AFRICA

Jul
17
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
At the mid-year meeting, Kenya’s Ruto advocates for a stronger, more financially independent A.U.

At the mid-year meeting, Kenya’s Ruto advocates for a stronger, more financially independent A.U.

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At the fifth Mid-Year coordination conference of the African Union, which took place on Sunday, July 16, African leaders gathered in Gigiri, Nairobi County. Among other things, the summit sought to resolve important problems with African integration and labor distribution. The President of Kenya presided over the meeting. William Ruto demanded that the AU be reformed with an emphasis on the organization's financial independence. The leader declared, "The pan-African movement has always been about sovereignty and agency. "First and foremost, chronic reliance, even on well-intentioned partners, is at odds with the desire for autonomy, self-determination, and agency. And because of…
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Jul
14
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
Egypt’s president announces steps to end the Sudan conflict.

Egypt’s president announces steps to end the Sudan conflict.

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Sudan's six neighboring countries' leaders convened in Cairo on Thursday for the most high-profile peace talks since unrest erupted throughout the north-eastern African country in mid-April. Sudan's six neighboring countries' leaders convened in Cairo on Thursday for the most high-profile peace talks since unrest erupted throughout the north-eastern African country in mid-April. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi held the meeting, which was attended by the leaders of Ethiopia, South Sudan, Chad, Eritrea, the Central African Republic, and Libya. "We are deeply concerned about Sudan's deteriorating humanitarian situation and condemn the repeated attacks on civilians, healthcare facilities, and public service outlets."…
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Jul
12
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
West and Central Africa urged by Amnesty Int’l to combat corruption.

West and Central Africa urged by Amnesty Int’l to combat corruption.

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On Tuesday, Amnesty International urged governments in West and Central Africa to combat corruption and cease "persecuting" those who speak out in support of human rights. The group condemned the "arrests," "harassment," "detention," and "even death" of human rights advocates battling corruption in the 19 countries of West and Central Africa in a report released in honor of Africa Anti-Corruption Day. These individuals are essential to the battle against corruption and, by extension, the defense of fundamental rights. Yet when they come forward with the truth, they become the focus of assaults, intimidation, harassment, and persecution, according to Agnès Callamard,…
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Jul
09
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
Why smallholder farmers are key to African, global food security

Why smallholder farmers are key to African, global food security

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One of the main challenges before the 5th United Nations Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5) taking place in Qatar is how to unlock the potential of smallholder farmers. What can be done to increase their prosperity and improve food security? Global agriculture is at a crossroads. The planet is home to 8 billion people, a total which the UN predicts will rise to 10 billion by 2050. At the same time global food insecurity is rising due to the unprecedented rate of soil degradation and the increased frequency and severity of climate shocks, the pandemic, and regional conflicts. To…
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Jul
09
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
Africa Union and Agricultural Development.

Africa Union and Agricultural Development.

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For Africa to achieve the Agenda 2063 aspiration for “A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development” (Aspiration 1) the continent needs to invest in modern agriculture for increased proactivity and production as well as exploit the vast potential of Africa’s blue/ocean economy. In addition, action needs to be taken to address climate change issues and other environmental factors that pose a great risk to the agricultural sector. The Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) is one of the continental frameworks under Agenda 2063 and it aims to help African countries eliminate hunger and reduce poverty by raising economic growth…
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