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Published on 12:45 GMT

Rasha Kelej, the CEO of Merck Foundation makes it to the list of 100 Most Influential Africans 2019, for empowering many ...

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO, Rasha Kelej, featured in the list of 100 Most Influential Africans, released by New African Magazine, for poignant “Merck More Than a Mother” Movement; The campaign has been empowering childless women across …

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Published on 17:00 GMT

Democratic Republic of the Congo: ACLED Regional Overview – Africa (1 - 7 December 2019)

Last week, Western Africa continued to experience the highest rates of political violence recorded in the continent, as endemic instability across the Sahel and in Nigeria is pushing up conflict within and across states. Suspected Boko Haram militants have …

Source: Relief Web
Published on 14:16 GMT

Fred Swaniker, founder and CEO of Africa Leadership Group, to open the 2020 Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit

“By 2030, Africa will have a larger workforce than China, and by 2050, it will have the largest workforce in the world. One billion people will need jobs in Africa, so if we don’t grow our economies fast enough, we’re sitting on a ticking time bomb, not …

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Published on 15:24 GMT

World: Marginalized and violated: Minority and indigenous women are ignored victims of gender-based violence

By Hamimu Masudi, Media Officer at Minority Rights Group Africa When Faith Loyce Nangiro graduated with a Bachelor’s of Medicine and Surgery in October this year, her story made headlines in national media. Unlike her fellow graduates, Nangiro had walked a …

Source: Relief Web
Published on 17:55 GMT

Saint Lucia among three CARICOM countries to benefit from e-mobility programmme

Share This On: (CMC) — Three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries are to benefit from a new Global Environment Facility (GEF) global e-mobility programme that has been launched at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25). The …

Source: St. Lucia News Online
Published on 12:45 GMT

Ireland has third highest quality of life in world, says UN report

Ireland has the third highest quality of life in the world, according to a new study by the United Nations. The annual Human Development Index rankings are calculated using three categories: health, education and income. Norway topped the list, followed by …

Source: Irish Times
Published on 11:27 GMT

Green growth: Africa chooses between renewables and fossil fuels

Least responsible for heating the planet, but hardest hit by the extreme weather it has already caused, African countries are mostly trying to adapt to climate change rather than slow its march. But several of them have set "green growth" targets …

Source: DW.DE
Published on 09:09 GMT

Amir, President of Rwanda honour winners of International...

Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the President of the Republic of Rwanda, H E Paul Kagame, honoured winners of the 4th edition of Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award, in a ceremony held yesterday at …

Source: Peninsula Qatar
Published on Dec 9, 2019

MAVERICK CITIZEN: International Human Rights Day: UN recommends action against inequality, but will states listen?

UN Members' flags - the UN Headquarters, New York (Photo: Wikimedia) In South Africa, as a prime example, we often hear how the countries’ wealth is controlled by a tiny percentage of the population. So, do human rights have anything to say about …

Source: News
Published on Dec 9, 2019

Bringing the Private Sector to Public Health: How Business Innovation Can Improve Health Care Access

What does scalable innovation in global health look like? It could be a piece of software that provides faster access to blood supplies in Cameroon, an m-health platform that links virtual health coaches to people facing chronic illness in Nigeria, or an …

Source: Nextbillion
Published on Dec 9, 2019

As Africa gains development ground, new inequalities emerge, says new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report

Download logo African countries have made significant strides in advancing human development, gaining ground on primary education and health. But a new generation of inequalities is opening up that, left unchecked, threatens to undermine further progress …

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Published on Dec 9, 2019

DR Congo’s bid to join EAC shelved amid Uganda - Rwanda standoff

By Emmanuel MutaizibwaIn her book, In the footsteps of Mr Kurtz, British author Michela Wrong writes about the fall of Mobutu in 1997: “In a momentary coalition of regional interests never before witnessed in Africa,” turning Zaire into “the terrain on …

Source: Monitor
Published on Dec 9, 2019

Morocco Ranks 121st, Below Palestine in 2019 Human Development Index

Rabat – The UN Development Program’s 2019 Human Development Index has ranked Morocco as the 121st most developed country out of 189 countries. Although two places above its previous ranking, the new ranking puts Morocco two places below Palestine. With a …

Source: Morocco World News
Published on Dec 9, 2019

Turkey marks 'very high' progress in human development

ANKARA-Anadolu Agency Turkey was classified in the very high development category in 2018 for the first time, posting a 0.806 value in the human development index (HDI). Turkey ranked 59th among 189 countries and territories, the United Nations Development …

Source: Hurriyet Daily News
Published on Dec 9, 2019

Norwegians have the best quality of life in the world, followed by Swiss and Irish, UN rankings say

Norwegians have the best quality of life in the world, followed by the Swiss and the Irish, with the UK and US taking 15th and 16th, according to the UN. The annual Human Development Index rankings are calculated using three categories: health, education …

