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COP27: The oil project being called a sin
Indigenous people warn of risks to the Okavango Delta, and an ex-bishop of Namibia calls on COP delegates to take action. ...
Somali Journalists Say New Directive Could Put Them at Greater Risk
How to describe a militant group? It’s a question in Somalia where for years the government and media have tussled over how to refer to al-Shabab. In its latest order, issued Sunday, the government directed journalists to replace the word "al-Shabab" with
Normalcy Returns to Kenya Airways After Court Order Ends Pilots Strike
Flights by Kenya’s national airline, Kenya Airways, resumed Wednesday after a court order ended a pilots’ strike. The four-day strike led to the cancellation of scores of flights by one of Africa’s largest carriers and stranded thousands of passengers.
Prominent Iranian actor removes mandatory headscarf in defiant protest
Taraneh Alidoosti posted image on her Instagram account in support of protests sweeping the country One of Iran ’s most prominent actors posted an image of herself on social media on Wednesday without the headscarf mandatory for women in the Islamic republic.
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The Pantagraph | 2022-11-09, 22:16
Photo Credit: New Africa / ShutterstockComposite score: 64.0Median annual wage: $59,380Projected employment growth: +5.6%Unemployment rate: 4.0%Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent ...
Ghana’s second Logistics Managers Index reveals slow growth in activities
The second quarter 2022 Ghana Logistics Managers Index (LMI) report has been released by the Center for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain – Africa (CARISCA), based at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. Growth in the
African Nations Closely Watch US Midterm Results
With control of Congress still undecided a day after the U.S. midterm elections, African leaders and political analysts are closely watching for signs of what impact the outcome could have on the continent. African analysts say their biggest concern is how
WHO Urges 'Immediate' Food, Medical Aid for Tigray
The World Health Organization called Wednesday for a massive influx of food and medicines into Ethiopia's Tigray region, saying desperately needed aid had not yet been allowed in following the cease-fire combatants reached last week. WHO said people in
Somali American Women Score Wins in US Midterm Elections
At least seven Somali-American women won races in Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections, results show. Ilhan Omar, the most prominent Somali American politician, won re-election for her U.S. House of Representatives seat in Minnesota’s 5th district. This will be
French journalist Sonia Rolley expelled from DRC, denied accreditation
Kinshasa, November 9, 2022–Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must reverse their decision to expel journalist Sonia Rolley and cease all efforts to intimidate the press, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. On the morning
Cosatu accuses David Mabuza's office of neglect amid persistent water, electricity outages in Free State
The Congress of South African Trade Unions in the Free State is accusing Deputy President David Mabuza's office of failure to address the persistent electricity and water outages in Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality. ...
Staff of Serbian newspaper Danas gets email threatening Charlie Hebdo attack
Berlin, November 9, 2022—Serbian authorities should conduct a quick and thorough investigation into the threats made against staff at the privately owned Danas daily newspaper, bring the perpetrators to justice, and ensure the journalists’ safety, the
GIP Africa Chapter Launched at COP27
Victoria Advocate | 2022-11-09, 19:50
CAIRO, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --�The Green Investment Principles (GIP) for the Belt and Road officially announced its second regional office, Africa Chapter, during the COP27. Hendrik du Toit, Founder and CEO of Ninety One, will be the Chairman of the
FAB Takes Part In COP27 Panel To Explore Future Of NZBA In MENA
(MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) SHARM EL-SHEIKH, 9th November, 2022 (WAM) -- First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's largest and safest financial ... ...
Australian National Football Team Aspires To Go Beyond The Last-16
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Australia's national football team aspires to make further progress this time in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and go far beyond the qualification for the second round the team ... ...
Burst sewage pipe adds to infrastructure woes at COP27
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — First there was no water. Then there was too much of the wrong kind. Attendees of this year’s U.N. climate conference in Egypt found themselves stepping over streams of foul-smelling fluid Wednesday after a pipe or tank
SIU, Asset Forfeiture Unit granted order to preserve ex-Eskom manager's assets
The Asset Forfeiture Unit and Special Investigating Unit will preserve assets - including a Silver Lakes luxury property, vehicles, and a trust - belonging to former Eskom manager Duduzile Moyo and her husband, Mmoloki. ...
Sanef to quiz ANC over December conference media coverage costs
The South African National Editors' Forum plans to meet with the ANC as media outrage erupted after the party revealed it planned to charge media houses for coverage space at its December national conference. ...
Eskom seeks balance between clean air and power generation
Rolling blackouts imposed intermittently by Eskom since 2008 are the worst ever this year. ...
CompCom says no to proposed Plascon and Dulux merger
Commission believes the deal will kill competitive rivalry in the market and reduce consumer choice. ...
Egypt, host of the UN climate summit, persecutes its own greens
The climb up the holy mount seemed innocuous enough. On the side of the UN’s annual climate conference this week in Egypt’s Sinai peninsula, a few dozen religious leaders from India to Indiana planned to pray on its summit for forgiveness for the harm humanity
Justice For Victims Of The Liberian Civil War: The Trial Of Kunti Kamara In France
Kunti Kamara, an alleged former commander of the United Liberation Movement of Liberia for Democracy, stood trial at the Paris criminal court in France. Proceedings started on the 10th of October and continued until November 2nd, with Kamara condemned to the
Somalia's Al-Shabab Militants Widening Revenue Base
U.N. experts say the Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has widened its revenue stream beyond its traditional activities, like charging tolls at checkpoints, to illegally taxing properties and construction. In a new report, made public this month, U.N.
EXPLAINER | 'Social media activist' magistrate accused of bias in eviction case
Venice Burgins had made her views on Communicare clear in social media posts. Yet she failed to recuse herself from a case involving the social housing company. ...
Tourism Development Fund, Project Management Institute Sign Agreement To Support Tourism Projects In Saudi Arabia
(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, November 09, 2022, SPA -- The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) signed today a cooperation agreement with the Project Management Institute in Saudi Arabia to ... ...
Iran’s Intelligence Head threatens UK for causing disturbance in Iran
(MENAFN) Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib has released a stark cautioning to the British administration, stating that Britain is going to pay a price for its movements in inciting ... ...
Injury Crisis Easing At Juventus, Says Allegri
(MENAFN - The Peninsula) Reuters Juventus are slowly recovering from their injury crisis, coach Massimiliano Allegri said ahead of their trip to Hellas Verona in the Serie A on Thursday, as more ... ...
France-UK To Hold Defence Summit In Early 2023: Macron
(MENAFN - The Peninsula) AFP Toulon, France: Britain and France will hold a summit in the first quarter of 2023 aimed at reinforcing their military and defence cooperation, French President ... ...
