U.S. and Iranian Intentions
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Source:The North Africa Journal
January 29, 2024 05:30 UTC
Multicultural Student Services revives Middle Eastern/North African Mentoring Program
The Middle Eastern/North African Mentoring program, a student advising program offered by Multicultural Student Services, was officially revived last fall after five years of dormancy and will continue to recruit students throughout the spring semester. The program, which includes students with Middle Eastern or North African backgrounds, offers academic support to underclassmen and transfer students who are paired with upperclassmen mentors. Formerly known as the Middle Eastern Mentoring program, the advising program was expanded to include North African students when it was restarted. Daria London, president of the program and fourth-year College student, said she and other executive members felt it was important to expand the organization’s services. Imane Akhanous, director of mentee affairs and second-year College student, echoed a similar statement to London’s.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 29, 2024 02:55 UTC
Every year of education reduces mortality risk
Researchers have unveiled a striking correlation between education levels and mortality rates. Previous theories proposed that higher education levels might lead to longer life spans, but the extent of this effect was unclear. The current research clarifies this by illustrating a direct correlation: a completion of six years of primary school decreases death risk by about 13 percent, secondary education cuts it by nearly 25 percent, and 18 years of education slashes mortality risk by 34 percent. Link between education and mortalityThe correlation between education and reduced mortality can be compared to other well-known health factors. “In order to reduce inequalities in mortality, it’s important to invest in areas that promote people’s opportunities to get an education.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 29, 2024 01:29 UTC
AFCON 2023: DR Congo goalkeeper Mpasi converts winning penalty to eliminate Egypt
Egypt are out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after the Pharaohs fell to DR Congo 8-7 in a penalty shootout after the teams played to a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. Meschack Elia opened the scoring for the Leopards in the first half before Mostafa Mohamed’s penalty kick leveled the score just before halftime. The match was a tactical battle throughout with Egypt focused on maintaining possession while the Congolese team searched for opportunities to exploit the wings. A free kick service into the Congolese penalty area resulted in an aerial duel between DRC central defender Dylan Batubinska and Egypt defender Ahmed Hegazy. Highlights and the penalty kick shootout will be below when available.
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January 29, 2024 01:22 UTC
Taliban directives single out 'infidel' hairstyle of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un as 'fashion sin'
No haircuts that make them look like an "infidel." And no shaved faces or beards shorter than the optimal length, the report said. The issuance of the directives, initially denied by the ministry, were confirmed by a regional ministry official in the western province of Herat this week. Azizul Rahman Mohajer said on January 23 that certain haircuts were too similar to what the "infidels in the West or North Korea" have, RFE/RL reported. The latest rules say that beards should be no shorter than "one strand" and that men's eyebrows should not be trimmed.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 20:55 UTC
Banksias are iconic Australian plants, but their ancestors actually came from North Africa
But our research, published in Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics, shows that the ancestors of banksias actually migrated here from North Africa. We used a DNA assessment of the entire protea family to create an evolutionary tree. This showed that by 120 million years ago, the ancestors of banksias had begun crossing into northeast South America. They could have originated in Antarctica and South America, and possibly even Africa. This north Antarctic pathway might well also apply to eucalypts, whose oldest records are for southern South America, as well as currently endemic animals and microbes.
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January 28, 2024 19:33 UTC
Official launch of celebration of Marrakech as Culture Capital in Islamic World for 2024 – The North Africa Post
The Celebration of Marrakech as Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for 2024, was officially kicked off, under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, at a ceremony co-organized by the Ministry of Culture and the Rabat-based Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). The ceremony began with performing Morocco’s national anthem, followed by the screening of a video highlighting the characteristics and features of the historic and ancient city of Marrakech. In an address during the ceremony, ICESCO Director General Salim M. AlMalik stated that Marrakech is genuinely worthy of bearing the Capital of Culture of the Islamic World for 2024 in view of its abundant natural and historical richness and geographical uniqueness. The celebration of Marrakech, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for 2024, featured the official song of the ceremony, which will be played at related events during 2024. Toward the end of the ceremony, Dr. AlMalik recited a poem he wrote in tribute to the city, entitled “The Glorious Marrakech.”
