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Meet Dago Nivel, an Angolan who took on the system
Dago’s real name is Fancisco Mapanda. He grew up in Jindingo, Luanda. It used to be an agricultural area. Jindingo then became a residential area. Dago had a rough childhood on the streets and at school here. Activism and hip hop changed Dago’s life. He became known as “Dago Nível Intelecto”. In 2016, he and other human rights defenders were…
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World in Progress: The ripple effects of the pandemic
COVID-19 has disrupted children’s education all over the world. Lockdowns and shutdowns have caused much more than kids missing out on school’s curriculums though — it’s taken a toll on their mental health, too. Can drones help in getting medicine and vaccines to remote areas? And how to best tackle COVID misinformation — volunteers in India try to encourage people…
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Transatlantic allies ramp up pressure on Russia over Ukraine
White House Spokesperson Jen Psaki minced no words ahead of the virtual meeting where President Joe Biden conveyed to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, the harsh financial penalties that would accompany any new invasion of Ukraine. “[W]e have a path forward that would impose significant and severe harm on the Russian economy,” Psaki said. “You can call that a threat,…
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Saki Kumagai: The key to Bayern Munich’s Champions League quest
Japan’s Sami Kumagai has won the Champions League five times with Lyon, but she now hungers to win it with new club Bayern Munich. The German champions’ big summer transfer arrival has added a new dimension. SOURCE: DW News
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Blowing the whistle on traffic offenses in Angola
In Caxito, Angola, young men spend the day monitoring the streets aiming the stop traffic accidents. Recognizable by their trademark whistles, many are taxi conductors, and others volunteer as inspectors. They blow the whistle when they see a traffic violation. Drivers routinely ignore road signs. But they aren’t solely responsible for accidents. Caxito’s roads are poorly maintained. Meanwhile, the police…
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Saudi Arabia fights to rehabilitate its image after Khashoggi murder
Tuesday’s arrest in France of one of the possible killers of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi has brought Khashoggi’s gruesome murder to international attention once more. But up until now, Saudi Arabia has slowly but surely been emerging from underneath the shadow of that crime. In October 2018, global headlines about the assassination, allegedly committed inside the Saudi Consulate in…
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Champions League: RB Leipzig beat Manchester City to secure Europa League spot
Just days after Jesse Marsch’s departure as head coach, RB Leipzig beat Manchester City to secure a Europa League spot. The win was a reminder of what might have been for the Bundesliga club in Europe this season. SOURCE: DW News
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AfricaLink on Air – 07 December 2021
South Africa’s Ramaphosa says his country will stop sharing COVID info after Omicron fallout +++ How is Zambia’s new President Hakainde Hichilema doing? +++ South Africa fish management per app +++ What Eric Zemmour’s presidential candidacy means for France SOURCE: DW News
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Jude Bellingham fined for reference to the Hoyzer match-fixing scandal – explained
Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham has been fined for his comments regarding a German match-fixing scandal. But what exactly was the England international referring to? SOURCE: DW News
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Joe Biden and Russia’s Putin to discuss Ukraine tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden are expected to discuss the growing tensions in Ukraine, in a video call on Tuesday. The West is concerned over Russian troops massing along the Ukrainian border and cautions that tensions could spill into a major war. Video calls have become the new normal since the coronavirus pandemic began. Yet…
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Ethiopia claims strategic gains despite opposition skepticism
Ethiopia’s government claimed on Monday it had recaptured strategic towns from forces aligned to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Dessie and Kombolcha have been “freed by the joint gallant security forces,” the government’s communication service tweeted. TPLF spokesman Getachew Reda, however, tweeted their forces left the two towns “as part of our plan.” The towns are on the main…
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Ethiopia claims strategic gains despite TPLF denials
Ethiopia’s government claimed on Monday it had recaptured strategic towns from forces aligned to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Dessie and Kombolcha have been “freed by the joint gallant security forces,” the government’s communication service tweeted. TPLF spokesman Getachew Reda, however, tweeted their forces left the two towns “as part of our plan.” The towns are on the main…
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Beijing Olympics: What can a diplomatic boycott achieve?
