Turkish tuna farmers tripled exports to Japan over past decade
ISTANBUL -- Turkish tuna farmers have tripled exports to Japan over the past decade and expanded their operations into North Africa. Industry sources suggest that demand from China and South Korea is also surging. The harvesting of fattened bluefin tuna was well underway off the Aegean Sea coast of the western province of Izmir one day in January. Divers with electric harpoons dispatched tuna in farming pens 50 meters across, and cranes hoisted tuna weighing 300 to 600 kilograms one after another.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 25, 2024 09:37 UTC
South Africa's ANC launches manifesto ahead of May election
Ramaphosa delivered the party’s manifesto to thousands of ANC supporters at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday. The rally came as South Africa faces increasing poverty, unemployment and crime and a crippling electricity crisis. According to Ramaphosa, the ANC plans to create more than 2.5 million job opportunities in the next five years. He said some of these would come from South Africa's transition from coal-based power generation to cleaner energy. South Africa's elections are expected to be highly contested, with some opposition parties joining forces to form a coalition if the ANC receives less than 50% of the national vote.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 25, 2024 09:35 UTC
Exports venturing into uncharted territories of Africa, Central Asia, European regions: Commerce Ministry
At a time when global trade is facing geo-political uncertainties, India's exports of goods like automobiles and gold jewellery have ventured into uncharted territories of Central Asia, Africa and Latin America, according to an analysis by the commerce ministry. It added that these commodities captured a greater number of markets in the Central Asia, Africa, and European regions. "Together, exports to these markets capture 5 per cent of India's total exports of 42 principal commodities to the world. Imports contracted 6.71 per cent to USD 561.12 billion, leaving a trade deficit of USD 207.2 billion in the 10-month period of this fiscal as against USD 229.37 billion in April-January 2022-23. War in Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas too is impacting the global exports and imports.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 25, 2024 07:16 UTC
Exports venturing into uncharted territories of Africa, Asia, Europe: Govt
At a time when global trade is facing geo-political uncertainties, India's exports of goods like automobiles and gold jewellery have ventured into uncharted territories of Central Asia, Africa and Latin America, according to an analysis by the commerce ministry. It added that these commodities captured a greater number of markets in the Central Asia, Africa, and European regions. "Together, exports to these markets capture 5 per cent of India's total exports of 42 principal commodities to the world. Imports contracted 6.71 per cent to USD 561.12 billion, leaving a trade deficit of USD 207.2 billion in the 10-month period of this fiscal as against USD 229.37 billion in April-January 2022-23. War in Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas too is impacting the global exports and imports.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 25, 2024 07:02 UTC
Cormac Ryan scores 18 and No. 10 North Carolina finally wins at Virginia, 54-44
He scored 18 points — 15 in the first half — on six 3-pointers and the Tar Heels moved into first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a 54-44 victory Saturday. “Against Virginia, you’re gonna have to knock down some some shots,” Tar Heels coach Hubert Davis said. The Tar Heels were playing for the first time in a week since a 96-81 victory against Virginia Tech. BIG PICTURENorth Carolina: RJ Davis (ACC-high 21.3 ppg) was scoreless at halftime and finished 1 for 14 from the field. Virginia: The Cavaliers’ offensive has been regressing steadily of late, even before the horrid first half against the Tar Heels.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 25, 2024 06:31 UTC
Weekly Roundup: FX prop firms switch to cTrader, who moved $1.35B BTC?
Weekly Roundup: FX prop firms switch to cTrader, who moved $1.35B BTC? Our latest FX roundup dives deep into this dynamic market, offering expert analysis, insightful commentary, and an overview of the key trends. Read MoreAlso join us as we break down the week’s top stories in crypto that are relevant to your interests. The transaction involved the transfer of 26,139.38974287 BTC, valued at approximately $1.347 billion at the time of the transaction. Read More360T launches Crypto NDF offering360T, the prominent trading platform and subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group, has introduced its Crypto Non-deliverable Forward (NDF) offering.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 25, 2024 04:01 UTC
PFL expands on global reach with launch of PFL MENA
Professional Fighters League (PFL) is continuing its global expansion by announcing its second international league with the launch of PFL MENA, which will be focusing on talent in the Middle East and North Africa. “We are excited to announce the PFL’s second international league with our partners SRJ. PFL MENA expands the PFL brand and MMA footprint in the Middle East bringing events to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider region.”The promotion announced further details about the new league per a press release. The inaugural PFL MENA season will feature 32 fighters competing across 4 weight classes in a sports-season format, with a regular season, playoffs, and championship. She will be making her amateur PFL debut in showcase bouts on the PFL MENA cards.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 25, 2024 03:42 UTC
Seminar on Political Pluralism in Electoral Campaign Management Held at Libya’s Elections Commission
Tripoli, Libya – Libya’s National Elections Commission headquarters hosted a seminar on “Political Pluralism in Electoral Campaigns” on Saturday, as the path towards long-awaited presidential and parliamentary polls remains unclear despite intense UN efforts to broker agreement between political rivals. The commission said the seminar was organized by the Libyan Center for Freedom of the Press in partnership with the North Africa and Middle East Media Observatory. He described the media as the “locomotive to successful elections in Libya.”Waleed Sayala, director of voter registration and external operations at the elections commission, participated in a discussion session on the role of civil society groups and international missions in monitoring polls. Attendees addressed issues related to political pluralism in media coverage and campaign propaganda methods. They discussed the role of fact-checking platforms in verifying electoral developments and how to provide fair journalistic coverage of all voting stages.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 24, 2024 23:54 UTC
