African survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM) say they are in need of mental health aid, and urged governments and charities to provide support for dealing with long-term trauma. #FactFriday: youth đȘ in Gambia re breakin barriers & reachin rural coms to raise awareness, advocate & mobilize d much needed action 2 eliminate harmful practices…
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World giraffe day
Their habitat is being lost at an alarming rate, not to mention the myriad other threats they deal with, including poaching, the trade in giraffe parts, giraffe skin disease, vehicle collisions, and droughts. đŠWorld Giraffe DayđŠ pic.twitter.com/knr1N2QZC7 — World Wildlife Fund (@World_Wildlife) June 21, 2019 There are a lot of factors leading to the giraffeâs…
Botswana rare vultures massively poisoned
More than 500 endangered vultures died after ingesting three dead elephants whose carcasses were poisoned by poachers, the Botswana government said in a statement. #WildlifeCrime in a double sense: 500 #vultures die in #Botswana after eating poisoned #Elephants đŠ đâ #poaching #ivory #endangeredhttps://t.co/Skkhyq5ou4 — Pro Wildlife (@prowildlife) June 21, 2019 The 537 vultures and two tawny…
Combating sexual violence in conflict
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the European Union and the United Nations join their voices to call on the international community to accelerate its efforts to eliminate the scourge of all forms of sexual violence, including as a strategy and tactic of war and terror….
#EDD: “Inequality is not sustainable”
Illegal migration and people smuggling from Africa to Europe demonstrate a joint interest in tackling the causes of that migration at source by providing new opportunities in the migrantsâ home countries. âInequality is the source of nationalisms and populisms,â warned Antonio Tajani, the President of the European Parliament. âIf we want to tackle the issue…
EU supports AU leadership in Sudan
“Over the past six months the people of Sudan, with the strong participation of women and youth, have clearly and bravely demanded a new path for their country, one of democracy, political plurality, security and prosperity. This represents a historic opportunity for Sudan. A peaceful, united, democratic and prosperous Sudan remains crucial, including for the…
EU allocates âŹ3.5 million to Ebola emergency
As the deadly Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues, with the first cases emerging in neighbouring Uganda this week, the EU has announced further emergency funding of âŹ3.5 million, of which âŹ2.5 million is for Uganda and âŹ1 million for South Sudan. The aid package will strengthen rapid detection and reaction…
IncarNations: Kendell Geers in Bozar
IncarNations is an exhibition created by the South African artist Kendell Geers in dialogue with the Congolese collector Sindika Dokolo. A fascinating initiative that reflects the diversity of the African artistic heritage, from an Afrocentric point of view and including the itineraries of slaves, colonialism and independence movements. “Ethnographic museums are a negation of art because…
#EDD: No One Behind!
This yearâs European Development Days (EDD), Europeâs premier forum for international cooperation and development, will take place on 18 & 19 June 2019 in Brussels. The title of this yearâs event is “Addressing inequalities: building a world which leaves no one behind.” Check out the website for more information:http://www.eudevdays.eu — EU Dev Days (@DevDays2009) June 29, 2009…
Sudan’s Bashir on trial soon
Sudanâs chief prosecutor announced that ousted President Omar al-Bashir would be sent for trial soon on corruption charges related to his three decades in power. Former president Omar al-Bashir will be referred to trial after an appeal period of one week, Sudanâs chief prosecutor said.https://t.co/SA8wexN5Qk pic.twitter.com/rDca7oooch — Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) June 15, 2019 Alwaleed…
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