Egypt NGO bill threatens to “devastate” civil society, UN expert warns: United Nations expert Maina Kiai has expressed serious alarm at Egypt’s approval of a draft law which would impose major restrictions on the work of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Mr. Kiai said that if the bill became law, it would devastate the country’s civil society for … [Read more...] about Egypt NGO bill threatens to “devastate” civil society, UN expert warns
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Gambia: Crackdown Threatens Presidential Election
Gambia: Crackdown Threatens Presidential Election: The Gambian government’s repression of the political opposition in the months prior to the December 1, 2016 presidential election threatens the fairness of the election, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The 43-page report, “More Fear Than Fair: Gambia’s 2016 Presidential … [Read more...] about Gambia: Crackdown Threatens Presidential Election
Car threatens to run down Jewish worshippers in Johannesburg
The men were walking home from the Ohr Somayach Jewish center in Glenhazel last week when a vehicle with four occupants drove past them, with the driver making offensive hand gestures and shouting “F***ing Jews.” The incident was initially reported on Feb. 10 on the website of the Coordination Forum for Countering Anti-Semitism, or CFCA. Read the full article by … [Read more...] about Car threatens to run down Jewish worshippers in Johannesburg
El Niño threatens southern Africa with yet another drought | The Conversation
A farmer sitting on a water tank he uses to supply his livestock. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoSouthern Africa is in for a bumpy, dry ride. There is a 50% chance of a drought occurring this summer that could have an impact on the whole region which still bears the effect of last year’s drought. Any new drought will have a compounding effect. During the 2014/2015 southern hemisphere … [Read more...] about El Niño threatens southern Africa with yet another drought | The Conversation
.com | Eusebius McKaiser threatens to divorce Woolies over wormy salad
I look at the people and I realise that this togetherness is the heritage that I want my children and grandchildren to have and it’s worth fighting for, writes Kathy Kaler . Johannesburg – Political analyst Eusebius McKaiser was served a raw deal on Monday when he found a caterpillar in his Woolworths salad. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa … [Read more...] about .com | Eusebius McKaiser threatens to divorce Woolies over wormy salad
