UN Agency Calls on S. Africa to Stem Xenophobic Violence:
UN Agency Calls on S. Africa to Stem Xenophobic Violence:
The U.N. refugee agency is urging the South African authorities to get to grips with violence targeting foreigners before it gets completely out of control. UNHCR says it is alarmed by the xenophobic fever, which is taking hold of large portions of South African society.
After setback, African art museum promises to be more open:
This photo taken July 3, 2017 shows the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town, South Africa. Ahead of its first anniversary, the museum says it is committed to transparency after the executive director's resignation and questions about governance.
Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs returns to the West End:
Following the opening performances of its tour in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa, the production will run at Sadler's Wells' West End venue, The Peacock from October 23 to November 10, 2018, before touring to China, Russia and the The talented cast of Tap Dogs features dancers Nathan Beech, Nathaniel Hancock, Reid Perry, Richie Miller, Sam Marks, Anthony Russo and Chase Roseillo. Together, they have over 50 years' experience dancing as part of Tap Dogs , with their collective accolades including a performance at the World Masters Games Opening Ceremony and an appearance in the animated film Happy Feet 2 .
Insilico to present on advances in AI at the third annual Africa Health Business Symposium:
Thursday, September 6, 2018, 2018, Rockville, MD – Insilico Medicine, a Rockville-based company specializing in the application of next-generation artificial intelligence for drug discovery, biomarker development and aging research, is pleased to announce the lecture of its Head of Africa Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Initiative, Iraneus Ogu, at The Third Annual Africa Health Business Symposium. Ogu's talk “How can AI, big data and blockchain create better health for all?” on the 8th of October, 2018 will be devoted to the recent advances in AI tending to become a growth engine for African biopharmaceutical industry and transform the R&D in local pharmaceutical companies.
Brazil police ask that President Temer face fresh corruption charges -document:
Brazil's federal police have recommended to prosecutors that President Michel Temer be charged with taking bribes and money laundering, according to a police document reviewed on Wednesday by Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Brazil's President Michel Temer speaks during the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, July 26, 2018.
Recession hands potential lifeline to S.African opposition:
South Africa's surprise recession provides an opening for opposition parties heading into next year's elections against the ruling African National Congress. The question is whether they can capitalize on it.
Ugandan lawmakers appeal law allowing Museveni re-election bid:
A group of Ugandan legislators have petitioned the supreme court to overturn a lower court decision that upheld a constitutional amendment allowing long-serving leader Yoweri Museveni to seek re-election. FILE PHOTO: Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni arrives for a group picture at the BRICS summit meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, July 27, 2018.
.com | A day of fire in Gauteng:
It started in the early hours of Wednesday when firefighters in Edenvale, Ekurhuleni worked tirelessly to extinguish a blaze that engulfed a block of flats. According to Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services spokesperson William Ntladi, firefighters reacted swiftly after the block caught fire around 01:00.
Former President Obama to Visit SoCal in Battle for House:
Former U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his speech at the 16th Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Former President Barack Obama will join the campaign trail leading up to the November midterm elections with a stop this weekend in Orange County to back seven Democratic candidates competing for House districts, the Los Angeles Times reported .
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