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CAT, LUANAR sign K14 million research grant agreement - Malawi24

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CAT, LUANAR sign K14 million research grant agreement - Malawi24

Mwangwela The Centre for Agricultural Transformation (CAT) and Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) have signed a $13,500 (about K14 million) research grant agreement to support six undergraduate students to carry out research on demand aimed at providing quick solutions to production challenges faced by smallholder farmers and selected agribusinesses in Malawi. The […]

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Another curated appearance! DM: Prince Harry honors his late mother Princess Diana's HIV work and says 'Africa is in his soul' as he jets into Miami for 'intimate' panel and charity polo match - after swerving livestream at $1600-a-ticket event with Mindy Kaling by u/Von_und_zu_

Another curated appearance! DM: Prince Harry honors his late mother Princess Diana's HIV work and says 'Africa is in his soul' as he jets into Miami for 'intimate' panel and charity polo match - after swerving livestream at $1,600-a-ticket event with Mindy Kaling And, of course, dining out on mummy again. What a surprise!And Africa! He loves it so much!! (No word about African Parks though). 'Africa's in my heart, Africa's in my soul,' he said. 'I first went there when I was 12... 13 years old, and after so many years I wanted to give back to it because it had given me so much. 'The vast open space, the cultures, the communities, the people, the wildlife, just the freedom was a huge piece of why I loved Africa so much. Last night Harold did a Sentebale thing and a "panel" presentation. Today, apparently Harold is playing polo with Nacho for Sentabale. This is different than the other polo happening this weekend that we have been told is being filmed for Netfilx. Will the cameras film Nacho and Harold playing today for Netflix too? As photos and video emerged from the event, it was revealed that Harry - who was not pictured with his wife Meghan Markle in Florida - is also due to take part in a charity polo match today, alongside his longtime friend Nacho Figueras. According to The Independent, longtime polo fanatic Harry will captain one of three teams taking part in the Royal Salute Polo Challenge, which is being held in aid of Sentebale, a charity he co-founded in 2016 to help vulnerable children in Lesotho, Botswana and Malawi, including those who are affected by extreme poverty and the HIV/Aids epidemic.Harry's participation in the polo match, which is being held at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Palm Beach, comes just one day after it was revealed that he is working on a new Netflix project that will focus on the glamorous world of professional polo. \**It is not known whether the Netflix cameras will be present at Harry's polo match on Friday, however there filming is expected to take place at the US Open Polo Championships, which take place in Wellington, Florida, over the weekend.  **Today Harry will endeavor to keep that cause going when he teams up with longtime polo player pal Nacho - who is known as the 'David Beckham of polo' - for their latest charity match. The event will see the duo going head-to-head as captains of opposing teams, with Harry leading one of three groups taking part in the competition, while Nacho will head up another. Nacho - who is an ambassador for Sentebale - was present at the event on Thursday night, where he was seen posing up with the charity's CEO Richard Miller, as well as panelist Dr. Chandauka.Although the polo player is not understood to have spoken on the panel, he will undoubtedly be given a role in Harry's upcoming Netflix series about the world of polo - having played a major part in the Duke's participation in the sport over the years. https://ift.tt/RPDyFEJ post link: https://ift.tt/UhfHPro author: Von_und_zu_ submitted: April 12, 2024 at 08:49PM via SaintMeghanMarkle on Reddit disclaimer: all views + opinions expressed by the author of this post, as well as any comments and reblogs, are solely the author's own; they do not necessarily reflect the views of the administrator of this Tumblr blog. For entertainment only.

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JOBS - Soft Sounds - experimental art rock that is not quite skronky. with a Zeuhl track (#8)

