Kenya: Establish Commission of Inquiry into Violations by Security Agencies: President Uhuru Kenyatta should urgently establish a commission of inquiry to investigate reports of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and ill-treatment of detainees by the security forces, eight Kenyan and international human rights organizations said in a letter to the … [Read more...] about Kenya: Establish Commission of Inquiry into Violations by Security Agencies
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Lessons from “The New Harvest” on how academics can turn their work into policy | The Conversation
Lessons from "The New Harvest" on how academics can turn their work into policy: At the continental level the book contributed to discussions that led to two African Union summits on agriculture and food security. Embassy of Equatorial Guinea/FlickrIt is the fifth anniversary of the publication of “The New Harvest”. First published in 2011, it is a groundbreaking book which … [Read more...] about Lessons from “The New Harvest” on how academics can turn their work into policy | The Conversation
Gabon, Kyrgyz Republic ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement; 8 more needed for entry into force
Gabon, Kyrgyz Republic ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement; 8 more needed for entry into force: Gabon's WTO ambassador Marianne Odette Bibalou Bounda submitted her country's instrument of acceptance to WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo on 5 December. On 6 December the Kyrgyz Republic's WTO ambassador Daniiar Mukashev submitted his country's instrument … [Read more...] about Gabon, Kyrgyz Republic ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement; 8 more needed for entry into force
UN Experts call for UN special investigation into epic levels of sexual violence in South Sudan
UN Experts call for UN special investigation into epic levels of sexual violence in South Sudan: Sexual violence has reached epic proportions in the conflict in South Sudan and requires the urgent attention of the world, said the UN independent Commission* on Human Rights in South Sudan after a ten-day visit during which they met women survivors around the country. … [Read more...] about UN Experts call for UN special investigation into epic levels of sexual violence in South Sudan
Egypt/South Africa: Banyana Banyana Wallop Egypt to Storm Into Semis
Egypt/South Africa: Banyana Banyana Wallop Egypt to Storm Into Semis: [SAFA] Sasol Banyana Banyana stormed into the semi finals of the 2016 CAF African Women's Cup of Nations after walloping the Pharaohs of Egypt 5-0 in their last Group A match in Limbe, Cameroon on Friday, 25 November 2016. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Dozens of foreign pilots flying vintage … [Read more...] about Egypt/South Africa: Banyana Banyana Wallop Egypt to Storm Into Semis