Tunisian sworn in as ICC judge
"The election of the six judges was meticulously conducted in adherence to the principles enshrined within the Rome Statute," President of the Assembly of State Parties to the Rome Statute, Paivi Kaukoranta said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 10, 2024 13:10 UTC
South African cheetah gives birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park
A five-year-old cheetah named Gamini has given birth to 5 cubs at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. With these new arrivals, the count of cheetah cubs born in India has reached 13. Altogether, there are now 26 cheetahs, including the new cubs, in Kuno National Park. Female cheetah Gamini, age about 5 years, brought from Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa, has given birth to 5 cubs today. Additionally, the agreement stipulates that South Africa will relocate another 12 cheetahs annually for the next 8 to 10 years.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 10, 2024 12:40 UTC
QVision triumphs with 15 Stevie® Awards, reinventing event excellence in the Middle East and North Africa!
The Middle East and North Africa Stevie® Awards honor innovations and achievements in all aspects of life and business in 18 countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and worldwide. With over 1000 entries in the 2024 competition, QVision is proud to stand among the distinguished winners of the Middle East and North Africa Stevie® Awards. Sharif Hashisho, CEO of QVision, stated, "I am extremely proud to witness the success that QVision has achieved at the Stevie® Awards. The Stevie Awards are among the world's top business awards, honoring achievements in various fields, including business, innovation, and leadership. The Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards recognize excellence in diverse industries in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 10, 2024 10:22 UTC
For Sudanese Refugees, Egypt Is Barely a Refuge
As of the end of January, around 450,000 Sudanese refugees had fled to neighboring Egypt since the outbreak of war. Before the war, Khartoum was a host city for refugees fleeing neighboring countries, including the war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and military conscription in Eritrea. In Sudan’s war, “the citizens are the victims of both sides,” he said. Many Sudanese refugees are left with only remnants of the lives and careers they had built. As the crisis worsens, the aid available for Sudanese refugees remains deeply inadequate.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 10, 2024 00:34 UTC
United Airlines to launch Marrakech-New York direct flights – The North Africa Post
United Airlines has signed a deal with Morocco’s tourism authorities to launch a direct air route linking Marrakech to New York. The deal was signed between the airlines and Morocco’s tourism promotion office as it eyes more American visitors to the Red city. The air link is the second with North America after ONMT signed a deal with Air Transat to operate direct flights to Montreal. The new air routes add existing ones operated by Moroccan airlines RAM linking Casablanca to New York, Washington, and Miami. Morocco relies on increasing air routes between Moroccan cities and European airports to attract more tourists.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 10, 2024 00:15 UTC
Program that brought Ukrainians to North Dakota oil fields ends
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An oil and gas trade group has ended a recruitment program that brought Ukrainians from their war-torn country to North Dakota’s oil field to fill jobs. The North Dakota Petroleum Council shelved the Bakken Global Recruitment of Oilfield Workers program after placing about 60 Ukrainians with 16 employers from July to November 2023, the group’s president, Ron Ness, said. The North Dakota Petroleum Council presented the program as a workforce and humanitarian solution amid a labor shortage in North Dakota and the war in Ukraine. They will still be able to live and work in North Dakota, he said. Some of the Ukrainian workers have brought family members to North Dakota.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 09, 2024 17:48 UTC
Experts urge banks to do more for financial inclusion of women
Despite experts noting gains in financial inclusion, several factors still exacerbate gender disparity in terms of access to banks and finance across Africa. /CFP Experts urge banks to do more for financial inclusion of women Published on:Read 3 minutesThe advancement of technology, especially mobile telephony and mobile banking, has helped millions of people in Africa access banking and finances. In particular, many women who were previously left out of the financial ecosystem, can now access banking and other financial services and take part in the regional and global economy. Moses Munguti, Lead Technical Expert for East Africa at Kaspersky, also called on financial institutions to exploit artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance aspects of financial inclusion. Munguti noted that AI can help women enjoy the same access to financial services as men.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 09, 2024 15:15 UTC
Israel strikes landmark residential tower in southern Rafah as truce talks stall
CAIRO/RAFAH, Gaza, March 9 (Reuters) – Israel struck one of the largest residential towers in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday, residents said, stepping up pressure on the last area of the enclave it has not yet invaded and where over a million displaced Palestinians are sheltering. The 12-floor building, located some 500 metres from the border with Egypt, was damaged in the strike. Dozens of families were made homeless though no casualties were reported, according to residents. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the incident.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 09, 2024 11:55 UTC
'Fastest woman in Africa' retires after 50 years in NHS
She said: "I'm happy that I'm going to have some time with my family but I have been in this hospital all my life, so retirement feels like losing something - you're part of the furniture and all of a sudden you are not going to be.
