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Travel Guide to Comoros: A Hidden Gem in the Indian Ocean

Overview of Comoros Comoros, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, is often overlooked by travelers, making it a true hidden gem for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience. Comprising three main islands: Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Mohéli (Mwali), and Anjouan (Nzwani), Comoros offers a mix of stunning beaches, rich culture, and fascinating history. A Brief History of Comoros The Comoros…

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International Relations Luminary Sandeep Marwah Conferred with Honorary Doctorate by Canadian University

New Delhi – In a distinguished ceremony held at the luxurious Hotel Hyatt in New Delhi, Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios, a stalwart in the field of international relations through art and culture, was bestowed with the prestigious Honorary Doctor of Philosophy – Honoris Causa in International Relations by Cambridge Open & Online University, Canada.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah’s outstanding contributions to fostering global understanding and goodwill through the medium of art and culture have earned him international acclaim. Recognized as the only Indian with nine World Records in the realms of media, entertainment, and education, Dr. Marwah stands as a beacon of excellence in these industries.

His extensive efforts have led to the remarkable distinction of being named the Cultural Ambassador of more than seventy countries worldwide. As the Chancellor of AAFT University and President of Marwah Studios, Dr. Marwah’s influence has reverberated across 156 countries in the realm of film and cultural tourism. Moreover, he has imparted his knowledge and expertise to students from 145 countries, truly embodying the spirit of global education.

The convocation ceremony witnessed the esteemed presence of distinguished dignitaries, including HE Mrs. Lalatiana Accouche – Ambassador of Seychelles, HE Mr. KL Ganju – (H) Council General, Union of Comoros, Mr. Bui Trung Thuong – Head of Trade Office, Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi, Dr. Gaurav Gupta, founder President of GTTCI, and Dr. Bui Dang Dung – Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly Finance and Budget Committee, Vietnam.

Dr. Marwah expressed his gratitude for the honor and emphasized the crucial role of art and culture in building bridges between nations. “This recognition is not just a personal honor but a celebration of the power of cultural diplomacy to unite hearts and minds globally,” he remarked.

The Honorary Doctorate serves as a testament to Dr. Sandeep Marwah’s unwavering commitment to international relations and his relentless pursuit of fostering cross-cultural understanding through the impactful medium of art and culture.

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Cost of IVF in Comoros

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a medical procedure used to help individuals and couples who are struggling with infertility. IVF is a complex process that involves a number of different steps, and as a result, it can be quite expensive. The cost of IVF can vary greatly depending on a number of factors, including where you live, the clinic you choose, and the specific details of your treatment plan. In this article, we will take a closer look at the cost of IVF in Comoros.

IVF is a procedure that involves fertilizing an egg with sperm outside of the body, and then implanting the fertilized egg into the uterus. This procedure is typically used by individuals and couples who have been struggling to conceive naturally. The cost of IVF can be quite high, and it is important to understand what factors can affect the cost of this procedure.

One of the main factors that can affect the cost of IVF in Comoros is the clinic that you choose. Different clinics may charge different prices for their services, and it is important to shop around to find a clinic that fits your budget. Some clinics may offer discounts or payment plans to help make the cost of IVF more manageable.

Another factor that can affect the cost of IVF in Comoros is the specific details of your treatment plan. IVF is a complex process that involves a number of different steps, and each of these steps can have its own cost. For example, the cost of medications used during the IVF process can vary depending on the specific drugs used and the dosage required. Additionally, the cost of the actual procedure can vary depending on the number of cycles required to achieve a successful pregnancy.

The cost of IVF in Comoros can also be affected by factors such as insurance coverage and government regulations. In some cases, insurance may cover a portion of the cost of IVF, which can help to reduce the financial burden on individuals and couples. Additionally, government regulations may impact the availability and cost of IVF services in Comoros.

Overall, the cost of IVF in Comoros can be quite high, and it is important to carefully consider all of the factors that can affect the cost of this procedure. If you are considering IVF, it is important to research different clinics and treatment options, and to discuss the costs and potential risks with your healthcare provider.

In conclusion, IVF is a complex and expensive procedure that can be used to help individuals and couples who are struggling with infertility. The cost of IVF in Comoros can vary greatly depending on a number of factors, including the clinic you choose, the specific details of your treatment plan, and insurance coverage or government regulations. It is important to carefully consider all of these factors when considering IVF, and to work with your healthcare provider to find a treatment plan that fits your needs and your budget.

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Announce Black Stars bonus structure before 2021 Africa Cup of Nations kick off - Abbey Pobee tells Sports Ministry

Ghanaian football administrator, Abbey Pobee, has implored the Sports Ministry led by Mustapha Ussif, to settle issues with regards to the Black Stars structure before the start of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations start next year.  Ghana have been handed a Group C draw alongside Morocco, Gabon and Comoros. In the past, there has been agitations between the team and the management of the Black Stars over bonuses affecting the country at major tournaments. But Abbey Pobee is calling for an early look into the amount to be paid as bonus to the players. "The new Sports Minister is aware of issues with regards to bonuses, per diem and appearance fees. It ruined our team during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil which called for the establishment of an ad-hoc committee," he told Kumasi based Hello FM. "Unfortunately, none of the Sports Ministers has made use of the committee's recommendations. I think the Minister should let us know if the players will be paid $5,000 or the old $10,000 as a winning bonus, then again will they be given an appearance fee? He should let us know if he'll make use of what is in the white paper. "Due to the problems, the county has faced about the payment of bonuses I always urge every President to make Ghanaians know his plans about that to avert future occurrences. "The President should have a Special Assistant for Sports. We all know about what happened when the $25 billion budget for AFCON and World Cup qualifiers was presented in a breakfast meeting among the stakeholders. That meeting was interestingly chaired by the President. "The President should sit up on the bonus structure issues of the Black Stars." Read the full article