Give audiences a way into the bizarre and a way out of the normal. This ethos guides pop-minded experimentalists JOBS, and can be heard all over their latest full-length Soft Sounds. The album represents a creative leap forward for the quartet, one that finds them fusing organic, uniquely human gestures with precise repetition, creating an overall sound with distant echoes of folk songs, IDM, and 1970s jazz fusion. However, despite the subdued and soothing connotations those antecedents – and indeed the album’s very title – might conjure, Soft Sounds is a full-spectrum sonic experience best played loud, replete with songs that crackle with clarity and urgency. Recorded during drummer Max Jaffe’s recording residency at Brooklyn cultural center Pioneer Works, these sessions marked the quartet’s jubilant return to the in-person interplay that sustains their creative partnership and drives their most salient work. It was also the first occasion for Jaffe to take the helm as recording and mix engineer for the group, simultaneously using his hybrid electro-acoustic drum kit as a command center for many of the synthesizers, samplers, and effects that undergird Soft Sounds. The band arrived at these sessions with only a couple of guitarist Dave Scanlon’s melodies, bassist Ro Lundberg’s harmonic structures, and violist Jessica Pavone’s lines of lyrics. Despite the relatively modest batch of ideas, the sense of total autonomy afforded by the residency allowed them to write, orchestrate, record, edit, and mix in a semi-concurrent flow state. Across Soft Sounds, the sonic palette expands and contracts as each song sees fit. In JOBS’ music, Mark Hollis-type abstraction sits comfortably alongside grooves inspired by Jaffe’s time in Malawi. Their immersive sonic spaces suggest the speaker-test work of Ryoji Ikeda offset by soft-synth wobbles that recall an asexual reimagining of “brostep.” It’s in this reordering of the familiar and foreign that JOBS’ fluid approach reveals a sense of playful wonder and depth. Soft Sounds represents JOBS at a new state of maturity and self actualization as they hone their individual artistry and their collaboration across time zones and milestones.  Max Jaffe contributed drums, Sensory Percussion, synthesizer, vocals, engineering, and mixing Ro(b) Lundberg contributed bass guitar, fretless guitar, keyboards, vocals Jessica Pavone contributed viola, vocals Dave Scanlon contributed electric guitar, keyboards, vocals

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Eastern and Southern Africa is a new sub-group within sub-Saharan Africa that includes 26 countries.1 According to the latest global poverty database, the region had the world’s highest extreme poverty rate—40.8 per cent in 2018 (Figure 2). Moreover, since 2017 it has been the region with the highest number of people living in  extreme poverty, surpassing South Asia. As of 2018, almost 40 per cent of the world’s extreme poor, or over 262 million people, live in Eastern and Southern Africa. More importantly, not only is this the region with the highest poverty rate and concentration of the extreme poor, but it’s pace of poverty reduction has also been very slow. The extreme poverty rate in Eastern and Southern Africa has declined by only 0.43 percentage points a year since 2010, less than half the global average of 0.93.

Why has poverty reduction in Eastern and Southern Africa been so slow? There are many possible drivers. First, the population growth rate in the region, at 2.6 per cent in 2019, is more than double the world’s population growth rate of 1.2 per cent. Second, its annualized growth rate of gross domestic product (GDP) per capita between 2010 and 2018 was only 0.1 per cent, while all other regions had an annualized growth rate higher than 0.8 per cent. Third, high inequality is a concern for the region. Five of the world’s ten most unequal countries are in this region, and all but two countries had higher Gini coefficients than the global median.2 Fourth, various shocks, including those related to climate, hit countries in the region more frequently than before. For example, since 2016, Malawi has experienced one drought, two cyclones and the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, the Horn of Africa experienced its worst drought in 70 years. The pace of poverty reduction is further exacerbated by surging inflation region-wide. Finally, fragility is an important challenge for this region. It includes multiple fragile States, such as Burundi, Somalia, South Sudan, etc., and refugees from those countries flow into other countries in the region.

