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Africa: Ethiopia Proposes Inclusion of Amharic As Official Language of AU

[ad_1] Addis Ababa, — Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Taye Atske Selassie proposed the inclusion of Amharic as the official language of the African Union. The 44th ordinary session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) kicked off today in Addis Ababa. Foreign affairs ministers from AU member states, diplomatic corps, representatives of various organizations and other participants have been participating at the two day meeting. Addressing the meeting Taye said in alignment with the AU agenda 2063 […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024

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African Football Won the 34th Afcon, With Côte d’Ivoire a Close Second

[ad_1] The 34th Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) came to an end in Côte d'Ivoire with millions of viewers around the world shouting at TV screens, and an astonishing performance by Côte d'Ivoire both on the field as champions and off it as hosts. The west African country beat Nigeria 2-1 in the final but the good news was bigger than the match. The group stage of the most important national tournament in Africa produced an average of 2.47 goals […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024

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Bob Marley: How much do you know about Rastafarianism?

[ad_1] Could You Be Loved, Three Little Birds and Redemption Song were the soundtrack for music fans around the world. With a new film being released about Bob Marley, the man behind the music, a new generation will be introduced to his soulful reggae tones. But how much do you know about the faith that defined him, Rastafarianism?Here's everything you need to know about the iconic singer.Produced and edited by […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast triumph ‘revenge’ for Emerse Fae after early retirement

[ad_1] Back to Fae's ambitions and collecting trophies he was denied during his playing career.Ivory Coast will seek to defend their Nations Cup title at the 2025 edition in Morocco, while the next Fifa World Cup will be in 2026 in North America.Morocco became the first African team to reach the semi-finals of the global tournament in 2022, but Fae would love to go two steps better than the Atlas […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024

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Africa: Mali – Defiant and Alone, Will the Junta Defeat the Jihadis?

[ad_1] Revolting against the French, expelling a UN force and walking out of ECOWAS, the Assimi Goita junta is taking out its frustrations with the jihadis on everyone. How does it save the beleaguered republic? The symbolic lowering of the United Nations flag at the headquarters of UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in Bamako on 11 December marked the closing chapter of the 15,000-strong force's presence, but more grimly, the fall of 311 peacekeepers. MINUSMA, which was […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024

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Africa: Ad768 – Assessing the Gaps: Africans Look for Greater Progress On Education

[ad_1] Attainment reflects persistent disadvantages among women, the poor, and rural residents. On average across 39 African countries, more than half (55%) of adults have secondary (37%) or post-secondary (18%) education, while 27% have primary schooling and 18% have no formal education.  Educational attainment varies widely across countries and demographic groups, reflecting disadvantages among women, the poor, and rural residents. Younger Africans have more education than their elders. Almost half (48%) of Africans say school-age children who are not in […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024

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Africa: Unpacking Egypt’s Vital Aid Role in Gaza and Sudan

[ad_1] Sharing borders with Gaza, Israel, Libya and Sudan, Egypt has taken a lead role in providing lifesaving aid in the region. Since the outbreak of conflict in Sudan last April and the ongoing war in Gaza, both the Government and the Egyptian Red Crescent Society have been key actors in helping to assist millions of civilians caught in the crossfire. UN News spoke with Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, and Neveen Alqabbaj, Vice-President of the Egyptian Red […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024

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