World has failed Gaza in 'livestreamed genocide', South Africa's delegation says at ICJ – video
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh, an adviser to South Africa’s legal team, said the international community had failed Palestinians despite 'dehumanising, genocidal rhetoric' by Israeli governmental officials, praising South Africa for initiating proceedings against Israel at the international court of justice. Ghrálaigh told the court that this was 'the first genocide in history where its victims are broadcasting their own destruction in real time in the desperate so far vain hope that the world might do something'. Israel has rejected South Africa's allegations
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2024 22:57 UTC
Wagner clashes with rebels opposed to CAR regime in power – The North Africa Post
The fighting has forced local populations to flee into the bush. The Russian mercenaries backed by Central African Republic armed forces, pounded the rebel positions in the village and managed to take control of the area. Touadera, in power since 2016 has been facing rebels backed by former President François Bozizé ousted from power in 2013 amid a civil war. To prop up his power, Touadera turned to Moscow-backed Wagner in 2018. At 1,000 Wagner mercenaries are reportedly present in the African country which has slid into chaos since 2013.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2024 22:20 UTC
North Europe ports face capacity crunch as carriers race for berths
By Mike Wackett 11/01/2024North European container ports are facing a potential capacity crunch in early February, as the armada of alliance vessels from Asia that have been re-routed around Africa reach the Channel. Vessel ETAs have been pushed back by 10 days or more, depending on whether voyages were paused, with alliance carriers fighting to secure arrival slots at hub terminals. “At that time, terminals were already chock-a-block full from the pandemic demand surge, the land side was stuffed and quayside work was painfully slow. Nevertheless, carriers are keeping a watchful eye on the situation in Germany, in case there is an escalation of industrial action, affecting intermodal operations for longer periods. Indeed, with market rates going through the roof and said to be reaching $10,000 per 40ft for prompt shipments from China to North Europe, the deployment of smaller, ad-hoc tonnage by HMM and others will be highly lucrative.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2024 19:50 UTC
Best Coins to Buy in the Bull Run: Riding the Crypto Bull Run with ApeMax, Helium, Tectum, Celestia, Chainlink, Solana, Ethereum, Bitcoin
As 2024 dawns, the cryptocurrency market is abuzz with excitement for a potential upcoming bull run, fueled by the anticipated approval of a Bitcoin ETF and the upcoming Bitcoin halving. In this vibrant landscape, explore the most promising cryptocurrencies: ApeMax, Helium, Tectum, Celestia, Chainlink, Solana, Ethereum, and the iconic Bitcoin. Why does Bitcoin influence when the crypto bull run will happen? Although it is impossible to predict if and when a crypto bull run will happen, Bitcoin often influences the timing and sentiment around a crypto bull run because it is the leading and most established cryptocurrency. A Bitcoin bull run can impact other innovative altcoins like ApeMax.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2024 19:31 UTC
South African avocado export ban to Japan lifted
The Department of Agriculture has announced the lifting of the ban on South African Hass avocado exports to Japan. The ban was lifted at the end of November last year, with both nations agreeing on a work plan to ensure the correct implementation of export protocols. Reggie Ngcobo, spokesperson for the Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), stated that South Africa is a leading global producer and exporter of avocados. Registered growers are required to adhere to good agricultural practices, including orchard sanitation and an effective integrated pest management system. These measures are crucial for producing avocados in areas free from quarantine pests, a matter of significant concern for South Africa.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2024 19:16 UTC
Tanzania and EAC at the centre of regional transmission expansion
Ranked by KPMG behind only South Africa and Nigeria, Tanzania has confirmed its status when it comes to trade and investment. This year, the fifth Tanzania Energy Cooperation Summit (TECS 2024) will showcase Tanzania’s renewable energy investment potential. With an emphasis on Tanzania’s’ position as a regional energy enabler, topics being brought to the table include Tanzania’s economic outlook and energy development potential, as well as plotting the best way to build a regional power market. Attendees will be invited to offer ideas around building better regional interconnection, more robust frameworks for trade and investment, and ultimately a roadmap for regional energy access moving forward. “By uniting investors, government entities and industry specialists, we’re fostering dialogues crucial for advancing Tanzania’s energy roadmap, prioritising gas and renewables, and enhancing regional transmission.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2024 19:09 UTC
The Path to Cutting 100 Million Tons of Methane Emissions
Recent developments in measurement technologies, such as satellite imagery, reveal that methane emissions probably are substantially higher than earlier anticipated. As a result, measures to limit methane emissions are gaining increasing attention across the industry. “Reducing methane emissions is generally a more low-hanging fruit than cutting emissions of carbon dioxide, and therefore has the most promising potential for the energy sector in the short and medium term – provided the emissions are detected. Scarce and low-quality methane data is one of the key challenges to curb methane emissions. This suggests that lower methane emissions primarily occur when companies have direct operational control over assets.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2024 19:04 UTC
AFCON 2023: Morocco Midfielder Slams Egypt’s Style of Football as North African Rivalry Heats Up