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Fwd: Job: UCalifornia_Davis: Manager.PopulationGenomics.Programs

Begin forwarded message: > From: evoldir@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca > Subject: Job: UCalifornia_Davis: Manager.PopulationGenomics.Programs > Date: 23 June 2020 at 06:32:55 BST > To: rdmpage@gmail.com > > > > Job Title: Scientific Program Manager > > Location: University of California, Davis in Davis, CA USA > > Job Summary: > > Under general direction of the Principal Investigator, develop, implement > and provide ongoing scientific expertise, direction and management of > multiple, large and complex, international scientific research programs > impacting the overall success of a multi-campus, interdepartmental, > global health malaria research project in selected field sites in Africa > (specifically the Union of the Comoros and the Republic of Sao Tome > and Principe). Assist and support the PI in planning and coordinating > the scientific research aspects of the program and will work directly > with individual post-doctoral researchers in ensuring the timely > completion of individual components of the research agenda. Identify > program objectives and strategies, manage very significant human, > financial, and physical resources, and will function with a high degree > of autonomy. Manage program timelines and deliverables, develop written > reports, scientific papers, and presentations, and represent the program > for diverse audiences. Collaborate, and work in partnership with, the > Engagement Program Manager and Field Station Manager(s) at the African > field sites. Strong background in population genomics required. > > Position Information: > > Salary Range: $5,683.33-$11,408.33/Month > > Appointment Type: Career > > Percentage of Time: 100% > > Shift Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm > > Location: Davis > > Union Representation: No > > Benefits Eligible: Yes > > Apply By Date: 6/28/2020 > > Responsibilities: > > SUPERVISORY DUTIES (60%) > > - Provide scientific expertise needed to direct research projects and >  lab personnel. > > - Work in regular collaboration and communication with Engagement >  Program Manager to ensure that entomology and engagement field teams >  are working together to achieve project goals and are adhering to >  project timeline. > > - Hire, train and supervise staff; conduct performance appraisals; >  document and implement corrective actions and discipline; resolve >  disputes and complaints; > > - Assign, supervise and monitor staff responsible for operating and >  maintaining the laboratory and insectary. > > - Assist in the hiring and training of lab personnel. > > PROJECT MANAGEMENT (30%) > > - Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer- >  reviewed scientific journals. > > - Develop, review, and deliver presentations for diverse audiences >  including international stakeholders, undergraduate/graduate students, >  scientific researchers, international students, international >  communities, and public interest groups. > > - Regularly communicate with scientific collaborators (national and >  international). > > - Actively seek new funding sources to support scientific research and >  participate in the development of funding proposals and applications. > > - Prepare regular project reports for project team and keep entire team >  informed about new and ongoing research programs and activities. > > - Participate in the quarterly/annual review of program timeline, >  budget, and strategy. > > - Assist in the development and review of scientific educational >  programs, materials, and tools for the engagement program (e.g. >  videos, educational booklets, and brochures) to ensure accuracy of >  scientific information. > > - Represents the project in national and international meetings, >  conferences, workshops and discussions. > > - Travel to field sites in Africa. > > LABORATORY ADMINISTRATION (10%) > > - Responsible for day to day management and operations of scientific >  research at the Vector Genetics Laboratory (VGL) at UCD. > > - Collect, analyze and create scientific program reports and papers >  related to entomological field work in Africa. > > - In collaboration with PI, develop written responses to published >  scientific work, prepare manuscripts, review manuscripts, and analyze >  and develop visual presentations of data. > > - Analyze and review current laboratory protocols and procedures and >  suggest/develop improvement strategies. > > PHYSICAL DEMANDS > > - Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for >  prolonged periods at a computer terminal. > > - Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. > > - This position requires travel to Africa on multiple 12+ hour long >  flights in economy level seating. > > - Willing and able to travel regularly (domestic and international) with >  an understanding that there will be regular travel to field sites in >  Africa for up to 4-6 weeks at a time, multiple times during the year. > > Work Environment: > > - Moderate noise level in work environment. > > - Work flexible schedule including occasional holidays and weekends on >  short notice to meet operational needs. > > - Work in areas where hazardous materials are present. > > - UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. >  Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of >  unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly >  prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and >  outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. > > Qualifications: > > Required: > > - Advanced degree in population genomics or a related field; or an >  equivalent combination of education and experience with minimum 5 >  years of postdoctoral research experiencein populationgenomics. > > - Understanding of genetic engineering and gene drive research and >  proposed use of this technology for the eradication of vector- >  borne diseases. > > - Skills and competency in genome assembly and annotation, sequence >  quality processing and analysis, e.g. Illumina, PacBio, Sanger, Oxford >  Nanopore and working in a Linux high performance computing >  environment. > > - Expertise in programming languages (C++, Python, C, >  Java, Perl). > > - Basic wet lab skills including DNA isolation, quantitation, and >  quality assessment, and NGS library prep. > > - Exceptional communication skills: specifically experience >  communicating with diverse groups of people, in multiple languages and >  countries about complex scientific issues. Exceptional critical >  thinking and strategic planning skills; solution oriented. Exceptional >  writing skills. > > - Experience leading teams, motivating others to remain goal oriented, >  focused and collaborative > > Preferred: > > - Advanced understanding of vector-borne diseases. > > - Advanced understanding of genetic engineering, gene drive research and >  applications of the technology. > > - Experience conducting field research in Africa. > > - Advanced language skills in French or Portuguese. > > Special Requirements: > > Background Check > > This position is a critical position and subject to a background > check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background > investigation including criminal history and identity checks. > > The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action > Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will > receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, > religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, > disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories > covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. > > Directions: > > 1. Select the link to access our careers site. > > 2. Sign In to access your account or if you are not an existing user >   select the New User link to create one. > > 3. Review the job description and select the Apply button to begin your >   application. > > https://ift.tt/2VcPwRs > > Christine H Coleman > via IFTTT

