Armando Bacot leads No. 7 North Carolina past Virginia Tech 96-81
7 North Carolina needed to get things right and so the Tar Heels made good use of veterans Armando Bacot and RJ Davis on Saturday. Bacot had 25 points and 12 rebounds and Davis scored 20 points as North Carolina led most of the way in a 96-81 victory against Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech coach Mike Young said the Hokies knew to pay attention to the Tar Heels’ standout duo. “We knew we wanted to dominate points in the paint.”Davis scored five straight points after Virginia Tech pulled within 79-72. North Carolina: Visits Virginia on Feb. 24.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 17, 2024 22:14 UTC
Rebranding the Wagner Group in Africa
In August 2023, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died after his private jet crashed about an hour after taking off in Moscow. He had been Russia’s point man in Africa since the Wagner Group began operating on the continent in 2017. What is the current status of the Wagner Group? Recent reports on the Wagner Group suggest a transformation is underway. But will the Wagner Group under new leadership uphold the distinctive modus operandi that propelled it to infamy during Prigozhin’s reign?
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 17, 2024 21:47 UTC
Books 2023: South Africa’s Racial Reckonings
Book: The Inheritors: An Intimate Portrait of South Africa’s Racial ReckoningsAuthor: Eve FairbanksReview by: Cedric Suzman, retired director of programming at the World Affairs Council of AtlantaAs a former South African, I have read few books about the country’s current-day situation, but The Inheritors offers a fascinating and I think accurate portrayal of South Africa’s problems after Mandela. The book is set in about 2010 and illustrates the problems faced by the “new” South Africa. Editor’s notes: Global Atlanta will receive a 10 percent commission on any purchase of this book through the links on this page. Each year, Global Atlanta asks influential readers and community leaders to review the most impactful book they read during the course of the year. See last year’s full list of books on BookShop here, and all 2022 reader picks here.
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February 17, 2024 20:39 UTC
Parliamentary Conference on South-South Cooperation: Major challenges facing humanity require a new Cooperation global order – Final Declaration – The North Africa Post
The major challenges facing humanity today require the establishment of a new global order of cooperation founded on principles of justice and equity for all nations of the world, particularly those of the South, the Parliamentary Conference on South-South Cooperation stressed in a final declaration released in Rabat Friday. Participants in the conference called in the final declaration on the international community to promptly bolster confidence in global development cooperation pathways and to enhance international solidarity, with the aim of facilitating a significant developmental shift in countries of the South and narrowing the economic gap with the countries of the North. The participants also stressed the need to reinforce the endeavors of Arab, African and Latin American parliaments, including senates and equivalent councils, in all their pluralistic structures and enriched compositions, in order to enhance their oversight of government actions and compliance with national and international commitments, and to play their part in enacting legislation to promote economic and trade cooperation between Africa, the Arab world, Latin America and the countries of the South. The two-day conference, held under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, focused on the “Role of National Parliaments and Regional and Continental Parliamentary Unions in Africa, the Arab World, and Latin America in Enhancing Strategic Partnerships and Achieving Joint Integration and Development.”The conference brought together over 260 participants from 40 countries, including 30 Speakers of national parliaments and regional and continental parliamentary unions. The meeting, held at the initiative of the Upper House of the Moroccan Parliament in collaboration with the Association of Senates, Shoora, and Equivalent Councils in Africa and Arab world (ASSECAA), is part of Morocco’s leadership in launching development and solidarity initiatives aimed at strengthening South-South cooperation.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 17, 2024 17:32 UTC
Algeria's black market for foreign currency underlines its economic woes
This black market for foreign currencies is among the signs of the economic woes plaguing Algeria. In the oil-rich North African nation, business owners are rumored to be dumping their assets and scrounging up euros on the black market so their wealth isn't stuck. The government estimates roughly $7 billion worth of foreign currency trades hands on the country's black market. Traders are intimately aware that the gap between the official and black market exchange rate can narrow or widen by the day. The growing chasm between the official and black market rates meant fewer euros are getting into the country, he said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 17, 2024 15:17 UTC
How Hunan’s new African trade hub could help landlocked Chinese province ‘catch up’ with coastal powerhouses
Jiang said the China-Africa Deep Economic and Trade Cooperation Pioneer Zone’s six centres would be built around three themes – innovation, economic and trade cooperation, and industrial chains – with a conference centre or meeting venue. By 2027, the zone is expected to be “a significant international platform for opening up and cooperation with Africa”, Hunan authorities said. And by 2035, the province aims to become a “globally competitive economic and trade hub for collaboration with Africa”. The African trade hub is part of Beijing’s plan to encourage economic growth in landlocked provinces . However, Hunan’s economic and trade cooperation with Africa has grown 23.1 per cent annually on average over the past three years.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 17, 2024 12:34 UTC
Swiss Government Expands Fast-Track Asylum Procedure for North African Seekers
