[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 […]
[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 […]
[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, […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
[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 […]