February 23
Senegal: President Macky Sall Calls for Talks to Set Election Date
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During his interview with the Senegalese press held on February 22, President Macky Sall made an announcement: "On April 2, my mission ends at the head of Senegal." This… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas to Become First Subregion in World to Develop '30 by 30' Plan [guest column]
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Just over one year ago, the world came together to agree upon a landmark new deal for nature. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (K-M GBF) was signed into action on… Read more »
Africa: Why Investing in Teachers is Critical to the Future of Every African Child Deserves [guest column]
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2024 is the African Union year of Education, but when we step into a classroom and see more than a hundred students to one teacher, our hearts sink. Of course, we will see angelic… Read more »
February 21
Sudan: South Sudan Refugees Among Those Killed in Sudan Army Strike
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Darfur24 reports that a Sudanese army air strike left five cilivians dead and injuring several in Tadamon and the old Zariba in the city of El Daein, the capital of East… Read more »
February 19
Niger: Ecowas Prepares to Lift Sanctions on Niger - Report
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According to information from Jeune Afrique, regional organization Ecowas will lift the economic sanctions on Niger "soon" - a decision made after the coup on July 26, 2023, by… Read more »
February 14
Senegal: 'Why Should We Call for a Dialogue? Dialogue for Whom? With Whom and About What?' [guest column]
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There is a right time for everything, including dialogue, which is what President Macky Sall is calling for. A short time before the start of the electoral campaign, he has chosen… Read more »
February 13
Liberia: Liberia Gets First Woman as Defence Minister
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Retired brigadier general Geraldine George is the new Liberian defence minister - the first time a woman occupies the post, albeit in an acting capacity. President Joseph… Read more »
Senegal: More Protests, Govt Suspends Internet Again as Sall Talks National Dialogue
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The civil society collective against the postponement of the presidential election of February 25, 2024, announced the postponement of the “silent march” scheduled for… Read more »
February 12
Senegal: U.S. 'Saddened' By More Deaths During Protests Against Poll Postponement
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The U.S. expressed "pain and sadness" after the death in Senegal of two demonstrators in Senegal in clashes with the police. However, France24 and RFI puts the number of deaths at… Read more »
February 11
Tanzania: President Suluhu's Condolence Message After Former PM Lowassa's Death
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Former Tanzania PM Lowassa died in Dar es Salaam on February 10. Read more »
February 10
Senegal: Student Killed During Dakar Protests
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A young man was killed during these clashes, reports our correspondent in Dakar, Juliette Dubois. He was a student at Gaston Berger University. Read more »
Senegal: Police, Protesters Clash During Demonstrations Against Poll Postponement
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Protesters responded to the call from civil society and a coalition of political parties against President Macky Sall's decision to postpone the presidential election from February… Read more »
February 09
Africa: African Great Lakes Annual Meeting Shows Why Intercontinental Collaboration Is Essential [guest column]
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As the snow and frost and ice and seemingly inhumane levels of cold continue to plague North America in the midst of their 'arctic' winter, here in Kenya we… Read more »
Africa: War of Influence at COP 10 - The Intricate Dance Between WHO, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Harm Reduction Advocates
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The 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is currently held in Panama until February 10th,… Read more »
South Africa: Foreign Minister Pandor Says Israel Targeting Her After ICJ Genocide Case
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The South African Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor said she's been receiving threats after the country filed a complaint against Israel at the International Court… Read more »
Africa: COP10 - The Apparent Link Between Taxation And Illicit Trade
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The 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is currently taking place in Panama, until… Read more »
February 08
Africa: COP10 - Debate on Novel tobacco and Nicotine Products; It is High time to Listen to Each Other
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Delegates from around the world are gathering in Panama City since Feb 5th for the 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization’s (WHO)… Read more »
February 07
South Africa: No Leaders of Opposition EFF in Parliament for Ramaphosa's State of Nation
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The Western Cape High Court upheld the ban placed on some opposition party leaders from attending President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA) tomorrow -… Read more »
Africa: COP 10 - Health And Politics: Is There A Lack Of Transparency ?
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The tenth Conference of Parties (COP 10) of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) meeting on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is currently underway in… Read more »
Africa: COP 10 - Does the Implementation of the FCTC Exclude the People Most Affected by Tobacco?
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Tobacco continues to affect the entire planet. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of smokers is estimated at 1.1 billion smokers in 2025 if recent trends… Read more »
February 06
Africa: COP 10 - Tobacco Growers' Share Concerns Over WHO Decisions
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A large group of premium tobacco producers and workers from a few tobacco growers’ countries, Colombia, Panama, Honduras and Nicaragua, have protested on February 5th in… Read more »
February 05
Senegal: Mobile Internet Cut to 'Break Tension'
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To break the tension perceptible in Senegal and particularly in Dakar since the postponement of the presidential election, the country's authorities decided to take measures,… Read more »
February 04
Senegal: Poll Postponed - Sall Alludes to Conflict Between National Assembly, Constitutional Council
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The anticipated postponement of the presidential election in Senegal has been confirmed. President Macky repealed the decree which called on the electoral body, effectively… Read more »
February 02
Africa: 'We're Drowning in Plastic - We Need More Plastics Treaties' [interview]
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From January 23 to 25, South Africa hosted the first in-person meeting of international Plastics Pacts with twelve (of the fourteen) national and regional Plastics Pacts meeting. Read more »
South Africa: Opposition Leader Malema Fights Parliament Suspension - South African News Briefs - February 2, 2024
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