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[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday delivered the opening address at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on the theme of “Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty.” He began by expressing gratitude to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for hosting the summit and praised Brazil’s G20 agenda for its emphasis on sustainable development. “I would like to congratulate President Lula for the grand arrangements made for the organisation of the G20 summit and for his successful G20 Presidency,” PM Modi said. PM Modi highlighted the continuity of India’s G20 presidency vision, “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” which, he noted, remains a central theme in Rio’s discussions. “It is clear that One Earth One Family One Future, is as relevant at this summit as it was last year,” PM Modi said. During his address, PM Modi showcased India’s achievements in combating poverty and hunger. He emphasized that over the past decade, India has lifted 250 million people out of poverty and is providing free food grains to 800 million citizens. He credited India’s “Back to Basics and March to Future” strategy for its success in ensuring food security and promoting women-led development. The Prime Minister also reiterated India’s commitment to global food security, particularly in Africa and other vulnerable regions. “India is also contributing to global food security. We have provided humanitarian assistance to Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe, recently,” PM Modi said He lauded Brazil’s initiative to establish a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty and stressed the importance of prioritizing the needs of the Global South, especially in the context of ongoing global crises in food, fuel, and fertilizers. Earlier, PM Modi arrived at the venue of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he was warmly welcomed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Boas vindas ao primeiro-ministro da Índia, @narendramodi, na Cúpula do G20 no Brasil. pic.twitter.com/B7EDOP92jD — Lula (@LulaOficial) November 18, 2024 Taking to X, PM Modi expressed his gratitude for the warm reception, stating, “Looking forward to the proceedings at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Thankful to President Lula for the warm welcome.” Looking forward to the proceedings at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Thankful to President Lula for the warm welcome.@LulaOficial pic.twitter.com/VnklRnWxWN — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2024 Before heading to the summit venue, the Prime Minister also highlighted the strong cultural ties between India and Brazil, sharing a heartwarming video of young Brazilian children performing the patriotic anthem “Vande Mataram”. A celebration of Indian culture in Brazil! Gratitude for a memorable welcome in Rio de Janeiro… pic.twitter.com/osuHGSxpho — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2024 This follows PM Modi’s ‘productive’ visit in Nigeria, marking the first phase of his three-nation tour. In Rio, he was accompanied by Indian Ambassador to Brazil, Suresh Reddy, and other officials. Click here for Latest Fact Checked News On NewsMobile WhatsApp Channel For viral videos and Latest trends subscribe to NewsMobile YouTube Channel and Follow us on Instagram [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday delivered the opening address at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on the theme of “Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty.” He began by expressing gratitude to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for hosting the summit and praised Brazil’s G20 agenda for its emphasis on sustainable development. “I would like to congratulate President Lula for the grand arrangements made for the organisation of the G20 summit and for his successful G20 Presidency,” PM Modi said. PM Modi highlighted the continuity of India’s G20 presidency vision, “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” which, he noted, remains a central theme in Rio’s discussions. “It is clear that One Earth One Family One Future, is as relevant at this summit as it was last year,” PM Modi said. During his address, PM Modi showcased India’s achievements in combating poverty and hunger. He emphasized that over the past decade, India has lifted 250 million people out of poverty and is providing free food grains to 800 million citizens. He credited India’s “Back to Basics and March to Future” strategy for its success in ensuring food security and promoting women-led development. The Prime Minister also reiterated India’s commitment to global food security, particularly in Africa and other vulnerable regions. “India is also contributing to global food security. We have provided humanitarian assistance to Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe, recently,” PM Modi said He lauded Brazil’s initiative to establish a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty and stressed the importance of prioritizing the needs of the Global South, especially in the context of ongoing global crises in food, fuel, and fertilizers. Earlier, PM Modi arrived at the venue of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he was warmly welcomed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Boas vindas ao primeiro-ministro da Índia, @narendramodi, na Cúpula do G20 no Brasil. pic.twitter.com/B7EDOP92jD — Lula (@LulaOficial) November 18, 2024 Taking to X, PM Modi expressed his gratitude for the warm reception, stating, “Looking forward to the proceedings at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Thankful to President Lula for the warm welcome.” Looking forward to the proceedings at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Thankful to President Lula for the warm welcome.@LulaOficial pic.twitter.com/VnklRnWxWN — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2024 Before heading to the summit venue, the Prime Minister also highlighted the strong cultural ties between India and Brazil, sharing a heartwarming video of young Brazilian children performing the patriotic anthem “Vande Mataram”. A celebration of Indian culture in Brazil! Gratitude for a memorable welcome in Rio de Janeiro… pic.twitter.com/osuHGSxpho — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2024 This follows PM Modi’s ‘productive’ visit in Nigeria, marking the first phase of his three-nation tour. In Rio, he was accompanied by Indian Ambassador to Brazil, Suresh Reddy, and other officials. Click here for Latest Fact Checked News On NewsMobile WhatsApp Channel For viral videos and Latest trends subscribe to NewsMobile YouTube Channel and Follow us on Instagram [ad_2] Source link

