Inside Ukraine’s Fight for Hearts and Minds
Kyiv simply can’t afford for the war to become a globally divisive issue—even as Russia works to make it so. To audiences in these countries, Russia portrays its war against Ukraine as a fight with the West, thereby challenging the idea that universal values and rules of law matter. Some hold Ukrainian flags and a giant banner with words in support of Ukraine on it in Portuguese. (The Argentinian Constitution allows its courts, based on universal jurisdiction, to try international crimes, including crimes against humanity and war crimes, irrespective of where they took place.) Talking to the survivors of war crimes left a powerful impression on correspondents from Asia, Latin America, and Africa who came to Ukraine with various interests and priorities.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 03, 2024 17:24 UTC
Marseille and the sea: A portrait of the millennia-old port city that is hosting Olympic sailing
While the city has discussed using the Olympic marina after the Games — as Paris plans to do with an Olympic pool — the sea is too chilly to swim in during most of the school year. One of France’s soccer greats, Zinedine Zidane, who carried the Olympic torch in the Paris opening ceremony, was born in the most notorious of Marseille’s quartiers nord. SEA, SEA EVERYWHEREThe sea as an entry and a meeting point is engrained in the very DNA of Marseille. “Before it’s a city, Marseille is a port,” said Fabrice Denise, director of the Museum of Marseille History, built next to the Greek archeological site in what is still the city’s center. “You can see Marseille, and the sea, and the horizon, all under her benevolent gaze,” said the basilica’s rector, the Rev.
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August 03, 2024 17:16 UTC
Morocco offers 3000 legal cannabis farming permits in 2024 – The North Africa Post
The national authority for the regulation of cannabis-related activities (ANRAC) offered 3000 this year, for the production, processing, and import of cannabis-related products compared to just 609 last year. The number of farmers who received farming permits rose to 2600 in the provinces of Taounate, Chaouen, Al Hoceima, while 200 permits were delivered to activities relating to industrial processing, marketing, import and export of seeds, ANRAC said. ANRAC has greenlighted the cultivation of the local strain “Beldia”, which has a low thc and requires less water compared to imported seeds. The cultivated area with Beldia was 732, that is 35% of the total areas dedicated to legal cannabis. In April, Morocco reported its first legal export of the substance to Switzerland for medical purposesLast year, Morocco’s legal cannabis harvest stood at 294 tons, the first since the country legalized the cultivation of cannabis for medicine and industry use in 2021.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 03, 2024 17:07 UTC
France shifts Western Sahara stance, seeking closer ties with Morocco
"The present and future of Western Sahara fall within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty," Macron wrote in a letter made public on Tuesday. France signaled earlier this year that it was open to investing in Moroccan projects in the disputed territory. In a statement, Moroccan King Mohammed VI's Royal Cabinet called France's shift "a significant development." Algeria called Morocco and France "colonial powers, new and old" and announced it would withdraw its ambassador from Paris. Sporadic violence has ensued since the Polisario renewed armed conflict in 2020, ending a 29-year truce.
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August 03, 2024 17:04 UTC
Clovers Clip Bogeys for Old North State League Crown
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August 03, 2024 16:48 UTC
Zimbabwe: Four activists arrested, thrown off plane – The North Africa Post
Four pro-democracy activists were charged in Zimbabwe on Thursday August 1 after being arrested and thrown off a plane the day before planned demonstrating in support of the jailed opposition leader Jameson Timba, their lawyers said. According to the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), the activists “were thrown off a plane by unidentified persons” at Harare airport, on their way to a citizens’ conference in the north-west of the country. Zimbabwe’s opposition has faced a wave of arrests since the disputed August 2023 elections, won by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s ZANU-PF. Critics accuse the government of stifling dissent. In total, police have arrested 18 political activists, after warning it would crush opposition protests ahead of its hosting of a summit meeting of the southern African heads of state this month.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 03, 2024 16:32 UTC
Coastal plants endangered by plastic pollution and flooding
In today’s socio-environmental landscape, two imminent threats are converging upon our delicate coastal ecosystems: seawater flooding and plastic pollution. “Coastal ecosystems face a multitude of pressures including plastic pollution and increased flood risk due to sea level rise and the frequency and severity of storms,” noted the study authors. The study signals how two escalating issues – increased plastic use and climate change-induced flooding – can pose a severe combined threat. Solutions for coastal ecosystem preservationThe convergence of plastic pollution and seawater flooding presents a formidable challenge, yet there is a growing consensus on the importance of integrating innovative solutions to mitigate these threats. By fostering awareness of the impacts of plastic pollution and climate change on coastal ecosystems, we empower individuals to contribute to sustainable practices.
