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[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Environment, Jomo Fortunato, Thursday highlighted the need to promote reflection around the world of dance in Angola.
Abiy's government and the regional one run by the Tigray People's Liberation Front each consider the other illegitimate.
\t There was no immediate word from the three AU envoys, former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former Mozambique President Joaquim Chissano and former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe. AU spokeswoman Ebba Kalondo did not say whether they can meet with TPLF leaders, something Abiy's office has rejected.
\"``Not possible,'' senior Ethiopian official Redwan Hussein said in a message to the AP. ``\"Above all, TPLF leadership is still at large.'' He called reports that the TPLF had appointed an envoy to discuss an immediate cease-fire with the international community ``masquerading.''
\t Fighting reportedly remained well outside the Tigray capital of Mekele, a densely populated city of a half-million people who have been warned by the Ethiopian government that they will be shown ``no mercy'' if they don't distance themselves from the region's leaders.
\t Tigray has been almost entirely cut off from the outside world since Nov. 4, when Abiy announced a military offensive in response to a TPLF attack on a federal army base.
That makes it difficult to verify claims about the fighting, but humanitarians have said at least hundreds of people have been killed.
\t The fighting threatens to destabilize Ethiopia, which has been described as the linchpin of the strategic Horn of Africa.
\t With transport links cut, food and other supplies are running out in Tigray, home to 6 million people, and the United Nations has asked for immediate and unimpeded access for aid.
AP
Yesterday, I watched a video of a former politician in Barbados making disparaging remarks about the intelligence of a sportsman who was a West Indies player, West Indies captain and West Indies coach.
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'SIMI' will be showing this week as part of Gallerie 909’s Black Art and Film Festival on Thursday, Feb. 25 at Green Light Cinema and Saturday, Feb. 27, at the AMC Sundial Theater. BY J.A. JONES, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Artist and educator Yati Debi Garrett is a testament to the perseverance, determination, creativity […]
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet recently released a report that provided a glimpse of how Africans and people of African descendent were mistreated for centuries starting from slavery. The investigative reporting started after the killing of George Floyd last year by former police officer Derek Chauvin, who was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison. The report highlights at least 190 deaths, mostly in the United States, to show how police officers weren’t being held accountable in killing unarmed Black people and people from African descendant. Additionally, it noted similar situations of abuse of power in other countries such as Belgium, Brazil, Britian, Canada, Colombia and France. “To build a more solid foundation for […]
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The scramble for positions in the coming administration of President-elect Joe Biden has reached a fever pitch in recent days, with multiple groups demanding greater representation in the White House next year. More than 1,000 Black women released a letter to CNN demanding Biden appoint more Black women to his cabinet. While they acknowledge the recent appointments of Linda Greenfield as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Cecilia Rouse as leader of the Council of Economic Advisers, the letter also notes that Black women propelled Biden to victory in key states like Georgia, Michigan and Pennsylvania. \"We are also pleased to see the talented Black women who have been named to various key roles in the White House. However, as we look to the historic challenges our country faces and the need for strong, accomplished leaders who reflect the breadth and depth of the American experience that you will need at your side when you take office in January 2021, there are glaring...
AMID a bitter political feud that has paralysed the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), politicians in Tobago have finally found something they can agree on.
THA Chief Secretary Ancil Dennis (PNM) issued a call on Wednesday for anyone who still has a job to help the less fortunate. He reiterated his view that the employed – including legislators – should donate ten per cent of their earnings to people with none.
Mr Dennis’s position is notable because his party has been non-committal on this issue and he is staking a claim where there is no official line to toe.
But more strikingly, the Chief Secretary has somehow managed to find himself on the same side as Watson Duke (PDP), his strongest political opponent.
Mr Duke has urged people earning more than $20,000 a month to donate half their pay to assist those in need.
“Normally, Watson Duke is not a good example to follow,” Mr Dennis said at an executive council media conference in Tobago. “But in this case, I would encourage every single individual, not only leaders, but every individual that has a job now.”
The reality is, times are tough and not everyone who has a job will be in a position to help.
Nonetheless, we strongly endorse the calls being made across the board in Tobago for everyone who can help to make some effort to. Assistance can take many forms. With creativity and resourcefulness there is no reason why we cannot find some way to do what is right in these dreadful circumstances.
A great example is that set by Kerry Emamdee, Shane Daniel and Nicholas Daniel – part-time farmers, two of them policemen, who have made use of their “side hustle” of growing watermelons and other crops to be generous to the community at large. They recently donated 2,000 pounds of watermelon to people who responded to a post on social media.