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Benin vs Nigeria Clash Headlines 2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Full Fixture List Revealed The race for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is heating up as nations across Africa gear up for the final qualifying matches. The fixtures, spanning from Wednesday, November 13, to Tuesday, November 19, will see intense battles as teams vie for a coveted spot in the tournament. The highly anticipated clash between Benin and Nigeria is set for Thursday, November 14, in Group D. With both teams fighting for a place in the continental showpiece, the match promises to be a thrilling encounter. AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Full Schedule Below is the complete list of fixtures for Matchday 5 and Matchday 6 of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. All times are listed in GMT. Matchday 5 Fixtures November 13, Wednesday Group E: Liberia vs Togo (1600) Group G: Chad vs Sierra Leone (1900) Group J: Namibia vs Cameroon (1300) November 14, Thursday Group A: Madagascar vs Tunisia (1600) Group B: Lesotho vs Central African Republic (1300) Group D: Rwanda vs Libya (1600), Benin vs Nigeria (1900) Group E: Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria (1300) Group F: Niger vs Sudan (1600) Group K: South Sudan vs Congo Brazzaville (1300) Group L: Burundi vs Malawi (1500), Burkina Faso vs Senegal (1900) November 15, Friday Group A: Gambia vs Comoros (1900) Group B: Gabon vs Morocco (1900) Group C: Botswana vs Mauritania (1300), Cape Verde vs Egypt (1600) Group F: Angola vs Ghana (1900) Group G: Zambia vs Ivory Coast (1600) Group I: Mozambique vs Mali, Eswatini vs Guinea-Bissau (both 1600) Group J: Zimbabwe vs Kenya (1600) Group K: Uganda vs South Africa (1300) November 16, Saturday Group H: Ethiopia vs Tanzania (1600), Guinea vs DR Congo (1900) Matchday 6 Fixtures November 17, Sunday Group E: Algeria vs Liberia, Togo vs Equatorial Guinea (both 1600) November 18, Monday Group A: Comoros vs Madagascar, Tunisia vs Gambia (both 1900) Group B: Central African Republic vs Gabon, Morocco vs Lesotho (both 1900) Group D: Nigeria vs Rwanda, Libya vs Benin (both 1600) Group F: Sudan vs Angola, Ghana vs Niger (both 1600) Group L: Malawi vs Burkina Faso (1300) November 19, Tuesday Group C: Egypt vs Botswana (1500), Mauritania vs Cape Verde (1600) Group G: Sierra Leone vs Zambia, Ivory Coast vs Chad (both 1600) Group H: DR Congo vs Ethiopia, Tanzania vs Guinea (both 1600) Group I: Guinea-Bissau vs Mozambique, Mali vs Eswatini (both 1600) Group J: Kenya vs Namibia, Cameroon vs Zimbabwe (both 1300) Group K: Congo Brazzaville vs Uganda (1300), South Africa vs South Sudan (1600) Group L: Senegal vs Burundi (1900) Key Match to Watch: Benin vs Nigeria The clash between Benin and Nigeria stands out as one of the highlights of the qualifiers. Nigeria, known for its strong footballing pedigree, will face a resilient Benin side aiming to cause an upset. The match kicks off at 19:00 GMT on Thursday, November 14, and could be decisive in shaping Group D's outcome. Exciting Weekend Ahead for AFCON Fans As the final round of qualifiers approaches, football enthusiasts can expect thrilling matchups and fierce competition as teams make their final push for a spot in the 2025 AFCON tournament. Stay tuned for more updates and live coverage as the drama unfolds across the continent. For the latest results, standings, and in-depth analysis, follow your favorite sports news sources and official AFCON channels.

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Although coral reefs indeed boats beautiful fishes, it is easy to forget the colors and diversity of the fishes, mainly cichlid, dwelling within East African lakes. Normally species from the environments of lakes Malawi and Tanganyika are loosely known to freshwater fishkeepers, yet regarded as for specialists only, and wrongly assumed, perhaps, to be difficult as a result. Cichlids from other Rift Valley lakes, such as the 'nyarerei hap', Haplochromis nyererei, remain obscure in the aquarium hobby.

