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Africa: The Continent Falling Behind – Africa’s Placement in the Global Feminist Foreign Policy Discourse

[ad_1] Why has the Afro-feminist movement remained conspicuously absent in global discussions on Feminist Foreign Policy? In July 2024, the world convened for the third conference on Feminist Foreign Policy in Mexico City. The global discourse on Feminist Foreign Policy has long been marred by the common questions of the consensual definition of feminism and the contentious issues of definition and scope of domestic policy versus foreign policy. The third Conference posed an additional question - what is the role […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Africa: Global Poverty Grows As Super-Rich Get Richer Faster

[ad_1] Kuala Lumpur — Oxfam expects the world's first trillionaire within a decade and poverty to end in 229 years! The wealth of the world's five richest men has more than doubled from 2020, as 4.8 billion people became poorer. The 2024 Oxfam report entitled Inequality Inc. warned, "We're witnessing the beginnings of a decade of division" as billions cope with the "pandemic, inflation and war, while billionaires' fortunes boom". "This inequality is no accident; the billionaire class is ensuring […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Africa: Why the New Public Health Order is Essential for Africa’s 2025-2027 Health Goals

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has remained vigilant throughout the year, despite an ongoing mpox epidemic across the continent. In early August, the WHO and Africa CDC declared an international health emergency after the surge in cases associated with a new strain of mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo. For Africa CDC, this declaration marks a significant milestone, as it aims to address the escalating crisis through a new public health order. […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Nigeria: Labbadia’s Challenge – German Coach Seeks to Revive Super Eagles

[ad_1] With a 43.94% win rate and no major trophies in his 21-year managerial career, Labbadia faces scepticism from fans who expected a high-profile appointment After a 73-day hiatus, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) ended its silence by appointing Bruno Labbadia as the 37th head coach of the men's national team. Labbadia is the sixth German to take charge of the Super Eagles and the 26th foreign manager overall. This decision was taken to calm critics and provide direction for […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Africa: South African Billionaire Replaces Dangote As Africa’s Richest Man

[ad_1] South African billionaire Johann Rupert has overtaken Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote as Africa's richest person, according to data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, published on Wednesday, August 28. Rupert controls Richemont, one of the world's largest luxury goods firms, which owns brands like Cartier and Montblanc, BBC reported. His net worth has surged by $1.9 billion to $14.3 billion, placing him at 147th position globally, 12 places ahead of Dangote. ALSO READ: Top 10 richest people in Africa at […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Rwanda: Afcon 2025 Qualifiers – Labbadia Names Osimhen in Squad for Benin, Rwanda Games

[ad_1] Nigeria new head coach Bruno Labbadia has named Napoli star striker Victor Osimhen in his 23-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin on September 7 and Rwanda in Kigali on September 10. Osimhen, who is currently a transfer target for English Premier League side Chelsea, who returns to the Super Eagles squad after missing the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Benin and South Africa in June through injury. Captain William Troost-Ekong who […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Mauritius: Ambassador Vajayen Valaydon Receives Mauritian Paralympics Athletes to the Mauritius Embassy in Paris

[ad_1] Port Louis — The Ambassador of Mauritius to France, His Excellency Mr. Vijayen Valaydon, hosted on Tuesday 27 August 2024 a function in honour of the Mauritian Athletes participating in the Paralympics Games 2024 which are starting on Wednesday 28 August 2024 in Paris and ending on 08 September 2024. In his brief address at the Embassy, the Ambassador welcomed the Mauritian athletes and the whole Mauritius Paralympics delegation, led by Mr. Hervé Runga and Ms. Hewlett Nelson, to […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Malawi: Darts Association of Malawi Seeks Support to Boost Sport’s Growth

[ad_1] The Darts Association of Malawi (DAM) has appealed to interested entities to supplement the government's efforts in promoting darts in the country. DAM President Joe Zangazanga made the plea on Friday night, August 23, 2024, at the Blantyre Sports Club during a presentation of team uniforms by the Malawi School of Government (MSG), Mpemba Campus in Blantyre, to DAM. "We thank the Malawi School of Government for their timely gesture," "As we prepare to travel to Eswatini for a […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Nigeria: Superstar Oshoala Scores Against Barcelona in Seven-Goal Thriller

[ad_1] Oshoala opened the scoring in the 17th minute, intercepting a pass from the Barcelona goalkeeper and firing a shot into the bottom left corner. Bay FC faced off against reigning UEFA Champions League winners FC Barcelona in an international friendly match at PayPal Park on Tuesday night, resulting in a 5-2 loss for the home team. Despite the defeat, Asisat Oshoala stole the show with a stunning goal against her former club. The match saw 21 Bay FC players […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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