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Marcus Fakana: 18-year-old Briton held in Dubai for holiday romance with 17-year-old, faces 20 years in jail
by Dollita Okine (Face2Face Africa) on November 22, 2024 at 6:08 pm
After engaging in sexual relations with a 17-year-old London-born girl, Marcus Fakana, 18, is currently facing jail time in the United Arab Emirates. He met her during a vacation in Dubai. Though she has since turned 18, Fakana told the Detained in Dubai group, “We really liked each other, but she was secretive with her...
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Ed Sheeran should know Band Aid did a lot of good, but development is better | Letter
by Guardian Staff (Africa | The Guardian) on November 22, 2024 at 5:40 pm
The pop star has spoken out against his inclusion on the latest single – reflecting a common point of confusion about aid, writes Benny DembitzerThe comments made by Ed Sheeran (Ed Sheeran: I wish I wasn’t on 40th-anniversary version of Band Aid, 18 November), reflect the continuing confusion between “aid” and “development”. Band Aid was a terrific way to raise funds and public engagement to relieve the appalling starvation that affected Ethiopia (where I was most marginally involved) and other parts of Africa in 1985, after almost six years of drought and a vicious military government. “Development” is a much longer-term programme of prevention and nurturing the capacity of local people to look after themselves. The “aid” agencies, by constantly emphasising the need to relieve starvation, are benefiting from donations, but removing agency from local people. The global economic framework is preventing poor countries from using their own tools to develop. It therefore makes international NGOs and the World Food Programme the arbiters of who lives and who dies. Hunger is, as usual, a weapon of war. I try to explain the politics of aid in Toxic Aid, described on our website.Benny DembitzerGrassroots Malawi• Have an opinion on anything you’ve read in the Guardian today? Please email us your letter and it will be considered for publication in our letters section. Continue reading...
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This was how Jussie Smollett’s conviction was overturned
by Stephen Nartey (Face2Face Africa) on November 22, 2024 at 5:27 pm
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett’s conviction for fabricating a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago. The court ruled that Smollett’s Fifth Amendment rights were violated when a special prosecutor decided to try him after initial charges were dropped. This unexpected decision nullifies the “Empire” actor’s previous conviction, as reported by the New...
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“There has been no oppression for the white man in this country” – says Jasmine Crockett
by Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku (Face2Face Africa) on November 22, 2024 at 4:46 pm
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has firmly rejected the notion that white men face oppression in the United States. Speaking during a House Oversight Committee hearing on the Dismantle DEI Act on Wednesday, November 20, the Texas Democrat dismissed the assertion as unfounded. The GOP-sponsored bill aims to dismantle all federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices...
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Hungary invites Netanyahu to visit as world leaders split over ICC arrest warrant
by Jon Henley (Africa | The Guardian) on November 22, 2024 at 1:54 pm
Viktor Orbán says he will not enforce ICC decision that requires court members to detain Israeli PM if he enters their countryMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesHungary’s illiberal prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has said he will invite his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, to visit in defiance of an international criminal court arrest warrant, as world leaders split over the ICC’s momentous decision.The world’s highest criminal court issued warrants on Thursday for Netanyahu, his former defence minister Yoav Gallant and the Hamas commander Ibrahim al-Masri, commonly known as Mohammed Deif, who is believed to be dead, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Continue reading...
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Keke Palmer recounts how a voicemail from Will Smith changed her life
by Dollita Okine (Face2Face Africa) on November 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Keke Palmer has shared how a celebrity actor salvaged her relationship with her parents. In an episode of The Toast podcast on Tuesday, the 31-year-old talked about how a message she got from actor Will Smith helped her patch up a strained relationship with her family. Palmer touched on how she and her family found...
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Stephen A. Smith on why he is not happy the NFL responded to players doing the ‘Trump dance’
by Francis Akhalbey (Face2Face Africa) on November 22, 2024 at 12:00 pm
NBA analyst and sports talk host Stephen A. Smith recently registered his displeasure over the NFL responding to players mimicking the viral “Trump dance” during celebrations. Several athletes within and outside of the NFL have in recent times mimicked the president-elect’s viral dance, which he occasionally did at his campaign rallies. And with the viral...
