […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

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Mobile Gambling Experience in South Africa: A Game-Changer for Casino Enthusiasts

[ad_1] The mobile gambling market in South Africa has not just grown; it has revolutionised how players interact with mobile casino gaming. This remarkable transformation is mainly due to the evolution of mobile technology and the widespread availability of high-speed internet nationwide. Today, South Africans are increasingly choosing their mobile devices as gateways to the thrilling world of online casino gaming, signifying a significant shift in the gaming landscape. Our […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

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Afcon 2023: From civil war in Ivory Coast to $1bn spend on hosting tournament

[ad_1] Ivory Coast's hosting of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will further accelerate the country's impressive rebound since its civil war ended in 2011, the Ivorian government hopes. By its own admission, the government has invested at least $1 billion on hosting the tournament, which kicks off on Saturday, having built four new stadiums while renovating two others. In addition, airports, roads, hospitals and hotels have been either constructed […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

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Africa: Life-Saving Aid Not Reaching Millions of People Caught in Health Emergencies – WHO

[ad_1] Geneva — The World Health Organization is warning that millions of people caught in conflict-driven health emergencies risk dying from traumatic wounds and infectious diseases because life-saving humanitarian aid is not reaching those in need. In one of his most forceful statements to date, the WHO's director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, accused the Israeli government of blocking essential aid to Gaza. In a briefing to journalists Wednesday, Tedros said a humanitarian mission to northern Gaza planned for that day, the […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

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