Africa: Judge Dikgang Moseneke to Help Preside Over South Africa’s Contentious Genocide Case Against Israel At ICJ

[ad_1] The former deputy chief justice will be an ad-hoc judge only on this case. Former deputy judge president Dikgang Moseneke has been appointed as an ad-hoc judge to join the 15 regular judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) later this month when it hears South Africa's application for Israel's military assault on Gaza to be declared as genocide. Moseneke will be on the bench when the court decides on whether or not to order Israel to cease […]

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South Africa: Peter Magubane – Courageous Photographer Who Chronicled South Africa’s Struggle for Freedom

[ad_1] Peter Sexford Magubane, a courageous South African photographer whose images testify to both the iniquity of apartheid and the determination and devotion of those who brought about its demise, passed away at 91 years of age in early January 2024. Magubane leaves behind a vast archive of extraordinary images, many of which continue to be the signature images of some of the worst atrocities committed by the apartheid regime. The photographer suffered great losses during apartheid. In 1969 Magubane […]

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Angolan Musician Rui Mingas Has Died

[ad_1] Luanda — Angolan musician and composer Rui Mingas died on Thursday in Lisbon (Portugal), at the age of 84, victim of illness. Rui Mingas was born on May 12, 1939, having distinguished himself in his youth, in athletics, particularly in the high jump and the 110-meter hurdles in Angola and Portugal. His political conduct as an active MPLA militant led him to compose poems by Angolan nationalists such as Viriato da Cruz, Agostinho Neto, Mário António and António Jacinto. […]

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South Africa: Memorial Service Held for the Late Dr Ngema

[ad_1] A memorial service reflecting on the life of the late legendary playwright, Dr Mbongeni Ngema, was held at the Playhouse Theatre in Durban on Wednesday. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube, who attended the service, highlighted Ngema's contributions to the region and the world. The MEC for Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal, Siboniso Duma, underscored Ngema's influence on economic development, tourism and environmental affairs, saying his work had a "multidimensional impact" on many of his work. Ngema was […]

January 4, 2024 3

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Southern Africa: Deployment of the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo

[ad_1] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) was deployed on 15 December 2023 to support the Government of the DRC to restore peace and security in the eastern DRC, which has witnessed an increase in conflicts and instability caused by the resurgence of armed groups. The deployment of the SAMIDRC was approved by the Extraordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Windhoek, Republic of Namibia, on 08 May […]

January 4, 2024 3

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Angola: Huambo Hosts First African Book Biennial

[ad_1] Huambo — The province of Huambo hosts the first African Book Biennial from the 4th to the 16th of April this year, as a multifaceted cultural space, which aims to bring together writers from 54 countries on the continent. The information was made public on Wednesday by the Angolan writer Nituecheni Africano, pseudonym of Eugénio Afonso Gaspar, during a meeting with the governor of Huambo province, Lotti Nolika, who served to present the 'Literary Reference' award, won on December […]

January 4, 2024 2

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Angola: Musician Elias Dya Kimuezo Honoured On His Birthday

[ad_1] Luanda — The Angolan musician Elias Dya Kimuezo also known as the "King" of the Angolan music, was honored on Tuesday, in Luanda, on the occasion of his 88th birthday, celebrated today (02 January). The tribute was an initiative of musician Fiel Constantino (Didi), in coordination with other artists, family and friends of the king. The tribute included a get-together lunch and was attended by the MPLA's Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Manuel Augusto, and the municipal administrator of Kilamba […]

January 4, 2024 2

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Angola’s Petro Football Team Run Pre-Competitive Training in Portugal

[ad_1] Luanda — Angola's Petro de Luanda football team (national champions) will spend a pre-competitive training period in Portugal in the next few days, following the domestic championship mid-season break, a source of the club told ANGOP. Angola's domestic competition has been interrupted due to the participation of the country's national football team in the Africa Cup of Nations to take place from January 13 to February 11, in Côte d' Ivoire. The resumption of the domestic competition the Angolan […]

January 4, 2024 2

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Angolan Olympic Committee President Rules Out Possibility of a New Term

[ad_1] Luanda — The president of the Angolan Olympic Committee (COA), Gustavo da Conceição, is unwilling to run for another term as director of the country's sports institution. According to the former basketball player, who this year is serving his second term, the time has come to make room for other COA staff, who have management skills and experience, for Olympic purposes, in statements to Radio 5. He added that he spent many years directing the COA and that he […]

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