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Hausfeld files lawsuit on behalf of international aid workers brutalized by South Sudanese government forces in the Terrain Hotel attack

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Africa, Countries, Continents, Federal republics, Least developed countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Sexual misconduct, Sudan, The Sudans, Gang rape

According to the lawsuit: "The case seeks to hold South Sudans government accountable for the notorious Terrain Hotel attack a rampage of torture, gang-rape, and murder that targeted aid workers.

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  • According to the lawsuit: "The case seeks to hold South Sudans government accountable for the notorious Terrain Hotel attack a rampage of torture, gang-rape, and murder that targeted aid workers.
  • "Todays complaint asserts that the Internews aid workers and journalists were brutally attacked and gang-raped by South Sudanese military forces on July 11, 2016, during a raid on the Terrain Hotel, a residential compound housing aid workers.
  • "Since 2016, the South Sudanese government has retraumatized the victims through repeated violations of due process and false promises of compensation.
  • In 2018, a South Sudanese court martial convicted 10 soldiers and ordered the government to compensate the victims.

East Africa LED Lighting Market Report 2021: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast, 2015-2020 & 2021-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Technology, Hardware, Countries, Continents, Africa, Commonwealth republics, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Geography of Africa, Kenya, Marketplace, East Africa, UGANDA

The "East Africa LED Lighting Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "East Africa LED Lighting Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • East Africa LED lighting market reached a value of US$ 564.9 Million in 2020.
  • this report provides a detailed insight into the East Africa LED lighting market covering a comprehensive analysis on Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and other East African markets.
  • What is the structure of the East Africa LED lighting market and who are the key players?

Maghreb (Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia) Projects, H1, 2021 Report - Outlook for Major Projects in Maghreb - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 24, 2021
Professional services, Other Professional Services, Geography of Africa, Countries, Africa, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Arab League, Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Member states of the Union for the Mediterranean, Member states of the United Nations, Algeria, MEED, MOROCCO, Maghreb

The "Maghreb (Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia) Projects, H1 2021 - Outlook for Major Projects in Maghreb - MEED Insights" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Maghreb (Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia) Projects, H1 2021 - Outlook for Major Projects in Maghreb - MEED Insights" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • It is vital that anyone seeking to do business in Algeria, Morocco or Tunisia invests time to understand what is on offer.
  • With more than $150bn of projects planned, the three Maghreb markets covered in this report promise a substantial pipeline of potential future business opportunities for project investors, developers, contractors, consultants and manufacturers.
  • The collapse in oil prices will similarly hold back growth in Algeria, but help the energy importing Morocco and Tunisia.

BSV's Blockchain for Government Initiative completes historic first official visit to the Republic of the Sudan

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Articles, Geography of Africa, Countries, Cryptocurrencies, Federal republics, Least developed countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Blockchain, Sudan, Khartoum

b'ZUG, Switzerland, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The BSV blockchain ecosystem\'s Blockchain for Government Initiative recently completed a historic week-long official visit to Khartoum, Republic of the Sudan, at the invitation of and under the patronage of the Ministry of Telecommunication and Digital Transformation.

Key Points: 
  • b'ZUG, Switzerland, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The BSV blockchain ecosystem\'s Blockchain for Government Initiative recently completed a historic week-long official visit to Khartoum, Republic of the Sudan, at the invitation of and under the patronage of the Ministry of Telecommunication and Digital Transformation.
  • The visit centred around Sudan\'s first-ever Blockchain Summit & Workshop, a two-day event held April 8-9 and led by the BSV blockchain ecosystem.
  • The first-ever time in Sudan to have a blockchain ecosystem team to visit the country.
  • Now we are in a transition period in which we want to reform our country and reform the government.

BSV's Blockchain for Government Initiative completes historic first official visit to the Republic of the Sudan

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Articles, Geography of Africa, Countries, Cryptocurrencies, Federal republics, Least developed countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Blockchain, Sudan, Khartoum

b'ZUG, Switzerland, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The BSV blockchain ecosystem\'s Blockchain for Government Initiative recently completed a historic week-long official visit to Khartoum, Republic of the Sudan, at the invitation of and under the patronage of the Ministry of Telecommunication and Digital Transformation.