South Africa’s ANC launches election manifesto as president highlights party’s achievements
Ramaphosa delivered the party’s manifesto to thousands of ANC supporters at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday. The rally came as South Africa faces increasing poverty, unemployment and crime and a crippling electricity crisis. According to Ramaphosa, the ANC plans to create more than 2.5 million job opportunities in the next five years. He said some of these would come from South Africa’s transition from coal-based power generation to cleaner energy. South Africa’s elections are expected to be highly contested, with some opposition parties joining forces to form a coalition if the ANC receives less than 50% of the national vote.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 24, 2024 23:43 UTC
Why South Africa is facing a turning point in May’s national election and who the major players are
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Polls suggest South Africa will face a historic turning point in a national election in May as the ruling African National Congress could lose its majority for the first time since coming to power in the country’s first all-race vote at the end of apartheid in 1994. That would force the ANC into a coalition — a first for South Africa — to stay in government and keep Cyril Ramaphosa as president. It was admired for leading the anti-apartheid movement and freeing South Africa from the system of forced racial segregation. WHAT’S LIKELY TO HAPPENOpinion polls predict that South Africa is heading for a coalition government for the first time. South Africa has 14 political parties currently represented in Parliament and more than 300 parties registered nationally.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 24, 2024 22:40 UTC
IGAD warns of heavy rains in east Africa
People cross a flooded area on makeshift floating tanks in north eastern Kenya in November 2023. IGAD warns of heavy rains in east Africa Published on:Read < 1 minuteThe Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) predicted heavy rainfall in the east Africa region. The experts predicted that the highest probabilities are in central to western Kenya and in cross-border areas spanning Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. On the other hand, forecast probabilities favor drier than normal conditions over parts of eastern Tanzania, western Ethiopia, western Eritrea and localized areas in western South Sudan. The agency noted that the likelihood of flooding during the long rains might also lead to deterioration of food security in some parts of the region.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 24, 2024 20:25 UTC
Bishops speak about persistent insecurity in Burkina Faso
ListenYAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Insecurity has continued in Burkina Faso, making key infrastructure like schools and hospitals dysfunctional, according to local bishops. Burkina Faso is located in Africa’s Sahel region, which separates North Africa from Sub-Saharan Africa. Burkina Faso has one of the largest Christian populations in the Sahel, making up nearly a quarter of the population. These groups originated from Mali, but they have now been threatening to overrun a number of communities in Burkina Faso. At least 8,600 people were killed in escalating violence in Burkina Faso in 2023, representing a 137-percent increase from the previous year, which saw over 3,600 fatalities.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 24, 2024 20:18 UTC
Roots Recovered: Reclaiming Our Names | African Americans face unique challenges in learning their ancestry
It's a challenging genealogical journey to recover the names of enslaved ancestors. 1870 was the first time formerly enslaved African Americans were named on the federal census. The challenge is to find the names that can lead a person today to answers about their enslaved ancestors. In 1865, my second great-grandmother, Ann Harris, married Nelson Roach in Guilford County, NC. We both then wondered who was Nelson Roach, the man I thought was my second great-grandfather.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 24, 2024 20:06 UTC
Algeria: Repression against Hirak Movement intensifies, deepening socioeconomic crisis – The North Africa Post
Algerian authorities continue to crackdown on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly five years after the Hirak protest movement first began, said Amnesty International in a press release. After the Hirak protest movement was halted due to Covid-19 in 2020, the Algerian authorities have stepped up their repression of peaceful dissent, targeting critical voices and political opponents. Dozens of peaceful protesters, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders continue to languish behind bars for criticizing the authorities. The NGO said human rights defenders, journalists, activists, and trade unionists should be able to exercise their rights and freely express critical views without fear of reprisals. The Hirak protest movement began in February 2019 when largely peaceful mass demonstrations took place across Algeria opposing then President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s re-election.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 24, 2024 15:12 UTC
Morocco receives $275 million in Solidarity Fund against catastrophic events – The North Africa Post
Parametric insurance is a policy that mitigates the financial impact of severe weather catastrophes like tropical cyclones, earthquakes, and excessive rainfall, which can affect entire countries. In 2020, the FSEC initiated a parametric insurance contract with Gallagher RE, marking the first such initiative in Africa. This agreement targeted earthquake coverage, particularly for uninsured properties and their owners. Over 20 reinsurers, led by major global players, were engaged to provide coverage through Gallagher Re. Approximately $123 billion of this total was covered by the private insurance market ($110 billion) and public insurance entities ($13 billion).
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 24, 2024 15:11 UTC