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Lyne Organics is a home fragrance and toiletry business, local to the Scottish Borders, specialising in essential oils and organics. Our  essential oil blends create safe, natural, long-lasting fragrances, unmatched  by synthetic artificial scents. We use special blends of organic wax, butters,  base and essential oils in combination to give you a comforting and uplifting  experience. Wonderful scents from our range fill your space with fragrance to  suit your mood or choose from our gentle toiletries to soothe and nourish  your skin.

Kind to you and safe for the environment, our  products contain Soil Association certified organic wax, base oil and  essential oils or organic bees’ waxes. For those with allergy or sensitivity our  range includes organic scent free.

Romantic  and intimate wedding

Traquair was originally a  hunting lodge for the kings and queens of Scotland and dates back to 1107.

Today, Traquair is a  unique piece of living history, hosting a wide range of events. Where better than  the beautiful chapel for a personally  tailored romantic; and intimate wedding venue.

Reception and Bed &  Breakfast accommodation are available.

A truly beautiful location with fantastic views  to the surrounding Borders countryside a perfect  romantic setting to begin life’s journey together.

On the run up to the day - make time to Relax

So you’re going to tie the  knot and there’s so much to do. Planning for your wedding can be stressful -  it’s so important to relax, be in the moment and enjoy the celebrations as  much as your guests - after all it’s your special day.  Take time out, pamper yourself with our bath  salts rich in Magnesium, Calcium and Potassium, leaving your skin wonderfully  soft and scented; Massage wax containing Vitamin E & Argan oil for  a luxurious blend; or lavender essential oil which can be used in a burner or  added to your bath.

A good night’s sleep is  essential before the big day. Our “Relaxing” Pillow Spray contains French Fennel, Clary Sage &  Ylang Ylang from the Comoros Islands. Simply spray a  fine mist onto your bed linen - breathe in the wonderful scent and dream.

How to choose your wedding  day scent

Room fragrance  reflects your personal style. Consider the flowers you have chosen for the  day; your scented diffusers or candles should complement their fragrance. Compare  fragrances beginning with the lightest scent and work your way up to the  strongest. Avoid sensory overload; we can advise on contrasting scents –  please ask for details. Our products create ambience to mark the occasion in  every reception setting, whether indoors or in outdoor marquees. Diffusers  are effective for daytime; use candles to create a warm, luxurious atmosphere  in the evening.

We can provide bespoke  fragrances to your individual taste and custom labelling for the finishing  touches to create that memorable atmosphere for your special day.

Candles for evening and outdoors

Standard size  candles are suitable for indoors or a summerhouse. Oak lids add an extra  special touch and we have various options. Outdoors try Citronella in glass  or tin to ward off uninvited guests from your garden.

After the wedding

Tea lights and travel candles are available  scented or unscented and suitable for the breakfast on your first day of married  life or compact enough to take with you on honeymoon.

Gifts for the wedding party

Choose from a selection of Mix and match gift  boxes, tissue and ribbon. Single or multiple item options available to suit  all budgets. Gift cards available.

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A selection of favours; small  candles, compact aromatherapy roller balls, mini toiletries or seasonal mistletoe  sprigs, suitable for wedding guests at the evening celebration can be chosen  and personalised to your requirements.

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Sorcha – a truly masculine scent - smokey with a hint of Bergamot, Cedar, Earl  Grey Tea and Whisky to soothe wedding day nerves. Suitable as Thank You gifts or Table Favours  for the best man or the father of the bride.

Available in candles, burner oil, wax melt, diffuser, face  cream or bathroom toiletries.

Check out the Luxury Scottish Wedding site for more information on what’s trending this year.

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Mrs May made her final gamble to try and get the Brexit deal across the line by promising to leave No 10 if Tory Brexiteer rebels finally back down

Daily Mail: The DUP crushes May's hopes hours after her leadership sacrifice for Brexit: Allies won't back PM's deal despite offer to stand down by May 22nd IF Tories support her. . . and Boris couldn't wait to take her up on it! * Theresa May addressed her MPs tonight and said she would resign as PM if they back her deal later this week * Amid mounting pressure from Brexiteers and frustrated ministers she admitted to a need for 'new leadership' * The PM set no date for her departure but promised she would be gone before EU trade negotiations begin * Speaker John Bercow says the government must change May's deal to bring a third vote this week * Jacob Rees-Mogg says Remainers will thwart referendum if deal doesn't pass by the end of this week * He said that 'all other potential outcomes' set to be voted on in Parliament tonight are worse than this deal * Despite May's promise to go ERG sources told MailOnline tonight the deal was still '100 per cent' set to fail The DUP crushed Theresa May's hopes of saving her Brexit deal tonight as they rejected her offer to resign in return for rebel votes. DUP leader Arlene Foster said her party still could not support the deal because it 'poses a threat to the integrity of the UK'. A party statement said 'we will not be supporting the Government if they table a fresh meaningful vote' - with Westminster leader Nigel Dodds vowing to vote No. The hammer blow came hours after Mrs May sensationally promised to quit Downing Street in return for Tory Brexiteer rebels passing her deal as she admitted her time as Prime Minister was almost over. Read more ....