Key Points: 
  • b'ZUG, Switzerland, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The BSV blockchain ecosystem\'s Blockchain for Government Initiative recently completed a historic week-long official visit to Khartoum, Republic of the Sudan, at the invitation of and under the patronage of the Ministry of Telecommunication and Digital Transformation.
  • The visit centred around Sudan\'s first-ever Blockchain Summit & Workshop, a two-day event held April 8-9 and led by the BSV blockchain ecosystem.
  • The first-ever time in Sudan to have a blockchain ecosystem team to visit the country.
  • Now we are in a transition period in which we want to reform our country and reform the government.

U.S. Institute of Peace and Sudan Forge Partnership for Peace

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Countries, Geography of Africa, Africa, United States Institute of Peace, Federal republics, Least developed countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Sudan

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) President and CEO Lise Grande and Sudanese Ambassador to the United States H.E.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) President and CEO Lise Grande and Sudanese Ambassador to the United States H.E.
  • USIP has been working in Sudan for more than 30 years helping Sudanese peacebuilders who promote nonviolent action, justice and security.
  • "All of us have a responsibility to support and stand in solidarity with Sudan at this historic time," said Grande.
  • "We are proud to be part of this and fully committed to doing everything we can to help make peace sustainable in Sudan."

U.S. Institute of Peace and Sudan Forge Partnership for Peace

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Countries, Geography of Africa, Africa, United States Institute of Peace, Federal republics, Least developed countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Sudan

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) President and CEO Lise Grande and Sudanese Ambassador to the United States H.E.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) President and CEO Lise Grande and Sudanese Ambassador to the United States H.E.
  • USIP has been working in Sudan for more than 30 years helping Sudanese peacebuilders who promote nonviolent action, justice and security.
  • "All of us have a responsibility to support and stand in solidarity with Sudan at this historic time," said Grande.
  • "We are proud to be part of this and fully committed to doing everything we can to help make peace sustainable in Sudan."

Overseas Adventure Travel Launches Personalized Private Adventures

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Monday, March 15, 2021
Countries, Geography of Africa, Africa, Landlocked countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Commonwealth republics, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, BOTSWANA, Zambia, Zimbabwe

BOSTON, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In a nod to the changing travel environment, Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.)

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  • BOSTON, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In a nod to the changing travel environment, Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.)
  • , the leader in personalized small group adventuresfor Americans over 50, announced Personalized Private Adventures .
  • Popular adventures for Personalized Private Adventures include Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe , Sicily's Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions , and Japan's Cultural Treasures .
  • Pricing is available for Personalized Private Adventures, depending on the number of travelers in the group and the itinerary selected.

South Sudan: Declaration by the High Representative Josep Borrell on behalf of the European Union

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Friday, March 5, 2021
Geography of Africa, Countries, Africa, Federal republics, Least developed countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Sudan, United Nations Security Council Resolution

The EU expects the South Sudanese Government to pursue and accelerate the implementation of the Peace Agreement.

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  • The EU expects the South Sudanese Government to pursue and accelerate the implementation of the Peace Agreement.
  • The humanitarian situation remains critical and an immediate system-wide scale-up of the humanitarian response led by the UN is needed.
  • This situation is triggered and exacerbated by high levels of violence in large parts of the country, which is often politically motivated.
  • All efforts must be made to assist the population and protect civilians from violence and human rights violations and abuses.
  • These impediments are delaying life-saving emergency assistance and are reducing the impact of the funds available for helping those in need.
  • The continuing impunity for human rights violations and abuses is a threat to peace in South Sudan.
  • The EU also commends the African Union for its support towards the implementation of the transitional justice aspects of the Peace Agreement.
  • The EU reaffirms its readiness to deepen its partnership with South Sudan, including through a possible Mutual Accountability Framework on future cooperation with international partners.

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Christian Author Shares His Journey From His Homeland to the United States to Achieve His Dreams and Escape Religious Persecution

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Monday, February 22, 2021
Geography of Africa, Countries, Africa, Federal republics, Least developed countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Sudan, Amr Zaki

Zaki was born in Sudan, Africa and brings the different cities of Sudan to life in his book.

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  • Zaki was born in Sudan, Africa and brings the different cities of Sudan to life in his book.
  • With my book, I wanted to share the beauty of the citizens of Sudan, said Dr. Zaki.
  • During his last few years in Sudan, Zaki, a Christian man, watched as the military took over and persecuted members of his community who were Christians.
  • His studies in medicine took him to Egypt, the United Kingdom and ultimately to the United Stateswhere he still resides.