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The Republic of South Africa institutes proceedings against the State of Israel and requests the Court to indicate provisional measures

South Africa today filed an application instituting proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, concerning alleged violations by Israel of its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and…

Unrest after controversial re-election in Sierra Leone

After eleven years of senseless civil war in my country Sierra Leone, the main opposition APC (All People’s Congress) tried so hard to put the stability of the country. they tried to put certain modalities in place by providing basic…

IV International Symposium on Africa and its contributions to intercultural reconciliation

This coming 10th of December, at 11:00 am. Argentina, the Centre for Humanist Studies of the Americas will hold its IV Symposium. There will be simultaneous translation in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Five speakers will present the African cultures of…

South Africa and the world remember Mandela on the tenth anniversary of his passing into immortality

It is 10 years since the physical death of South African leader Nelson Mandela. This tenth anniversary offers South Africa and the world an opportunity to reflect, to assess what has been achieved and what has not been achieved in…

Rescue ship Humanity 1 detained based on lies by the Italian authorities

On Saturday evening, December 2, 2023, the rescue ship Humanity 1 was detained in Crotone, southern Italy, after disembarking 200 people rescued from distress at sea. The Italian authorities’ justifications for this blockade are based on a series of lies,…

Racing Against Time: Unraveling the Story of the Cheetah, Earth’s Fastest Predator

by: Assaf Levy, BioDB   In the tough terrains of Africa, a fast and strong hunter quietly moves – the cheetah. Picture an animal so speedy that it can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just a…

Close the Foreign Bases in Djibouti

Djibouti is a small East African country with an area of 23,200 square km or a little bit smaller than Haiti, Rwanda, or North Macedonia, or a little bit larger than Belize, El Salvador, Israel, or Slovenia. Within this space,…

South African Parliament votes to close the Israeli embassy and suspend diplomatic relations. 248-91

The South African Parliament voted on a motion to close the Israeli Embassy in the country. The motion was PASSED with 248 votes for and 91 against. “Free Palestine in Parliament” slogans were chanted. 🇿🇦🇵🇸 South Africa’s Parliament voted to…

Exploring the Legacy of the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction: The Kano Branch in Nigeria

by Dr. Aliyu Yaya Aliyu and Genevieve Balance Kupang, PHD   “We navigate challenges with passion, resilience, and wisdom, shaping curricula, fostering innovation, and celebrating collaborations to transform society.” Genevieve Balance Kupang, PhD WCCI Chair, Special Interest Groups (SIG) The…

The Elusive Beauty of the Endangered Okapi: A Hidden Gem of the African Wilderness

by: Assaf Levy, BioDB   Have you ever wondered if an animal could be so interesting that it seems like it is from a storybook? Imagine this: deep inside Africa’s lush forests lives an animal so fascinating that it almost…

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