insert_link Africa Displaced by violent conflict: the world’s most neglected crises are in Africa – six essential reads By Kagure Gacheche, The Conversation The Norwegian Refugee Council recently released a report highlighting the 10 most neglected displacement crises in the world in 2023. Nine of the 10 countries are in Africa – the only non-African country on the list is Honduras in central America. Neglect, according to the council, is characterised by a lack of media coverage, inadequate humanitarian funding and insufficient […] todayJune 10, 2024 7
insert_link Sport Alcaraz plays down chasing ‘impossible’ Nadal, Djokovic records Carlos Alcaraz said emulating Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic's successes seems "impossible" after winning his maiden French Open title on Sunday with victory over Alexander Zverev. The 21-year-old came from behind to win 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 and claim his third Grand Slam triumph. Alcaraz's victory made him the youngest man to win Slam titles on clay, grass and hard courts. With Roger Federer retired, Nadal expected […] todayJune 10, 2024 2
insert_link Sport Verstappen wins ‘crazy’ rain-hit Canadian Grand Prix Max Verstappen eased the pressure on Sunday when he completed a hat-trick of victories at the Canadian Grand Prix to consolidate his early-season lead in the drivers' championship. After being beaten in two of the previous three races, the series leader and three-time champion bounced back to his competitive best, with the aid of excellent calls from his team in a tactical race, to win by 3.879 seconds […] todayJune 10, 2024 4
insert_link Sport Britain’s Asher-Smith wins European 100m title for second time Britain's Dina Asher-Smith maintained her form perfectly to claim her second European 100m title in Rome on Sunday. Asher-Smith, who previously won the blue riband event in the 2018 Berlin championships, timed 10.99 seconds for victory. She was quick to praise new training techniques on top-end speed that helped her overcome a poor start. Poland's Ewa Swoboda claimed silver in 11.03sec in a photo finish with Italian Zaynab […] todayJune 10, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa South African Church Leaders Urge Inclusive Government The South African Council of Churches concluded a special meeting of the National Church Leaders Forum, focusing on the country's political direction as parties negotiate a government of national unity. SACC President, Thabo Makgoba stressed the urgent need to form a government that benefits all South Africans. He called on political leaders to prioritize inclusivity, peace, and stability todayJune 10, 2024 9
insert_link Uncategorized South Korea blasts propaganda and weather updates into North Korea South Korea is resuming the broadcast of propaganda messages across the border with the North. It comes as Seoul abandons a 2018 deescalating military pact, heightening tensions around the demilitarized zone. Chris Gilbert reports. todayJune 10, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia Main Hospital in Sudan’s Al-Fashir Attacked by Paramilitary Forces The main hospital in Sudan's al-Fashir city has been attacked by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and rendered inoperative, according to Doctors Without Borders, which supports the facility. Al-Fashir, located in the Darfur region of northwestern Sudan, is home to over 1.8 million residents and displaced people. This attack marks the latest escalation in the conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF, which began in April last year. todayJune 10, 2024 7
insert_link Sport Leclerc says Ferrari double flop ‘hurts’ Two weeks after his emotional triumph for Ferrari at his home Monaco Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc on Sunday refused to blame his team after both he and Carlos Sainz failed to finish the Canadian Grand Prix. He said a problem with his car's power unit had wrecked his hopes of a strong race despite starting from 11th on the grid, one place ahead of Sainz, as the team experienced […] todayJune 10, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Polygon’s outdoor media network expands across Africa [[{"value":"Polygon (www.PDOOH.co.za), South Africa’s largest programmatic digital out of home (DOOH) publisher network, has recently announced that it will be expanding its network across Africa. This brings it one step closer to realising its vision of offering marketers a single point of entry into the largest network of DOOH inventory across the continent. At the start of June, Polygon will be able to offer advertisers inventory in Namibia, Botswana and […] todayJune 10, 2024 8
