The mood among South Africans has soured. The latest findings from the representative survey that’s done every year by the country’s Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) shows some disturbing new trends. The most marked are: a decline in levels of life satisfaction as a whole a downturn in people’s views about what lies ahead in their lives a growing sense of despondency, … [Read more...] about South Africans are fed up with their prospects, and their democracy, according to latest social attitudes survey
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Ethiopia: Companies Long Ignored Gold Mine Pollution
Download logoThe company operating an Ethiopian gold mine and the refinery that sourced its gold took no action over concerns about pollution from the mine for years. The mine was reopened even though the government had ordered it closed following protests. Studies found that residents were being exposed to toxic metals. The government should halt mine operations. The companies … [Read more...] about Ethiopia: Companies Long Ignored Gold Mine Pollution
Algeria: The President of the Republic directs the repatriation of the members of our community and the nationals of friendly countries
Download logoAs part of the careful and continuous monitoring that he gives to the situation of our community in Sudan and from the deplorable deterioration of the security situation in this brotherly country, the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered the repatriation, in the best conditions, the members of our community wishing to return, based on his … [Read more...] about Algeria: The President of the Republic directs the repatriation of the members of our community and the nationals of friendly countries
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Sudan on Ceasefire
Download logoThe Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sudan and Head of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS), Mr. Volker Perthes, welcomes the 72-hour ceasefire between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces brokered by the United States on 24 April, although noting that it is not being fully respected by … [Read more...] about Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Sudan on Ceasefire
Eritrea: Tour of Independence Cup in Northern Red Sea Region
Download logoThe Independence Cup that started its journey from Nakfa on 24 April as part of its itinerary across the country in connection with the 32nd anniversary of Independence Day has so far covered the sub-zones of Adobha, Karora, Afabet and Sheib accompanied by Ms. Asmeret Abraha, Governor of the region, Mr. Rezene Adonai, Secretary of the PFDJ in the region and … [Read more...] about Eritrea: Tour of Independence Cup in Northern Red Sea Region




