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Africa: Human Rights Watch Disappoints On Human Rights
opinion By Idriss Jazairy and Alfred De Zayas Geneva — On 22 July 2019, Kenneth Roth published an article in Publico, Lisbon, entitled: "UN Chief Guterres has disappointed on Human Rights". This essay lampooning Antonio Guterres is not a voice "against the tide" but very much mainstream - and demonstrably skewed.
Africa: Will a Global Fund Help Deliver UN's Development Agenda?
United Nations — The United Nations, which has been tracking both the successes and failures of its highly-ambitious Agenda for Sustainable Development, has warned that "progress has been slow" in many of the 17 Goals after four years of implementation. Described as "a global blueprint for dignity, peace and prosperity for people and the planet", the 2030 Agenda has left several lingering questions unanswered following a High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) which concluded July 19.
Nigeria Finally Throws Its Weight Behind African Continental Free Trade Area
By Paul Okolo Abuja — On 7 July 2019, Nigeria finally threw its weight behind the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) when President Muhammadu Buhari signed the treaty at a summit of African heads of state in Niamey. In normal circumstances, that shouldn't have been big news. But Nigeria sent shockwaves through the continent when it withheld approval for AfCFTA in March last year at a summit in Kigali.
Africa: How China's Africa Alliance Is Shifting World Order
United Nations — When the United Nations General Assembly met in 2007 to vote on North Korea's human rights record, only 10 of the 56 African countries voted with the U.S.-led western coalition. The overwhelming majority followed China - either by voting against or abstaining from the resolution. This has not always been the case.
Africa: U.S. Leads Donor Funding to Fight HIV/Aids Amidst Overall Decline
United Nations — Since 2010, donor funding to fight HIV/AIDS in low-and middle-income countries has dropped significantly, according to a new report released here. The study, Communities at the Centre, released July 16 by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), points out a $1.0 billion decline in funding from 2017-2018.
Africa: Here's How the World Can Be Better Prepared to Handle Epidemics
column Abuja — The 2019 G20 Summit was held recently in Osaka, Japan. The Summit ended with the "G20 Osaka Leaders' Declaration", which identifies health as a prerequisite for sustainable and inclusive economic growth, and the leaders committed to various efforts to improve epidemic preparedness.
Africa: Heatwaves Are a 'New Normal', Says Red Cross
United Nations — It is barely the middle of the month, but the verdict is in: July has been hot. In recent weeks, climate scientists have monitored a freak heatwave in the Canadian Arctic, droughts around Harare and Chennai and forest fires across southern France that have sent holidaymakers fleeing from their burning campgrounds.
Central Africa: How Skills Can Change Lives of World's Youth
United Nations — When the United Nations commemorated World Youth Skills Day, there was one stark reality that emerged out of the event: the world's youth account for over a third of the global population of more than 7.7 billion people, and they also account for over a third of those unemployed across the globe.
Africa: UN Report Shows Mixed Results in Meeting SDGs
United Nations — The United Nations launched its 2019 report on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showing inadequate progress in the fourth year into the sustainable development agenda and highlighting the need for imminent global action. Released on the first day of the SDG High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), the report evaluates progress made towards the 2030 target.
Africa: Growing African Agriculture One Byte At a Time
Bulawayo — Ella Mazani is a mobile phone farmer. "My mobile phone is part of my farming. It supports my farming and my family's welfare through the services I get via the phone," the smallholder maize farmer from Shurugwi in central Zimbabwe quips. Mazani grows maize and finger millet and keeps livestock. As a farmer she often waits for the next visit by an agriculture extensionist to her village so she can access advice on farming and what the next cropping season would be like.
Africa: Avoiding the Mistakes of the Asian Green Revolution in Africa
Dodoma, Tanzania — Research scientists are studying groundwater resources in three African countries in order to understand the renewability of the source and how people can use it sustainably towards a green revolution in Africa.
Africa: How NGOs in Rich Countries Control Their Counterparts in Poor Countries..and Why They Refuse to Resolve It
Nairobi — Many NGOs around the world are fighting inequality between the rich and the poor, between the policies that make rich countries richer, and poor countries poorer. So while Civil Society Organizations claim to be equal and are are fighting together to secure space for engagement and to work, the bigger NGOs should also ask themselves why they are unwilling to let others who are less resourced take up the space where their voice can be heard.
Africa: The Road to Zero Hunger
Photo: Giulio Napolitano/FAO The launch of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2019 at FAO headquarters in Rome. United Nations — Over 820 million people across the globe are currently undernourished, according to a new report released here.