MIDDLE EAST

U.S. recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli will help peace process: Pompeo. Israel airstrikes, Gaza rockets follow day of calm. Syria requests urgent UN Security Council meeting on Golan. Hezbollah chief urges 'resistance' over US Golan move. NGO: Airstrike on Yemen hospital kills 7. Yemen's healthcare system among war's wreckage. Mosul ferry sinking: Iraq orders arrest of ex-governor. Turkey elections: Thousands of observers to oversee local vote.

ASIA

Brunei Shariah law applies death sentence for homosexuality. Joint US-Afghan operation leaves Taliban fighters, civilians dead. US efforts to rebuild Afghanistan beset by 'theft and abuse from security forces'. N. Korea activity incompatible with denuclearization: US. Kim Jong Un attends 'historic' military meeting, state media says. North Korean state TV gets another makeover. China and Russia claim thousands of North Korean workers sent home. China defends Tibet policy ahead of Dalai Lama exile anniversary. China expels ex-Interpol chief from Communist Party.

AFRICA

Bouteflika's key allies back army plan to oust him. Saudi King Salman meets Libya's General Haftar. 10 civilians killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Niger town. Comoros' president wins 'sham' election. UN appeals for $184 million for Cameroon displaced. Mali 'spiral of violence must stop immediately'. Cholera outbreaks reported in Mozambique. Mozambique: One million people without aid after cyclone. Refugees 'dying in camp in Libya'.

EUROPE

MPs reject EVERY Brexit alternative: Commons turns down eight different plans as plan to leave the EU descends to a new level of chaos. May offer to quit fails to sway key opponents of her Brexit deal. Spanish judge issues warrant for alleged North Korea embassy intruders: source. Pompeo: sees joint action with NATO allies next week on Ukraine. Unrest in Ukraine as nation prepares to elect new leader. UK parliament holds 'indicative votes' on Brexit. Cyprus Backstop? Ireland is not the only island with Brexit muddle. Luxembourg court delivers setback to 9/11 families' Iran claims. EU 'to suspend ship patrols' on Mediterranean migrant mission. Switzerland indicts Liberian over war crimes. Spanish prosecutor to investigate Catalan leader for disobedience.

AMERICAS

Trump signs executive order on protecting US from potential EMP attacks. Number of migrants trying to cross US-Mexico border could hit 1M in 2019: report. Guaido calls for protest as Venezuela blackout drags into third day. Trump: 'Russia has to get out' of Venezuela. Russia defends troops in Venezuela. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accuses US of financing mercenary ‘plot’ to assassinate him. Venezuela hit by fourth massive blackout in less than three weeks. Camps open in Colombia for Venezuelans fleeing crisis. Anger after Bolsonaro calls for Brazil army to mark 1964 coup. Canadian police find kidnapped Chinese student Wanzhen Lu after three-day search.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. steps up push for U.N. to blacklist Kashmir attack leader. Pentagon sustains budget for arming local anti-IS forces amid US pullout. Terror suspect arrested in Austria for damaging German trains. 'Dirty secrets' of prison torture hinders trial of accused Bali-bombing chief Hambali, says US lawyer.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wall Street ends down as Treasury yields fall on slowdown worries Trump discusses China, 'political fairness' with Google CEO. Boeing holds test flights for 737 MAX fix: sources. Energy demand grew in 2018 at fastest pace in decade. China, France sign US$45 billion of deals including Airbus order. from War News Updates https://ift.tt/2UeAvit via IFTTT

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Ethiopian Airlines crash news: What we know so far and what investigators will be looking for

All 157 passengers and crew aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight died when the plane crashed shortly after take-off from Addis Ababa, according to a company spokesperson.

The Boeing 737 lost contact six minutes after departure from Bole International Airport in the Ethiopian capital, heading for Nairobi.

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This was the first of four daily departures from Addis Ababa on the routine 721-mile, two-hour flight to Nairobi.

The Boeing 737 was due to depart from Addis Ababa at 8.15am local time (5.15am GMT). It took off at 8.38am and lost contact with controllers six minutes later. The plane crashed about 25 miles southeast of the airport near the town of Bishoftu.

The airline’s chief executive, who is at the crash site, confirmed there were no survivors. “He expresses his profound sympathy and condolences to the families and loved ones of passengers and crew who lost their lives in this tragic accident,” said the airline.

What will investigators be looking for?

The two “black boxes” – the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder, are likely to be recovered and analysed swiftly. 

The air crash investigators will be looking at every possible aspect: weather, mechanical problems, and whether any criminal act was involved either by someone on the aircraft or elsewhere.

The fact that Addis Ababa is a high-altitude airport, above 7,500ft, will be taken into account.

Flight path: the intended link between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Nairobi (NBO), also showing the approximate crash site at Bishoftu (HAHM) (Great Circle Mapper)

What about the plane involved?

The Boeing 737, in terms of sheer numbers built, is the most successful aircraft of all time. The plane has an excellent safety record overall.

This particular aircraft, registration number ET-AVJ, was only four months old. 

It was the most up-to-date MAX variant, the same as was involved in a Lion Air crash in October shortly after take-off from Jakarta airport in Indonesia with the loss of 189 lives.

What is different about the MAX variant?

Its engines are higher and further forward on the wing than earlier models. That shift has some aerodynamic consequences, so Boeing uses “Manoeuvring Characteristics Augmentation System” software to increase safety.

If sensors detect a high “angle of attack” – the angle between the wing and the airflow – that could potentially cause the aircraft to stall, the software will automatically nudge the nose downwards, even if the pilots are flying manually rather than on autopilot.

