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Africa: Mining Must Become More Responsible and Sustainable. Where Hi-Tech Solutions Fit in

[ad_1] If you visit a commercial mining operation anywhere in the world today, some sights and sounds - workers descending in elevators to underground shafts, the roar of truck engines - will be much the same as they have been for decades. But, like many other industries, mining is changing. Digital mining involves the use of digital technologies to make mining operations more efficient, safer, and sustainable. This industry emerged […]

todayOctober 31, 2024 2

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Africa Summit – Address Rights Crises in DR Congo, Sudan

[ad_1] Nairobi — COMESA Should Work to Curb Atrocities, Protect Civilians, Promote Justice African leaders should prioritize rights-driven solutions to the crises in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan at the 23rd Summit of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) scheduled in Bujumbura, Burundi, on October 31, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. Summit participants should discuss steps to end the atrocities in eastern Congo by the armed group M23, the Rwandan military, the Congolese security […]

todayOctober 28, 2024 2

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Africa: Kamala Harris Should Pursue Africa Priorities if She Becomes President

[ad_1] Washington, DC — The White House announcement on October 16 that President Biden's postponed trip to Angola has been rescheduled for December, fulfilling a promise that he would visit Africa before leaving office, is welcome. A victory by Vice President Harris in November could expand on the Biden administration's Africa engagements and take U.S.-Africa relations to a higher level. While Africa remains a relatively low priority for Washington, the Biden Administration acknowledged Africa's growing importance and the need for African leaders […]

todayOctober 25, 2024 3

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Africa: War and the Supernatural – Former Congolese Soldiers Recall the Ritual Practices Used to Prepare for Battle

[ad_1] War takes a toll on soldiers' bodies and minds. To prepare for battle, soldiers are taken through various forms of training. Part of this training aims to strip candidates of their civilian values and inculcate military culture. While armies have access to an array of contemporary strategies and weaponry during training, one element isn't often discussed: the rituals incorporated in training and those performed before engaging in warfare. Rituals include the magico-religious practices performed for various purposes, such as […]

todayOctober 23, 2024 1

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Africa: The Revived Luanda Process – Inching Towards Peace in East DRC?

[ad_1] Rwanda-DRC talks have resumed, but whether they can shift the fundamental barriers to peace remains to be seen. The Luanda Process was established as part of the 2022 Luanda Roadmap, aimed at defusing tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and bringing peace to east DRC. However, escalated fighting from October 2023 between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) led to a stalemate. The DRC accused the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) […]

todayOctober 21, 2024 3

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Africa: Rwanda’s Marburg Outbreak Claims 15 Lives

[ad_1] Rwanda has had 62 cases and 15 deaths from its Marburg outbreak since its declaration three weeks ago, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said during a media briefing. "Seventeen people are in isolation and care, 30 have recovered, and more than 800 contacts are being followed up," Tedros said. He echoed previous statements that travel and trade restrictions are unnecessary and could harm local economies. Meanwhile, a clinical trial for vaccines and treatments has commenced, involving partnerships with […]

todayOctober 17, 2024 3

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Africa: Angola, DR Congo, Egypt Qualify, South Africa Denied By Congo

[ad_1] TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 qualifiers action on Tuesday saw more nations secure their place in the finals as the race towards a place in Morocco continues to intensify across the continent. Angola, DR Congo and Egypt were the three nations that secured their tickets to next year's showpiece during the 16h00 GMT matches that took place on Tuesday evening. CAFOnline takes a look at some of the outcomes of the fixtures that took place. Rwanda […]

todayOctober 16, 2024 3

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Senegal/Ghana: Senegal, Uganda and DR Congo Seal TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Places, Sudan Sink Ghana

[ad_1] DR Congo, Uganda and Senegal secured their spots at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after important wins in their qualifying matches on Tuesday. Tanzania 0-2 DR Congo: Meschack Elia brace seals victory DR Congo continued their perfect run in Group H with a commanding 2-0 win over Tanzania at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium that helped them seal their place at the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON in Morocco. After a goalless first half, Meschack Elia […]

todayOctober 16, 2024 2

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Africa: New Risks Raise Pandemic Threat on a Global Scale

[ad_1] Recent outbreaks of Marburg virus, Mpox and the latest strain of avian influenza (H5N1) are a stark reminder of the world’s vulnerability to pandemics. In 2024 alone, 17 outbreaks of dangerous diseases have already occurred. Each new outbreak exposes fault lines in the existing pandemic prevention architecture and global readiness to respond to disease outbreaks. A plethora of risks increase the likelihood of new pandemics according to a new report from the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB). The report, […]

todayOctober 14, 2024 1

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