Africa: Women Are Pivotal in the War On Terror
Nairobi, Kenya — On 10 July 2019 I was honored to moderate a meeting with women's groups for the UN Secretary General Mr. Antonio Guterres, whose aim was to better diagnose the role of women in the prevention or instigation of violent extremism. The Secretary General remarked, "The women activists I met in Nairobi are among the many women across Africa who are leading the way in preventing the expansion of violent extremism from within their own communities.
Rwanda Prepares the Foundations for Climate-Resilient Cities
Kigali — How do you plan a resilient city? A city that can withstand climate change impacts, and the natural disasters that it produces at increased frequencies. And how do you protect the city, its individuals and communities, its business and institutions from either the increased flooding or prolonged droughts that result? It's a complex question with an even more complex solution, but one that the central African nation of Rwanda is looking to answer.
Africa: Community Action Is a Critical Weapon in the War On Terror
Nairobi, Kenya — During the egregious Dusit attack, Kenya demonstrated remarkable, resilience, solidarity and stood firm against the terrorists. Combined with a swift and highly efficient surgical response from the law enforcement agencies, Kenyans united together in empathy and all barriers came down in a collective show of humanity. It is well known that for a long time all over the world, well-meaning counter-terrorism responses only ended up alienating some sections of society.
Africa: Let's Talk About Sex - and Why Power Matters
By Natalia Kanem United Nations — Every year on World Population Day (July 11), UNFPA receives queries from journalists about the total number of people around the world. Numbers are indeed important because they help governments develop policies that respond to evolving needs for services such as education and health.
West Africa: Of Leaders Then and Now
analysis Cotonou — Richard Dossevi parks his motorcycle taxi on one of the busiest street corners in Cotonou, Benin's commercial capital, to wait for commuters amid the summer heat. It has been four years since he left his native Togo to seek work opportunities in neighbouring Benin. He found none. So the marketing graduate had no choice but to become a Zemidjan or Zem (motorcycle taxi driver).
Libya: The Libyan Disaster - Little Bits of History Repeating
analysis Stockholm / Rome — The Libyan catastrophe and the suffering of "illegal" migrants are generally depicted as fairly recent events, though they are actually the results of a long history of greed, contempt for others and fatal shortsightedness. Like former Yugoslavia, Libya was created from a mosaic of tribal entities, subdued by colonial powers and then ruled by an iron-fisted dictator.
Africa's Megacities a Magnet for Investors
analysis United Nations — Megacities, cities with a population of at least 10 million, are sprouting everywhere in Africa. Cairo in Egypt, Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Lagos in Nigeria are already megacities, while Luanda in Angola, Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Johannesburg in South Africa will attain the status by 2030, according the United Nations. Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire and Nairobi in Kenya will surpass the 10 million threshold by 2040.
Sudan: Media and Web Freedom Threatened in Sudan Turbulence
United Nations — The United Nations has condemned an internet shutdown and the blocking of social media channels during Sudan's political crisis, as fears persisted over a crackdown on media freedoms in the turbulent African country. The U.N.'s independent expert on the human rights situation in Sudan, Aristide Nononsi, and two other officials, said in a statement that web blocking by Zain-SDN and other internet providers was stifling the freedoms of expression and association.
North Africa: Libya Tragedy - Why Lock Up Migrants in the First Place?
By James Reinl United Nations — A military strike on a detention centre for migrants in Libya that claimed dozens of lives on Tuesday Jul. 2 has reignited a debate over the poor treatment of the mainly African people who transit through the turbulent country.
Libya: 'Unimaginable Horrors' in Libya's Migrant Detention Centers
United Nations — For over 10,000 migrants fleeing to Libya from war and violence, their fate often comes down to the mercy of human traffickers or the dark unknown awaiting in detention centers. The northern shores of Libya - the largest departure point for African migrants hoping to reach Europe - is a hotbed for modern-day slavery.
Africa: Beyond Saudi Arabia - the World Is Failing Journalists
United Nations — Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was deliberately killed at the hands of state actors and journalists around the world are increasingly seeing the same fate, said a United Nations expert. After a six-month investigation, U.N. Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Agnes Callamard determined that Saudi Arabia is "responsible" for the "extrajudicial" murder of Washington Post writer Khashoggi.
Africa: Fighting Food Insecurity in Africa - Lessons From the United States
Illinois, United States — The U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green recently concluded a one-week visit to USAID-funded programs at several African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Kenya and Mozambique. His goal was to promote sustainable paths to self-reliance, including in the context of food security programs.
