The group of friends with wide-ranging interests and careers ranging from banking, education, technology and real estate, and also travel enthusiasts, saw an opportunity to use the lockdown to ignite their expedition. “We started traveling in Ghana because of Covid. We couldn’t get out of Ghana and one funeral to Tamale, in Northern Ghana, inspired the passion for traveling. We began to travel sometimes for funerals, other times for weddings and for work,” says Richard Osei-Anim, an education technology entrepreneur who is part of the group.

BELGRADE: Serbian police have detained thousands of migrants in two weeks of daily raids in northern and eastern areas of the Balkan country, as part of a nationwide operation launched two weeks ago after a shootout in which three migrants died. It said that eight smugglers and 119 people have been arrested on charges including human trafficking and illegal possession of weapons and drugs. “The Ministry of Internal Affairs will persevere until the problem of irregular migration is solved and the human smuggling chain is severed,” the statement said. The route runs via Turkiye, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Serbia. Many migrants cross borders with the help of elaborate networks of smugglers who are sometimes armed, and shootouts between criminal groups are frequent.

blinking-dot Live updates Live updates,Israel-Hamas war live: Israeli air strikes hit areas near al-Shifa hospitalNew attacks hit close to Gaza’s main medical complex, Hamas says fighters engaged in battle against Israeli forces.

South African blockchain remittance app Minit Money has opened its first Southern Africa remittance corridor, enabling Zambians living in South Africa to easily and affordably send money home. Launched in 2019, Minit Money helps people send money across Africa in minutes. The easy-to-use Minit Money app provides secure and reliable money transfers at affordable rates, and is available free to download from all the app stores. The launch of its South Africa-to-Zambia corridor is set to create significant savings for users, improve sending speeds and provide a seamless user experience for Zambians living in South Africa. “We’re delighted to announce the launch of Minit Money’s ability to serve the Zambian diaspora community in South Africa.

Detained migrants sit on their knees with cuffed hands, at their makeshift camp close to the Serbia-Hungary border, near the city of Subotica, Serbia September 12, 2023. It said that eight smugglers and 119 people have been arrested on charges including human trafficking and illegal possession of weapons and drugs. Many migrants cross borders with the help of elaborate networks of smugglers who are sometimes armed, and shootouts between criminal groups are frequent. Last month three migrants died in a shootout near Serbia's border with Hungary, a route increasingly used by people smugglers for entering the European Union. Belgrade has pledged to align its visa policies with those of the EU to help stem the flow of illegal migrants westward.

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have committed to crucial steps aimed at enhancing humanitarian assistance and fostering confidence-building measures (CBMs). The announcement comes following recent talks in Jeddah, facilitated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), with representation from the African Union, and the United States. These collective and individual commitments represent significant progress toward improving humanitarian access and alleviating the suffering of the Sudanese people. The responsibility now lies with the SAF and RSF to fully execute these commitments. Unfortunately, the parties were unable to reach an agreement on the implementation of a ceasefire during this initial round of talks.

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What is the lunar occultation of Venus? On 9 November, the moon will pass between Earth and Venus, making the latter disappear behind the moon for about an hour, before it reappears on the other side. About an hour later, Venus will reappear on the other side of the moon, slightly higher in the sky than when it disappeared. When will the next lunar occultation of Venus happen? The next lunar occultation of Venus will be in April 2024, chiefly visible from parts of North America.

Several counties are grappling with the devastating impact of above-average rains, leading to widespread flooding. In response to this crisis, the Ministry of Health, in partnership with WHO Kenya and county authorities, alongside various collaborating organizations, is actively conducting swift needs assessments and delivering essential aid to the affected communities. In proactive preparation for such challenging situations, WHO had previously strategically positioned critical medical resources in 14 high-risk counties. This vital stockpile encompasses emergency medical kits, Cholera kits, sturdy tents and beds, as well as essential nutrition supplies, including ready-to-use therapeutic foods and nourishing milk for children. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.

Sayouba Nana, Business Development Manager at GreenYellow spoke to ESI Africa editor Nicolette Pombo van Zyl at Enlit Africa about Africa’s natural resource potential. An economist specialising in PPPs by training, he was voted top leader of the 2022 African Power and Energy Elites. He sees some of the biggest challenges in PPPs in Africa as the weakness of governance and lack of transparency. Find out more on his take on the pragmatic African energy transition model and his work at GreenYellow.

Ionic Technologies blazes a trail in the rare earth sector, securing key partnerships and UK government backing. In a decisive move towards material sovereignty, Ionic Technologies, a subsidiary of Ionic Rare Earths Limited, has recently inked landmark agreements with Ford Technologies Limited, Less Common Metals Limited, and the British Geological Survey. The impetus provided by the UK Government’s circular critical materials supply chains (CLIMATES) program underscores the nation’s commitment to a net-zero future. Ionic Technologies has distinguished itself with a ‘first mover’ advantage in the industrial extraction of separated REOs from spent magnets and manufacturing waste. As Ionic Technologies forges ahead, their work symbolises a significant stride towards an autonomous and environmentally conscious UK, poised to meet the demands of an evolving technological landscape.

The judge from the country’s anti-terrorism service ordered imprisonment of five arrested two weeks ago at Baraket Essahe, in the coastal city of Hammamet. Three of men were first arrested in car at the entrance of Baraket Essahe, following tips that they entered the North African country illegally. Security forces discovered during a search of the house some fire arms and foreign passports. Late October 2023, counterterrorism security forces arrested in Zaghouan governorate 12 men forming a terror cell allegedly preparing terror attacks. The security forces seized cells phones, laptops as well as electronic gadgets during the arrest operation.

If you're willing to get up early this Thursday (Nov. 9), you can catch one of the most delightful celestial sights of the year: the crescent moon "smiling" at Venus. During this close conjunction, the moon , arguably in its most delicate and beautiful phase of the month, will appear close to a very bright Venus but will be oriented so it resembles a smiley face. There will be around a two-hour window to see the moon and Venus before sunrise, with the pair climbing higher into the east-southeastern predawn sky. You'll probably notice that the unlit portion of the moon — in this case, the other 85% — is also slightly illuminated. However, from a narrow path across some of the planet, it will be possible to see Venus briefly disappear behind the moon.

Namibia has broken ground on the Hylron Oshivela Project which puts it at the forefront of first-time industrial green steel production in Africa. The project, a partnership between Namibian and German companies, will use renewable energy to produce zero-emissions iron for green steel. The HyIron Oshivela Project will employ direct reduction techniques with green hydrogen. Of interestIFC partnership to support green steel production in EgyptRainer Baake, Special Envoy for German-Namibian Energy and Climate Cooperation, highlights the project’s importance in establishing a green hydrogen economy and decarbonising downstream industries. Minister in the Namibian Presidency, Christine // Hoebes, emphasised the significance of the HyIron Oshivela Project for global decarbonisation.

Chad’s capital N’djamena is hosting, this November 8 to 10, the third regional energy gathering known as Central Africa Business Energy Forum (CABEF). The event is held under the theme: “Capitalize on energy infrastructure investment opportunities in Central Africa and ensure energy security in the sub-region through public-private partnerships.”The forum aims to unite Central African States to exploit their natural, human, and institutional resources. Ndolenodji Alixe Naïmbaye, Chad’s minister of Energy and Oil sector, said the event will gather energy sector experts, researchers, government and private sectors, with the aim of fostering the development of the energy sector in Central Africa. The second edition of the forum took place in the cities of Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire of Congo. CABEF defines itself as a meeting platform for the Central African sub-region and neighboring countries with the objective of developing regional energy industry and the establishment of public-private relationships.