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Hundreds of women gathered in a Johannesburg park on Friday to protest gender-based violence. The demonstration occurred the day before the start of the Group of 20 summit. The protest involved a 15-minute lie-down, symbolizing the 15 lives lost daily to gender-based violence in South Africa. Participants included ordinary citizens, celebrities, activists, and survivors of […]
Kenya’s United Opposition leaders convened on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at ACK Gitugi in Mathioya Constituency, Murang’a County. During the church service, they voiced concerns regarding alleged government intimidation and announced plans to present a unified presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. Allegations of Political Intimidation Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua […]
Preparatory work has officially begun for a Crimes Against Humanity Convention, presenting a significant opportunity to address gaps in the protection against gender-based crimes, particularly for women and girls. Numerous organizations and individuals are urging states to adopt a gender-competent and intersectional negotiation process and convention, shaped by the experiences of victims. Recognizing Gender-Based Harms […]
Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed legislation on Saturday that expands the Utah State Supreme Court from five to seven justices. The move comes amid Republican frustration with recent court decisions. Court Expansion and Immediate Effect The bill increasing the number of Supreme Court justices received approval from more than two-thirds of the state’s legislators, allowing […]
A significant portion of Kenya’s economy relies on childcare workers, primarily women, who enable other women to participate in the workforce. A recent report highlights widespread exploitation within this sector, revealing inadequate wages and a lack of protection for these essential workers. The World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and the Coalition on Violence Against […]
Ford CEO Jim Farley recently highlighted a significant labor shortage impacting the automotive industry and the broader U.S. economy. Speaking on the Office Hours: Business Edition podcast, Farley stated Ford currently has 5,000 open mechanic positions that remain unfilled, despite salaries potentially reaching $120,000. Labor Shortage Across Critical Industries Jim Farley indicated the shortage at […]
Philémon Yang, addressing a high-level meeting at UN Headquarters, marked the conclusion of the International Decade for People of African Descent. The decade served as a platform to recognize the contributions of this population and address the racial injustice they have faced. Progress and Ongoing Challenges The International Decade, proclaimed by the General Assembly, included […]
The leaders of Somalia, Ethiopia, and Djibouti jointly inaugurated Shabeely Resort on Saturday. The resort is located in Ethiopia’s Somali Region and is intended to promote regional integration. Regional Development Project The inauguration ceremony was attended by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh. Shabeely Resort […]
Seven individuals, including former CNN anchor Don Lemon and another journalist, have been charged with violating two federal laws in connection with a protest that disrupted a worship service in Minnesota earlier this month. The protest targeted a local field office director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who also serves as a pastor at […]
The Dekoloniale Berlin Conference 2024 is underway in Berlin, Germany, bringing together individuals from civil society, academia, and the arts across the African continent and its diaspora. The conference commemorates the 140th anniversary of the Berlin Africa Conference of 1884/5. The event, running from November 14-16, aims to reflect on the history of the 1884/5 […]