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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Africa

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Ethiopia’s deadly landslides are caused by both nature and man – a geophysicist explains

    By Getnet Mewa, Addis Ababa University   As many as 300 people were killed in landslides triggered by higher than normal rainfall in south-western Ethiopia in July 2024. More than 15,000 were also forced to leave their homes. Another less deadly landslide that occurred two weeks later killed a dozen. Getnet Mewa, a geophysicist who studies landslides and associated landmass movements, explains where and how landslides occur in […]

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Stepping up youth employability for jobs and better life chances

  By Vera Ng’oma, Country Director, Malawi, British Council    These are the kinds of success stories young Africans aspire to achieve, African governments aim to facilitate through their policies, and educational institutions strive to prepare students for them. However, as the world celebrates International Youth Day the challenges are substantial: poor educational outcomes, a shortage of relevant skills, and low job creation. Each year, at least 10 million youth […]

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Cameroon spends 90% of Chinese development loans on its French region: this could deepen the country’s divisions

    By Afa’anwi Ma’abo Che, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University   In Cameroon, violent clashes between government forces and separatists from the English-speaking parts of the country started in 2017. Since then, at least 598,000 people have had to leave their homes and about 2 million have been left in need of humanitarian aid. The anglophone crisis resulted from the government’s repressive response to largely peaceful protests in 2016-2017. Protesters were […]

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DR Congo and Zambia Begin Talks After Border Closure Disrupts Key Export Route

According to Reuters, the Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated discussions with Zambia following Zambia's decision to temporarily close their border. This move came after Congolese authorities banned imported soft drinks and beer, leading to protests by transporters in Kasumbalesa, a border town. The border closure has disrupted a crucial export route for Congo, which is a major copper producer.

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Three Namibians Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro in Summits With a Purpose Initiative

In an inspiring feat, James Mynupe and Millicent Kapitako have successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Meanwhile, Natassja Mynupe made it to Stella Point, just 170 meters from the iconic Uhuru Peak. The trio embarked on this challenging climb as part of the Summits With a Purpose initiative. Here is Saray Khumalo, the first black African woman to conquer Mount Everest expanding.  

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Mali is still unsafe under the military: why it hasn’t made progress against rebels and terrorists

  By Oluwole Ojewale, Institute for Security Studies; Freedom C. Onuoha, University of Nigeria, and Samuel Oyewole, University of Pretoria   The scale of casualties suffered by the Wagner group and Malian forces during a recent assault in the Tinzaouaten region reveal vulnerability in Mali’s counterinsurgency posture. The attack was reported in the media as the biggest loss for Russian paramilitaries in several years of operating in Africa. Although there […]

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Opinion: Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe, not fit to lead SADC

    Opinion Piece By Vitalio Angula, Social Political Commentator and Independent Columnist   The Republic of Zimbabwe will assume the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairmanship on 17th August 2024, taking over Angola, the previous Chair. Notwithstanding rising reports of repression, assaults and crackdowns on members of the opposition and civil society organizations in the country, Zimbabwe is nonetheless set to host the 44th Summit of SADC Heads of […]

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UN Security Council Highlights Impact of Peacekeeping Drawdowns on Women and Girls’ Rights

The United Nation Security Council has addressed the negative impacts of abrupt peace-keeping and political mission drawdowns on women and girls’ rights. During the meeting, chaired by Sierra Leonne, the council highlighted how the UN has faced rapid transitions in countries like Mali and Sudan, where host governments forced mission withdrawals. UN Women's Sima Bahous says it's important for women to be included:

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