Africa: Joint Statement On the Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event Marrakesh Co-Chairs’ Summary

[ad_1] The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Government of the United States of America on the occasion of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) African Political Meeting and Outreach event. Begin text: The Kingdom of Morocco and the United States of America co-hosted a Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Africa Political Meeting and Outreach Event in Marrakesh, Morocco on January 31 - February 2, 2024. This meeting was co-chaired by […]

February 3, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event

[ad_1] The United States and Morocco co-hosted the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) African Political Meeting and Outreach Event from January 31-February 2, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco. The event realizes commitments both countries made at the PSI 20th Anniversary High-Level Political Meeting in May 2023 in Jeju, Republic of Korea to expand PSI outreach to non-endorsing countries, especially in Africa. At the meeting - the largest PSI event ever held on the African Continent - the United States, Morocco, and 11 […]

February 3, 2024 2

Entertainment

Rwanda: Grammy Nominee Kelis Enjoys Rwandan Adventure – From Gorillas, Hills, Inyambo Cows

[ad_1] American singer, songwriter and chef Kelis, widely known for her hit song 'Milkshake,' is currently exploring 'the scenic beauty of Rwanda.' Sharing her journey with over 1.5 million Instagram followers, Kelis posted videos showcasing her experiences--interacting with Inyambo cows, hiking hills, engaging with locals, and visiting mountain gorillas. The artiste has been in Rwanda since Wednesday, January 31. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelis (@kelis) Expressing her awe after visiting mountain gorillas, Kelis said: "What […]

February 3, 2024 2

Africa

Africa Can’t Afford Another Lost Decade – – What Has Gone Wrong?

[ad_1] Not long ago, the continent was the poster child for fast-growing emerging markets, with The Economist declaring in 2011 'Africa Rising' on its cover. The opulent Palazzo Madama in Rome plays host this week to more than 70 African heads of state, senior government officials and representatives of the African Union and European Union to discuss something of shared importance for the two continents on either side of the Mediterranean: the future of Africa. While easily derided as yet […]

February 3, 2024 2

News

Cape Verde/South Africa: Dark Horses Cape Verde Out to Claim Bafana Scalp

[ad_1] 2023 Africa Cup of Nations 'Dark Horses' Cape Verde will be out to claim the scalp of South Africa when the teams meet in a Quarterfinal clash at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro this evening. Cape Verde have equalled their best-ever AFCON performance by reaching the final eight (they first did so on tournament debut in 2013), having defeated Mauritania 1-0 in a Round of 16 clash earlier this week thanks to a late penalty from Ryan […]

February 3, 2024 1

News

Nigeria: Undiluted Joy As Super Eagles Soar Into Afcon Semi-Finals

[ad_1] After a lackluster start at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire, the Super Eagles are now on course for a fourth continental title after they squeezed past stubborn Palancas Negras of Angola 1-0 yesterday at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan to pick one of the available semi-final tickets. Once again, Ademola Lookman who plays for Atlanta in the Italian serie A was the hero for Nigeria as he scored the only goal of the […]

February 3, 2024 1

Africa

Africa: More Shocks Could Be On the Cards in Quarterfinals

[ad_1] Many fancied contenders have tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations early and there is every chance of further upsets in the weekend's quarterfinals, where hosts Ivory Coast will hope to continue their unlikely redemption. Several past winners remain in contention, but the field has been decimated by a steady procession of heavyweight sides exiting the tournament in a series of shocks that have made the event a riveting spectacle. The Ivorians suffered the heaviest defeat ever inflicted […]

February 3, 2024 2

News

Kenya: Omanyala Storms to Meeting Record in First International Race of ’24

[ad_1] Nairobi — African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala began his international season on an emphatic note, storming to a new meeting record in the 60m dash at the Miramas Metropole Indoor meet in France on Friday night. The Kenyan sprint king dashed to the tape in a time of 6.52, which was a new meet record in the Miramas meet, a World Athletics Silver Label Indoor race. He lowered the earlier meet record of 6.57 and was fractions close […]

February 3, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Is Italy’s $6bn Plan for Africa Just PR-Friendly Neocolonialism?

[ad_1] The Mattei Plan was drawn up without any input from African leaders and is named after the controversial founder of Italy's fossil fuels major. It is troubling that many African leaders who skipped the G77+China Summit in Uganda last week flocked to Rome this week to attend the Italy-Africa Summit. Summoned by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the grand Palazzo Madama, they were presented with the Mattei Plan for Africa. The operative word there is for Africa. As Moussa […]

February 3, 2024 2

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