“I decided to donate to charity because a lot of people are strained,” Nicholas, a pilot, told Newsday.
But this kind of action and attitude are not to be found everywhere.
According to the House Leader Camille Robinson-Regis (PNM), not everyone can afford to donate a portion of their pay or to take a pay cut.
“I am not donating my salary, because I can’t afford to,” said the Planning Minister. She said a combination of government support and charitable donations is being distributed through publicly-funded constituency offices.
On the other hand, Toco/Sangre Grande MP Roger Monroe (PNM) sees things differently. On Tuesday, he promised to donate three months’ salary to help needy constituents. And Naparima MP Rodney Charles (UNC) on Wednesday called for MPs to take a pay cut.
“We cannot live life while other people are suffering,” he sensibly said.
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Shortages have become ‘’very critical’’ in Ethiopia’s embattled northern region of Tigray, the United Nations says. The region of 6 million people is still sealed off as it faces threats by Ethiopian federal forces.
Martin Plaut is a writer and an expert on Ethiopia. He says what is ‘’ much more likely is that the Tigrayans will head for the hills in the mountains, it's an extremely rough terrain.’’
‘’If he has a quick victory then perhaps he will be able to establish control. Much more likely is that the Tigrayans will head for the hills in the mountains, it's an extremely rough terrain. And they know it very well, they spent 20 years fighting the previous government, which they overthrew in 1991. In the same time they don't control the skies. The skies are held by the jets of the Ethiopian Air force and also, the Tigrayans are said to be under attack from the United Arab Emirates who have drones based in neighboring Eritrea, and they are said to be using these drones against key targets’’, he said.
Plaut noted that the trappings of Tigrayans in the fight is compounding an already dire situation.
‘’The BBC reported seeing Ethiopian federal troops now preventing people from crossing the river into Sudan. Which is why the numbers have dropped substantially from about 6.000 a day to about 700 a day. So people are being trapped in the fighting, and that is making their situation even worse. Once they get across the river of course they can get substantial aid and assistance. And the international community is moving heaven and earth to make that happen’’, Plaut added.
More than a million people are now displaced. Fuel and cash are running out. The Tigrayan capital, Mekele cannot be accessed by the UN World Food Program over travel blockages.
Communications links remain severed with the Tigray region since the deadly conflict broke out on November 4. Human Rights Watch is warning that ``actions that deliberately impede relief supplies'' violate international humanitarian law.
South Africa has called on all countries to intensify collaboration in repatriating assets and extraditing suspected criminals evading justice.
[Nation] An air of optimism greeted the year 2020, but it has turned out to be the Horn of Africa's -- and indeed the World's -- worst Year-- an annus horribilis. Many are happy that this \"horrible year\" has come to an end.
In Senegal, one local project is investing in mangrove reforestation and local communities to help preserve local villages and help them to tackle and adapt to the changing climate
The blast has been linked to a large supply of confiscated and potentially unsecured explosive material, stored in a warehouse at the city's port, close to populated areas. As world leaders and international organizations step in to offer assistance, local officials are also launching an investigation into the blast.
As day breaks in Lebanon, authorities are scrambling to treat the wounded, search for survivors, and assess the full extent of the damage. Here's what we know so far.
The basics: What, where, when
The explosion took place at 6:07 p.m. local time near Beirut's port and central district, close to many highly-populated areas and tourist sites.
Nearby landmarks include the historic Martyrs' Square; the Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael neighborhoods, fixtures of the Beirut bar scene; the landmark Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque; Grand Serail, the government palace; and Baabda Palace, the official residence of the Lebanese President.
The explosion tore through the city, flipping cars, shattering glass and causing some homes to crumble. Damaged buildings include the headquarters of former Prime Minister Saad Hariri and CNN's bureau in downtown Beirut. Homes as far as 10 kilometers (6 miles) away were damaged, according to witnesses.
The blast was even felt in Cyprus, around 240 kilometers (150 miles) away, and registered as a 3.3 magnitude earthquake.
What are the casualties?
At least 80 people were killed in the blast and at least 4,000 wounded, Health Minister Hamad Hassan said in a phone interview Wednesday morning with one of Lebanon's national television channels. This figure is expected to rise, he said.
\"There are many people missing until now. People are asking the emergency department about their loved ones and it is difficult to search at night because there is no electricity. We are facing a real catastrophe and need time to assess the extent of damages,\" Hasan said in a Reuters report.
Among the dead are the secretary-general of the Kataeb political party, Nazar Najarian, according to Lebanon state-run NNA news. He was in his office when the explosion happened, and died after being critically injured.