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August 03, 2024 15:04 UTC
#HISA 2024: Transforming Healthcare with Technology
Johannesburg, South Africa- IT News Africa is excited to announce the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (HISA), set to take place on August 29, 2024, at The Maslow Sandton. This pivotal summit is a crucial meeting point for leaders and innovators in the healthcare and technology industries. HISA will lead advancements in healthcare technology, improve accessibility, and enhance patient care throughout the region with practical solutions and strategic insights. Key Topics and Agenda Highlights:The conference will concentrate on key issues in African healthcare access, emphasizing the role of technology in implementing universal healthcare. By participating in HISA 2024, stakeholders will play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare in Africa.
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August 03, 2024 14:44 UTC
WhatsApp Faces Operational Challenges in Nigeria Amid Regulatory Demands
The regulatory body has imposed a $220 million fine on WhatsApp for alleged data privacy violations. This hefty penalty comes with additional demands that could potentially lead to the suspension of WhatsApp’s services in the country. Meta has initiated an urgent appeal against the order, aiming to prevent any disruption to WhatsApp’s services in Nigeria. It underscores the challenges of balancing data privacy concerns with the practical realities of operating large-scale digital services. As WhatsApp contests the FCCPC’s order, the tech community and Nigerian users await further developments.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 03, 2024 13:40 UTC
The spread of famine gets worse in regions of Sudan
Famine in the Zamzam camps of Sudan for the internally displaced persons in Al Fasher and North Darfur is still an ongoing issue. Yet, reports say that it is just the tip of the iceberg. VOA’s Esther Githui-Ewart talks to Barrett Alexander, Director of Programs, Mercy Corps Sudan to hear about other possible starvation and deprivation in other regions as well
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August 03, 2024 13:03 UTC
Fire burning north of Bend prompts evacuations
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August 03, 2024 12:04 UTC
North Dakota voters will decide whether to abolish property taxes
Rising property taxes, often fueled by rising home values, have frustrated people across the U.S. North Dakota’s initiative qualified for the ballot as Nebraska legislators were poring over more than 100 proposals to ease ballooning property taxes, with a debate on a plan next week. Kansas legislators approved a small property tax cut this year and said property owners want bigger reductions. The campaign in North Dakota is happening as the state is experiencing good finances, especially strong oil and sales taxes. Regardless of the election outcome, property tax issues loom large for the 2025 session, Vigesaa said. Last year, the Republican-led Legislature passed a package of income tax cuts and property tax credits estimated at $515 million.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 03, 2024 11:57 UTC
Florida Hurricane Threat Rises as Storm Moves North Into Gulf
Florida’s Big Bend coast may be battered by a hurricane early on Monday as a storm currently over Cuba gathers strength while moving across the Gulf of Mexico. While the official outlook calls for wind speeds to peak just below hurricane strength, forecast models “indicate some potential for the system to reach hurricane strength before it makes landfall,” Brad Reinhart, a senior hurricane specialist at the US National Hurricane Center, wrote in a forecast. Hurricane watches have been posted for the region for the storm that will likely be called Debby. It’s forecast to move into the Gulf where warm waters will allow it to build. Rinde said AccuWeather believes Debby may reach Category 1 strength on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale when it made landfall about 6 a.m. Monday in Florida.
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August 03, 2024 11:28 UTC
Looming famine threatens Sudan's Darfur communities
Some aid agencies say there are reports of famine in Sudan’s North Darfur area. Barrett Alexander, Mercy Corps Director of Programs for Sudan, who left Port Sudan and is in Nairobi, tells VOA’s Carol Van Dam that the report by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network highlights the dire situation for tens of thousands of Sudanese trapped by conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces competing military factions.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 03, 2024 01:02 UTC
Rail Construction Projects Worldwide, Q2 2024: Regional Insights and Assessment with a Breakdown by Country, Stage, Value of Projects & Key Operators, and Lists the Top 20 Projects
Dublin, Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Project Insight - Global Rail Construction Projects (Q2 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides analysis of global rail construction project values and analysis by stage and funding for all regions. The top 20 projects per region are listed giving country, stage, value of projects. North-East Asia accounts for the largest share of global value, with a pipeline valued at $2.3 trillion. Reasons to BuyGain insight into the development of the rail construction sector.
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August 02, 2024 23:58 UTC