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Africa: Afcon – DStv to Broadcast Tournament After All

[ad_1] SuperSport took to their X handle to announce the latest development by using the "no gree for anybody" slang, which is a widely used cliche in 2024 SuperSport channels on the pay-TV platforms, DStv and GOTV, confirmed on Wednesday that they will broadcast all 52 games at the forthcoming AFCON, despite an earlier announcement of their failure to secure the TV rights for the event. SuperSport hasn't been showing any CAF-related events since last year, including the World Cup […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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East Africa: Horn of Africa – Impunity Fueling Abuses

[ad_1] Nairobi — Civilians Bear Brunt of Global Inaction on Wartime Atrocities, Humanitarian Crises Horn of Africa governments grappled with rampant wartime atrocities and humanitarian crises throughout 2023 with meager international assistance, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2024. Unaddressed historical grievances and impunity for serious crimes continued to spur widespread violations against civilians in the region. The conflicts in Sudan and Ethiopia have had a staggering impact on civilians, resulting in massive loss of life, destruction […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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Africa: This Week’s International Court of Justice Hearings

[ad_1] The United States recognizes that, as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) plays a vital role in the peaceful settlement of disputes. This week, the ICJ is holding hearings on South Africa's request that the ICJ exercise its authority to indicate provisional measures requiring Israel to suspend its military operations in Gaza and take other steps to ensure its compliance with the Genocide Convention. Allegations that Israel is committing genocide are […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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East Africa: New Deals Open Old Wounds in the Horn of Africa

[ad_1] An already tense security environment in the Horn of Africa is growing even more perilous. The new year has already brought a rapidly deteriorating security outlook to the Horn of Africa. The year kicked off with news of a memorandum of understanding signed by Ethiopia and Somaliland giving Ethiopia access to the Port of Berbera and a stretch of coastline along the Gulf of Aden. According to Somaliland's officials, Ethiopia agreed in exchange to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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Africa: What’s At Stake for Africa in 2024?

[ad_1] From a year of elections, to multiple summits, as well as conflict hotspots and debt burdens, 2024 will bring mixed fortunes for the African continent. Africa in 2024 will be the second fastest-growing economic region in the world (after Asia) at 4 per cent, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but behind the headline figure is a less auspicious reality. Fresh conflict, more military coups, the renewed Israel-Gaza conflict and the lingering Russia-Ukraine war are contributing to stifling […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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Africa: Moroccan Envoy Pips South African for UN Human Rights Council Post

[ad_1] The UN Human Rights Council has elected Ambassador Omar Zniber of Morocco as president of the UN Human Rights Council for 2024 after he beat South African envoy, Mxolisi Nkosi in a vote. Voting was by secret ballot on January 10 and held after the 47-member council resumed its work for 2024 without a leader for only the second time in its 18-year history. Of the votes cast, Zniber won 30 to the 17 cast for Nkosi with all […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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Africa: Phd Students’ Mental Health Is Poor and the Pandemic Made It Worse – but There Are Coping Strategies That Can Help

[ad_1] A pre-pandemic study on PhD students' mental health showed that they often struggle with such issues. Financial insecurity and feelings of isolation can be among the factors affecting students' wellbeing. The pandemic made the situation worse. We carried out research that looked into the impact of the pandemic on PhD students, surveying 1,780 students in summer 2020. We asked them about their mental health, the methods they used to cope and their satisfaction with their progress in their doctoral […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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Africa: COP28 Just About Put Food Systems On the Climate Agenda. Now We Build

[ad_1] Though the talks' long overdue focus on food and agriculture ultimately disappointed, it provides a starting point for future action and advocacy. At COP28 in Dubai last month, food systems were finally put in the spotlight of global climate talks. There were numerous announcements related to the sector and, for the first time ever, there was a whole day dedicated to food and agriculture. Given the profound impact of agricultural practices and food consumption patterns on our planet's health, […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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