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Africa: How G24 Is Helping African Countries, Others Tackle Illicit Financial Flows Generated ‘Legally’ – Official

[ad_1] "They (illicit flows) go out as profit or whatever, but they are not well-recorded or the officials of the countries, they really don't know that these flows are illicit. So we've taken the position that the taxing rights in a country should be based on significant economic presence...," she noted. Iyabo Masha, the director of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24), says a lot of illicit financial flows are actually generated in countries […]

October 31, 2024 3

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Africa: Communiqué of the 1237th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council Held On 23 October 2024 On Consideration of the AU Commission Report On Combating Terrorism in the Continent

[ad_1] Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1237th meeting held on 23 October 2024 on Consideration of the AU Commission Report on Combating Terrorism in the Continent. The Peace and Security Council, Recalling Declaration [Ext/Assembly/AU/Decl.(XVI)] on Terrorism and Unconstitutional Changes of Government, adopted by the 16th Extraordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on 28 May 2022; Also recalling Communique [PSC/PR/COMM.2.1219 […]

October 31, 2024 5

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Africa: Cancer Poses Serious Threat to Humanity!

[ad_1] Tackling cancer is one of the most formidable challenges facing our society. The disease, which remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, knows no boundaries affecting people across all walks of life, irrespective of gender, age or socio-economic status. In the past one year, the number of new cases of cancer in the world increased to more than 15 million, with deaths increasing to 12 million. Much of the burden of cancer incidence, morbidity, and […]

October 30, 2024 3

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The Eritrean cyclists in pursuit of Biniam Girmay and Tour de France history

[ad_1] Teklemariam is proud to be a member of Asbeco, the club where Girmay began his career before receiving a scholarship from the International Cycling Union (UCI)."Biniam is a talented rider who has achieved things no African cyclist ever has," he said."It excites me that he rode for the same club where I'm training now."Teklemariam is coached by Yonas Zekarias, who also worked with Girmay during his early years.He sees […]

October 30, 2024 2

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Miss Rwanda Divine Muheto arrested after drink-driving accident

[ad_1] A beauty queen in Rwanda has been arrested for drink-driving and driving without a licence.Police said Divine Muheto, who won the most recent Miss Rwanda beauty pageant, had damaged "infrastructure" and then fled the scene. The statement does not say whether anybody was hurt in the incident.It is not the first time the 21-year-old has driven under the influence of alcohol, police in the East African country added.Ms Muheto […]

October 30, 2024 2

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South Africa to strip beauty queen of ID documents

[ad_1] Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina, who has been at the centre of a fierce nationality row, is to be stripped of her South African identity and travel documents.The Department of Home Affairs began investigating her case after she became a finalist in the Miss South Africa pageant, but faced criticism as people questioned her eligibility to compete because her mother has Mozambican roots and her father is Nigerian.She withdrew from […]

October 30, 2024 2

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Africa Bringing More Youth to the Forefront in the Efforts to Ensure Food Security

[ad_1] Food security, as defined by the World Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is achieved when all individual citizens in a country possess the financial means and access to sufficient, healthy, and nutritious food necessary for leading an active and healthy life. Unfortunately, when it comes to the reality on the ground, in most cases, it falters greatly from this ideal. A World Food Organization report states that over 800 million people globally experience food shortages or insecurity. Furthermore, around […]

October 30, 2024 3

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Africa: Bringing Research to Life – From Hypotheses to Policies

[ad_1] At Malaria Consortium, we want our research to make a difference. It's why attending international conferences such as the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH) is an important part of our calendar. Undertaking quality research to inform the most contextually appropriate and effective programmes is fundamental to the way we operate. Sharing our evidence means its value can be multiplied -- contributing to more lives saved and improved health for communities. Held this […]

October 30, 2024 3

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Africa: Brics Summit 2024 – Everything, Everywhere, All At Once?

[ad_1] Ushering in a multipolar order requires a streamlined and coherent political agenda - not unfocused expansion. The 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, concluded last week with the usual grand declaration of the group's commitments, concerns and aspirations. Many media headlines, particularly in Western countries, focused on how the summit and BRICS generally, symbolised Moscow's ability to circumvent the fallout of sanctions by turning to the global south. In this way, BRICS is indirectly viewed as a threat to […]

October 30, 2024 3