At least 10 firefighters working for Beirut's municipality are missing, said the city's governor Marwan Abboud.
At least one Australian was killed, and the Australian Embassy building has been \"significantly compromised,\" said Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
One Japanese citizen and one Indonesian national were also injured, according to authorities from the two countries.
Some naval peacekeepers with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have also been injured, some seriously. They have been transported to hospital for treatment, said UNIFIL.
What caused the blast?
In the immediate aftermath, there were conflicting reports, and it was initially blamed on a major fire at a warehouse for firecrackers near the port.
United States President Donald Trump added to the confusion when he
The blast has been linked to a large supply of confiscated and potentially unsecured explosive material, stored in a warehouse at the city's port, close to populated areas. As world leaders and international organizations step in to offer assistance, local officials are also launching an investigation into the blast.\nAs day breaks in Lebanon, authorities are scrambling to treat the wounded, search for survivors, and assess the full extent of the damage. Here's what we know so far.
The explosion tore through the city, flipping cars, shattering glass and causing some homes to crumble. Damaged buildings include the headquarters of former Prime Minister Saad Hariri and CNN's bureau in downtown Beirut. Homes as far as 10 kilometers (6 miles) away were damaged, according to witnesses.\nThe blast was even felt in Cyprus, around 240 kilometers (150 miles) away, and registered as a 3.3 magnitude earthquake.
At least 80 people were killed in the blast and at least 4,000 wounded, Health Minister Hamad Hassan said in a phone interview Wednesday morning with one of Lebanon's national television channels. This figure is expected to rise, he said.\n\"There are many people missing until now. People are asking the emergency department about their loved ones and it is difficult to search at night because there is no electricity. We are facing a real catastrophe and need time to assess the extent of damages,\" Hasan said in a Reuters report.
Among the dead are the secretary-general of the Kataeb political party, Nazar Najarian, according to Lebanon state-run NNA news. He was in his office when the explosion happened, and died after being critically injured.\nAt least 10 firefighters working for Beirut's municipality are missing, said the city's governor Marwan Abboud.\nAt least one Australian was killed, and the Australian Embassy building has been \"significantly compromised,\" said Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.\nOne Japanese citizen and one Indonesian national were also injured, according to authorities from the two countries.\nSome naval peacekeepers with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have also been injured, some seriously. They have been transported to hospital for treatment, said UNIFIL.
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[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said that nowadays, humanity is going through its most difficult test in years, citing ongoing challenges, topped by the global outbreak of Covid-19 and the impacts of climate change.
guest column :Sandra Liebenberg THE coronavirus pandemic has killed over a million people globally and disrupted healthcare and political systems, economies, social bonds and religious practices. What can South Africa’s Bill of Rights and international human rights treaties contribute to coronavirus responses and recovery strategies in the country and globally? My central argument is that human rights provide tools to help States build fairer societies and economies. Such societies will be more resilient to future shocks. A human rights-based approach to the pandemic is based on values. It prioritises the most disadvantaged and vulnerable and it is holistic. It also highlights international assistance and cooperation. Value-based approach The values of human dignity, equality and freedom lie at the heart of human rights, and are the founding values of South Africa’s constitution. These values require the State and private actors to recognise that every life is equally valuable. Everyone should have the civil and political freedoms — and the economic, social and cultural means — to develop to their full potential. Governments can promote these values by acknowledging people’s agency. People should have meaningful opportunities to participate in response and recovery programmes. For example, a broad range of civil society bodies must get a chance to shape the budgetary decisions underlying economic recovery. The goal of all response measures should be to create an environment in which all can live in dignity without excessive inequalities on grounds of race, gender and socio-economic status. Setting priorities Human rights help governments set priorities in responding to the pandemic. People who are most disadvantaged and vulnerable should be the central focus. The pandemic and lockdowns have had the most severe impact on people living in poverty. In South Africa, that overwhelmingly means black people. Among them are people in overcrowded informal settlements without adequate water or the space to comply with social distance guidelines. Also harshly affected are workers in the informal sector, migrant workers, refugees and asylum seekers. Many have not been able to access economic relief. Because traditional gender roles persist, women have had to bear the biggest burden of child care, home schooling and domestic work while trying to keep their jobs. Human rights require States to put the needs of such groups first when it comes to budgets, laws, policies and programmes. Economic reforms and other pandemic responses should be based on a systematic human rights impact assessment. Interdependence and accountability The third contribution of human rights is that they oblige governments to develop a holistic, integrated response to the pandemic. South Africa’s constitution and international human rights law recognise that all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, cultural and environmental — are interdependent and interrelated. This means the right to life and health must be protected through science-based me
By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa has surpassed 100,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19 as the continent praised for its early response to the pandemic now struggles with a dangerous resurgence and medical oxygen often runs desperately short. 'We are more vulnerable than we thought,' the director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, John Nkengasong, told The Associated Press in an interview reflecting on the pandemic and a milestone he called 'remarkably painful.' He worried that 'we are beginning to normalize deaths,' while health workers are overwhelmed. The 54-nation continent of some 1.3 billion […]
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[The Herald] EARLY in the morning yesterday, hundreds of people from across the country thronged Chief Njelele Homestead in Gokwe South to bear witness to the launch of the Cultural Week commemorations where Zimbabwe's rich cultural history was on display.
