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 🦅🐘☠ #poaching #ivory #endangeredhttps://t.co/Skkhyq5ou4 — Pro Wildlife (@prowildlife) June 21, 2019 The 537 vultures and two tawny…

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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….

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#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 migrants’ home countries. ‘Inequality is the source of nationalisms and populisms,’ warned Antonio Tajani, the President of the European Parliament. ‘If we want to tackle the issue…

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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…

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EU allocates €3.5 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 €3.5 million, of which €2.5 million is for Uganda and €1 million for South Sudan. The aid package will strengthen rapid detection and reaction…

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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…

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#EDD: No One Behind!

This year’s European Development Days (EDD), Europe’s premier forum for international cooperation and development, will take place on 18 & 19 June 2019 in Brussels. The title of this year’s 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…

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Sudan’s Bashir on trial soon

Sudan’s 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, Sudan’s chief prosecutor said.https://t.co/SA8wexN5Qk pic.twitter.com/rDca7oooch — Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) June 15, 2019 Alwaleed…

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Mali governor sacked over security failure

Mali’s council of ministers has sacked  Sidy Alassane Toure. the governor of Mopti region, after armed group killed dozens of people in the latest eruption of ethnic violence, it informed in a statement on Sobane Da village massacre. (Image: illustration Mopti view). #Mali fires regional governor after attack that killed dozens https://t.co/sLoNBYyMQF — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica)…

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WHO declines Ebola global alert

In a controversial decision, the World Health Organization (WHO) has again declined to declare Africa’s latest Ebola outbreak global alert, although the desease has killed more than 1400 people and just crossed into a new country. LIVE from WHO HQ: Press Conference on the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on #Ebola https://t.co/EwUC4OfJ1R — World Health…

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