Not all of the exotic fishes in the aquarium trade have a popular, common name in the English language. H. nyererei is thus clumsily traded labeled with such improvised names as 'nyererei cichlid', 'hap nyererei', etc. This is a small and omnivorous cichlid, growing to about 7 and a 1/2 centimeters, or three inches long. Feeding on algae and small, benthic prey, H. nyererei is a denizen of rocky nearshore environments, purely within the Tanzanian region of Lake Victoria, and no other lake on earth.

The Great Rift Valley of East Africa is a major geological feature, that was formed by the failed separation of eastern Africa from the rest of the African mainland. She includes the geographical features called the Great Lakes, a series of the most remarkable lakes in the world, by a number of qualities. Not least their status as 'Darwin's dream ponds', effectively islands in which diverse and disparate radiations of cichlid fishes and other organisms, evolving in isolation from outside, but descended from small populations of early colonisers, arriving from outside the lakes.

Thus the Great Lakes of East Africa constiture what biogeographers call ecological islands, resembling such oceanic islands as the Galapagos in their high number of unique inhabitants, that are found nowhere else on earth, and in the remarkable adaptation of their inhabitants into new lifestyles, processes often making them dissimilar to their relatives. Although the Victorian cichlid diversity was extremely high, it was also recent, the radiation of 'haps' occurring in the latest Pleistocene, a rapid recovery following a period in which the paleoenvironment had been dessicated.

Despite its diversity, then, the cichlid fauna of Lake Victoria was a youthful one, and species such as H. nyarereri are not as ancient as Homo sapiens.Regarding her cichlid diversity, Victoria is often overshadowed in the imagination by the more ancient cichlid diversity of her neighbors, Malawi and Tanganyika, despite her own status as the second largest freshwater lake on earth. Sadly, this is because human activities have devastated the 'Darwin's dream pond' that is and was Lake Victoria.

Usually the devastation is attributed, almost entirely, to the introduction of a single predatory species, the adaptable and efficient Nile perch, or Lates niloticus. A magnificent work of nature in itself, L. niloticus is prized by Africans as a food resource, and was translocated into Lake Victoria to found a fishery during the 20th century. The ecological impacts on existing, indigenous fisheries was not properly considered, although a native tilapia was economically important to local people. It is estimated that some 76% of the surviving, purely native species in Lake Victoria, are still threatened with global extinction.

Yet L. niloticus was not alone responsible, for all the indigenous fish extinctions and decimations in Lake Victoria. Historical records and archeology show that a decline of indigenous cichlids had already begun, with some evidence for the selective overfishing of larger fish species, before L. niloticus was introduced into the lake, which happened as recently as the 1950s. Other human activities in the 20th century contributed to the eutrophication of the lake, which must have severely affected the cichlid populations within. Eutrophication was surely, in fact, the major driver of the Lake Victoria ecological collapse.

Which is not to deny the introduction of L. niloticus had adverse effects for the native cichlids, but the severity of its impact is too often overstated, as a catchy explanation for what was a complicated ecological collapse. Such matters are inherently more complicated, because ecologies are, by their nature, complicated networks of interaction. Fisheries scientists were already warning against the introduction of L. niloticus, which was still introduced anyway, and in secret, by colonial authorities seeking instant economic results.

The introduction of the invader thus occurred during an anti-ecological fad, and nowadays, the Nile perch that are still fished from Victoria, are mainly caught to be exported as meat; the local people cannot afford to eat these new 'local' fish - although technically, the lake fisheries now have more value; and the former subsistence fishery was destroyed. In any case the cumulative effects of human activities have severely harmed the Lake Victoria ecosystem, although fortunately, N. nyarereri has remained common.

Fisheries records from the 1920s show that a number of native haplochromine species are now extinct. Some other species of Haplochromis in the lake are reduced to survival in marginal habitats, such as the papyrus beds. Piscivorous cichlids suffered competition with the Nile perch, and also became its prey. Snail and insect eating species of cichlid have also declined. The decline of snail predators has increased cases of snail fever among local people. The parasitic blood flukes that are responsible infect humans after a life stage within freshwater snails.

