Africa: Senegal’s Democracy Is in Peril

[ad_1] The looming danger of democratic collapse is a challenge to friends of Senegal and democracy to do better. The sudden actions by Senegal's president to postpone this month's presidential election by 10 months threaten to seriously undermine political stability and peace in a nation that has been a resilient democracy in West Africa, where multiple military coups d'état have occurred in recent years. This move poses risks of authoritarianism, violence and economic setbacks for Senegal's 17 million people, and […]

February 15, 2024

Africa

Africa: The South Must Unite to End Debt and Shape a New Economic Order

[ad_1] The inequities of the global financial system have changed little for decades. What's new, with the climate crisis, is the urgency of fixing them. On 4 February 1975, Senegal's then President Leopold Senghor declared to a meeting of the non-aligned states: "We in the third world have to use our natural resources to break the traditional patterns of world trade...This conference must above all define the objectives of the new economic order and adopt methods of realising these objectives." […]

February 15, 2024

Africa

Africa: AU Commissioner Stresses Need for Investing in Education, Skills Training Systems in Africa

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Africa needs to invest in education and skills training to keep pace with the 21st century, Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, and Mining (ETTIM) Commissioner Albert Muchanga said. In his press statement today, the commissioner emphasized the dangers of Africa falling behind in digitalization and artificial intelligence, stressing that Africa must not be left behind. According to him, the crippling burden of debt servicing in many countries also undermines investments in education and health. Noting that […]

February 15, 2024

Africa

Africa: AU Reforming to Meet Objectives of Agenda 2063 – AUC Chairperson

[ad_1] Addis Ababa, — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat said institutional reform is underway within the African Union to make it more efficient and more able to meet the challenges of a changing world. The chair made the remark while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 44th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union here in Addis Ababa. Foreign Affairs Ministers of AU member countries, heads of international organizations and other […]

February 15, 2024

News

Tanzania: Samia Embarks On Historic Visit to Norway

[ad_1] Samia Suluhu Hassan has commenced a significant state visit to Norway, marking a pivotal moment in the diplomatic relations between the two nations. This visit, spanning February 13 and 14, has been extended by the gracious invitation of King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway, in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Tanzania and Norway. Notably, this marks the first Tanzanian state visit to Norway since 1976. The ceremonial proceedings commenced yesterday, February 13, with a […]

February 15, 2024

Africa

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 […]

February 14, 2024

Africa

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 […]

February 14, 2024

Africa

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 […]

February 14, 2024

News

Africa: Dozens of Professional Athletes Sign ‘Athletes for Ceasefire’ Letter

[ad_1] The statement was signed by several celebrated athletes, including John Carlos, who raised a fist during the playing of the US national anthem at the 1968 Olympics "In the wake of an unfolding genocide in Gaza, as described by countless legal scholars, human rights experts and international organizations across the world, we, as athletes, recognize our moral responsibility to utilize our platform for a higher purpose - to save human lives and to raise awareness about this ongoing tragedy," […]

February 14, 2024

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