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Published on 04:32 GMT

America Is Only One Step Away From A South African-Style Social Implosion

Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us, On the global news front I have been watching one event with special attention, mainly because it seems like almost no one else is – I am speaking of course about the social and economic collapse in South Africa …

Source: Investing.com - Uncategorized
Published on Jul 15, 2021

Lara Logan: South Africa's unrest 'eerily similar' to racial tensions in US

Fox Nation host and Durban, KZN, native Lara Logan offers analysis on 'The Ingraham Angle' As mass chaos, looting, resource shortages and mounting racial tensions grip South Africa, but go largely uncovered in United States media, Fox Nation host …

Source: Fox News - Right-wing
Published on Jul 22, 2021

How George Soros was transformed from herald of democracy into Hungary’s “enemy of the people”

A billionaire, Jewish, who supports liberal causes and democratic values – all these details of his curriculum vitae have made George Soros a perfect scapegoat to be blamed for a myriad of the world’s social and political problems. But how did Soros end …

Source: Vox Europ - Left-wing
Published on Jul 18, 2021

Durban tackles heat island effect

Researchers have found that South Africa’s cities are at risk of becoming heat islands amid cooler surrounding rural areas. The heat island effect is created by buildings, roads and other infrastructure that absorb and re-emit the sun’s heat far more than …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2021

Climate crisis drives extreme heat in North America

A week-long heatwave that hit parts of the United States and Canada last month would not have occurred were it not for global warming, new research has shown. A rapid analysis by researchers said the chance of temperatures in the Pacific Northwest region …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2021

New decade, new empty promises for nature

The United Nations Decade on Biodiversity has ended, paving way for the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030. The new draft framework for the post 2020 period is expected to include the scaled up coverage and effectiveness of protected and conserved …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on May 13, 2021

Climate commission maps South Africa’s road to zero emissions

The mammoth task of developing a pathway for South Africa to end all carbon emissions by the middle of the century is now in the hands of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidential climate change coordinating commission. In recent weeks the commission has …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2021

South Africa’s potential to expand tree cover as a climate mitigation tool

South Africa is counting on its tree cover to act as a protected carbon sink that will further drop emissions accelerating climate change. The policy move is in line with international climate commitments and a 2018 warning from leading scientists that …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2021

South Africa’s planned harmful gas limits ‘off target’

Civil society organisations have received South Africa’s newly proposed greenhouse gas reduction targets with little enthusiasm. The lower end of the emissions range remains the same as the nationally determined contributions (NDC) set in 2015. The targets …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jul 10, 2021

Scientific panel yet to be appointed over artificial breach of Lake St Lucia

It has been four months since the department of environment, forestry and fisheries committed to appointing a scientific task team to investigate why the estuary mouth of Lake St Lucia was artificially breached. The breaching went against a 2016 high …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jul 9, 2021

Sanctuary for sister tigers saved from circus

Two sister tigers rescued by Animal Defenders International (ADI) from a small circus cage in Guatemala have found a new home after the country outlawed animal acts. The two tigers, Sombra and Lupe, were airlifted last year, along with 15 other circus …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on Feb 15, 2021

Top court ruling on South Africa’s spy law is a victory for privacy, but loopholes remain

South Africa’s Constitutional Court has declared the law which governs the communication surveillance activities of the country’s intelligence community unconstitutional. The case was based on evidence that the state spied on investigative journalist Sam …

Source: South Africa Today - Right-wing
Published on Jul 4, 2021

Algoa Bay now a whale heritage site

South Africa now has two of the four recognised whale heritage sites accredited by the World Cetacean Alliance. Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape, with its large populations of whale and other cetacean populations, joins the Bluff in Durban, as one of the …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jul 4, 2021

Palm oil: Useful but destructive

Palm oil is found in almost 50% of the food products in supermarkets and has become one of the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss. According to the World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF), palm oil grows best in low-lying, wet tropical areas — exactly where …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on Mar 8, 2021

South Africa to get another commission, this one to tackle the climate crisis

The cabinet has plans to establish a presidential commission that will examine the country’s climate crisis, according to Dr Thuli Khumalo, the deputy director general for climate change and air-quality management at the department for the environment, …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jul 4, 2021

Attribution science can help win cases against for climate change perpetrators — researchers

There are no lawsuits against fossil fuel companies for the current climate damage Africa is experiencing as a result of historical emissions, but academics and rights groups think this is not off the cards for the world’s most vulnerable populations. …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jul 3, 2021

