I had recently visited a number of exhibitions which had given me fresh ideas about abstraction: Postwar: Art Between the Pacific and the Atlantic, 1945-1965 (Munich, 2016) and Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983 (London, 2017), being two stand out examples. I was especially interested in a group of artists associated with ‘Black abstraction’ from the second half 20th century, most of whose work I was familiar with but had not always had the context for. Then I re-read James Baldwin’s short story ’Sonny’s Blues’. And now I stood before Rembrandt’s painting Oopjen Coppit. My…
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We, the Constituency for Accountability, note the tenets set forth in Article 10 of the Agreement for Lasting Peace Through a Permanent Cessation of Hostilities (COHA) that was signed on 2 November 2022 in Pretoria, Republic of South Africa. This significant article emphasizes the necessity of a holistic national transitional justice policy that harmonizes with the Constitution of FDRE and the African Union Transitional Justice Policy Framework. We emphasize the undeniable link between peace and justice and believe that justice and accountability are cornerstones for sustainable peace in Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, Benishangul-Gumuz, Gambella and other parts of Ethiopia. We are…
After putting up a decent performance in the women’s 200m semifinal at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, last month, U.S.-based Nigeria’s sprinter, Favour Ofili, sat at a corner of the stadium complex to reflect of her event. Though, she ran a good race, 22.86s, but the effort could only place Ofili in sixth position in Heat 3. With her eyes fixed on the scoreboard for replay of the race, the ever-smiling Ofili realised her journey in the 200m event in Budapest was over. She turned to The Guardian and said: “I gave it my very best, but…
Yah’Kwame Kariuki Nii Ayi Kushi Amaa Blackwell, who is professionally recognized as Yahu Blackwell, has been crowned by HRM Nortse Nii Nortey Owuo IV (Paramount Stool) as “Osu Noryaa Mantse” — the Development King At Large — for the Osu Monarchy. The newly crowned monarch and chieftain will oversee all the developmental affairs of the Osu Empire. Blackwell, raised in Baltimore, Maryland (USA), is of the “400-year diaspora” but has direct ancestral lineage to the Gadangme, The Ashanti (Osu Ashanti), Mali, Anjiru, and Senegal Tribes. The “Ashanti’s” are North of Accra, including “Osu”, which is on the coast. Many slaves…
Israeli ambassador protests as Iranian president speaksAs the Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi, began addressing the UN general assembly, Israel’s ambassador to the UN stood and held a sign that read, “Iranian women deserve freedom now!”Israel’s ambassador to the UN holds up a sign stating ‘Iranian Women Deserve Freedom Now’ seconds after Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi began addressing world leaders. Photograph: Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesThe sign held by Gilad Erdan included an image of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian of Kurdish origin who died in custody one year ago after she was arrested for allegedly breaching the Islamic dress code for women.שגריר…
The European Union’s top diplomat on Monday voiced solidarity with France’s ambassador to Niger, who has faced intense pressure after refusing expulsion orders from military leaders Issued on: 19/09/2023 – 02:32 1 min After sacking the elected government in late July, the military said it was expelling Ambassador Sylvain Itte, but the former colonial power does not recognize the authority of the putschists.President Emmanuel Macron said last week that the ambassador was “literally being held hostage” in the embassy, living off military rations after the military cut off deliveries of supplies.”We expressed our solidarity with France over the situation of…
Morocco’s AS FAR beat defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa 4-0 in the 2022 Caf Women’s Champions League finalPrize money for the African Women’s Champions League has been frozen at last year’s level but the men’s Super Cup has seen a 130% increase, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) revealed on Monday.The announcement came after Algerian side USM Alger claimed the Super Cup by beating Egypt’s Al Ahly 1-0 in Saudi Arabia on Friday, and as the eight-team line-up for this year’s Women’s Champions League was completed.It means USM Alger pocket $500,000 (£404,000), up from $200,000 (£161,000).Meanwhile, the winners…
You’ve just celebrated one of the most magical days of your life, and you’re officially married. While the wedding itself is a significant milestone, there are still some important tasks to tackle in the days, weeks, and months following your wedding. In this post, we’ll walk you through the essential post-wedding tasks to ensure a smooth transition into married life. 1. Send Thank-You Cards: After your wedding, it’s customary to send heartfelt thank-you cards to your guests. Personalize your messages to express your gratitude for their presence and any gifts they gave. thank you for coming for my wedding 2.…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Last updated on April 16th, 2023 at 03:05 pmLast Updated: April 2023 Samburu National Reserve is located in Samburu County, on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River, pretty much slap bang in the centre of Kenya. It borders Buffalo Springs National Reserve and Shaba National Reserve, which are both on the other side of the river, as well as the Kalama Community Conservancy, so you can easily combine visits to these parks. The Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy is also just a little further north. Samburu National Reserve is not as well-known as some of Kenya’s other parks,…
EU member states expressed “incomprehension” when the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, rushed into a migration pact with Tunisia, it has been revealed.The concerns were raised in July both verbally and in writing, the EU’s chief diplomat responsible for foreign affairs, Josep Borrell, wrote in a letter dated 7 September that has been seen by the Guardian.“As you know … in July, several member states expressed their incomprehension regarding the commission’s unilateral action on the conclusion of this [memorandum of understanding] and concerns about some of its contents,” Borrell wrote in a letter to Olivér Várhelyi, the European…