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The UN warned Wednesday that the number of sand and dust storms are increasing “dramatically” with Central Asia the most hit by the dangerous phenomenon. Toxic sand storms plague parts of desert and steppe covered Central Asia and North Africa and the UN called them a threat to life.The UN’s Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is …

Threat from sand and dust storms spreading: UNWed, 15 Nov 2023 11:20:28 GMT Read More »

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma on Wednesday warned they are not up against a “Mickey Mouse team” in their World Cup semi-final against Australia amid feverish expectation of reaching their first championship match.The Proteas won seven of their nine league matches to finish second in the 10-team table to book a final-four clash in Kolkata …

South Africa not playing a ‘Mickey Mouse team’ in semis, says BavumaWed, 15 Nov 2023 10:47:47 GMT Read More »

The UK Supreme Court will rule Wednesday on whether a controversial government plan to send migrants to Rwanda is lawful, a decision with major political ramifications for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.The Conservative leader says the scheme is crucial to reduce “illegal” immigration across the Channel on small boats — an issue set to feature prominently …

UK Supreme Court to decide fate of contentious Rwanda migrant policyWed, 15 Nov 2023 09:24:13 GMT Read More »

Australia skipper Pat Cummins said his players will draw on experience from previous title wins in their World Cup semi-final clash with South Africa, spurred on by Glenn Maxwell’s heroics having given them “an extra leg”.Five-time winners Australia went down to the Proteas in the league stage by 134 runs before they won seven straight …

Australia rely on title wins and ‘extra leg’ in World Cup semi-finalWed, 15 Nov 2023 08:08:54 GMT Read More »

South Africa insist they will not be burdened by scarring from their chequered record in World Cup knockout matches when they face old rivals Australia on Thursday for a spot in the final.The Proteas have made four semi-final appearances in the showpiece – in 1992, 1999, 2007 and 2015 — but have fallen to defeat …

South Africa hope for fifth time lucky in Australia showdownWed, 15 Nov 2023 02:59:29 GMT Read More »

The UK Supreme Court will rule Wednesday on whether the government’s controversial Rwanda policy for migrants is lawful, a decision with major political ramifications for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.The Conservative leader says the scheme is crucial to reduce rising immigration, which is set to be a key battleground at the next general election expected in …

UK government to learn Rwanda migrant policy fateWed, 15 Nov 2023 02:16:14 GMT Read More »

Along its Atlantic coast, Benin’s government has spent millions of dollars to protect coastal communities from sea erosion. But Doris Alapini can only watch as waves tirelessly eat away at her land and the large seaside restaurant she built.The ocean is slowly winning the battle.”The sea is advancing a lot. We have to do dredging …

Benin struggles in battle to halt coastal erosionWed, 15 Nov 2023 01:41:13 GMT Read More »

A Rwandan doctor went on trial in France on Tuesday on charges of committing genocide and crimes against humanity during Rwanda’s 1994 massacres, after a three-decade investigation by French authorities. Sixty-eight-year-old Sosthene Munyemana appeared before the Assize Court in the French capital nearly 30 years after a complaint was filed against him in the southwestern French …

Doctor goes on trial in France over Rwanda genocideTue, 14 Nov 2023 22:06:16 GMT Read More »

Mali’s army has recaptured the strategic northern town of Kidal, a stronghold of Tuareg-dominated separatist groups that has long posed a major sovereignty issue for the ruling junta. The capture of Kidal is a significant symbolic success for Mali’s military leaders, who seized power in 2020. Violence has escalated in the north of Mali since August, with …

Mali junta seizes rebel stronghold of KidalTue, 14 Nov 2023 20:31:20 GMT Read More »

Mali’s army has retaken the town of Kidal from Tuareg-dominated rebels. Here we look at the significance of the place which has for years been a northern stronghold for the separatists.- Where and what is Kidal? -Kidal occupies a special place in the geography and consciousness of the Sahel region. A former French military post from …

The taking of Kidal: Why the town in north Mali is so importantTue, 14 Nov 2023 20:11:37 GMT Read More »