Africa: Stigmatization Is the Entry Door for Repression and Violence

[ad_1] Bogota, Colombia — Information manipulation and misinformation are not new phenomena, but they have taken on exaggerated importance, especially with the massive use of social media. Hostile and stigmatizing narratives against civil society and civic activism, whether intentional or not, especially when propagated by authorities, create undue restrictions and hinder the exercise of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association globally, and is contributing to the growing authoritarianism and the closing of civic space. Different types […]

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Nigeria/Libya: Nigerian Parliament Moves to Investigate the Ill-Treatment of Its National Football Team in Libya

[ad_1] The Super Eagles were left stranded at Al Abraq Airport for 12 hours after landing in Libya. Nigeria's parliament, the House of Representatives, has resolved to investigate the "inhumane and despicable treatment" of its national team, the Super Eagles, by the Libyans during the now-boycotted Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. The lawmakers decided to conduct the probe following a motion of urgent public importance moved by Kabiru Ahmadu on Tuesday during the plenary session. Background The Super Eagles […]

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South Africa: Minister Denies Olympic Joyride Claims – South African News Briefs – October 16, 2024

[ad_1] Minister Denies Olympic Joyride Claims Sport, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has expressed frustration over media reports claiming he took an extravagant trip to the Paris Olympics, costing taxpayers R800,000, reports EWN. The expense was disclosed in a parliamentary response from his department. McKenzie clarified that the trip, which also included eight officials at a total cost of R1.8 million, was for official meetings to benefit South Africa. He said that he attended six meetings in Paris, visited […]

October 16, 2024

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Nigeria: Bobrisky Saga – Court Orders Verydarkman to Delete Defamatory Videos, Comments Against Falana

[ad_1] The judge issued the order on Monday in a ruling on Mr Falana's preliminary application for pre-emptive actions to restrain VeryDarkMan from further defaming him and his son. The Lagos State High Court has ordered social media influencer Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to delete defamatory comments and videos he made in September about human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, singer Falz. The judge issued the order on Monday in a ruling on Mr Falana's […]

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Nigeria/Libya: CAF Releases New Statement On Libya Vs Nigeria Afcon Qualifier Debacle

[ad_1] Contrary to initial reports suggesting a potential walkover, CAF announced that the match will not take place as scheduled The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a new statement regarding the controversy surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Libya and Nigeria. Contrary to initial reports suggesting a potential walkover, CAF announced that the match will not take place as scheduled. According to CAF, "The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Qualifier fixture between […]

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Africa: Guirassy Double Fires Guinea to Win Over Ethiopia, Morocco Continue Perfect Run

[ad_1] Serhou Guirassy scored a brace as Guinea secured a crucial 3-0 away victory against Ethiopia on Tuesday, 15 October, in their 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Meanwhile, Morocco continued their dominant form with a commanding win against the Central African Republic, and Tunisia earned a valuable point against Comoros. Comoros 1-1 Tunisia: Carthage Eagles Hold Onto Top Spot Tunisia came away with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Comoros at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan. […]

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Rwanda: Investors Look to Exploit Rwanda’s Popular Twin Lakes

[ad_1] Investors are increasingly eyeing tourism and hospitality projects along Rwanda's twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera, aiming to transform the area into a vibrant tourism hub, The New Times has learned. Located in the northern part of Rwanda, near Musanze District, the twin lakes offer views of the surrounding steep hills and waterfalls. Visitors can also enjoy panoramic views of the Volcanoes National Park, home to the mountain gorillas. The park includes five volcanoes: Muhabura, Sabyinyo, Karisimbi, Bisoke, and […]

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Rwanda: Mbonyi Takes Regional Music Tour to Tanzania

[ad_1] Rwanda's gospel star Israel Mbonyi is not planning to rest anytime soon this year as he already set Tanzania as his next stop for his East African music tour. This comes weeks after the 'Nina Siri' hit maker put up big shows both in Kenya and Uganda that attracted tens of thousands of worshipers including top government officials and celebrities. ALSO READ: Israel Mbonyi lights up Brussels This time around, the artiste has confirmed two major concerts in East […]

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Africa: Conflict, Climate Change Increase Hunger and Malnutrition Across Africa

[ad_1] Geneva — While the world's farmers produce more than enough food to feed the planet's nearly 8 billion people, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "hunger and malnutrition are a fact of life" for billions. In a message in advance of World Food Day on October 16, Guterres said 733 million people globally are short of food because of "conflict, marginalization, climate change, poverty and economic downturns." The Food and Agriculture Organization was established 79 years ago on October […]

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