The Current Situation of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Worldwide

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations globally, affecting individuals regardless of age, race, ethnicity, and social or economic status. Despite increased awareness and numerous international efforts to address it, GBV continues to be a significant global issue, with millions of people predominantly women and girls suffering from its devastating effects. The scale of GBV varies by region, but the impact is universally felt, hindering the achievement of gender equality and broader social progress. Defining Gender-Based Violence Gender-based violence refers to any harmful act that…

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Trump picks Pam Bondi as US attorney general after Gaetz withdrawal

President-Elect Donald Trump announced former Florida attorney general and fervent ally Pam Bondi as his pick for US attorney general on Thursday after Matt Gaetz withdrew his bid to head the Department of Justice just hours earlier. Bondi, a former leader against Trump’s impeachment, replaced the controversial Gaetz after his nomination faced strong resistance due to previous sexual conduct allegations. US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Pam Bondi, a staunch ally who helped defend the ex-leader against impeachment, as US attorney general on Thursday following firebrand Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from the…

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Ntibaheranwe n’ihohoterwa, bishatsemo ibisubizo by’iterambere ry’umuryango nyarwanda

 Inzira itangaje y’urubyiruko rwafashe iya mbere rugashinga ishyirahamwe “Youth Voice in Leadership Equality and Development” (YVLED) yerekana ko urubyiruko rushobora gutsinda ibibazo bikomeye bikomoka ku ihohoterwa haba irikorerwa ku gitsina, ku mubiri, irikomeretsa umutima ndetse n’iryo kwimwa uburenganzira ku mitungo. Babigeraho bayobora ibikorwa by’impinduka mu rubyiruko binyuze mu kumenya uburenganzira bwabo, kwitunyuka, kwigirira icyizere no kwiyubaka barwanya ihohoterwa, bahindura imyumvire ya sosiyete kandi bateza imbere ahazaza habereye bose. Uyu akaba ari umusaruro ushimishije ukomoka ku rubyiruko rugera kuri 31 (abakobwa 26 n’abahungu 5), abenshi muri bo ni abakomoka mu karere…

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G20 leaders wrestle with wars, climate, poverty as Trump’s return looms

G20 leaders meeting in Rio urged cooperation on climate change, poverty, and tax reform, while addressing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. A narrow consensus highlighted humanitarian suffering and economic fallout. Leaders called for urgent civilian aid, ceasefires, and multilateral unity ahead of Trump’s January return to power. Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies on Monday issued a joint statement highlighting the suffering caused by conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, while calling for cooperation on climate change, poverty reduction and tax policy. G20 leaders meeting at Rio de Janeiro’s…

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Nouvelles frappes israéliennes meurtrières dans la bande de Gaza et à Beyrouth

Au moins 60 personnes ont été tuées, dimanche 17 novembre, dans des raids israéliens dans la bande de Gaza, selon le porte-parole de la Défense civile, Mahmoud Bassal. La frappe la plus meurtrière a eu lieu dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche à Beit Lahia, dans le nord, sur un bâtiment de cinq étages : au moins 34 corps, dont des femmes et des enfants, ont été retirés des décombres et des dizaines de personnes sont toujours portées disparues, a déclaré à l’AFP Mahmoud Bassal. “Les chances de sauver…

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African Public Procurement Leaders to Convene in Kigali for Sustainability-Focused Summit

The African Public Procurement Network (APPN) is set to hold a major conference in Kigali from November 12 to 14, 2024, to examine the role of public procurement in sustainable development. The summit will address issues such as minimizing payments for environmentally harmful goods and services. Joyeuse Uwingeneye, Director General of the Rwanda Public Procurement Authority (RPPA) and current President of APPN, announced the event on Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was accompanied by senior representatives from Mali and Togo. Uwingeneye noted that RPPA, in collaboration with APPN and international…

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President Biden to Host President-Elect Trump for Transition Talks at the White House

The White House has announced that President Joe Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump, who recently won the U.S. presidential election, next week. According to reports from France 24, the meeting between Biden and Trump is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024. The two leaders will meet just days after Biden formally acknowledged Trump’s victory and committed to a peaceful transfer of power. Trump’s upcoming meeting with Biden comes as he begins selecting key figures for his incoming administration. So far, he has announced that Susie Wiles, who led his…

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Rwanda to Temporarily Close Embassy in Mozambique Amid Protests

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, explained to TV10 that the Rwandan Embassy in Mozambique will be temporarily closed starting Wednesday, November 6 through November 7, 2024. The Rwandan government made this decision as a precaution to protect Rwandan nationals from potential violence linked to ongoing protests. These protests are led by supporters of politician Venancio Mandlane, leader of the Podemos party, following the Mozambican Election Commission’s recent announcement that Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo won the presidential election held on October 9, 2024, with 70.6% of the…

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Malawi: Opposition Woman Arrested for Alleged Plot to Kill Head of State

Patricia Kaliati, a prominent opposition politician in Malawi, has been arrested on suspicion of plotting to assassinate President Lazarus Chakwera. On October 28, 2024, Kaliati appeared in court in the capital, Lilongwe, to begin trial proceedings on the charges against her. Various opposition politicians have claimed that the accusations against Patricia Kaliati are politically motivated. According to the French news agency AFP, before the trial began, supporters of the UTM party gathered outside the court, singing songs of protest against the government. The court accused her of conspiring with two…

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Insultes et vulgarité de Donald Trump : une “politique du doigt d’honneur” risquée

Engagé dans la dernière ligne droite de la campagne présidentielle américaine, le candidat républicain Donald Trump a multiplié ces dernières semaines les outrances et les déclarations injurieuses contre sa rivale démocrate Kamala Harris. Une surenchère soutenue par la base du milliardaire new-yorkais qui pourrait toutefois rebuter les électeurs encore indécis. C’est une polémique dont Donald Trump se serait bien passé. À une semaine de l’élection présidentielle aux États-Unis et deux jours après son meeting au Madison Square Garden de New York, le candidat républicain est encore obligé de s’exprimer sur…

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