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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) […]

October 21, 2024 4

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Africa: World Takes Crucial Step to Make Peace with Nature

[ad_1] With some 23,000 pre-registered delegates representing almost every country on Earth, today's ceremonial opening of the 16th Conference of the Parties under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 16) marks the arrival of a critical moment for biodiversity. Following COP 15's historic adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) in 2022, the two-week meeting in Cali is expected to be a defining event in implementation of the framework's ambitious goals and 23 targets for 2030, including protection […]

October 21, 2024 3

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Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema sacks judges who ruled in favour of Edgar Lungu

[ad_1] Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has now sacked three top judges he previously suspended over alleged judicial misconduct, drawing further accusations of political interference in the judiciary.The three Constitutional Court judges presided over a presidential petition in 2016 in which they dismissed Hichilema’s challenge against the election victory of former President Edgar Lungu.They also took part in a controversial ruling allowing Lungu to stand in the 2021 elections, despite having […]

October 21, 2024 1

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A million people affected by rising waters

[ad_1] Over a million people in South Sudan have been affected by floods across much of the country, the UN’s humanitarian organisation, Ocha, has said.More than a quarter of those – many in the north – have been forced from their homes by rising waters.Ocha said the displaced were seeking refuge on higher ground, but the rains have also meant that getting aid to those who need it had become […]

October 21, 2024 2

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Africa: CBE Coach Birhanu – We Want to Surprise Africa At the CAF Women’s Champions League

[ad_1] As the head coach of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), Heye Gizaw Birhanu has led his team to a historic triumph in the CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers. This year, CBE emerged victorious by defeating Kenya Police Bullets 1-0 in the final held at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa. This victory marks a significant milestone for the club, as they seek to make a strong impression in the upcoming CAF Women's Champions League. After falling short […]

October 21, 2024 2

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Africa: Malam, an Artist Taking the Idea of a ‘Collection’ to a New Level

[ad_1] Made up of hundreds of discarded toys, household items, broken cables and bits of plastic, Cameroonian artist Malam's giant head-shaped sculptures are deceptively playful. Invited to the Also Known as Africa contemporary art and design fair (AKAA) in Paris, the artist says his giant installations are in fact a harsh critique of society's obsessive consumerism and disregard for the environment. Upon arriving at the fair, visitors are immediately confronted with a huge mass of mixed materials in the shape […]

October 21, 2024 2

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Africa: Egypt Is Certified Malaria-Free By WHO

[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants. The achievement follows a nearly 100-year effort by the Egyptian government and people to end a disease that has been present in the country since ancient times. "Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now belongs to its history and not its future," said Dr Tedros Adhanom […]

October 21, 2024 4

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Africa: AU Gives Positive Grade On Women’s High-Level Forum of Great Lakes Region

[ad_1] Luanda — The special envoy of the chairperson of the African Union Commission for Women, Peace and Security, Bineta Diop, made a positive assessment of the high-level forum of women in the Great Lakes Region on Saturday in Luanda. At the end of the two days working diplomatic journey, Bineta Diop said the objectives and targets have been reached, as women expressed their readiness to contribute to effective peace in the region. The AU official highlighted that during the […]

October 21, 2024 3

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African Port Growth Hindered By Poor Road, Rail Networks, Report Says

[ad_1] Nairobi, Kenya — Africa has seen the capacity of its ports grow significantly over the years, but a report from the Africa Finance Corporation says the expansions, upgrades and investments have not led to better inland logistics and supply chains. Since 2005, African ports have received an estimated $15 billion in investments, allowing them to accommodate larger ships and offload more cargo for transportation across the continent. According to the African Development Bank, port development has led to increased […]

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