Using ‘rubbish’ instead of stone makes concrete greener

A new green project study at the University of the Free State (UFS) intends to unearth new ways to produce concrete, in an attempt to curb the impacts of the conventional ways of producing this composite material on the environment. According to various …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jun 27, 2021

Zimbabweans protest coal mine

The community of Dinde in northern Zimbabwe is increasing its lobbying efforts to halt a coal mining project on ancestral land that is being explored by Chinese company Beifa investments. More than 100 civil society organisations have reaffirmed their …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jan 7, 2021

MAVERICK CITIZEN: Towards herd immunity from Covid-19: Costing a vaccine strategy for South Africa

It would be a false economy to delay the implementation of a full-scale vaccination programme on the basis of affordability. (Photo: biopharma-reporter.com / Wikipedia) The overall cost of all three phases of a vaccine roll-out in South Africa, based …

Source: Daily Maverick - Neutral

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Published on May 8, 2021 - 00:08 GMT

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments to First-in-the-Nation Task Force to Study Reparations for African Americans

After signing landmark legislation last year to advance racial justice, the Governor has appointed five individuals with a range of expertise and diverse backgrounds to serve on the state’s task force on reparations SACRAMENTO – As the country continues to …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 15:01 GMT

New Report on African media shows western sources dominate how the Africa story is told

One-third of all African stories in news outlets on the continent are sourced from foreign news services according to a new report from Africa No Filter (www.AfricaNoFilter.org). The ‘How African Media Covers Africa’, highlights the fact that stories about …

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Published on December 6, 2012 - 12:49 GMT

EIN News Launches Open Society Foundation News Today

/EINPresswire.com/ Washington, December 6, 2012 /EIN News/ EIN News, a leading media monitoring company, has added Open Society Foundation News Today (http://osf.einnews.com/) to its portfolio of websites that provide breaking …

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Published on April 16, 2020 - 17:33 GMT

Open Society Foundations Aids People Hardest Hit by COVID-19 Pandemic

New York, April 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Open Society Foundations will give more than $130 million to combat the ravages of COVID-19 around the globe, with a focus on providing immediate relief for vulnerable communities and pushing back against …

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Published on January 16, 2020 - 18:10 GMT

MPLA Vice President welcomes Open Society representative

Luanda, ANGOLA, January 16 - MPLA Vice-President Luísa Damião received this Thursday, in Luanda, the Executive Director of the Open Society Foundation for Africa, Sinphosami Malunga, with whom she analyzed aspects related to the operation of the …

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Published on December 17, 2019 - 11:00 GMT

Qatar Amir Hosts BlackRock, Ivanka Trump, Bervann Capital, Soros, Credit Suisse, US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin

A Cohort of Stars landed in Doha, last week, at the invitation of the Amir of Qatar, to attend Doha Forum and high-level meetings on global economic oversight. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The wealthiest …

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Published on April 14, 2014 - 13:09 GMT

King Mohammed VI Meets With Georges Soros

04/14/2014 (press release: media1press) HM king Mohammed VI received this Saturday at the Royal Palace in Tetouan, the Chairman of “Open Society Foundations”, Georges Soros. Soros is presently visiting Morocco to take part in a meeting of the board …

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Published on December 4, 2018 - 10:40 GMT

President meets with civil society organisations

Luanda, ANGOLA, December 4 - Angolan head of State João Lourenço is receiving Tuesday in Luanda the representatives of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and civil society associations to discuss current issues. , The president will receive in …

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Published on July 24, 2021 - 16:00 GMT

(Video) Iran: The Uprising in Khuzestan, Despite Security and Repressive Measures, Continue

The uprising, which has been led by the valiant youth of Khuzistan nine days ago, has now spread to the Lorestan, Tehran, Bushehr, Isfahan, and other places. PARIS, FRANCE, July 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council of Resistance …

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Published on July 24, 2021 - 15:23 GMT

Church of Scientology Community Forum: ‘Drug Prevention Can Save Lives’

Last year’s 30 percent spike in drug overdose deaths proves the community must come together to raise awareness of the danger of drugs. SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A drug prevention open house at …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 23:08 GMT

Resilience in the face of domestic abuse and a broken justice system

How one woman's fight for safety uncovered injustices within the justice system REDWOOD, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A young woman in San Francisco, Michelle Howell, hopes to share her story of resilience …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 23:07 GMT

Tamils Need US, EU and India’s help to build an economy : Vavuniya Mothers of Missing Children

There are 2 million Tamils living in foreign countries. They are fond of the native food of our homeland, which can be the basis of an export economy. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ --   The secretary of the …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 21:42 GMT

VCCC and Hermandad Mexicana Nacional coordinate Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic for underserved community residents

VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The San Fernando Valley has the honor of being home to immigrants from all over the world who have created families, pursued careers, and created to our society in …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 20:02 GMT

Chris Kuchanny on Global Hunger: From Improvement to Crisis?