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Initial investigations into the Indonesian accident suggest pilots may have been struggling to overcome a nose-down deployment.

Shortly after the Indonesian accident, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive describing a possible problem whereby if an incorrect “angle of attack” reading is received by the flight control system, it will respond by tilting the nose downwards.

This, said the FAA, “could cause the flight crew to have difficulty controlling the airplane, and lead to excessive nose-down attitude, significant altitude loss, and possible impact with terrain”.

It remains to be seen whether this latest tragedy will raise similar questions.

Who flies the 737 MAX?

More than 350 have been delivered to airlines around the world, with the biggest fleets belonging to Southwest and American of the US, and Air Canada. Ryanair, Europe’s biggest budget airline, has ordered 135 but none have been delivered yet.

Around 5,000 more are on order. Airlines are attracted by the improved fuel efficiency on an aircraft type that has proven to be popular with passengers.

How is Ethiopian Airlines regarded in aviation circles?

The airline is Africa’s leading carrier, with a well-run and profitable network and a good safety record. The Independent reported a year ago: “If you want to fly on the continent’s best airline, with the world’s most modern aircraft, then it has to be Ethiopian.

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“During traumas from famine to revolution, the airline has managed to deliver those two elusive qualities: customer service and profit.”

The business model is to connect Africa with Europe, North America and Asia, and to provide high-quality links through its hub in Addis Ababa.

Ethiopian Airlines’ maintenance standards are well regarded. It operates one of the most technologically advanced aircraft in the world, the Airbus A350, on the link between Heathrow and Addis Ababa.

It has recently expanded in the UK with a link from Manchester to the Ethiopian capital.

What about its safety record?

Compared with some other African airlines, Ethiopian has a good record. But since its foundation in 1945, Ethiopian Airlines has suffered a number of accidents and hijackings.

The worst event in recent decades was the hijacking of a Boeing 767 in 1996, when the aircraft ran out of fuel and ditched near a beach in the Comoro Islands. 

An Ethiopian Airlines 737 also crashed shortly after take-off from Beirut in 1990 with the loss of 90 lives.

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One in ten girls in sub-Saharan Africa miss school during their period

In countries around the world, menstrual hygiene and inadequate sanitation facilities are causing girls to miss classes. Across Africa, a 2016 study by Human Rights Watch estimated that one in ten African girls missed school during menstruation. Yet many countries in the region are still not doing enough to address the issue, with a distinct lack of effort towards providing single-sex toilets. With late enrolment, many girls reach the end of primary school well into their puberty. Yet, our latest Gender Review found that only 9 of 44 countries with data had single-sex facilities provided in over 75% of primary schools. In Benin and the Comoros, only 4% of schools provided access to single-sex toilets.

In some cases, the story hits the news, with devastating stories of children falling into pit latrines in South Africa, schools being closed altogether due to poor hygiene in Uganda or students being shamed by their teachers for menstruating in India.

A simple obvious change could involve providing free menstrual hygiene products as New York is planning to do. This idea is also being rolled out by the AAP government in New Delhi and the ShePad scheme in Kerala, covering 300 schools. Since 2011, the Kenyan government has also been budgeting about $3 million per year to distribute free sanitary pads in schools in low-income communities. In the United Kingdom, protests about “period poverty” started at the end of last year when reports emerged of girls in Leeds missing school because they couldn’t afford menstrual hygiene products.

Some forms of accountability can help make sure adequate sanitation facilities are provided as well. For example, regulations requiring separate toilet facilities for boys and girls can help. Yet an analysis of regulations in 71 education systems by the 2017/8 GEM Report showed that only 61% of them required sex-separate facilities in public schools and 66% in private schools. Much more must be done to advance equality to grant girls the dignity they deserve.

Yet, even regulations alone are not sufficient to ensure facilities are available. Although separate sanitation facilities are written into laws in Bangladesh, a survey found that 41% of girls aged between 11 and 17 were missing three days of school every month because of a lack of adequate sanitary care, including a lack of waste bins, soap and water. Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch also found that girls in Haiti were going home to change the materials they used to manage their menstruation, resulting in them missing school.

School inspections can help make sure that schools adhere to regulations. However, inspections do not always consider gender issues as was the case in Bangladesh, for example, where sex-separate sanitation facilities are only occasionally evaluated.

We considered waiting until May 28th to launch this blog, which is Menstrual Hygiene Day. But periods come once a month, not once a year. The blind eye being paid to menstruation is what is enabling it to continue being a barrier to girls’ rights, including to education.

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70 million children get no education, says report

Almost 70 million children across the world are prevented from going to school each day, a study published today reveals. Those living in north-eastern Africa are the least likely to receive a good education – or any education at all, an umbrella body of charities and teaching unions known as the Global Campaign for Education has found. It ranks the world's poorest countries according to their education systems. Somalia has the least functional system in the world with just 10% of children going to primary school, while Eritrea is second worst. Haiti, Comoros and Ethiopia fare almost as badly. Before Haiti's earthquake this year, just 50% of children went to primary school. Now that figure is said to have fallen. Some 2.5 million children were left without a school to go to after the earthquake.

The report's authors, from charities including Plan and ActionAid, measured the likelihood of children attending primary school, a country's political will to improve its education system, and the quality of its schools to create the rankings. The study – Back to School? The Worst Places in the World – warns that attempts to ensure all children can attend school are under severe threat. By 2015, there will be more children out of school than there are today, unless the richest countries dramatically increase the aid they give to the poorest nations, the authors argue.