Source: Charleston Daily Mail
Published on Dec 9, 2019

Africa's Nobel Prize winners: A list

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday will receiveÂ the 2019 Nobel Prize for Peace for his "decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea". In winning the award, the 43-year-old joins a prestigious club of …

Source: Al Jazeera
Published on Dec 9, 2019

We Refuse to Accept Second Class Citizenship In the Country of Our Birth - Front Page Africa

The Diaspora Dual Citizenship Bill is similar to Apartheid South Africa Segregation Policy Jonesboro, Georgia – Historically, Liberia is a country of dual citizens, with the exception of the original tribes, who became citizens in January 4, 1904 based on …

Source: Liberian Times
Published on Dec 9, 2019

Vaccine Regimen from Janssen and Bavarian Nordic to Support Republic of Rwanda’s Preparedness Against Ebola Outbreak

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, December 9, 2019 – Bavarian Nordic A/S (OMX: BAVA, OTC: BVNRY) today announced, that its partner Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson will provide up to 200,000 regimens of its investigational Ebola vaccine to …

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Published on Dec 8, 2019

Polio Eradication: African commission begins verification visit to Nigeria - Premium Times

The Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) for poliomyelitis eradication will on Monday begin to assess if Nigeria has successfully eradicated wild poliovirus. This is the first step in the verification process that will determine if Nigeria will …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 14:16 GMT

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Delegation Tours Upper Egypt Projects, Meets with Luxor Governor

Download logo U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Assistant Administrator Andrew Plitt and Middle East Affairs Director Jessica Zaman visited Luxor from Washington this week to reaffirm USAID’s strong partnership with the Egyptian …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 14:16 GMT

Fred Swaniker, founder and CEO of Africa Leadership Group, to open the 2020 Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit

“By 2030, Africa will have a larger workforce than China, and by 2050, it will have the largest workforce in the world. One billion people will need jobs in Africa, so if we don’t grow our economies fast enough, we’re sitting on a ticking time bomb, not …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 12:41 GMT

Sigma Lithium Provides Update on Pre-Construction, Project Financing and Participation at UN Climate Change Conference ...

Speaks About “Green Lithium”at the World Climate Summit during UN Climate Conference COP25 Signs a CAD 6.6 million Revolving Credit Facility with A10 Investimentos to Meet ESG Goals and Further Advance PFS at Second Deposit Barreiro VANCOUVER, British …

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Published on December 9, 2019 - 23:19 GMT

Giving Tuesday Event Honors Bishop David O’Connell in Support of Wells of Life Working to End Poverty in Uganda

San Gabriel Bishop David O’Connell was the honored guest as a Wells of Life water well was presented in his name PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pasadena resident and Wells of Life Ambassador Dennis …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 08:30 GMT

Humanitarian Mine Action Program strengthens Partner Networks

Download logo At the request of the Department of State, a team of U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa continues the Humanitarian Mine Action Program by teaching instructors for explosive ordnance disposal …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 21:00 GMT

Electronic Warfare Market To Reach USD 37.26 Billion By 2026 | Reports And Data

New York, Dec. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Increasing transnational and regional instability is a major driving factor for the growth of the Electronic Warfare market. However, the high cost of equipment will be a significant factor obstructing the growth …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 17:59 GMT

Global $21.6Bn Refrigerated Transport Market Analysis and Outlook 2019-2025

Dublin, Dec. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Refrigerated Transport Market by Application (Chilled food and Frozen food), Mode of Transportation (Road, Sea, Rail, and Air), Vehicle Type (LCV, MHCV, and HCV), Temperature (Single and Multi-temperature …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 07:32 GMT

Civil Drone Market Research on Global Development, Size, Average Price, Competitive Landscape and Key Country Analysis

The global civil drone market is expected to reach US$ 21.61 Bn by 2027 with a CAGR growth rate of 14.3% in the forecast from 2019 to 2027. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, December 10, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the new research report …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Business & Economy ...

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 16:35 GMT

Vishal Verma joins the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Leadership Council

Verma is a partner at the Edgewood Group.,a family office based in Silicon Valley, California. LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vishal Verma joins the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Leadership Council …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, IT Industry ...
Published on December 10, 2019 - 07:33 GMT

Baby Teeth Stick Market 2019 Global Trends, Share, Growth, Analysis, Opportunities and Forecast To 2025

PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, December 10, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summary: A new market study, titled “Discover Global Baby Teeth Stick Market Upcoming Trends, Growth Drivers and Challenges” has been featured on WiseGuyReports. Introduction …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 18:24 GMT

In 2019, We Fought Across the Country to Dismantle Mass Incarceration. We Won on Multiple Fronts.

This year, despite deep political divisions, one area of growing consensus from stakeholders on both sides of the aisle was the need to reform our country’s criminal legal system. Implementation of the First Step Act coincided with Democratic presidential …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 17:41 GMT

Imbokodo don't just want to be ‘present’ – Mpupha

The Springbok Women’s Sevens squad are grateful and honoured to be part of the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series for the first ever event and hope to take in all the excitement, the significance and the passion of what the tournament will bring. “ …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 17:32 GMT

In 2019, We Fought Across the Country to Dismantle Mass Incarceration. We Won on Multiple Fronts.