Content editor and youth language coach, La-Toya Samuels-Cousins, has launched a literacy programme aimed at igniting a passion for reading in young children. The 36-year-old told The Gleaner that Penpals Writing Club was birthed from a genuine...
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African government says it is \"appalled\" at the unjust and unwarranted decision of the African Union Commission (AUC) to grant Israel observer status in the African Union (AU).
[African Union] In Africa, cases of human rights violations including gender-based violence such as sexual harassment, child marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM), domestic and sexual violence have been on the rise, particularly with the containment measures for COVID-19. This threatens to reverse the accumulated gains made in realizing gender equality on the continent. Data shows that more than 50 million girls under the age of 14 years in Africa are at-risk of FGM, while more than 115 million women, were married as
[Nyasa Times] An international relations affairs expert has warned President Lazarus Chakwera against making a unilateral decision without Sadc to send Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers to fight Islamist insurgents in Mozambique.
[East African] Somalia has taken another crucial step in its bid to conduct much-delayed elections, after opposition groups changed their stance and accepted an electoral boss they had initially rejected.
The Hotel Robinson, built in 1897, was one of the first businesses in San Diego County, California to be owned and operated by an African American, and the oldest continuously operated hotel in Southern California. The hotel is now a part of the National Register of Historic Places and is a Point of Historic Interest for the state of California, thanks to the present owners’ efforts.
Albert Robinson and his wife, Margaret Tull Robinson, originally ran the hotel. Margaret Tull’s father was the first African American man to be a juror in San Diego County. Her mother, Susan Tull, owned property and was possibly the financial backer of the building of the hotel.
Albert Robinson was born a slave in 1845 in Missouri, but the exact location is not known. During the Civil War, he befriended a military officer and came to San Diego with the officer after the war. The officer may have been Major Levi Chase, who came to San Diego in 1868, but this cannot be confirmed. In 1886 Robinson was living in Julian and was a cook for a ranch. He met Margaret Tull, a San Diego native, and married her that year. As a wedding gift from Margaret’s parents, the couple received a piece of land in Julian, which would become the site of the hotel.
Soon after their marriage, the Robinsons opened a restaurant and bakery, named the Robinson Restaurant and Bakery. Margaret served a Sunday night chicken dinner every night that quickly made their restaurant popular within the community. For almost a decade, the restaurant enjoyed success.
In 1897 the Robinson Restaurant and Bakery was demolished to begin construction on the Hotel Robinson. Margaret’s mother, Susan, was most likely involved in financing the construction. Local community members, C. R. Wellington and F.L. Blanc, oversaw the construction. It was completed and opened in the same year. The hotel was built with fourteen guest rooms, a full kitchen, dining room, and a parlor room.
The hotel became a social center of the community, famous for its hospitality and cooking. Many settlers
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The number of positive cases of Covid-19 in Angola has reached 17. 371, since the first infection was reported in the country in March this year, the Health authorities announced Tuesday evening in Luanda.
War crimes and crimes against humanity have likely been committed in Libya by all parties to conflict since 2016 including by external actors, a Human Rights Council-appointed probe said on Monday.
Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok says during an in interview in Khartoum that he hopes Sudan can wipe out its staggering $60 billion foreign debt bill this year by securing relief and deals at an upcoming Paris conference that could bring much-needed investment.
Just because Domestic Violence Awareness Month is coming to a close doesn’t mean we need to stop shedding light on this serious issue that affects 1 in 3 women in […]
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The ILUCIDARE Consortium including Europa Nostra and the European Commission have shortlisted projects for the 2021 edition of the ILUCIDARE Special Prizes, awarded within the European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards. These projects are compelling demonstrations of heritage-led innovation and international relations. The European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards are run by Europa Nostra in partnership with […]
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