Africa: A Roadmap for Children As Victims, Not Terrorists
United Nations — The feeling in the air at a recent meeting of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was one of compassion and benevolence. The focus was on children as Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTFs), a subject that everyone at the panel discussion argued is delicate and politically sensitive.
Africa: Looking to the Land in the Climate Change Race
United Nations — The international community still has a long way to go to chart a new, sustainable course for humanity. But the upcoming climate change meetings provide a renewed opportunity to tackle climate change head on. Ahead of the United Nations Climate Action Summit in September, governments are gearing up to convene in Abu Dhabi for a preparatory meeting Jun. 30 to Jul. 1. The meeting is expected to have the highest official international participation since the Paris Agreement in 2015.
Africa: More Megacities, More Pressure On Forests
Ankara — With two-thirds of the world's population projected to be living in cities by 2050, increasing pressure continues to be placed on forests which are being cleared to make way for agricultural production. China, India and Nigeria are set to drive a surge in urbanisation, with the percentage of the global population living in urban areas increasing from around 55 percent currently, to 68 percent in the coming decades, according to United Nations figures.
Sudan's Fragile Hope for Democracy
United Nations — Sudanese civilians risk their lives everyday protesting and campaigning for democracy but they face several obstacles, including street closures and no Internet access. However, the prospect for democracy remains uncertain with regional autocracies aiding the military government, ceaseless violent clashes and the UN on retreat. A Sudanese protester, Abdelfatah Arman, told IPS that the situation on the ground is characterized by continued violence.
Zimbabwe: President to Lead Buy Local Indaba
By Natasha Chamba President Mnangagwa is expected to meet business executives from across the country at this year's 2019 annual Buy Zimbabwe Summit to be held in Bulawayo. Proceedings will be held at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) exhibition centre under the theme, "Enhancing local production, preference and market access". Organisers, Buy Zimbabwe Company, said strengthening the manufacturing sector through strong value chains and import substitution were key topics for discussion.
Tunisia Bombings Kill One, Several Wounded
A suicide bomb attack targeted police and the National Guard in the Tunisian capital on Thursday, killing one and wounding at least nine people, including several civilians. Body parts were found on the road around a police car on Habib Bourguiba Avenue near the old city, according to an AFP correspondent. "It was a suicide attack, which took place at 10:50 local time on Habib Bourguiba," Interior Ministry spokesman Sofiene Zaag told the French news agency.
Eritrea: Activities By Eritrean Nationals in Diaspora
Asmara — Eritrean nationals in Italy, Australia, New Zealand and the Republic of South Sudan have conducted various activities depicting their attachment with their homeland. The national associations in Italy, Eritrean community, PFDJ and YPFDJ and the National Union of Eritrean Women organizations as well as the committees of Media and Diplomacy conducted six months activity assessment meeting.
Zimbabwe: President Urges Industry to Complement Govt Reforms
By Leonard Ncube and Enacy Mapakame PRESIDENT Mnangagwa says Government will vigorously push the ongoing reform process and implored captains of industry to complement the efforts through explaining the developments to citizens as no one should be left out. He said this while officially opening the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) 2019 annual congress in Victoria Falls yesterday.
Zimbabwe: Youth League Stands Ground On Corruption
By Joseph Madzimure The Zanu-PF Youth League has stood its ground in the fight against corruption and revealed last night that a team of 17 lawyers had been lined up to defend lawsuits following the naming and shaming of allegedly corrupt Government officials, business leaders and individuals.
Congo-Kinshasa/Zimbabwe: DRC Desperate to Spoil Warriors' Party
By Robson Sharuko Cairo — Congolese coach Florent Ibenge still wants his Leopards to play for their badge, and their fans, by completing their 2019 AFCON Group A campaign with a victory on Sunday night which will send the Warriors crashing out of the tournament, at the group stages, yet again.
Botswana: Minister Explains Removal of Bible Studies Subject
By Keonee Kealeboga Gaborone — The teaching of the Bible Studies subject in schools was replaced with Religious Education so as to raise awareness on different religions and beliefs. According to the Assistant Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ms Botlogile Tshireletso, the change was also meant to improve tolerance in society.
Malawi: Minister Needs Parastatals to Make Profits
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — Minister of Finance, Joseph Mwanamvekha has said it is important for parastatal bodies to sign performance target agreements with government as it assists to monitor if they are making profits or losses. He made the remarks on Tuesday during a signing ceremony of 2019/20 shareholder letters of expectations at the Bingu International Conventional Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.