This year, despite deep political divisions, one area of growing consensus from stakeholders on both sides of the aisle was the need to reform our country’s criminal legal system. Implementation of the First Step Act coincided with Democratic presidential …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on December 10, 2019 - 02:16 GMT

Human Rights Day Forum Focuses on Understanding

Members of the community gathered at the Church of Scientology to celebrate Human Rights Day 2019. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An interfaith forum held in celebration of Human Rights Day 2019 at …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 14:16 GMT

Fred Swaniker, founder and CEO of Africa Leadership Group, to open the 2020 Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit

“By 2030, Africa will have a larger workforce than China, and by 2050, it will have the largest workforce in the world. One billion people will need jobs in Africa, so if we don’t grow our economies fast enough, we’re sitting on a ticking time bomb, not …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 12:45 GMT

Rasha Kelej, the CEO of Merck Foundation makes it to the list of 100 Most Influential Africans 2019, for empowering many ...

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO, Rasha Kelej, featured in the list of 100 Most Influential Africans, released by New African Magazine, for poignant “Merck More Than a Mother” Movement; The campaign has been empowering childless women across …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on December 9, 2019 - 23:19 GMT

Giving Tuesday Event Honors Bishop David O’Connell in Support of Wells of Life Working to End Poverty in Uganda

San Gabriel Bishop David O’Connell was the honored guest as a Wells of Life water well was presented in his name PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pasadena resident and Wells of Life Ambassador Dennis …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 11:19 GMT

NJ Ayuk’s book Billions at Play: The Future of African Energy and Doing Deals now available in Spanish

NJ Ayuk’s Amazon best-selling sophomore book, Billions at Play: The Future of African Energy and Doing Deals is now available for purchase in Spanish. The English version of the book was launched early last month and has since become a huge success on the …

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Published on December 9, 2019 - 18:35 GMT

Judge Goodwin Transfers Remaining Bard TVM Cases to the State Federal Court

Judge Goodwin oversees the TVM Mesh Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) which at one time totaled over 100,000 cases. 14,183 of those cases were Bard cases. SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On December …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 05:42 GMT

The LEGO Foundation awards US$100 Million Grant to the International Rescue Committee to bring Learning through Play to ...

Download logo Today, the LEGO Foundation is awarding a US$100 million grant to a consortium led by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to promote play-based, early learning solutions for pre-primary and primary school aged children impacted by the …

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Published on December 9, 2019 - 14:00 GMT

Dr. N. Karen Thames PsyD of The EPIC Foundation to be Featured on CUTV News Radio

DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cushing’s Disease is known as “the fat disease” for its rapid, unexplainable and excessive weight gain. It is diagnosed for one to three in every one million people. The …

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Published on December 9, 2019 - 09:49 GMT

Publication Support Services Market 2019 Global Trends, Market Share, Size, Growth, Opportunities, Forecast to 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies PUNE, INDIA, December 9, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This report focuses on the global …

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Published on December 9, 2019 - 21:40 GMT

Three Ways the “Fairness for All Act” Doesn’t Protect LGBTQ People from Discrimination

On Friday, Congressman Chris Stewart (R-Utah) and several of his Republican colleagues in the House of Representatives introduced the so-called “Fairness for All Act.” The bill is being described by its supporters as a compromise that protects both LGBTQ …

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Published on December 9, 2019 - 21:37 GMT

Three Ways the “Fairness for All Act” Doesn’t Protect LGBTQ People from Discrimination

On Friday, Congressman Chris Stewart (R-Utah) and several of his Republican colleagues in the House of Representatives introduced the so-called “Fairness for All Act.” The bill is being described by its supporters as a compromise that protects both LGBTQ …

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Published on December 9, 2019 - 08:54 GMT

Maltitol (CAS 585-88-6): Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2019 To 2025

PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, December 9, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summary: A new market study, titled “Discover Global Maltitol (CAS 585-88-6) Market Upcoming Trends, Growth Drivers and Challenges” has been featured on WiseGuyReports. …

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Published on December 9, 2019 - 20:11 GMT

As Africa gains development ground, new inequalities emerge, says new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report

Download logo African countries have made significant strides in advancing human development, gaining ground on primary education and health. But a new generation of inequalities is opening up that, left unchecked, threatens to undermine further progress …

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Published on December 9, 2019 - 20:11 GMT

UNMISS concerned about clashes in central and northern South Sudan

Download logo A fresh outbreak of tribal clashes and other internal fighting has reportedly resulted in the death and displacement of civilians in the central and northern regions of South Sudan over the weekend. “These clashes in areas that have been …

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Published on December 9, 2019 - 20:00 GMT

Under Attack by Trump, Immigrant Justice is Advancing in the States

This year was another of devastating attacks on immigrants’ rights by the Trump administration. However, in both red and blue states, we fought and won new measures that stymie Trump’s deportation machine. These local wins, though often overshadowed by the …

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