"Poor countries are on a worsening trajectory, as severe and deepening pressure from the economic downturn caused by the crisis of the rich world's banking system bites on their budgets," David Archer, one of the authors from ActionAid says. Some £2.9bn is expected to be lost to education budgets in sub-Saharan Africa because of the economic crisis, he warns. Kenya, which is rated in the 50 worst countries for education, delayed plans to provide a free primary school education to 8.3 million children in September. The global economic crisis was one reason given for this.

Girls are far less likely to attend school than boys in many of the world's poorest countries, the authors have found. In Malawi, of those that enrol, 22.3% of boys complete primary compared to 13.8% of girls. In rural Burkina Faso, 61% of girls are married by the age of 18 and over 85% never get to see the inside of a secondary school. Most rich countries have failed to keep their promises to help poor countries improve their education systems, according to the study. While the UK fares relatively well, along with the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland and Ireland, others – such as Greece, Austria, Italy and Germany – are not giving nearly as much as they should.

The report argues that the International Monetary Fund "severely restricts" poor countries' chances of investing in education, while the World Bank has overseen a "dramatic withdrawal of education funds from low-income countries, especially in Africa".

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AU study: COVID-19 could cost Africa $500 billion, damage tourism and aviation sectors

Kingsley Ighobor

About the author: is a public information officer for the United Nations, New York. He is the managing editor at the Africa Renewal.

Up to 20 million jobs in the formal and informal sectors in Africa could be lost because of COVID-19, according to a new study by the African Union.Released in early April, the study found that foreign direct investment (FDI), tourism receipts and remittance flows will also suffer significant declines as the continent tackles the pandemic. 

Titled The Impact of Coronavirus on the African Economy, the study modelled two scenarios, each with equal chance of being realized. Under scenario one (realistic), the pandemic will be contained within five months, inflicting minimal damage; under scenario two, the pandemic will last for eight months and countries will be severely affected.

The more optimistic scenario one projects a 2020 GDP growth of -08% while the pessimistic scenario two will result in -1.1% growth. Given that the continent’s 2020 GDP growth had been projected at 3.4%, even the optimistic scenario is a significant decline of 4.18% while the pessimistic scenario projects a decline of 4.51%.

The negative growth would be due to a “disruption of the world economy through global value chains, the abrupt fall in commodity prices and fiscal revenues and the enforcement of travel and social restrictions.”

Furthermore, a 35% dip in exports and imports would be worth $270 billion. Yet, Africa will require $130 billion to “fight against the spread of the virus and medical treatment,” stated the African Union.

Drop in oil prices

Africa will lose between 20% and 30% of its fiscal revenue, which was 500 billion in 2019, forcing governments to resort to borrowing to meet the shortfall. Commodity-dependent countries such as Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Nigeria, and the Republic of the Congo will be most affected.

The slump in oil price to below $30 a barrel, and a nosedive of the tourism and air transport sectors, will upend countries’ development agendas.

The tourism and oil sectors represent 25% of the GDPs of Africa’s top five economies—Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Algeria and Morocco. The study emphasized that, “The level of the impact of COVID-19 on these five economies will be representative for the whole of the African economy.” Oil constitutes 90% of Nigeria’s exports and 70% of its national budget, meaning that any dip in price will have an impact on earnings. Both Nigeria and Angola, Africa’s top two oil producers, could lose up to $65 billion in income.

Effects on tourism

In South Africa, the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the countries’ main sources of income—mining and tourism. With 10.47 million arrivals in 2018, the country was second only to Egypt in tourism receipts, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. Overall, tourism contributed $194.2 billion or 8.5% to Africa’s GDP in 2018.

Tourism in Morocco will take a hit too, along with its automotive industry, which represented 6% of the country’s GDP in 2019.

The study mentioned that, “Tourism employs more than a million people in each of the following countries: Nigeria, Ethiopia, South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania. … and more than 20 per cent of total employment in Seychelles, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Mauritius.” Already, Africa’s tourism and aviation sectors are reeling from the impact of COVID-19 with hotels laying off workers and travel agencies shutting down.

“Under the average [realistic] scenario, the tourism and travel sectors in Africa could lose at least $50 billion… and at least two million direct and indirect jobs.”

Top African airlines, including Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, Kenya Airways and South African Airways, will be affected by travel restrictions across the world.

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Africa’s air transport industry contributes up to $55.8 billion (2.6%) to Africa’s GDP and supports 6.2 million jobs. By 11 March, African airlines had lost $4.4 billion in revenue due to fallout from the pandemic.

Drop in FDI

The study estimated a drop of between -5% and -15% in FDI in Africa. Data published in 2019 by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) lists Africa’s top five FDI countries: South Africa ($5.3 billion), Egypt ($6.8 billion), Republic of the Congo (4.3 billion), Morocco ($3.6 billion) and Ethiopia ($ 3.3 billion). In total Africa received $46 billion.

Remittance flows are also expected to decrease, crunching cash in many economies. “Remittances range as high as 23% in Lesotho and more than 12% in Comoros, The Gambia, and Liberia,” the study stated.

With advanced economies in recession, official development assistance (ODA), which many African countries rely on to finance development, will come in trickles, if at all. COVID-19 will likely affect the launch of a free trade that was set to begin in July 2020 under the African Continental Free Trade Area. Total Africa trade for 2019 was $760 billion or 29% of the continent’s GDP. Of that amount, intra-Africa trade was just 17%.

For more information on COVID-19

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Lyne Organics Scottish Borders

Local to the Scottish Borders, Lyne Organics is a  home fragrance and toiletry business specialising in essential oils and  organics. We blend essential oils to create safe natural long-lasting  fragrances, unmatched by synthetic artificial scents. Our special blends of organic wax, butters, base and essential oils combine to give  you a comforting and uplifting experience. Fill your space with wonderful  scents from our range to suit your mood or choose gentle toiletries to soothe  and nourish your skin.

