Issued on: 08/12/2023 – 22:25 Presidential elections in Egypt will take place from December 10 to 12. President Abdel Fattah al Sisi is running for a third term which outcome is predictable, even more now that the election campaign has been overshadowed by the Gaza war. But also because no serious other candidate is facing him, as lamented by human rights defenders. Africa is facing an unprecedented food crisis according to a new report from the UN, released earlier this week. More than three quarters of the population living on the continent cannot afford a healthy diet and a fifth…
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If you are planning to take a safari in Tanzania, you are surely going to have one great trip to your of life time experience and a safari that is awesome. When planning a safari to Tanzania, people think Serengeti and the Great Migration, but there are a couple more things to consider. It will help you get the most out of the experience while enjoying the most famous Tanzania natural wonder. Below is what makes a perfect Tanzania Safari Trip How Much Time? Up to four days People often ask me how much time I should spend in Tanzania…
Africa, with its diverse cultures, languages, and landscapes, offers a plethora of unique opportunities for students looking to enrich their educational experiences. Studying abroad in Africa allows students to immerse themselves in environments vastly different from their own, providing a fresh perspective on their studies and the world. Whether you’re interested in history, ecology, languages, or cultural studies, Africa’s educational landscape has much to offer.For students who are overwhelmed with the process of planning and executing a study abroad program, opting for paper writers from USA can be a lifesaver. They can help manage academic responsibilities while you prepare for…
The flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP) during the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has congratulated Victor Osimhen for winning the AIC Serie A Footballer of the Year Award. Obi congratulated Osimhen in a statement on X where he also said that the Napoli and Super Eagles striker’s success will help to rekindle the fire of hope for the Nigerian youth to succeed. “I would like to heartily congratulate our own International superstar, @victorosimhen9 who just won the Italian Footballers’ Association (AIC) Player of the Year award for the 2022/23 Serie A Season,” he posted. Osimhen who stars for SSC…
The African Student Association is hosting its inaugural African Royalty Fashion Show, a cultural event aimed at educating, enlightening, and embracing African beauty and variety. It is open to students, professors, staff, and the community. Everyone is urged to dress to impress by the organizers.In previous years, the Tour of Africa was our yearly hallmark event that featured a night of entertainment and cultural celebration, including a fashion display that lasted for maybe five minutes at most.However, it wasn’t a fair representation of it, according to ASA vice president Ojuolape Folarin.We’ve made African fashion a stand-alone major event this year.…
Stretching for 114,000 hectares across the southern Kalahari, Tswalu is South Africa’s largest private game reserve and a destination in its own right. Dramatically scaled landscapes, breathtaking vistas, diverse habitat with fascinating fauna and flora, and a wide choice of privately guided safari experiences set the scene for a safari of unparalleled exclusivity and freedom. Game drives here are something entirely different. Space is what you feel. Horizons, vistas and timelessness. The unique wildlife adds its own flavour to the reserve, but for the most part you simply feel awed by the sheer expanse of this wilderness that most of…
In a world where trends shift weekly and the only true constant is change, some solace is to be found in that the shift in the safari industry that is rapidly establishing itself as the new normal is the move towards sustainability. Going green is the buzz phrase, but is far more complex than many visitors seem to realise. It’s not simply a push towards renewable energy, although if your lodge isn’t running primarily on solar power these days, you’re getting left in the dust. Yes, renewables play a key part in the whole complicated microcosm of lodge building and…
Johannesburg CNN — The most wanted fugitive in the Rwandan genocide of 1994 has been arrested in Paarl, South Africa after decades on the run. Fulgence Kayishema is accused of orchestrating the killing of more than 2,000 Tutsi refugees – women, men, children and the elderly – at Nyange Catholic Church during the genocide. He has been on the run since 2001. He was captured Wednesday in a joint operation between the South African authorities and UN investigators. When he was arrested, Kayishema initially denied his identity, according to a statement from the UN team. But by the end of…
The European Union should urgently address and reverse the lasting impacts of European colonialism and support a reparations programme to rectify continuing injustices, according to a draft resolution to be presented to the European parliament’s development committee.Noting that the EU has made “no concerted efforts to recognise, address and rectify the lasting effects of European colonialism on social and international inequities”, the draft resolution calls for the creation of a permanent EU forum on restorative justice.The presentation marks the first formal attempt to push reparations for slavery and colonialism on the EU agenda. These preliminary discussions among MEPs are a…
It is pertinent that deposits made to climate funds actually lead to the uptake and utilisation of these, especially in climate vulnerable countries. Disbursement rates of climate funds are less than a third of the deposits, and sub-Saharan Africa is especially underrepresented in this, receiving less than 10 per cent of these funds over the years. While newer funding mechanisms which are more liberal towards LMICs countries are welcome, the funds must also be flexible so that there is lesser backlog in translating these into viable projects. Central banks and domestic regulators could play an important role in creating and maintaining a…