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Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook is now the first player in NBA history to record 200 triple doubles
by Dollita Okine (Face2Face Africa) on November 22, 2024 at 11:45 am
The Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook is making history on the court. The 36-year-old is currently the only NBA player in basketball history to record 200 triple-doubles. Sports News reports that Westbrook’s 200th point performance occurred during a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, when he recorded 12 points, 14 assists, and 10...
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Cher reveals Tina Turner asked her for advice on how to leave her abusive husband
by Francis Akhalbey (Face2Face Africa) on November 22, 2024 at 11:05 am
In her new memoir, Cher: The Memoir, Part One, trailblazing pop star Cher revealed her deceased friend Tina Turner once turned to her for advice on how to leave her abusive husband Ike Turner. Cher said Tina, who was also an iconic singer, got personal with her when she and her ex-husband Ike appeared on...
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Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari drops defamation and assault lawsuit
by Francis Akhalbey (Face2Face Africa) on November 22, 2024 at 10:51 am
Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari has dropped the defamation, assault, and battery lawsuit that she brought against him. Per TheWrap, Jabbari filed the lawsuit in the U.S. Southern District court of New York in March. No details were provided on why Jabbari opted to cease pursuing the lawsuit, and it is also unclear if the...
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Andre Iguodala: Career Highlights, Achievements, and Legacy in Basketball
by Prosper Kuzo (Face2Face Africa) on November 22, 2024 at 3:00 am
Get to know NBA legend Andre Iguodala and his Career Exploits 40-year-old Andre Tyler Iguodala is regarded as one of the best players to grace the NBA in the last two decades. Andre Iguodala’s rise to the top was similar to that of many other legends in American football who transitioned from College football into...
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Beyoncé: The Iconic Journey, Achievements, and Legacy of a Global Superstar
by Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku (Face2Face Africa) on November 22, 2024 at 2:00 am
The Inspiring Story of Beyoncé Beyoncé has inspired many people with her talent. Starting as a young performer in Houston and rising to be a global superstar, both her achievements on and off the stage have left an indelible mark on pop culture, making her legacy a lasting influence for generations to come. She has...
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US moves to list giraffes under Endangered Species Act for first time
by Oliver Milman and Richard Luscombe (Africa | The Guardian) on November 21, 2024 at 6:38 pm
Climate crisis, habitat loss and poaching have reduced its numbers – but will Trump put the kibosh on protections?They are the tallest animal to roam the Earth and have become an icon of children’s books, toys and awed wildlife documentaries. But giraffes are in decline, which has prompted the US government to list them as endangered for the first time.Giraffes will be listed under the US Endangered Species Act, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed in a move that will cover five subspecies of the animal. The agency hopes the listing will crack down on the poaching of giraffes, as the US is a leading destination of rugs, pillowcases, boots, furniture and even Bible covers made from giraffe body parts. Continue reading...
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Malian singer Rokia Traoré to be extradited from Italy to Belgium
by Lorenzo Tondo and agencies (Africa | The Guardian) on November 21, 2024 at 4:29 pm
Italy’s highest court rejects musician’s appeal after she was arrested in Rome in June over child custody disputeMalian musician Rokia Traoré, who was arrested in Rome last June over an international child custody dispute, will be handed over to Belgium in the coming days after Italy’s highest court rejected her appeal, her lawyer said on Wednesday.Traoré, 50, a former goodwill ambassador for the United Nations’ refugee agency UNHCR, was arrested on 20 June at Rome’s Fiumicino airport under a European arrest warrant. Continue reading...
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British mining executives held in Mali freed after $160m deal to settle tax dispute
by Rachel Savage and agencies (Africa | The Guardian) on November 21, 2024 at 12:35 pm
Resolute Mining chief executive Terence Holohan and two employees had been held since 9 NovemberBusiness live – latest updatesThree British mining executives who had been detained by the government of Mali have been released and are “safe and well”, days after agreeing to pay $160m to settle a tax dispute.Resolute Mining, an Australian company, said on Thursday its chief executive, Terence Holohan, and two other employees, who had been held in the country since 9 November, have been freed. Continue reading...
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by Guest Writer (The African Exponent) on November 21, 2024 at 9:19 am
If you hunt for the easiest games that you can play in an online casino, you will find slots online, also called slot gacor, to be topping the list.
