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Africa: Report Card 1 – Half-Way to the Global Goals Deadline

[ad_1] The global push for a safer, greener and more just world, as outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, has reached its halfway mark, but what progress has been made so far? Launched in 2015, the initiative set out a 15-year plan to realize 17 interconnected targets, known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since then, the ambitious goals have shaped national action plans, from building resilient cities and reducing inequalities to taking climate action and forging strong […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Israel to fight South Africa’s Gaza genocide claim in court

[ad_1] The ICJ, which is based in the Hague in the Netherlands, is the UN's highest court. It settles disputes between states and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues. It does not have the power to bring prosecutions. However, its opinions carry weight with the UN and other international legal bodies. [ad_2] Source link

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Nandre Burger: The smiling South African quick defying calls for more menace

[ad_1] Nandre Burger took seven wickets on his debut Test and such was his performance, Virat Kohli spent a large part of India's nets this week practising against left-arm quick bowlingNandre Burger ticks about every box possible for a menacingly fast strike bowler. He charges towards the wicket with powerful strides. His six foot, two inch frame coils at the crease before his muscular arms act as trebuchets to unleash […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Africa: Brics Expands With Five New Members

[ad_1] The Brics group of countries has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The announcement on Monday coincided with Russia assuming the Brics chairmanship on 1 January. Russian president Vladimir Putin said the inclusion of the five nations as full members of Brics - a group consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - reflects the growing influence of the association, now comprising 10 countries. "This decision, endorsed during the 15th […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024

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The Impact of Ethiopia’s Port Agreement with Somaliland

[ad_1] Ethiopia’s deal with Somaliland to enable it access the Red Sea port of Berbera has sparked a diplomatic row in the region. Somalia‘s cabinet on Tuesday reacted to this development saying that the pact null and void and an act that endangers the region’s stability. Somalia has also recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia for deliberations over the port agreement. Somaliland seceded from Somalia over three decades ago, but is […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024

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Africa: Key Highlights of Kenya in 2023 – Africa Climate Summit and Visa-Free Declaration

[ad_1] In the year 2023, Kenya made significant strides on the global stage by addressing two major issues that have far-reaching implications for Africa and the world. These developments not only demonstrated Kenya's commitment to global challenges but also showcased its role as a progressive leader on the continent. Inaugural Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi: In September, Kenya had the honour of hosting the inaugural Africa Climate Summit in its capital city, Nairobi. This historic event brought together leaders, experts, […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024

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Africa: What Covid Diaries Have in Common With Samuel Pepys’ 17th-Century Plague Diaries

[ad_1] People keep diaries for all sorts of reasons - to record events, work through difficult situations, or manage stress and trauma. The ongoing COVID inquiry shows diaries also have important political and historic significance. The UK's former chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance's diaries have been a key source of evidence, exposing the chaos within government at the time. In my PhD research, I've been exploring the COVID diaries of ordinary people, as well as diaries kept during the Great […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024

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