DAKAR — State-sanctioned executions and death sentences decreased in 2017, including in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report by Amnesty International. Amnesty International is careful to note the global decline in the use of the death penalty in 2017 was preceded by record highs in executions in 2015 and death sentences in 2016. He says countries in the region are eager to appear progressive. Gambian human rights activist Baba Leigh was once detained and tortured for his outspoken criticism of the Jammeh government’s execution of prison inmates. Amnesty says South Sudan and Somalia were the only countries in sub-Saharan African known to have carried out death sentences last year. Somalia had by far the most executions, 24, according to Amnesty. Nigeria leads the pack for death sentences in sub-Saharan Africa, with 621 death sentences handed down last year and more than 2,000 inmates on death row. But Nigeria has carried out no executions since 2016, when it … [Read more...] about Activists Welcome Decline in Executions in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Senators Seek to Reaffirm Value of US-Africa Relations
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan delegation of five U.S. senators has returned from a week-long trip to four African countries to show America’s commitment to the continent.perceived lack of positive engagement with Africa due to diplomatic vacancies and disparaging remarks.Bipartisan initiativesPower Africa, former president Barack Obama’s 2013 initiative to bring clean energy to the 70 percent of sub-Saharan Africans without access to reliable electricity. Through the initiatives, millions of lives have been improved. PEPFAR now provides HIV treatment to more than 11.5 million people, and Power Africa has brought electricity to about 60 million people.Diplomatic vacanciesstatement this week, Senator Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, and another member of the delegation, said that a rift created by “the actions of President Trump and his administration” has deepened the need for U.S. diplomacy. He believes the current leadership has … [Read more...] about Senators Seek to Reaffirm Value of US-Africa Relations
France to face South Africa, Argentina and Fiji in November
PARIS (AP) — France is to host South Africa, Argentina and Fiji in November rugby tests.South Africa will visit the Stade de France in Paris on Nov. 10, with the French traveling to Lille to play Argentina at the Stade Pierre Mauroy one week later.France then returns to Paris for the Fiji game on Nov. 24.South Africa has won the past six meetings against France, including four last year. The Springboks' 18-17 victory at the Stade de France in November heaped the pressure on then-coach Guy Noves, who was fired soon after.France won 27-0 in Argentina two years ago in Tucuman. But the Pumas triumphed on their last trip to France, winning 18-13 in Paris in 2014.France has won all nine tests against Fiji, winning 40-15 the last time they met four years ago in Marseille.Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Sign up for BREAKING NEWS Emails privacy policy Thanks … [Read more...] about France to face South Africa, Argentina and Fiji in November
Twenty villages West Africa to receive solar-power water pumping, purifying water, irrigating crops- WorldWater® & Solar
Solar, Water Pumping, Purification WorldWater® & Solar Technologies, America’s longest continuing solar co. & an NGO will supply West Africa's Burkina Faso solar-powered water pumping systems PRINCETON, NEW JERESEY, USA, April 12, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: World Water® and NGO to Supply Burkina Faso with Solar Power and Clean Water Twenty villages in Burkina Faso will receive solar-powered water pumping systems for purifying water and irrigating crops from WorldWater® & Solar Technologies, Inc. (WWST), America’s longest continuing solar technology company. WWST and the not-for-profit organization Community Building Group – West Africa (CBG-WA) through its “Give Water Give Life” program, are combining to transform a water recycling and irrigation pilot project currently underway into a program to deliver solar power and clean water at scale to villages across Burkina Faso. The two organizations will … [Read more...] about Twenty villages West Africa to receive solar-power water pumping, purifying water, irrigating crops- WorldWater® & Solar
Showcasing Africa’s Upstream Future in London
Government Licensing Round Promotion & NOC Showcase with Spotlight on Guinea, Cameroon & Namibia at the Africa E&P Summit LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 12, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Africa E&P Summit organised and hosted by Frontier Communications, is being held from the 23-24 May 2018 at the world-class venue, the IET London: Savoy Place in the heart of London. We invite you to register to attend this full two day program or join us as a Sponsor or Exhibitor for what is going to be a fabulous Showcase of Africa’s Upstream, in London. You will hear from key players and the decision-makers, from corporate players active in Africa through to fast-moving independents, finance, legal and service & supply companies and African governments and NOC's seeking investors, featuring Africa Licensing Promotion and NOC showcase with spotlight on Guinea, Cameroon & Namibia. The Africa E&P Summit offers excellent Sponsorship & Exhibition … [Read more...] about Showcasing Africa’s Upstream Future in London