Ghana: Rampant Illegal Activities Threaten Fishing Sector
By Stacey Knott On a beach in Ghana's capital, Accra, fishermen from the Nungua community are waiting for the vibrantly painted canoes to return from sea with their catch of small fish to be sold at the local market. In Ghana, about 2 million people rely on these fish for their food and income.
South Africa: Game of Thrones, Cederberg Style - ANC Seizes Local Council As DA Man Defects
analysis By Suné Payne Wednesday saw high drama in Cederberg Municipality after the DA speaker defected from the governing party to the opposition ANC. The DA mayor and ADC deputy mayor were thrown out in a motion of no-confidence, but the DA says it will challenge this in court.
Rwanda: Parliament Set to Pass 2019/2020 Budget This Afternoon
By Eugène Kwibuka Parliament will this Thursday pass the budget for the 2019/20 fiscal year, giving final approval to government's planned expenditures. Under the proposed budget for the fiscal year, which begins on July 1, the government has planned to spend slightly over Rwf2.8 trillion, reflecting an increase of Rwf291.8 billion compared to the over Rwf2.5 trillion allocated for the current 2018/19 revised budget.
Nigeria: Govt to Begin Payment of New Minimum Wage Soon
By Onyebuchi Ezigbo Abuja — President Muhammadu Buhari has assured public servants that the implementation of the new national minimum wage would commence soon.
Nigeria: Corruption, Insecurity Scaring Foreign Investors - Obasanjo
By Femi Ogbonnikan Abeokuta — Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that developed countries willing to do business with Nigeria were scared by insecurity and corruption. He has also raised the alarm over the 13 million children who are out of school in the country and advocated for the re-introduction of a shift programme in the educational system of the country in order to cater for those roaming about the streets.
Nigeria: Govt Denies Persecution of Christians
By Omololu Ogunmade Abuja — The federal government Thursday denied the allegation by the Northern Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration was practising bigotry and alienating Christians. It also denied that the Boko Haram terrorism has link with the official policy of the government, stressing that the violent acts by the terrorist group predated the Buhari administration, like many others that were inherited on coming to office in 2015.
Nigeria: Finally, Nigeria to Sign African Continental Free Trade Agreement
By Omololu Ogunmade Abuja — Following the recommendation of the Presidential Committee on African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), which submitted its report to President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, Nigeria will sign the agreement, with conditions authoritative presidency sources have told THISDAY. The phase one of the agreement was adopted by African Union (AU) Heads of State at its 10th Extraordinary Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, on March 21, 2018.
Kenya: Khoja Matatu Stage to Be Phased Out
By Collins Omulo City Hall plans to do away with the Khoja matatu stage as part of ongoing efforts to decongest Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD). Matatus using the stage as their holding ground will now be routed to the space at Globe Roundabout.
Kenya: Sonko Leads Anti-Mutua March in Machakos, Labels Him Traitor
By Correspondent Machakos — Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has bashed his Machakos counterpart Alfred Mutua, terming his recent directive to close some businesses in the county over non-compliance of by-laws as a witch-hunt. Sonko, who held a public rally in the twon, just two days after Mutua addressed the press in Nairobi over the sorry state of statues in the city, said the Machakos chief executive had no regard for the poor. "He cannot lock up traders for over 24 hours.
Nigeria: Fayose Blames Rising Insecurity On South-West Governors' Crave to Be 'Cabal's Yes-Men'
By Josiah Oluwole Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said the worsening security situation in the South-west region is as a result of the its governors' push to be in the good books of those (cabal) in the corridors of power. He said the region and Nigeria in general has been conquered by kidnappers and criminal herders "because state governors want to be seen as yes-men at the expense of the safety of their people".
African Countries and the State of Their Environments - the Best and the Worst
analysis Social and economic changes in Africa are being driven by increasing prosperity and heavy foreign investment. Money has been poured into activities such as road building, forestry expansion, livestock intensification and increasing urbanisation. All have increased pressure on the continent's environment. But previous research into these changes has mostly focused on how specific species or communities within protected areas are affected.
Uganda Meets WHO Goal of Tackling Hepatitis B
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Uganda: SGR Future in Doubt, Govts Revert to Old Rails
By James Anyanzwa Kampala — When Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda conceived the idea of a high-speed standard gauge railway linking the three countries at a summit in Kampala in 2013, there were hopes of socio-economic transformation. The transformation visualised well spread impact that would go beyond East to Central Africa.
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