Dean Elgar slams strong century to put South Africa in a commanding position
Centurion, December 27 (IANS): In his final Test on his home ground, veteran opener Dean Elgar slammed a strong century to take South Africa into a commanding position on day two of first Test against India at SuperSport Park on Wednesday. At tea, South Africa are 194/3 in 49 overs, trailing India by 51 runs. He’s also given company by a confident debutant David Bedingham, who is 32 not out off 47 balls, as South Africa racked up 145 runs in second session. Jasprit Bumrah had Tony de Zorzi edging to third slip and had Keegan Peterson chopping on to his stumps, as South Africa went from 104/1 to 113/3. He and Bedingham took three more boundaries off Thakur to end a session firmly in South Africa’s favour.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 27, 2023 16:29 UTC
The Houthis’ War Is Iran’s War
The Red Sea has become one of the world’s most serious geopolitical flashpoints. Yemen’s terrorist Houthi movement is targeting merchant ships in the Red Sea amid Hamas’s war with Israel. And Iran is threatening to escalate circumstances in the Red Sea like it’s never done before. That it coincides with the Houthis’ forays suggests Iran wants to send a message of its involvement in the Red Sea incidents. Clarksons, a ship broker, estimates roughly 20 percent of container shipping and 10 percent of seaborne oil has passed through the Red Sea in 2023.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 27, 2023 16:09 UTC
Breakthrough Artists of 2023 (Middle East & North Africa)
Breakthrough Artists of 2023 (Middle East & North Africa)In a year where musical trends have been rapidly shifting from trap and hip-hop to electro-pop and RnB, afro-beats, amapiano and a variety of shaabi-inspired genres, it is no surprise that the region’s music scene is undergoing fundamental changes. With her thought-provoking lyricism and dreamy vocals, Ma-Beyn managed to carve out a space for her distinctive style in the MENA music scene. The album also saw Karim collaborating with esteemed names from the regional music scene such as El Waili and Molotof. Defying societal expectations placed on women, she embarked on a remarkable journey, veering from her initial path towards dentistry to claim her spot as a leading figure in the electronic music scene. In his music, the artist explores themes of love and self-reflection, and his latest album ‘Afroboy’ exemplifies his distinctive style.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 27, 2023 14:18 UTC
Morocco: 2023 earthquake, a tale of unity, solidarity, resilience – The North Africa Post
It has also shown the country’s resilience fueled by the Moroccans’ outpouring solidarity that was hailed worldwide. On Sept.12, the Sovereign visited the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakech, where the Monarch enquired about the condition of the wounded, victims of the quake. During this visit to the hospital, King Mohammed VI donated blood, a powerful gesture expressing the Monarch’s full solidarity and compassion for the victims and their grieving families. The international community was impressed by the Moroccan solidarity and cohesion when they saw Moroccans in supermarkets donating their carts filled with packs of water, milk, flour, canned goods, and cakes. King Mohammed VI has lauded the resilience and the values of solidarity and social cohesion shown by Moroccans of all walks of life following the earthquake.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 27, 2023 14:10 UTC
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Source:The North Africa Journal
December 27, 2023 12:31 UTC
Dean Elgar's 140 not out puts South Africa in control of first test against India
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Source:The North Africa Journal
December 27, 2023 11:56 UTC
Egyptian startup Qardy partners Cashcall to boost MSMEs
Egyptian startup Qardy, a marketplace and aggregator for debt financing, has partnered Cashcall to help drive financial prosperity for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Founded in July 2022, Qardy facilitates loans for MSMEs, with founder Abdel Aziz Abdel Nabi saying the startup’s goal was to be the “Amazon of lending”. “Qardy aims to cut the waiting time to get a loan from nine months to around 18 days. The strategic partnership is designed to deliver cutting-edge solutions catering to the financial needs of CashCall merchants and customers, granting them access to a diverse array of tailor made financial instruments. Qardy has selected Cashcall to benefit from its AI competency centre, dedicated to analysing user data and behaviour.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 27, 2023 09:22 UTC
North Korea’s Kim boasts of achievements as he opens key year-end political meeting
But the 4.8 million tons are still short by about 0.7 million tons of sufficient annual levels, as experts say North Korea needs about 5.5 million tons of grain to feed its 25 million people each year. Last week, North Korea test-fired its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile, the solid-fueled Hwasong-18, which is designed to strike the mainland U.S. North Korea said the Hwasong-18 launch, the third of its kind this year, was meant to warn the U.S. and South Korea over their confrontational moves against North Korea. On Nov. 21, North Korea put its first military spy satellite into orbit, though outside experts question whether it can send militarily useful high-resolution imagery. In recent years, North Korea’s fragile economy was severely battered by pandemic-related curbs, U.S.-led sanctions and the North’s own mismanagement. In August, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service told lawmakers that North Korea’s economy shrank each year from 2020 to 2022 and that its gross domestic product last year was 12% less than in 2016.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 27, 2023 08:36 UTC