Kind to you and kind to the environment, our  products contain Soil Association certified organic wax, base oil and  essential oils or organic bees’ waxes. For those with allergy or sensitivity our  range includes organic scent free.

Memories to  Cherish!

An ideal venue for a personally  tailored boutique wedding, Windlestraw is a 5-star  country house hotel in Walkerburn, Scottish Borders, which offers something different; unique; romantic; and  intimate.

The beautiful Edwardian manor was originally the  family home of John King Ballantyne, mill owner and son of Henry Ballantyne,  founder of the mill town. The Arts and Crafts style house was built in 1906  as a wedding gift for Hilda Moritz, John’s Austrian wife. Many of the  features exemplify the links between Scotland & Austria and where could  be a more romantic place to start life’s journey together. A truly beautiful  location with fantastic views to the surrounding countryside.

On the run up to the day – Relax

So, you’re going to tie the  knot and there’s so much to do. Planning your wedding can be stressful and  it’s important to relax so you can be in the moment and enjoy the  celebrations as much as your guests - after all it’s your special day.

Take time out, pamper yourself  with our bath salts rich in Magnesium, Calcium and Potassium, leaving your  skin wonderfully soft and scented; Massage wax containing Vitamin E &  Argan oil for a luxurious blend; or lavender essential oil which can be used  in a burner or added to your bath.

Pillow Spray can aid a good  night’s sleep, naturally. Our “Relaxing” Pillow Spray contains French Fennel, Clary Sage &  Ylang Ylang from the Comoros Islands. Simply spray a  fine mist onto your bed linen - breathe in the wonderful scent and dream.

How to choose your wedding  day scent

Room fragrance  should reflect your personal style. The wedding venue, whether indoor reception or outdoor marquee, our  products create ambience to mark the occasion in each and every setting. Choose  bespoke scents and labelling for the finishing touches to create that  memorable atmosphere for your special day.

Diffusers are  effective for daytime use indoors or in a marquee. Candles are suitable in  the evening to create a warm, luxurious atmosphere. Consider the flowers you  have chosen for the day; your scented diffusers or candles should complement their  fragrance. Test fragrances beginning with the lightest scent working your way  up to the strongest.

Avoid sensory  overload. We can advise on contrasting scents – please ask for details.

Candles for evening and outdoors

Standard size  candles are suitable for indoors or the summerhouse. An oak lid adds an extra  special touch and we have various options. Try Citronella in glass or tin for  outdoors to ward off insects.

After the wedding

Tea lights and travel candles are available  scented or unscented and suitable for the breakfast on your first day of married  life or compact enough to take with you on honeymoon.

Gifts for the wedding party

Mix and match gift boxes for the wedding party.

Choose from a selection of boxes, tissue and  ribbon. Single or multiple item options available to suit all budgets.

Gift cards available.

Favours

Choose from a selection of favours  suitable for the wedding breakfast at the happy event.

Small candles, mini  toiletries and seasonal mistletoe sprigs. All labels can be personalised.

Compact aromatherapy roller  balls

Travel size aromatherapy roller ball suitable for  a handbag, or pocket.

Made from natural organic  essential oils which, when combined with organic Jojoba oil, can be used on  your pulse points for effective relaxation.

Available in 2 scents.

Rosemary & Lavender or Relaxing - a blend of Fennel, Clary  Sage, Ylang Ylang, Rose & Frankincense.

Don’t Forget The Boys

Sorcha – a truly masculine scent.

Smokey with a hint of Bergamot, Cedar, Earl  Grey Tea and Whisky to soothe the senses.

Candles, burner oil, wax melts, face cream and bathroom  toiletries to use as table favours or thank you gifts for the men who  survived the wedding planning!

Check out the Luxury Scottish Wedding site for more information on what’s trending this year.

Contact us

Feel free to send us an email for further information to see how we can  help.

E-mail: contact@lyneorganics.com  | Tel: 0797978 0600 | You can follow us on Social Media

Place a wedding order

Payment  with order. Delivered in the UK by Royal Mail within 2 weeks of order confirmation on a signed for delivery charge. Personalised items cannot be returned.  Prices may be subject to change.

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Virus-free Lesotho rolls out socio-economic interventions

Lesotho has yet to record a case of COVID-19 as of April 13, one of two countries to escape the virus since it reached the continent. The other being the island nation of Comoros.

But the government in Maseru led by Prime Minister Tom Thabane has rolled out a series of economic intervention measures to cushion the country from the impact of the pandemic.

In an address on Monday, April 13; Thabane disclosed that a budget had been allocated for a Disaster Relief Fund with another Relief Fund for the private sector.

Like other African countries have announced in recent times, Lesotho has formally opened talks with the World Bank and the European Union for assistance in this regard.

The measures touch on the public and private sectors and also addresses Basotho students within the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) and those outside the region. Banks have also been directed to revise some regulations whiles telecom companies are to lower interest rates.

Major announcements include:

Disaster Relief Fund – M698 million

Relief Fund for private sector= M500 million

Agriculture support = M100 million

3-month grants for aged below qualifying age of 70, orphans, informal traders

Informal traders will not pay licence fees during lockdown and 2 months after

Tax compliant businesses to get payment deadline extension till end of September – deadline to be communicated later

Simplified business taxation for non essential services including transport will not be payable

Banks directed to extend 3-month payment holiday for all affected individuals and companies

Lending and mobile money interest rates to be lowered

45,000 factory workersto be paid three-month subsidy of M 800 per month.

