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Africa: Redesignating the Houthis a Terrorist Group Is Not a Bad Policy – It Is No Policy At All

[ad_1] The Houthis will not be discouraged, but the implications for Yemen and its people are dire. The US redesignation of the Houthis as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT) represents continuing inconsistency in its policy towards Yemen - or rather the complete absence of a policy. During its first weeks in office the Biden administration chose to revoke Trump's decision to add the Houthis to a similar list. Now the US has rebranded them with the terrorist designation, repeating the […]

January 23, 2024 4

Africa

Africa: Guterres Urges G-77 and China to Drive Momentum for Global Governance Reform

[ad_1] Developing countries must lead efforts to reform outdated international institutions and frameworks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in remarks to the third summit of the Group of 77 (G-77) and China, which opened in Kampala, Uganda, on Sunday. More than 130 countries are members of the bloc - the largest grouping of the global South, representing 80 percent of the planet's population - and their solidarity and partnership are essential to building a sustainable, peaceful, and just world for […]

January 23, 2024 4

Africa

Africa: 25,000 Killed in Gaza War As Humanitarian Needs Go On Rising

[ad_1] "Intense" Israeli bombardment in Gaza continued on Monday along with rocket fire into Israel by Palestinian armed groups as UN humanitarians reported that more than 25,000 have died in the enclave since war began on 7 October. Citing Gaza's health authorities, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) also noted that some 62,681 Palestinians have been injured by Israeli strikes launched in retaliation for Hamas-led massacres in Israel that left some 1,200 dead and around 250 […]

January 23, 2024 4

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Weaver Press Is Closing – How One Small, Brave Zimbabwean Publisher Made a Difference

[ad_1] With the news that it is to halt operations it's a fitting time to take stock of Weaver Press in Zimbabwe. The publishing house started small in 1998 and remained small, co-managed by its two full time employees, the husband and wife team of Murray McCartney and Irene Staunton. At the same time as Weaver Press was celebrating its 25th anniversary, McCartney revealed that it would effectively be closing. Read more: Building an art gallery in the midst of […]

January 23, 2024 3

News

Nigeria/Guinea Bissau: Afcon – Nigeria Defeat Guinea-Bissau, Qualify but Finish Behind Equatorial Guinea

[ad_1] The Super Eagles had to settle for second spot in Group A as Equatorial Guinea demolished Cote d'Ivoire 4-0 Nigeria's Super Eagles are through to the round of 16 at the 2023 AFCON tournament after a 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in their 100th match at a Nations Cup tournament. The only goal of the encounter was an own goal by Opa Sangante in the 36th minute, but Nigeria finished behind Equatorial Guinea, who demolished hosts Cote d'Ivoire 4-0 to […]

January 23, 2024 3

News

Tanzania: Kilimanjaro International Marathon Launched in Moshi

[ad_1] KILIMANJARO: THE 22nd edition of the Kilimanjaro International Marathon was launched over the weekend in Kilimanjaro, indicating the day for the great sporting event is approaching. Speaking during the launching on behalf of the Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner, Nurdin Babu, the Regional Administrative Secretary, Tixon Nzunda, commended the organisers of the race for the progress it has made since its establishment, as well as its contribution in promoting sports tourism and the economy of Moshi and Kilimanjaro Region in general. […]

January 23, 2024 4

Africa

Africa: Liberia Is a Powerful Example of a Smooth Democratic Transition: U.S. UN Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield

[ad_1] Monrovia — Why is this trip important? What is the significance to the United States – and to you, specifically - having served as ambassador here? Well, first, for the United States, Liberia is a long historical partner and ally of the United States. Our histories are intertwined with each other” – “The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly” – and there was a lot of bad and ugly during Liberia's civil war. We really worked to help Liberia […]

January 23, 2024 4

Africa

Africa: Turning Protracted African Conflicts Into Sustainable Peace

[ad_1] Nairobi, Kenya — Among East Africa's dozens of pastoral tribes, major conflicts have erupted repeatedly, largely over land and water disputes. Generational trauma and anger have built to create tensions and grievances that carry emotional weight even hundreds of years later. Among some African tribes, warriors returning home from fighting are frequently greeted by women singing. And it is reported that some tribes have no name for an enemy tribe in their language; they simply substitute the word enemy. […]

January 22, 2024 5

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Africa Needs a Stronger Voice On Resolving the Red Sea Crisis

[ad_1] African countries' call for diplomatic solutions should be accompanied by AU action to protect the continent's interests. The Red Sea crisis is now a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) priority, with three meetings held this year already. Following several months of Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, a coalition of concerned countries launched military operations on 11 January to degrade Houthi maritime capabilities in Yemen. The Houthis' campaign started shortly after the Israel-Hamas-Gaza […]

January 22, 2024 4