Chris Kuchanny Discusses Global Hunger: From Improvement to Crisis? SURREY, UK, July 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chris Kuchanny researches various social and environmental crises throughout the world, looking for new opportunities to assist. …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 18:38 GMT

Rafael Marrero & Company exige libertad incondicional para el pueblo cubano

La prestigiosa firma aboga porque los cubanos sean escuchados dentro de la isla y apoyados por la comunidad internacional, en especial, el Gobierno de EE. UU. MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rafael Marrero …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 16:53 GMT

A promising kick-off

in Bresso (Italy)) the first meeting was staged in the presence of the three partners of the European project HR + So, (code So-Sport) led by UPKL. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, July 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A commitment postponed by six months, due …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 16:02 GMT

(Video) After Iran’s Sham Election, Greater Recognition of 1988 Massacre Is Vital

Raisi’s “Selection” points to the threat of further reprisals from a regime that continues to stand by the brutal strategies ordered by its founder in 1988. PARIS, FRANCE, July 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iran’s June 18 sham presidential …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

CANADIAN HADASSAH-WIZO (CHW) APPOINTS ITS FIRST CEO, LISA COLT-KOTLER

CHW ENTERS A NEW CHAPTER IN ITS 100 YEAR HISTORY WITH EXPANDED GROWTH AND INNOVATION TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, July 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For Immediate Release Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW), a non-political, nonpartisan national …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 11:59 GMT

Dr. Judith Richter, CEO Medinol, overcomes difference by focusing on the heart - cardiovascular & spiritual

The Religious Freedom & Business Foundation congratulates Dr. Judith Richter as a finalist for the 2021 Global Business & Interfaith Peace Awards. WASHINGTON, TOKYO, July 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Holy Lands, differing …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 11:00 GMT

Hip Hop Artist Deveondi Says the Deck Stacked Against Him Forced Him to Create His Own Winning Hand

Deveondi’s new single, ‘Please Answer Me’ is an anthem for fans in an environment that feels hopeless. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Violence, drugs, abandonment, and the inevitable jail cell are a few …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 20:20 GMT

Tony Winner Ali Stroker Reframes Disability Representation and Identity

Over the past several years, we have witnessed a heightened demand for marginalized communities to be better represented in the media, in boardrooms, and every sector of society. While some progress has been made, representation of people with disabilities …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 20:15 GMT

Coronavirus - Niger: United States Donates an Additional 151,200 COVID-19 Vaccines to Niger

The U.S. Embassy in Niamey, Niger announces the donation by the United States Government of 151,200 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s global efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The donated …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 20:15 GMT

Somalia's Women and Children are Among the 1.84 Million to Benefit from Improved Healthcare Services

Download logo The World Bank approved the Improving Healthcare Services in Somalia Project, known as “Damal Caafimaad,” which is financed by a US$75 million International Development Assistance (IDA) grant and an additional US$25 million grant from the …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 20:05 GMT

Tony Winner Ali Stroker Reframes Disability Representation and Identity

Over the past several years, we have witnessed a heightened demand for marginalized communities to be better represented in the media, in boardrooms, and every sector of society. While some progress has been made, representation of people with disabilities …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 17:36 GMT

New Data Show Tigray, Ethiopia at Risk of Famine

Download logo Analysis released today show that up to 400,000 women, men and children in Tigray, Ethiopia are now facing acute food insecurity. At least 33,000 children are suffering from severe acute malnutrition, with a real risk of dying from hunger if …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 00:39 GMT

Dallas Justice Now Responds to Racist Attack

Dallas Justice Now Responds to Racist Attack DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dallas Justice Now (DJN), a social justice activist group dedicated to ending institutional racism and creating opportunities for the …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 11:56 GMT

IOM Assists 113 West African Migrants to Return Home from Algeria

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) facilitated this week the voluntary and safe return of 113 Gambian, Liberian, Sierra Leonian and Senegalese migrants (5 women, 87 men, 1 girl, 20 boys) from Algeria through two special return flights. The …

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Published on July 22, 2021 - 23:30 GMT

FlyawayHomes and The People Concern Announce 82nd Street Permanent Supportive Housing Reveal

Homelessness solution for families will be unveiled on Wednesday, July 28 at 9:00AM. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FlyawayHomes, working to establish the benchmark for modular housing in conjunction with its …

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