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The ruling body of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa has rejected proposals for special prayers to be developed for same-sex couples in the church. A motion proposed by representatives of the Diocese of False Bay, which is centred on Somerset West in the Western Cape, proposed that “m embers of our church who are…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie called for a stronger and more equitable multilateral system, urging the international community to reinforce collective security, address global inequality and give Africa a meaningful voice in global decision-making. Addressing the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Taye said lasting…
As international donor funding from USAID and other foreign assistance programs for healthcare continues to shrink, leading financial stakeholders convened by HealthCap Africa, at its Private Markets & Healthcare Roundtable called for a stronger domestic capital ecosystem to help finance Africa’s critical healthcare needs. Pension fund representatives at the meeting came from institutions collectively managing…
Monrovia — CAR Rebel Commander Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity The International Criminal Court has found Central African Republic Seleka rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani guilty on four counts, including torture and persecution. The charges stem from the 2013 conflict, when predominantly Muslim Seleka rebels seized power and ousted President François Bozizé – an…
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for a woman to be elected as the next United Nations secretary general, saying the organisation’s leadership has yet to reflect the gender equality it promotes globally. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia would work with whoever succeeds outgoing secretary general António…
OPINION | Why opposition has grounds to appeal High Court presidential results ruling The 2017 Maina Kiai decision remains highly relevant. In that landmark judgment, the Court of Appeal held that presidential results declared by constituency returning officers are final. PHOTO/UGC. By PATRICK MAYOYO The High Court’s recent decision upholding the national tallying and verification…
Nairobi — President William Ruto has challenged the post-World War II global order, arguing that the institutions created in 1945 no longer reflect the geopolitical realities of the modern world and must be reformed to give Africa a permanent voice in decisions on war, peace and global economic governance. Addressing the 81st United Nations General…
“We are the first generation with the tools to end the fossil fuel age – and the last who can avert climate catastrophe,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, calling on countries to draw up credible roadmaps with clear timelines to transition away from fossil fuels. Key points G20 countries, responsible for around 80…
UV exposure is a major preventable skin cancer risk. Use sunscreen, cover up, seek shade, take extra care outdoors. A changing or non-healing skin lesion should be checked. As we head into the warmer summer months and spend more time outdoors, protecting our skin from sun damage becomes increasingly important. Skin cancer can begin with…
“It is a system of rules. If we are able to come together and rewrite those rules, the truth is that we will always have restructuring to clear the debt. But as we clear the debt, it creates room for more debt to come in.” Across Africa, rising debt burdens and the high cost of…