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March 09, 2024 08:24 UTC
Starving Gaza
In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group experts Azmi Keshawi, Robert Blecher and Mairav Zonszein to discuss Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, Israeli politics around the war, stalled ceasefire talks and how much Washington’s stance is changing. Richard first talks to Azmi in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah about deteriorating living conditions in the strip. He then talks with Mairav and Robert about the main obstacles to ceasefire talks and the difficulties in getting aid into the strip and distributing it. They assess how much Israel's military operation is succeeding in degrading Hamas's military infrastructure. They also talk about splits in the Israeli war cabinet and how much pressure Washington is prepared to exert to get more aid in.
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March 09, 2024 07:46 UTC
Nigeria's mass abductions: What lies behind the resurgence?
First on Wednesday we got news from a remote town in Borno state in the north-east that suspected militant Islamists had seized women and children from a displaced persons camp who were searching for firewood. It took several days for the news to emerge because the local mobile phone masts had been destroyed.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 09, 2024 03:14 UTC
Africa Games Week 2024
Africa Games Week 2024Africa Games Week, now in its 7th edition, has solidified its position as the foremost business event in Africa dedicated to the video game industry. This annual event serves as a pivotal platform where developers, content creators, and industry leaders converge from various parts of Africa and around the world. The primary objectives of the conference include fostering connections, encouraging engagement, and contributing to the overall growth of the African Game Industry. Date: 01 December 2024 to 07 December 2024Time: 10:00 - 17:00Venue: Cape TownContact: Alexandra PattisonCompany name: Africa Games WeekEmail address acirfa.keewsemag@ardnaxela01 December 202407 December 202410:00 - 17:00Cape TownAlexandra Pattison
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 08, 2024 23:17 UTC
Nigerian e-health startup MDaaS Global raises $3m Pre-Series A to further develop its tech
Nigerian e-health startup MDaaS Global, which operates a fast-growing healthcare network, has raised a US$3 million Pre-Series A round of funding to further develop its proprietary technology platform, BeaconOS. Launched in 2017 with the rollout of its first diagnostic clinic for underserved communities, MDaaS Global has since expande to 17 locations across 10 states in Nigeria. This strategic move propels MDaaS Global closer to its mission of democratising access to high-quality diagnostics and healthcare services across the continent. At MDaaS Global, we’re leveraging this experience to develop technology uniquely tailored to the African healthcare experience. Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, founder and managing partner at Aruwa Capital Management, said she was “thrilled” to partner with MDaaS Global on its mission to revolutionise healthcare delivery in Africa.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 08, 2024 20:32 UTC
Sustainable transport to support Africa’s energy transition
Tshepo Kgobe, CEO of the Gautrain Management Agency, spoke to ESI Africa at Africa’s Green Economy Summit about how sustainable transport can drive green development. Kgobe talks about the new energy vehicles in the pipeline for the Agency, including hydrogen buses and trains, and details his thoughts on the commuter’s role in sustainability of transport in Africa. Find out more about the Gautrain Management Agency’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 08, 2024 20:06 UTC
UK defends decision to spend £1 million on memorial for Muslim soldiers who fought for British Empire
These include memorials to Sikh soldiers in Leicester, Wolverhampton and at the National Memorial Arboretum; the Chattri memorial near Brighton, which commemorates Hindu and Sikh soldiers who died in the First World War; and a memorial for African and Caribbean soldiers in Windrush Square, Brixton. However, the British-Indian army that made up the bulk of the forces wasn’t organised on religious lines. Why keeping on dividing an already divided world?” and “The erstwhile empire still continuing its divisive politics”. “The memorial is the proof of why British allowed Partition” said another.Trupti Patel, president of the Hindu Forum of Britain, said: “A memorial should represent all faiths. If there is a Muslim one, there should be a Hindu one, a Jain one, a Parsee one – where does it end?
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 08, 2024 19:37 UTC