50 local and international companies participate in the International Conference on Ports and Free Zones in Misrata
The prime minister of the Tripoli based Libyan government, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, opened Saturday in Misrata Free Zone (MFZ), the International Conference and Exhibition for Ports and Free Zones, (ICPFZ) with the participation of 50 local and international companies and the presence of several experts and those interested in free zones. It will, he added, open the door to cooperation with international expertise in this field, in addition to being a specialized conference on the most important global trends in the port industry, free zones and transit trade. 25 international speakersBaba said the event will cover all topics related to international policies and trends, digitization and logistical work, delivered by 25 international speakers and experts. There will also be an accompanying exhibition of the most important companies related to port and logistics activity and free zones with the participation of 50 international and local companies. Free zones are important source of hard currencyThe Director of the MFZ Media Office pointed out the contribution of the conference and exhibition to adopting integrated investment plans to enhance the ability of ports and free zones to compete.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 19, 2023 08:16 UTC
Gaza hospital evacuated as Israel intensifies campaign in the north
In Jabalya, “hundreds” of people were killed or wounded in attacks on two schools Saturday, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which attributed the strikes to Israel. Across northern Gaza, hospitals have collapsed, leaving doctors and medical staff unable to conduct their own tallies of the dead. Hundreds of Palestinians, including wounded patients, medical staff and civilians, streamed out of the hospital and into the heart of Gaza City on foot. AdvertisementThe evacuees, meanwhile, headed for southern Gaza, which Israel declared “safe” but which is also being subjected to airstrikes. To ease the crisis in Gaza, Hamas should release the more than 200 hostages it seized on Oct. 7 in exchange for aid, President Biden’s top adviser on the Middle East said Saturday.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 19, 2023 01:18 UTC
Middle East And North Africa: The Current Situation – Analysis
The Arrow defensive strategic weapon system saw its true combat debut against a ballistic missile, likely scoring an exoatmospheric kill. The range was a milestone for the Houthis, and probably the longest-range ballistic missile strike launched from a ground battery in the Middle East. So far, Israel’s missile defenses have prevented the Houthis’ ballistic missiles from scoring a successful hit. Given the heavy combat payload of ballistic missile warheads and the high velocity of the weapon, this could be a potentially catastrophic outcome. Among the showcased missile systems, Aqeel, a precision-guided derivative of Iran’s medium-range Qiam ballistic missile baseline, stood out.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 19, 2023 01:01 UTC
Prime Minister Meets US National Security Council Coordinator For Middle East And North Africa
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNADoha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met today with Coordinator for Middle East and North Africa at the US National Security Council HE Brett McGurk. Developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories were discussed during the meeting. His Excellency affirmed the State of Qatar's categorical rejection of the repeated crimes of the Israeli occupation forces by targeting civilian objects, including hospitals, schools, and population centers in the Gaza Strip, and considered it a dangerous escalation that portends dire consequences for the security and stability of the region. His Excellency also stressed the continued efforts of the State of Qatar in mediation to release the hostages, noting that the continued bombing doubles the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip and complicates mediation efforts. The meeting was attended by US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs HE Barbara Leaf.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 18, 2023 20:42 UTC
Dozens killed as Israel strikes UN school in northern Gaza
The Israeli army has struck the UN's Al-Fakhoura school in an attack that has left 50 people dead according to an official from Gaza's health ministry. The evacuation order comes as Israeli airstrikes continue to devastate central and southern Gaza, which the Israeli army has designated a non-combat zone where Gazans can flee. Two Israeli airstrikes that struck the city of Khan Younis this morning killed 28 people, with dozens injured and buried under the rubble. Another airstrike in Deir el-Balah in central Gaza killed six, with many others wounded. Since the start of Israel's siege and bombardment of Gaza, 12,000 people have been killed, including over 5,000 children.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 18, 2023 20:33 UTC
North Africans' experiences of World War II often go unheard
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November 18, 2023 20:16 UTC
Italy see off North Macedonia to close in on Euro 2024
