Protesters have reportedly set fire to multiple trucks near the Majuba Pass, approximately 40km (25 miles) north of Newcastle, and are blocking traffic along the N11 highway as of early Dec. 11. The motive for the protest is unclear; however, it could be related to poor service delivery in the area. Authorities will likely deploy to extinguish the fires and manage the protest. Road traffic and public transport disruptions are likely. Officials may attempt to disperse the demonstrators, which could prompt clashes.

In this episode of Humble Beginnings, we speak with Highlight CEO Aarish Gokaldas about his family history and upbringing in South Africa during apartheid. We hear how his family immigrated to North Africa from India and eventually made its way south, what it was like growing up in a racially segregated country and how these experiences impacted Gokaldas’ perspective. Eventually, Gokaldas and his family would move to the States, starting a new life in a new country ⏤ but not without its minor setbacks, restarts and transformations. This doesn’t crush his spirits, but rather, offers Gokaldas the opportunity to make even more unique, influential experiences. Tune in to hear how Gokaldas’ career unfolds, how serendipitous moments led him to become a CEO and how his values overlap with the values and mission of Highlight.

To understand the situation and developments in the Middle East, especially regarding the Palestinian issue, one should start with the famous Balfour Declaration[2]. Hamas transformed Gaza, especially the city of the same name, into a heavily fortified zone. Economically, it revolves around the discovery of the natural gas field near Gaza in 2002, known as the „Gaza Marine”. On the other hand, he added that neither should the Palestinian people be collectively punished for Hamas attacks. According to Al Jazeera, for every Palestinian released, Israel has arrested at least one other Palestinian.

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On December 11, 2023, commencing at 11:05 a.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call from Ambassadors of 8 nations to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) who are visiting Japan. Minister Kamikawa mentioned that the security of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific is indispensable; therefore, coordination between Japan and NATO members sharing values and principles is getting more and more important. Furthermore, Minister Kamikawa stated that Japan would like to further enhance cooperation between Japan and NATO by building up concrete cooperation in the priority areas, including cyber, space security, maritime security, and Women, Peace and Security (WPS). Also, Minister Kamikawa and the Ambassadors held a lively discussions on the situation in Ukraine, situation in the East Asia, the Japan-ASEAN relations, situation concerning Africa and other issues. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

Could the Mediterranean Sea become the new energy hub to strengthen energy security and accelerate the energy transition in Europe? The issue has also recently been discussed in an Economist editorial depicting the Mediterranean region as a future powerhouse of green hydrogen and carbon-free revolution. The South Central H2 Supply Corridor by 2030Source: European Clean Hydrogen AllianceThe message from Meloni and Scholz to Europe has been delivered. Nevertheless, this has not stopped the EU Commission from launching with great fanfare the first auction of the European Hydrogen Bank to support the production of renewable hydrogen in Europe. Funds that, according to the Commission, will help to reduce the existing gap between the production costs of green hydrogen and the prices citizens are willing to pay for it.

Among the many differences between Israel’s current war against Hamas in Gaza and the other wars it has fought in the past few decades, one aspect has gone underexamined: its economic impact. Israel’s previous wars have had limited economic fallout, in part due to their brevity. Fortunately, the Israeli economy entered the war in relatively good shape in terms of its resilience and strength. The economy has recorded high, albeit declining, annual rates of growth, averaging 3.9 percent since 2000. In addition, Israel’s financial metrics were strong prior to the war, with a budget and current account surplus, and a falling debt-to-GDP ratio in 2022.

Morocco and Egypt have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) providing for an enhanced cooperation in the field of sustainable management of water resources. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the management and sustainable development of water resources, and to establish a cooperative relationship based on equality and mutual interests in this field in the short, medium, and long term. Under this MoU, the two parties commit to exchange data, experiences, documents, and scientific research in these water-related areas. They will exchange experts in water resources to offer advice and technical assistance, organize training sessions, and arrange study visits for executives and experts from both countries in water resource management and development. The agreement activates the Action for Water Adaptation and Resilience Initiative, which is meant to bolster efforts and enhance capacities to establish water management systems on the ground.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution reaffirming its support for the political process conducted under the exclusive auspices of the UN Security Council for the resolution of the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, and reiterating the definitive burial of the referendum. The General Assembly thus confirmed the resolution adopted by the 4th committee last October. It thus supports the political process based on the 19 resolutions of the Security Council since 2007, to reach a “just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution” to the Sahara issue. It should be noted that the only new development in the political process since 2006 is the presentation by Morocco, on April 11, 2007, of the autonomy initiative. Actually, all these resolutions establish Algeria, together with Morocco, as the main party in this regional dispute.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is concerned about the intensification of violence in central and northern Mali. The Malian army, with support from its Russian partners, is fighting non-state armed groups in central and northern Mali. “In recent weeks, we have had to evacuate some of our teams and partially put on hold certain medical activities in the Ségou and Timbuktu regions. We are often the last humanitarian organisation to work in sensitive areas,” says Aissami Abdou, MSF operations coordinator in Mali. “Our medical activities must be preserved.

IMG already handles sponsorship arrangements for governing bodyDeal begins with 2023 AFCON next monthMedia agency IMG has been awarded the ‘rest of the world’ broadcast rights to the African Football Confederation’s (CAF) major club and international soccer competitions until 2025. The deal covers 85 territories outside Sub-Saharan Africa and Middle East and North Africa (MENA), starting with the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations next month. The contract also includes the rights to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, as well as tournament qualifiers, the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, as well as futsal and beach soccer competitions. Last week, CAF agreed a two-year deal with pan-African broadcaster New World TV for the free-to-air (FTA) and pay-TV English and local language media rights for Sub-Saharan Africa. “The media rights agreement with New World TV is the biggest investment by a pan-African broadcaster in CAF’s history,” said CAF president Patrice Motsepe.

Sanusi Ismaila is the founder of Colab, Kaduna’s first innovation hub and a significant source of technology talent in northern Nigeria. The pair spoke to How we made it in Africa about investment opportunities in northern Nigeria and why they are bullish about backing entrepreneurs in the region. Could you explain the scale of opportunities in northern Nigeria? So when you talk about the market in Nigeria that everybody puts in their pitch decks, you have to include northern Nigeria. Or if you look at things like the second-hand automobile market, these are also dominated by people in northern Nigeria.

“Its initial growth in Europe, particularly in France, where it dominated the radio charts for months, hinted at its potential,” says Oghenejobo, Mavin’s COO. The Grammys acknowledged that growth by introducing the best African music performance category; the award will be given out for the first time next year. We’re seeing the industry’s institutions change, and we’re seeing it on the top 40 radio charts as well as the Hot 100. It’s a really exciting time.”Some of that is due to the success of collaborators like Rema and Gomez. “With determination and respect for the craft, there’s limitless potential for what African music can accomplish.

Both sides have been embroiled in a tug of war since Bazoum’s ouster by General Abdourahamane Tiani on July 26. The regional organization imposed various sanctions including economic ones on the poor West African country and demanded Bazoum be restored as President or the country would face a military intervention. The Summit held in the Nigerian federal capital reiterated the sanctions but also requested a short period transition. General Abdourahamane Tiani in August 2023 announced a three-year transition but ECOWAS rubbished the move and further wielded the military intervention threat. In a separate decision on Niger, the Summit also appointed leaders of Togo, Benin, and Sierra Leone to mediate between the regional organization and Niger to the return of a civilian-led rule.

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