Announcements affecting international students:

International students (within, outside SADC) to receive additional payments of 3 months

International (outside SADC) students to be paid additional $300 dollars for 3 months = $900. They are advised to remain at their bases.

Students within the region will continue to receive allowances – will be assisted to return home if need be.

On the health front, Minister Nkaku Kabi confirmed that government was engaging the South African Health department to arrange distribution of Anti-retrovirals, ARV’s and other medication for Basotho who are stranded due to lockdown next door.

Citizens in South Africa, the continents most impacted country, are advised to remain as best practice to limit spread of the virus. The government urged those who want to return to liaise with high commission and consulates.

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Geothermal Energy’s Bright Future: Rashad Naqaweh and GAFO Energy NZ

GAFO Energy NZ Limited

In 2007, GAFO Energy NZ Limited started working in the energy sector. The company’s important projects are in geothermal energy sector. Born in Syria and having a net worth of over 217 million pounds, Dr. Rashad Naqaweh is the CEO of GAFO Energy NZ Limited.

He is also the chairman of GAFO Capital Group.

GAFO Energy NZ Limited believes that innovative strategies need to be developed to achieve growth in future for an optimistic and noble cause. The main focus of GAFO Energy NZ Limited is not just to set up energy factories all over the world, but to use renewable energy sources in order to design a better future for everyone.

By reducing non-renewable energy sources which are quickly depleting, GAFO Energy NZ Limited wants to make sure that the future generations live a healthy and prosperous life.

Projects of GAFO Energy NZ Limited

To expand and spread the network of geothermal energy projects in Europe and meet the growing demands of the population, GAFO Energy NZ Limited has come up with several new plans. The estimated budget of these projects is 2 billion Euros.

The management officials of the company have always worked tirelessly to achieve new targets by using their knowledge, experience and skills. Currently, they are working with the Kenyan Government to establish a 500 Megawatt (Mw) geothermal energy project. The projected budget for this project is 1.3 billion Euros.

In 2009, GAFO Energy NZ Limited in collaboration with the Comorian Government decided to establish a 25 MW geothermal power plant which was located in Ngazidja, Comoros. The total cost of this geothermal energy project was an estimated 120 million Euros. Seeing the hard work and efforts of GAFO Energy NZ Limited, now, the Comorian Government is again interested in working with the energy company.

Discussions are being held to establish a new 10 Megawatt Hydro-electric power plant. However, no comments have been made on the details or projected cost of this new project.

Presently, GAFO Energy NZ Limited is working on energy projects in some countries of Europe and Africa. Some of these countries include Tanzania, Kenya and Union of the Comoros. The management officials of GAFO Energy NZ Limited have once again won the hearts of the people residing in these countries through hard work and extra effort.

To reduce the dependency on diesel-powered energy, GAFO Energy NZ Limited is investing 120 million Euros to establish geothermal energy projects across the Union of the Comoros. These renewable energy projects will be extremely beneficial to the local residents.

Taking an extra step ahead, GAFO Energy NZ Limited is partnering with some leading organizations and countries from all over the world in order to provide clean and cheap energy to its customers. Presently, countries and organizations like Federal Islamic Republic of Comoros and Republic of Kenya are the main partners of GAFO Energy NZ Limited. GAFO Energy NZ Limited is actively working with the Kenyan Government to generate 5000 MW power by 2030. GAFO Energy NZ Limited is expected to supply more than 500 MW in the next five years.

Tanzania is a country which has a vast potential of using geothermal energy to produce electricity. The country has discovered 50 potential locations for producing 5000 MW of geothermal power. Currently, GAFO Energy NZ Limited is working with the Tanzanian Government to start exploring the high potential regions for producing geothermal power. These areas include the Eastern coastal belt, the Southern Zone with Mbeya and Rukwa regions, and the Northern Zone comprising Mara, Arusha and Kilimanjaro regions.

Electricity is quite expensive in East Africa. In Somalia, the rate of one kilowatt of electricity is approximately one dollar per hour. This cost is ten times more than in the United States and five times more than in Kenya. In 1991, the collapse of the central government completely destroyed Somalia’s energy sector. The people residing there had to use private diesel generators, but those who could not afford these generators had to live without electricity.

The Somalian Government invited GAFO Energy NZ Limited to start discovering renewable energy sources so that the residents of the city could get cheaper and better quality electricity. It has been planned to generate 2000 MW in 20 years.

Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy is renewable, reliable and sustainable.

It produces less pollution than non-renewable energy sources.

To heat buildings or spin turbines, heat energy is used from the Earth, normally from hydrothermal circulation, hot springs or magma conduits. The reason why this geothermal energy is considered reliable is because the earth has more than 1000 joules of heat energy.

This energy naturally travels to the surface and the conduction rate is 44.2 TW (terawatts). The present energy consumption of all the humans combined is half of this value. However, this diffused energy can only be obtained at lower costs from only some specific areas.

In some specific locations, such as Indonesia, Iceland, and other areas where geothermal activity is at its peak, it is a cheap way of generating electricity and reducing dependency on coal and fossil fuels. Countries such as Costa Rica, Iceland, the Philippines, Kenya and El Salvador are using geothermal sources to generate more than 15 % of their electricity.

It has become very important to minimize coal and fossil fuels to generate electricity and move towards renewable energy sources. Apart from reducing the ever-growing threat of climate change, renewable energy projects can produce electricity that is cheap and affordable.

Furthermore, the processes are also more efficient.

The demand of alternative energy is increasing and clean and reliable energy sources like geothermal are needed on a massive scale to work towards a better future.