The win at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome moved Italy into second in Group C behind already-qualified England. Qualifying would help the European champions bury the ghosts of last year's traumatic failure to qualify for a second straight World Cup. North Macedonia had become Italy's bogey team after denying Italy a spot in Qatar and drawing the previous group match in September. The spectre of another disaster reared its head when Jorginho missed yet another penalty in Italy colours five minutes before the break. Old demons could have come back to haunt Italy, but almost immediately Chiesa doubled the lead with a thumping low drive.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 18, 2023 15:08 UTC
Italy beats North Macedonia 5-2 and now needs just a point against Ukraine to qualify for Euro 2024
ROME (AP) — Federico Chiesa scored two first-half goals and defending champion Italy beat North Macedonia 5-2 Friday to gain a measure of revenge and move closer to qualifying for the European Championship. Italy now needs only a draw against Ukraine on Monday to secure a spot at next year’s tournament in Germany. North Macedonia kept Italy from qualifying for last year’s World Cup with a 1-0 playoff win over the Azzurri in Palermo. Italy and Ukraine now each have 13 points but Italy holds the advantage after beating Ukraine 2-1 in September. England, which beat Malta 2-0 and has 19 points, won the group.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 18, 2023 13:35 UTC
COP28 must not repeat the mistakes of the Africa Climate Summit
Lobbyists for big emitters in the Global North must not be allowed to push false solutions on COP28. In late November, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) will be launched in Dubai. Such tendencies have already been observed at previous climate events, including most recently at the Africa Climate Summit held in Nairobi in early September. But the final document issued by the summit – the Nairobi Declaration – did not reflect a consensus and the best interest of African nations. As we move towards COP28, the mistakes of the Africa Climate Summit and other similar climate events should not be repeated.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 18, 2023 13:22 UTC
Byzantine influence in Africa
An atmosphere of Byzantine mysticism pervades the new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of New York, which has as its theme the influence of Byzantium in Africa. It is a large, international production with over 200 rare exhibits, such as the icon of Saint George from Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai, Egypt (photo), which showcase a less illuminated area of history through the osmosis of Byzantine culture with its then flourishing societies North and East Africa. The Christian Byzantine Empire based in Constantinople was also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, which continued for almost a millennium after the fall of the empire’s western part.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 18, 2023 12:40 UTC
Greek authorities conduct search after dinghy carrying migrants capsizes
Greek authorities say one woman has died and 19 people have been rescued after a dinghy carrying migrants to Greece capsized off an islet in the eastern Aegean Sea near the Turkish coastATHENS, Greece -- One woman died and 19 people were rescued after a dinghy carrying migrants to Greece capsized off an islet in the eastern Aegean Sea near the Turkish coast Friday, Greek authorities said. A coast guard statement said the woman was found unconscious in the water and was pronounced dead in hospital on the nearby island of Samos. The coast guard said no further people were reported as missing. Eighteen of the survivors were picked up off the islet of Agathonissi, and another was rescued by the Turkish coast guard in Turkish waters and handed over to a Greek patrol boat. Others attempt to skirt around Greece and head directly to Italy instead, either from Turkey or from north Africa.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 18, 2023 12:05 UTC
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November 18, 2023 11:59 UTC
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US says no surge in aid to Gaza and no pause in war until Israeli hostages are released
Live updates: Follow the latest news on Israel-GazaThe release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas is the pathway to “pause” the war in Gaza, a top US official said on Saturday. “The release of hostages is the pathway to a pause in the fighting. To pause the fighting, release the hostages, the women, the children, the toddlers, the babies,” he said. AFP“I want to stress that once the hostages are released you will see a significant change.”Mr McGurk said there was not enough aid coming into the Gaza Strip to meet the needs of civilians. "We are working to get humanitarian aid into Gaza but the surge in humanitarian relief, the surge in fuel, the pause and fighting will come when hostages are released," Mr McGurk said.
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November 18, 2023 11:20 UTC
Israeli Army Strikes South Gaza After North; Over 2 Dozens Killed In Khan Younis | Watch
Israeli Army Strikes South Gaza After North; Over 2 Dozens Killed In Khan Younis | WatchIsrael has expanded its military operations in southern Gaza after ravaging the northern part. At least 26 people have been killed in a strike on a residential building in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, as Palestinian news agency Wafa reports. Israel also dropped leaflets over Khan Younis, telling people to evacuate to shelters, suggesting military operations there were imminent. Follow the Hindustan Times Channel on WhatsApp for News Alerts, Top Stories and Editor picks. Join Us Today - https://www.bit.ly/3PQ4kSv Subscribe to the Hindustan Times YT channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 18, 2023 10:45 UTC