Morocco: Counterterrorism, struggle against crime & drug trafficking, international cooperation, main features of the DGSN’ 2023 report – The North Africa Post
Morocco’s Directorate of National Security (DGSN) is celebrating year’s end with the release of its annual report whose main features reflect the ceaseless efforts made in counterterrorism, struggle against crime and drug trafficking, and regional and international cooperation. According to the figures presented in its annual report, DGSN recorded a 10% decrease in the overall crime rate. Regarding struggle against drug trafficking, the report of the Directorate of National Security stressed the importance of enhanced collaboration between national police and Territorial Surveillance services (DGST) to tackle drug trafficking crimes. Within the drug trafficking operations, police seized 81 tons and 175 kg of cannabis, a 17% decrease compared to a year earlier. Morocco’s security approach includes strengthening road surveillance to tackle drug trafficking, in addition to awareness-raising campaigns to educate the public about the dangers of drug use and addiction.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 27, 2023 06:54 UTC
Al Qassam Bombs Israeli Infantry In North Gaza; Hamas Spirals Attacks After Netanyahu's Visit
Al Qassam Bombs Israeli Infantry In North Gaza; Hamas Spirals Attacks After Netanyahu's VisitHamas' Al Qassam Brigades have released a new combat video from the Gaza Strip. Video shows Israeli troops entering the Sheikh Zayed area in the north of the Gaza Strip. Qassam fighters stationed inside a house can then be seen targeting IDF infantry. Within seconds, the Israeli platoon gets bombarded by fire launched by Hamas. Watch this video for more battlefield updates.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 27, 2023 06:52 UTC
Renewable energy technology adoption in Africa
Chris Antonopoulos, Lekela Power CEO, spoke to ESI Africa at Africa Energy Forum about renewable energy technology adoption in Africa. He sees a lot of battery storage technology being adopted across Africa over the next few years along with other clean technology. “Africa has actually the best green natural resources, so it makes a lot of sense for the projects to be here,” said Antonopoulos. Find out more about Africa Energy Forum.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 27, 2023 06:06 UTC
Why the EU’s tougher new migration pact is good for Indians
The European Commission recently approved regulations making it tougher for unintended immigrants to settle down in the European Union. The net result, perversely, might well be an increase in the legal flow of skilled immigrants, such as medical or information technology professionals. This would make it easier for many skilled Indians to emigrate. The politics of migrationThere is politics at work in the EU, which favours tougher EU-wide restrictions on immigrants. During that period, legal entry of skilled migrants would be the goal of EU policy, and that would benefit Indians aspiring for a life in the West.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 27, 2023 05:40 UTC
North Korea's Kim convenes key party meeting ahead of new year -KCNA By Reuters
Published Dec 26, 2023 05:25PM ET Updated Dec 26, 2023 05:37PM ET2/2 © Reuters. The days-long assembly of the party and government officials has been used in recent years to make key policy announcements. Tension has rekindled in recent weeks after North Korea tested its newest ICBM which it said was aimed at gauging the war readiness of its nuclear forces against mounting U.S. hostility. Kim also said last week that Pyongyang would not hesitate to launch a nuclear attack if an enemy provokes it with nuclear weapons. The United States, South Korea and Japan condemned the missile test, and activated a system to detect and assess North Korea's missile launches in real-time and established a multi-year trilateral military exercise plan.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 27, 2023 04:35 UTC
North Africans AFCON favourites, predicts Ekpo
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Friday Ekpo, has tipped quartet Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco as favourites to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, The PUNCH reports. The Eagles avoided a confrontation against one of the North Africans after being paired in Group A alongside hosts Ivory Coast, Guinea Bissau and Equatorial Guinea. Nigeria, three-time AFCON winners, will strive to clinch the title once again, having previously triumphed in 1980, 1994 and 2013. Speaking with The PUNCH, Ekpo, who featured at the 1992 AFCON in Senegal, said the odds favoured the North Africans to win the tournament. “The North African countries are my favourites to win the AFCON because they have always been consistent,” the 54-year-old said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 27, 2023 04:28 UTC
Special Features of the Region of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
The region of the Middle East usually covers the territories from the eastern littoral of the Mediterranean Sea up to India in the East. In a broader sense, geographically, the region encompasses territories of the East Mediterranean and Central Asia but many Americans followed by other Western academicians, politicians, and journalists regard as a single region the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Oil discovery and production are probably the focal special features of MENA (but particularly of the Middle East) in contemporary history. In fact, some 65−70% of global petroleum reserves are located in the territory of the Middle East. The region of the Middle East and North Africa is an area where geography and history are important factors in the contemporary lives of the people.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 27, 2023 04:18 UTC