Africa

Africa

Jul
14
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
Egypt’s president announces steps to end the Sudan conflict.

Egypt’s president announces steps to end the Sudan conflict.

Africa, Breaking, Featured, Politics, World News,
Sudan's six neighboring countries' leaders convened in Cairo on Thursday for the most high-profile peace talks since unrest erupted throughout the north-eastern African country in mid-April. Sudan's six neighboring countries' leaders convened in Cairo on Thursday for the most high-profile peace talks since unrest erupted throughout the north-eastern African country in mid-April. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi held the meeting, which was attended by the leaders of Ethiopia, South Sudan, Chad, Eritrea, the Central African Republic, and Libya. "We are deeply concerned about Sudan's deteriorating humanitarian situation and condemn the repeated attacks on civilians, healthcare facilities, and public service outlets."…
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Jul
12
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
After ejecting migrants, bodies were discovered close to the border in Tunisia.

After ejecting migrants, bodies were discovered close to the border in Tunisia.

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An official from a local court and a witness both confirmed on Tuesday to news agency AFP that locals in a border zone between Tunisia and Algeria had found at least two bodies thought to be migrants from Saharan regions. Nizar Eskander, the Tozeur Court's designated spokeswoman, told AFP that "We have initiated an investigative inquiry into the deaths after the discovery of the bodies of migrants from sub-Saharan nations. At least ten days had passed since the discovery of the first body, and the second was discovered on Monday. The two bodies belonged to young males, and we handed…
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Jul
12
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
West and Central Africa urged by Amnesty Int’l to combat corruption.

West and Central Africa urged by Amnesty Int’l to combat corruption.

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On Tuesday, Amnesty International urged governments in West and Central Africa to combat corruption and cease "persecuting" those who speak out in support of human rights. The group condemned the "arrests," "harassment," "detention," and "even death" of human rights advocates battling corruption in the 19 countries of West and Central Africa in a report released in honor of Africa Anti-Corruption Day. These individuals are essential to the battle against corruption and, by extension, the defense of fundamental rights. Yet when they come forward with the truth, they become the focus of assaults, intimidation, harassment, and persecution, according to Agnès Callamard,…
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Jul
09
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
Rwanda: What is the truth behind John Ntwali’s death?

Rwanda: What is the truth behind John Ntwali’s death?

Africa, Breaking, Opinion
The death in January of Rwandan journalist John Ntwali following an accident has led to vociferous claims and counter claims, that he was in fact a victim of the government’s ‘repressive’ measures. But what is the truth behind these claims, loudly broadcast by the foreign media, asks Vincent Gasana? Journalists are often on the receiving end of harsh criticism, even condemnation. On occasion, such censure is amply deserved, but a line is drawn at lying – and news organizations will part company with an employee who deliberately engages in falsehoods. Unless that it is, the story is about Rwanda, then anything…
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Jul
09
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
Why smallholder farmers are key to African, global food security

Why smallholder farmers are key to African, global food security

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One of the main challenges before the 5th United Nations Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5) taking place in Qatar is how to unlock the potential of smallholder farmers. What can be done to increase their prosperity and improve food security? Global agriculture is at a crossroads. The planet is home to 8 billion people, a total which the UN predicts will rise to 10 billion by 2050. At the same time global food insecurity is rising due to the unprecedented rate of soil degradation and the increased frequency and severity of climate shocks, the pandemic, and regional conflicts. To…
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