In a decisive move aimed at overhauling the asylum process, the Swiss government has announced plans to expand a groundbreaking 24-hour fast-track procedure for North African asylum-seekers across all federal asylum centers. Authorities observed a tendency among some North African asylum-seekers to seek short-term accommodation, particularly over weekends, with no intention of following through the asylum process. The success of the Zurich pilot project offers a beacon of hope, but the road ahead demands vigilance, compassion, and adaptability. In summary, the Swiss government's decision to extend the 24-hour fast-track asylum procedure for North African asylum-seekers to all federal asylum centers marks a significant shift in migration management. Initiated by the promising results of a Zurich pilot project, this move aims to streamline the asylum process, ensuring quicker decisions.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 17, 2024 12:26 UTC
Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Biden calls for ‘temporary ceasefire’ in Gaza
Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Biden calls for ‘temporary ceasefire’ in GazaUS president says he made the case for truce in ‘extensive’ conversations with Israel’s Netanyahu over the last week.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 17, 2024 12:18 UTC
AU Executive Council: Morocco Elected to African Space Agency Council – The North Africa Post
Morocco was elected, on Thursday in Addis Ababa, to the African Space Agency (AfSA) Council at the 44th session of the Executive Council of the African Union. Amal Layachi, candidate from Morocco, won the position of member for the Northern Region on the AfSA Council with an impressive majority of 35 votes. Her unequivocal victory came in the midst of a tough competition, highlighting her expertise and vision for the future of African space cooperation, according to the Moroccan delegation. At a time when Africa is seeking to strengthen its presence in the space sector, this victory is of the utmost importance. in partnership with national institutions and international organizations, UNDP, FAO, ESA, UNESCO … and implemented up to today more than 200 training modules and awareness workshops for more than 3000 participants.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 17, 2024 11:02 UTC
Camels in North America? When did that happen?
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February 17, 2024 08:26 UTC
Algeria's Black Market for Foreign Currency Underlines Its Economic Woes
This black market for foreign currencies is among the signs of the economic woes plaguing Algeria. In the oil-rich North African nation, business owners are rumored to be dumping their assets and scrounging up euros on the black market so their wealth isn't stuck. The government estimates roughly $7 billion worth of foreign currency trades hands on the country's black market. Traders are intimately aware that the gap between the official and black market exchange rate can narrow or widen by the day. The growing chasm between the official and black market rates meant fewer euros are getting into the country, he said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 17, 2024 07:01 UTC
Egypt, Senegal fall short in opening FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup ties
Egypt and Senegal will be hoping for a much-improved showing in their next FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup fixtures over the weekend, after both nations got off to an uninspiring start to the tournament. On the tournament’s opening day on Thursday, Egypt were narrowly edged by the tournament hosts, United Arab Emirates (UAE) by a slim 2-1 result. On Friday, African champions Senegal faced Belarus who despite not getting much of the ball, where clinical as they managed a 6-4 victory over the African champions. Egypt will be back in action on Saturday against Italy, while Senegal will be looking at redeeming themselves the following day when they face Colombia. FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup fixture schedule for African Teams:Egypt Group A Fixtures:Saturday, 17 February11h30 GMT | Italy vs EgyptMonday, 19 February11h30 GMT | Egypt vs USASenegal Group C Fixtures:Sunday, 18 February15h30 GMT | Senegal vs ColombiaTuesday, 20 February15h30 GMT | Japan vs Senegal
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 17, 2024 06:35 UTC
'Bleak picture': AU leaders urged to tackle litany of crises
African leaders were urged Saturday to step up and tackle the myriad conflicts and political crises blighting the continent of 1.4 billion people. Opening the African Union's two-day summit, AU Commission chief Moussa Faki Mahamat painted a "bleak picture" with a "litany of difficulties" confronting many countries. The Great Lakes region of central Africa was, he said, witnessing a worsening of its "eternal crises" fuelled by the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. "Africa cannot remain arms folded and not work to promote genuine peace in the region," Faki added. "Member states are looking inward, closely protecting their sovereign prerogatives rather than investing in collective security."
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 17, 2024 05:34 UTC
Egypt ‘preserves and protects’ E&P investors despite Gaza war, says Eni chief executive (+)
Egypt ‘preserves and protects’ E&P investors despite Gaza war, says Eni chief executiveClaudio Descalzi said Cairo continues to pay for gas, despite economic fallout of Israel-Hamas conflict
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 17, 2024 03:33 UTC
Hybrid energy risk mitigation project reaches financial close
A hybrid energy project procured under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) – Oya Energy Hybrid Energy Project – has reached financial close. Once functional, the Oya Energy Hybrid Project will provide crucial dispatchable energy to the South African grid. Oya Energy Hybrid Project – continent’s largest hybrid energy plantThe Oya Energy Hybrid Project, Africa’s largest hybrid energy project, is globally unique in technology mix, size, and cost-effectiveness. “The Oya Energy Hybrid Project demonstrates our expertise and ability to develop complex and efficient hybrid renewable energy projects in South Africa. Hybrid energy for decarbonisation and sustainabilityRomaya Dorasamy, Managing Director of Meadows Energy, said they too were thrilled about the project’s success.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 17, 2024 03:14 UTC