Patterns of gene flow altered during the ecological crisis, with natural selection, favoring natural hybrids among the detrivorous cichlids. The latter guild include 80% of Victorian 'hap' species, and their feeding activities are fundamentally essential for restoring bottom sediments back into solution, therefore moving nutrients back up through the water, so that they are no longer locked into the lake bed. The decline of cichlids in the food webs of Lake Victoria, has contributed to there being more toxic, cyanobacterial blooms, and therefore disastrous, en masse fish deaths in the lake.

The Haplochromis sp. from Lake Victoria display marked sexual dimorphism. The male H. nyarereri are much more colorful than are the females, and the latter find the prettiness of the male fish sexually arousing. Thus sexual selection favors extreme coloration, in the males of the species only, which also happen to be a little larger than their females. The colour patterns of the males vary according to their locality of origin, so the fish are often labelled with collection details, in order to preserve these natural color strains in aquaria.

When these fish breed the female practices parental care, in the form of mouth brooding behaviors. Cichlids can be behaviorally complex fishes, and male H. nyererei are competitive and aggressive to one another, and they may be violent enough to kill one another, and they may also bother specific females unless they outnumber the males. Yet when they are accommodated alongside dissimilar fish, such as mbuna from Lake Malawi, this species reportedly shows no particular malice.

The water parameters should match those of Lake Victoria herself. In the portion of the lake where H. nyererei originates, the temperature is quite stable, and is usually 24 or 25 degrees, sometimes maybe 23 or 26 degrees centigrade. The chemistry of the lake is hard and base, and Victoria cichlids are commonly kept and bred in conditions between 7.2 and 8.4. but it parts of the lake it has been measured higher or lower The wild localities where H. nyarereri originates, have been sampled and found to have pH values above 8 and lower than 9.

This freshwater fish, like many other cichlids in rift lakes, is a rock dweller. Therefore the aquascape provided for them, ought to be a secure structure of rockwork. In the wild the fish show an affinity for shelf-like structures, so this, too, should be replicated for accuracy. The fish are easy to feed, and in this regard pose no problems. Both animal and algal food sources should be offered them, and with items of animal derivation prefominating. In all, the painted cichlid of Lake Victoria is an evolutionary masterpiece, suitable for even novice aquarists willing to consider it's hardwater, nearshore origins in Africa.

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I cut smoky bases and reveal the Rock displays

In this week’s vlog, we’re unveiling something truly special! Join me for the grand reveal of the stone cages at The Rockshop, showcasing a vibrant collection of beautiful stones including rose quartz, honey agate, tiger’s eye, aventurine, blue sodalite, and chevron amethyst. It's a feast for the eyes, especially with the bougainvillea in full bloom, creating a stunning backdrop. However, the Jacaranda tree is shedding its purple flowers, which keeps us busy with clean-up! Aside from the stone reveal, I’m excited to share my ongoing art project—I'm painting a scene of four ladies working in a sugar cane field in Mauritius and just completed five small canvases. These pieces have dark backgrounds with a splash of color, part of a new universal style I’m experimenting with that I hope will be popular and easy to reproduce. We also dive into the final sorting of the latest consignment from Malawi, featuring smoky quartz with feldspar and aegerine. I even cut a few stones to display them better in the shop. This video gives you a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes action at The Rockshop at Hartbeespoortdam! Don't miss out on this week's journey filled with creativity, nature, and stunning stones!

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Most Of The World Agrees Illegal Regime of Isra-hell’s Occupation Of “Forever Palestine 🇵🇸” Must End. The War Criminal, Liar, Conspirator, Genocidal U.S. Is Fine With It.

The United States Voted Against a U.N. Resolution that Sets a 12-Month Timeframe to End Isra-hell’s Illegal Occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza.

— By Jonah Valdez | September 18 2024 | The Intercept

The U.N. General Assembly endorses a resolution calling for an end to Israel’s “unlawful” presence in the region within 12 months, which was introduced by Palestine, in NYC on Sept. 18, 2024. Photo: Selcuk Acar/Anadolu/Getty Images

The United Nations 🇺🇳 passed a historic resolution Wednesday that calls for the end of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza, with 124 of the 181 member states voting in favor of the measure.

The United States, alongside 13 other nations, voted against the resolution, continuing its unconditional support for Israel’s actions in Palestine.