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January 28, 2024 18:46 UTC
Suez Canal crisis: Inter-ministerial meet called, market observers fear exporters will be hit
KOLKATA, JANUARY 28: The Suez Canal crisis has prompted an inter-ministerial huddle as market observers fear exporters will be hit if the situation remains tense over the next few quarters. Freight moving through the Suez Canal has dropped 45% in 2 months since the attacks by Yemen’s Houthis. Shipping companies are diverting freight through Cape of Good Hope now. “We are conscious of the fact that the Suez Canal route is very important for us. Indian companies use the Red Sea route through the Suez Canal to trade with Europe, North America, North Africa and parts of West Asia.
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January 28, 2024 17:13 UTC
Coach Regragui to lead Atlas Lions in South Africa game as CAF lifts suspension – The North Africa Post
Morocco coach Walid Regragui will be able to lead the Atlas Lions in the first knockout stage game against South Africa after CAF lifted his suspension. Regragui was banned for four games by CAF following a spat with captain of DRC and the ensuing altercations between players from the two teams, after their group game last week. Morocco’s football federation denied any wrongdoing by Regragui and asked for an appeal. “The CAF Appeal Committee has overturned the previously imposed suspension against the national team coach. This decision was made after considering the arguments presented by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF),” announced the Federation.
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January 28, 2024 15:31 UTC
Holcim eyes $30 billion valuation with North American business listing, picks new CEO By Reuters
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss cement maker Holcim is seen at its headquarters in Zug, Switzerland October 26, 2022. In the biggest shake-up at Holcim since the Swiss company took over French rival Lafarge in 2015, the divestment will likely be completed in the first half of 2025. The spin-off could value the new company at around $30 billion, Jenisch told reporters, with Holcim retaining no stake. Holcim is the biggest cement maker in North America, where it employs 16,000 people across 850 sites. The remaining Holcim business will have sales of around 17 billion Swiss francs, and employ 48,000 people.
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January 28, 2024 14:34 UTC
North Country wake up weather: Sunday, January 28, 2024
Storm Team Meteorologist John DiPasquale has the latest weather updates and 7-day forecast for the North Country. Stay up to date on the North Country’s local forecast with ABC50’s weather updates, also available on the mobile app and daily newsletter.
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January 28, 2024 14:34 UTC
Dust from North Africa is expected to persist throughout next week
The Madeira archipelago is once again being affected by dust coming from North Africa, a situation that is expected to continue throughout the next week, according to a forecast by Victor Prior, director of the Madeira Delegation of the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). “This situation of dust in the atmosphere will continue in the coming days. Wednesday may rainFurthermore, Victor Prior predicts that some showers may fall next Wednesday, January 31st, but in minimal quantities. “For the next 8 to 10 days, apart from today and Wednesday, no amount of precipitation that could be called abundant is expected,” he reinforced. “Therefore, there will not be cold days”, highlighted Victor Prior.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 14:30 UTC
Holcim To List North American Business
Holcim (SIX: ) (HCMLY (OTC: )) announces its intent to list its North American business in the US with a full capital market separation. The newly-listed business will be committed to driving long-term growth in the rapidly expanding North American market and unlocking value for all its stakeholders. The success of our North American business makes it the leading pure-play building solutions company in the region. Building on its leading footprint, the North American business is ideally positioned to capitalize on the strong construction spend and once-in-a-generation infrastructure investments across the region. Transaction DetailsHolcim is preparing a full capital market separation and US listing of its North American business.
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January 28, 2024 14:17 UTC
Red Sea route accounts for 50% country's exports, 30% of imports: Report
The impact of the ongoing crisis around the Red Sea shipping route, which accounts for 50 per cent of the country's exports and 30 per cent of imports last fiscal, will vary depending on the industry, according to a report. Lastly, players in pharma, metals, and fertilisers will not be much impacted.Increasing attacks on ships sailing in the Red Sea region since November 2023 have persuaded shippers to consider the alternative longer route past the Cape of Good Hope. Crude prices rose 5-7 per cent to USD 80/barrel in mid-December 2023, following an escalation of the crisis but prices have since settled in the USD 77-80/barrel range.It is not that the impact of the Red Sea crisis will be negative for all sectors. The extent of this will vary depending on sectoral nuances. Supply chain issues could also intensify, curbing trade volume and renewing inflationary pressures.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 10:17 UTC