[allAfrica] This week Africa celebrates the 19th anniversary of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol), and the world begins the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. Both these commemorations come at a time when the Africa Union is drafting its Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls making it crucial to take stock of the challenges the region has faced in making the rights in the Maputo Protocol a

Unite has declared it will go ahead with a judicial review of the controversial policy.

The Prince of Wales, 42, made the comments as he attended the 2024 Tusk Conservation Awards at the Savoy Hotel in London on Wednesday evening.

The DJ and presenter, 54, has revealed she has been battling a painful health condition most days which has left her with 'awful' headaches.

Emergency services rushed to the scene after the boy suffered serious injuries, but despite the best efforts of paramedics he could not be saved.

TV star Phil Spencer, 54, and his three siblings have been left £18million, probate documents have revealed.

The Jamaican Consulate in New York has described as very successful its recent outreach to Jamaicans in the Chicago area. The visit by Consul General Alsion Wilson and members of the consulate staff as well as representatives from the Passport,...

As the United States marks Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Jamaicans across the country will join to observe the holiday in various ways – from having the traditional Thanksgiving dinner to visiting restaurants, or taking Thanksgiving cruises. At the...

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning urged all sides «to remain calm and restrained, and to work together to de-escalate the situation through dialogue and consultations aimed at reducing strategic risks»

Russia’s revised nuclear doctrine also stipulates the criteria for the use of nuclear weapons when aggression is launched against Belarus by conventional arms and when there is a threat to the very existence of Belarus, Sergey Shoigu elaborated

«These claims were made by some admiral. Absolutely reckless. They have a lot of high-ranking military officials who have never even seen real battle,» Sergey Lavrov stated

«We believe manpower is the most vital need the Ukrainian authorities have,» US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said

However, Yacek Siewiera stated that NATO should concentrate on continuing weapons supplies to Kiev and increasing pressure on Russia

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized the BJP's delay in appointing Maharashtra's Chief Minister despite its majority win. He questioned the party's reliance on Delhi for decision-making, contrasting it with Shiv Sena's past autonomy. Raut confirmed Sena (UBT)'s commitment to the MVA alliance despite internal discussions about contesting independently.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as «anti-secular» and detrimental to Muslim rights during the West Bengal Assembly session. She condemned the lack of prior discussion with state governments. The Lok Sabha extended the joint panel's review of the bill until the 2025 Budget session's conclusion, despite opposition calls for broader stakeholder input.

Researchers came to their conclusion after analysing health and ultra processed food intake data from over 18,000 people taking part in long term study on nutrition.

To the handful of neighbours with whom he shared a wooded hillside above the stunning Conwy Valley with views into the foothills of Snowdonia, he was known as Danny.

Some residents in Punggol were startled by the sight of bloodstains at the staircases and void deck on Tuesday (Nov 26) evening.  A fight allegedly broke out among a group of youths at Block 622B Punggol Central at about 8pm, reported Shin Min Daily News.  A resident surnamed Huang told 8world that he was waiting for the lift when he saw three men and one woman at the void deck.  One of the men was bleeding profusely from the neck, and his blood was dripping onto the floor.  «I got a little nervous because I didn't know what happened to him,» said Huang, who estimated the men to be in their 20s.  The resident saw the group walking towards the nearby coffee shop, but did not know where they were headed.  Huang said he's lived in Punggol for 14 years but has not seen anything like this happen before.  A resident, who only wanted to be known as Mrs Ye, told Shin Min that she spotted an ambulance and police cars parked below the block. Several police officers were also seen walking around the area, before cordoning off a sizable area of the void deck.

La presse congolaise est en deuil. Jemimah Mambara Mogwo, journaliste de la Radio Télévision Nationale Congolaise (RTNC), a succombé à ses blessures ce dimanche 24 novembre 2024 à l'Hôpital du Cinquantenaire, après une violente attaque perpétrée par des bandits armés, communément appelés kuluna, la semaine passée à Kinshasa. Un drame vécu sur fond d'insécurité urbaine. Selon les informations recueillies, la journaliste venait de quitter son poste à la RTNC après avoir présenté une (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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Hargeisa (HOL) — In Somaliland's capital, Hargeisa, the streets are quieter now. The celebrations that followed Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi «Irro's» landslide election victory on November 13 have faded, leaving a nation to face its realities. Irro's 64% triumph ended 14 years of Kulmiye party rule and ushered in a new chapter for the unrecognized state, long hailed as a beacon of democracy in the Horn of Africa.

A controversial American live-streamer is facing the prospect of prison in South Korea for his offensive antics, in a case that is shining a light on the rise of so-called “nuisance influencers” seeking clicks overseas.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's federal government has reportedly issued an Interpol Red Notice request for the arrest of Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, known as «Madobe,» escalating a political standoff with the Federal Member State. The Banadir Regional Court in Mogadishu, which authorized the request on Wednesday, accuses Madobe of treason, collusion with foreign governments, and undermining Somalia's unity.

The Government of Vanuatu yesterday signed an agreement for a USD57.7 million (over VT6.9 billion) loan and grant agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support the improvement of water and sanitation services in Luganville, Santo.

The Attorney General (AG), Arnold Kiel Loughman, yesterday announced the appointment of Teddy Garaelulumele as the new Director for the Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit (VFIU).

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During the event, Kyrgyzstan will formally assume the rotating CSTO presidency for 2025

Under the French ELSA (European Long-Range Strike Approach) initiative, European countries want to develop land-based cruise missiles with a range of 1,000 to 2,000 kilometers