The sweeping resolution builds on an unprecedented July 19 ruling from the U.N.’s top court, the International Court of Justice, which declared Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories as an illegal, apartheid system that must cease. The latest resolution, introduced by Palestine, affirms the July ruling, setting a 12-month timeframe for the withdrawal of Israeli military from the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including the removal of Israeli settlers, a halt to Israel’s annexation of Palestinian land, as well as the return of land seized from Palestinians since the occupation began in 1967.

Wednesday’s vote had 124 nations in favor of the resolution, 14 against, and 43 abstaining. In addition to the United States and Israel, the coalition of 14 nations opposing the resolution included just two European states, Czechia and Hungary; two South American countries, Argentina and Paraguay; the African nation of Malawi; Papua New Guinea; and six tiny Pacific Island nations.

“This resolution makes it abundantly clear that the vast majority of the international community support the findings of the International Court of Justice that Israel’s 57-year occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory is a violation of international law and should not be allowed to continue,” said Jessica Peake, an international law professor at UCLA Law, adding that vote is “historic” given Palestine’s status as a new member of the United Nations General Assembly.

After the assembly approved a resolution — despite U.S. opposition — in May, the State of Palestine has been seated among member states and given the right to introduce proposals and participate in committees, but still cannot vote.

However, the U.N. resolution, much like the U.N. court’s July opinion, is not legally binding, and the U.N. has no way of enforcing its rulings.

“And so now it’s on other member states in the international community to really put pressure on Israel and its allies to make that happen,” Peake said. She mentioned potential levers to get Israel to act, such as countries more vocally urging the end of the illegal occupation, withholding military aid, and issuing further sanctions. The United States sends billions of dollars of military aid to Israel each year.

Much of the opposition against the resolution had to do with its scope, with some nations arguing it goes beyond what the July advisory opinion asks for. Nations who voted against the resolution, or abstained, criticized the 12-month timeframe of ending the occupation as unrealistic and said Israel needs to be a more significant negotiating partner. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield previously said the resolution further undermines efforts to negotiate a two-state solution. President Joe Biden’s administration, much like previous administrations, has said it supports Palestinian sovereignty and a two-state solution but has yet to lay out any viable path toward accomplishing it.

Further obscuring any efforts toward Palestinian statehood, Thomas-Greenfield said during a panel at the Council of Foreign Affairs in New York that Palestine is not ready to be an independent nation. “I do not believe the Palestinians, as they exist right now, have all of the elements to give it statehood,” she said, adding that she had concerns around “issues of peace and security.”

Even so, Peake said the U.N.’s recognition of Israel as an occupying power is accurate and said the 12-month timeframe gives the resolution a needed deadline.

“Otherwise, we just have some rather nebulous statement that is encouraging Israel to withdraw,” she said. “I think it really helps us see 12 months from now, what has Israel done? It puts a time limit on it — it puts a moment in time where the international community can look at Israel’s behavior and take stock of has it, or has it not, fulfilled the recommendations that the General Assembly has made through this resolution.”

Ahead of the vote, more than 30 human rights groups released a letter urging U.N. members to vote in favor of the resolution, as well as the end of weapons sales and transfers to Israel. The letter listed violations of humanitarian law, such as the use of arms to attack Palestinian civilians, including children, arbitrarily imprisoning Palestinians, and the deprivation of freedom of movement and medical assistance.

“Failure to adhere to the ICJ’s advisory opinion will send a message that states can be selective in their application of international law,” the letter read. “It is imperative that states reinforce and show their commitment to international institutions and the international order that has been in place for nearly 80 years.”

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most prestigious and challenging exams in India. Aspiring candidates often have numerous questions about the eligibility criteria and qualifications required to appear for this exam. In this blog, AKS IAS Academy provides a comprehensive overview to help you understand the prerequisites for embarking on your journey towards becoming a civil servant.

Basic Eligibility Criteria

Nationality:

For the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), a candidate must be a citizen of India.

For other services, candidates must be either:

A citizen of India, or

A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or

A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or

A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Educational Qualifications:

A candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying examination and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply, provided they submit proof of passing the exam along with the application for the Main Examination.

Professional and technical qualifications recognized by the Government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees are also acceptable.