Their midfielder, Azzedine Ounahi, has called out Egypt, blasting their style of play and angering fans of the seven-time AFCON champions. Morocco have plenty to prove at the AFCON because they haven't won that trophy since 1976. Morocco's Ounahi calls out EgyptOlympique Marseille midfielder, Ounahi was one of the standout performers in Qatar and remains a key player for the Atlas Lions. Saiss outlines Morocco's AFCON ambitionSports Brief previously reported on Romain Saiss outlining Morocco's 2023 AFCON goals. He stated Morocco's national team would pursue the last stage of the AFCON in February.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2024 19:02 UTC
Africa’s biggest pay-TV company strikes late deal to screen continent’s top football tournament
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January 11, 2024 17:25 UTC
‘Queen of Arab Pop’ Nancy Ajram Strikes Catalog Deal With Reservoir Media and Middle East Partner
Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram, dubbed the “queen of Arab pop” by Spotify, has inked a publishing deal with U.S. indie music company Reservoir Media and PopArabia, its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region partner. The landmark deal with Ajram’s In2Musica label includes her entire owned catalog like hit albums “Ya Tabtab” and “Nancy 10,” as well as her future works, Reservoir and PopArabia said in a statement. It comprises Ajram’s global hit “Sah Sah” with U.S. DJ-producer Marshmello, which in 2022 became the first Arabic-language song to enter Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Songs chart. “This deal marks a significant addition to our catalog of music rooted in the Middle East,” said Reservoir founder and CEO Golnar Khosrowshahi in a statement. We’re looking forward to reaching even more fans across the world with our music through this publishing partnership.”The deal with Ajram comes on the heels of previous deals sealed by Reservoir and PopArabia under their partnership, such as the acquisition of Egyptian record label 100Copies and music publisher Voice of Beirut in 2022, amid their efforts to became a top MENA region music publishing player.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2024 14:49 UTC
The Killing of Gaza's Environment
The Netanyahu regime has taken out after more or less anything that might be of use or value in Gaza, anything that might make life meaningful, including that area’s precious olive groves and its environment. For more than two years, water from the Mediterranean was flushed into the tunnel system, wreaking havoc on Gaza’s environment. Satellite images released in early December affirm that 22% of Gaza’s agricultural land, including countless olive orchards, has been completely destroyed. White Phosphorus and Bombs, Bombs, and More BombsWhile contaminating aquifers and uprooting olive groves, Israel is now also poisoning Gaza from above. Like the Allied forces of World War II, Israel is killing indiscriminately.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2024 14:37 UTC
Parallel Wireless pushes Africa open RAN progress
Open RAN vendor Parallel Wireless lauded a milestone of installing equipment in 1,500 sites across various African markets through partnerships with authorities and operators in a number of countries. The company noted it was also preparing for “for future 5G upgrades across Africa” as open RAN continues to grow. Parallel Wireless indicated providing connectivity in parts of the continent required meeting unique challenges, including geographic factors and issues sourcing electricity. In a separate announcement, the company revealed a deal with Nigerian infrastructure sharing specialist Hotspot Network to use its technology in 500 sites in rural parts of the country. It claimed this, and its other deployments in the region, demonstrated open RAN architecture could “help connect the disconnected, bringing them in touch with previously out-of-reach banking, health and educational services”.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2024 14:34 UTC
New sea link to transport tomatoes from North Africa to Liverpool
Dutch shipping operator WEC Lines is launching a new freight service that will connect Agadir in Morocco with the Port of Liverpool. The new route is designed for importers of fresh produce from North Africa, especially as Morocco has surpassed Spain as one of the UK's largest suppliers of tomatoes. WEC Lines has operated ships between Liverpool, Portugal, and Spain since 2019. In February 2023, it added a new series of weekly calls from Northern Spain, Portugal, North Africa, and the Canary Islands. To support the service, WEC is taking delivery of around 50 additional refrigerated units and expects to add more units to the fleet in the next phase.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2024 14:31 UTC
Washington, NGOs, pundits congratulate Morocco on election to Presidency of UNHRC – The North Africa Post
“My heartfelt congratulations to Morocco and Ambassador Omar Zniber after being elected President of the UNHRC in 2024,” said U.S. “We are excited to partner in our mutual endeavor to strengthen human rights worldwide. Morocco is committed to consolidating democracy, gender equality, social and territorial justice, human rights culture, inclusive development, and youth empowerment. The Arab Human Rights Committee said in a statement that Morocco’s election reflects the international community’s trust in the kingdom’s capacity to lead efforts aimed at promoting and protecting human rights. Morocco’s election “guarantees respect for diversity and for those who think differently and who, all over the world, defend and protect human rights,” President of the Latin American NGO “Human Rights Without Borders,” Juan Moraga, said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2024 14:20 UTC
To Really Help Gaza, Not Just Any Cease-Fire Will Do
As public outrage over the humanitarian impact of Israel’s military operations in Gaza grows, calls for a cease-fire in the U.S. and globally are mounting. But for those concerned with the bottom-line humanitarian outcomes in the conflict, is a cease-fire ultimately the best way forward? The reality is that cease-fires often fail and for the most part have limited and at times even adverse impacts. These lessons from the past failures and successes of cease-fires, and not political outrage, should inform the U.S. response to the horrific humanitarian suffering in Gaza. Research on the use of cease-fires in conflicts reveals relatively disappointing results that have largely been ignored in the current clamor for a cease-fire as the primary response to suffering in Gaza.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2024 14:19 UTC