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‘What were you expecting? A bloodless war?’: how Cameroon became trapped in a forgotten standoff
by Nalova Akua in Bamenda (Africa | The Guardian) on November 21, 2024 at 9:00 am
The eight-year conflict between the country’s French- and English-speaking populations has its roots in the colonial past and modern injusticeTwo plants sprouting from the rusty-red soil mark the grave behind the family’s mud house in the Mokwebu neighbourhood of Bamenda, capital of Cameroon’s embattled north-west. Morine Ngum’s husband, Calistus Nche, was killed in 2022 by soldiers of the country’s francophone-dominated government in a civil war he had joined four years earlier.Calistus Nche, a separatist fighter shot by government troops in Bamenda in 2022. Photograph: Morine Ngum Continue reading...
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World’s conflict zones increased by two-thirds in past three years, report reveals
by Kaamil Ahmed (Africa | The Guardian) on November 21, 2024 at 7:01 am
Wars have spread and intensified, with far-reaching impacts on global economic growth and food security, according to latest Conflict Intensity IndexThe proportion of the world engulfed by conflict has grown 65% – equivalent to nearly double the size of India – over the past three years, according to a new report.Ukraine, Myanmar, the Middle East and a “conflict corridor” around Africa’s Sahel region have seen wars and unrest spread and intensify since 2021, according to the latest Conflict Intensity Index (CII), published by risk analysts Verisk Maplecroft. Continue reading...
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‘Every night we only hoped to survive’: Sudanese refugees’ search for safety
by Faisal Ali (Africa | The Guardian) on November 21, 2024 at 5:00 am
Refugees who escaped Sudan’s civil war and fled to Ethiopia have found themselves on the run from another conflictAbdullah*, a Sudanese English teacher from Khartoum, had never imagined that fleeing one conflict would mean running straight into another.After escaping his country’s civil war and seeking refuge in Ethiopia, he found himself on the run again after a refugee camp he’d settled in came under attack from bandits and militias fighting Ethiopian government forces. Continue reading...
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Top 10 African Countries with the Most Improved Infrastructure in 2024
by Fathia Olasupo (The African Exponent) on November 21, 2024 at 4:32 am
Which African countries are leading in infrastructure development in 2024?Discover the top 10 nations driving progress through innovation and partnerships!
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As a Sudanese Australian, it is heartbreaking to see the devastating war in my homeland overlooked | Sara Sinada
by Sara Sinada (Africa | The Guardian) on November 21, 2024 at 2:29 am
The plight of refugees from Sudan may not be dominating the headlines, but it is the largest displacement crisis in the worldGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLast month, the Australian government announced new visa pathways for displaced Palestinians from Gaza and Ukrainians, providing much-needed relief for communities facing immense hardship. While this is a step in the right direction, it starkly highlights a painful feeling: the Sudanese crisis – a full-fledged famine driven by a preventable proxy war – has been overlooked.On 15 April 2023, war broke out in Sudan, plunging the country into chaos as rival military factions clashed for control. This violent conflict has led to widespread destruction, displacing millions and triggering a humanitarian catastrophe. Stories of sexual assault and other horrific acts continue to underscore the dire circumstances faced by those remaining in Sudan.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
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Author Kamel Daoud sued over claim he used life of wife’s patient in novel
by Jon Henley in Paris (Africa | The Guardian) on November 20, 2024 at 5:53 pm
Woman says French-Algerian writer’s prize-winning Houris uses her story as she told it to therapist Aicha DehdouhTwo complaints have been filed in Algeria against the French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud, the winner of France’s most prestigious literary award, and his wife, a therapist, alleging that they used a patient’s life story as the basis for his prize-winning novel.The writer, the first Algerian novelist to be awarded the Prix Goncourt, won this year’s prize for his novel Houris, a fictional account of a young woman who lost her voice when an Islamist cut her throat during the country’s brutal 1992-2002 civil war. Continue reading...
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Extremist Timbuktu Islamic police chief sentenced to 10 years in jail by ICC
by Associated Press in the Hague (Africa | The Guardian) on November 20, 2024 at 4:53 pm
Al-Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud had been convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanityThe international criminal court has sentenced an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader to 10 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity carried out when he headed the Islamic police in Timbuktu in Mali, west Africa.Al-Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud was convicted in June of torture, religious persecution and other inhumane acts. Judges found he was a “key figure” in a reign of terror after Islamic extremist rebels overran the ancient desert city in 2012. Continue reading...