Candidates with MBBS degrees or other medical qualifications but who have not yet completed their internship are also eligible, subject to certain conditions.

Age Limit:

The minimum age limit is 21 years, and the maximum is 32 years as of August 1 of the examination year.

Age relaxation is available for various categories:

Up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

Up to 3 years for OBC candidates.

Up to 5 years for ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least five years of Military Service.

Up to 10 years for candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwBD).

Number of Attempts:

General category candidates: 6 attempts

OBC candidates: 9 attempts

SC/ST candidates: Unlimited attempts up to the age limit

PwBD candidates: 9 attempts for general and OBC candidates, unlimited for SC/ST candidates

Important Points to Consider

Physical Standards: Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to the Civil Services Examination as per guidelines given in the rules for the examination.

Reservations: There are provisions for reservations in both the number of attempts and the age limit for candidates belonging to certain categories such as SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD. It is crucial to check the latest notifications for detailed information regarding reservations.

Preparation Tips by AKS IAS Academy

Start Early and Plan Ahead: The UPSC syllabus is vast and requires a well-structured study plan. Starting early allows you to cover the syllabus thoroughly and have ample time for revisions.

Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern, which includes three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Each stage has its own structure and requires specific preparation strategies.

Current Affairs: Stay updated with current affairs by reading newspapers, following credible news sources, and utilizing current affairs magazines. This is crucial for both Prelims and Mains.

Choose the Right Optional Subject: Selecting an optional subject that aligns with your interests and academic background can significantly impact your performance in the Mains examination.

Practice and Revision: Regular practice of answer writing, taking mock tests, and revising frequently are key to success. This helps in time management and improves your writing skills.

Guidance and Mentorship: Joining a reputable coaching institute like AKS IAS Academy can provide structured guidance, study material, and mentorship to help you navigate through the preparation journey efficiently.

Conclusion

Meeting the eligibility criteria and understanding the qualifications required for the UPSC CSE is the first step towards your goal of becoming a civil servant. AKS IAS Academy is dedicated to providing you with the necessary resources and guidance to excel in this esteemed examination. Stay focused, be persistent, and maintain a disciplined approach to your preparation. Remember, every great journey begins with a single step, and understanding the eligibility criteria is that crucial first step.

For more detailed guidance and personalized coaching, visit AKS IAS Academy and embark on your journey to success.

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African Politics News Updates: Navigating the Continent's Ever-Changing Political Landscape

The political landscape of Africa is a complex tapestry of diverse ideologies, leadership transitions, and socio-political movements. From democratic progress and regional collaborations to governance challenges and societal aspirations, this article aims to provide an overview of the latest African politics news updates. By exploring the continent's political developments, we gain insight into the ongoing efforts, successes, and struggles that shape Africa's political future.

Democratic Transitions and Governance:

Many African nations have made significant strides in strengthening democratic institutions and promoting transparent governance. Several countries have witnessed peaceful transitions of power through democratic elections, exemplifying the continent's commitment to democratic principles. Countries such as Ghana, Senegal, and Malawi have held successful elections, emphasizing the importance of inclusive political processes and the will of the people. However, challenges such as corruption, weak institutions, and electoral irregularities persist in some regions, necessitating continued efforts to uphold democratic values.

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Socio-Political Movements and Activism:

Socio-political movements and civil society organizations are instrumental in driving change and advocating for the rights and aspirations of African citizens. Across the continent, grassroots movements are demanding accountability, social justice, and equal rights. Youth-led initiatives are particularly noteworthy, with young Africans at the forefront of advocating for political reform, climate action, and social inclusion. Movements like the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria and the Sudanese Revolution serve as powerful reminders of the agency and resilience of African citizens in shaping their political landscape.

4. Security and Conflict Resolution:

While progress has been made in resolving conflicts and maintaining peace, Africa continues to face security challenges in various regions. Armed conflicts, terrorism, and political instability remain significant issues in countries such as Libya, Somalia, Mali, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Regional and international efforts, including peacekeeping missions by the United Nations and regional organizations, are striving to restore stability and promote conflict resolution. The pursuit of lasting peace and security remains a priority for the continent, as it is essential for social development and economic prosperity.

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