Russia’s oil drilling boom proves Moscow’s resilience to Western sanctions

[ad_1] Russia was on pace for a second year of record oil drilling in 2023, further evidence of the nation’s resilience to Western sanctions.The boom in activity came alongside a recovery in the both volume and value of Russia’s oil exports, a stark illustration of how the country’s fossil fuel industry has been a crucial source of funds for President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, which is about to enter […]

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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 […]

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Swiss pharma firms plot different paths to blockbuster drugs

[ad_1] In the Swiss city of Basel, two pharmaceutical giants face off on opposite banks of the Rhine River. But managers located just a few miles apart look to be on vastly different paths as they seek to rebuild their stature.Roche Holding and Novartis, dealing with individual scientific, corporate and management issues, embody opposing approaches to solving a fundamental puzzle: how to placate shareholders and keep growing in an industry […]

January 11, 2024 2

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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 […]

January 11, 2024 2

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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, […]

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Kenya: Malkia Strikers Star Hitter Chumba Ruled Out of Africa Zone Five Champs

[ad_1] Nairobi — National women's volleyball team Malkia Strikers will have to do without star left attacker Sharon Chepchumba ahead of the Africa Zone Five Championships which will be staged in Egypt, later this month. According to head coach Japheth Munala, Chumba, who plays professionally in Greece with PAOK is scheduled to return to training on January 15, five days before the Championship serves off, but it will not be enough time to get her to tip top shape. "We […]

January 11, 2024 2

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South Africa: President Pays Tribute to Renowned Photographer Magubane

[ad_1] President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to globally renowned photographer, Dr Peter Magubane, for fearlessly using his camera to capture the atrocities of apartheid while putting his life in danger. "Despite all attempts to break his spirit and to take him away from his craft, he would not put his camera down. His work documenting apartheid helped shift global opinion against the regime. We have heard of how he would smuggle his cameras into hollowed out bread, milk cartons […]

January 11, 2024 2

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Africa: Vaccinating Africa – Expanding Vaccine Manufacturing for Health Security

[ad_1] It is time for Africa to focus on producing vaccines for its population. In February 2021, UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres highlighted vaccine equity as "the biggest moral test before the global community." This statement was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic which exposed the vulnerability of Africa's health systems and amplified the urgency for the continent to become self-reliant in addressing public health challenges. The pandemic served as a reminder of the critical importance of equitable access to medical countermeasures, […]

January 11, 2024

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Tunisia: Afac Launches Call for Applications for 2nd Cycle of Nacp

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — The call for applications for the second cycle of the North Africa Cultural Programme (NACP) is now open, the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) said on Monday. "Taking the five North African countries, namely Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Libya and Morocco as primary focus, the NACP aims to strengthen independent arts and culture entities, including institutions, collectives, networks, and spaces- with an emphasis on regional partnerships, and a particular focus on engaging young audiences and extending […]

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