The United States announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, citing human rights abuses. What can this form of protest achieve, and what are its limits? SOURCE: DW News
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AfricaLink on Air – 06 December 2021
Incumbent Adama Barrow secures comfortable win in Gambia’s election +++ Lekki toll “massacre” – Nigerian activists and celebrities push for justice +++ Omicron virus and impact on Africa +++ WHO official weighs on malaria in Africa amid COVID SOURCE: DW News
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India: UN slams anti-terror laws amid controversial arrests
The UN has raised concerns about India’s use of counter-terrorism legislation to crack down on rights activists. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights spokesperson Rupert Colville last week warned about India’s “crackdown on civil society actors” and use of “sweeping counter-terrorism measures” under its counter-terrorism legislation — the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The warning…
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Sexual abuse in German judo: ‘I thought I must have deserved it’
German judoka Marie Dinkel was sexually abused by her coach when she was 13. Now 25, she speaks to DW about her experience, lack of trust and how she hopes to help others. SOURCE: DW News
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SIPRI: Global arms industry flourishing despite COVID
Lockdowns, crumbling supply chains, jittery consumers: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about massive economic slumps around the world. One sector, however, has proved immune to the virus: The arms industry. This is confirmed by the latest report on the world’s 100 largest arms manufacturers by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). SIPRI researcher Alexandra Marksteiner told DW that she…
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European populist far-right parties meet in Warsaw
Leading nationalist and far-right figures from several European Union countries met for a “summit” in Warsaw on Saturday in an attempt to show a veneer of cooperation amid deep disagreements. The meet was purportedly to build connections between the various far-right factions who are split among two groups in the EU parliament. They also spoke of changing the “character of…
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Opinion: Bellingham and Reus can complain all they want, but Borussia Dortmund shot themselves in the foot
Borussia Dortmund were furious at referee Felix Zwayer after their defeat to Bayern Munich. Justifiably so, says Matt Ford, but they ultimately need to look closer to home. They only have their own mistakes to blame. SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: Mats Hummels handball? Clearly unclear
After a top game between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern, the discussion afterwards revolved around a penalty and VAR. The referees themselves are to blame, says DW’s Andreas Sten-Ziemons. SOURCE: DW News
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EU criticized for move to restrict asylum rights at Belarus border
“We are a family. When one of us is under attack, the rest of us will be there for him,” said Margaritis Schinas, vice president of the European Commission, speaking to reporters earlier this week. Schinas, the former EU spokesman who now represents Greece in the Commission, described a proposal to “temporarily” reduce some asylum rights in EU member states…
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Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich — live updates
Germany’s top two football teams square off in Dortmund for Bundesliga supremacy. Erling Haaland returns to Dortmund’s lineup as Julian Nagelsmann copes with a thin Bayern squad. Follow DW for the latest. SOURCE: DW News
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DW exclusive: Belarus dissident Maria Kolesnikova speaks from jail
Leading Belarus opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova has been held behind bars for over a year in a Minsk penitentiary. In 2020, Kolesnikova coordinated Viktor Babariko’s campaign in the run-up to Belarus’ presidential election. When Babariko, a prominent banker, was arrested on money-laundering charges, Kolesnikova became a key figure in the opposition’s Coordination Council. In August 2020, the group backed mass…
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Omicron: Mideast countries prepare for the new coronavirus variant
This week most Middle Eastern countries reacted in one way or the other to the new omicron coronavirus variant. So far only Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have recorded omicron infections. But amid omicron-related concerns, Lebanese health authorities have just announced a night curfew for people who have not been vaccinated or are without a recent negative…
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AfricaLink on Air – 03 December 2021
Gambia set for presidential elections +++ Gambia: Vox Pops +++ Gambia: The women who wanted to run for president, and why they didn’t +++ Nigeria: Taking up weapons in self-defense +++ Decline of grasshopper population worries Ugandan grasshopper eaters +++ Sports SOURCE: DW News
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South Africa: Omicron causes concern
Kirst Dalton had her gym slot already booked. But then she discovered her COVID test from the previous day had returned a positve result. “I could drastically feel that I was not okay. And my other half was having a raging fever of nearly 39 degrees,” the 32-year-old woman told DW. “It’s been a rough six days but I’m hoping…
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Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich — live buildup
Germany’s top two football teams square off in Dortmund for Bundesliga supremacy. Erling Haaland could return to the Dortmund’s lineup as Julian Nagelsmann copes with a thin Bayern squad. Follow DW for the latest. SOURCE: DW News
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Indonesia: Groundwater exploitation threatens livelihoods
The overexploitation of groundwater on Java’s northern coast has left impoverished local residents fighting for survival. Many have already been forced to flee their homes. SOURCE: DW News
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Blowing the whistle on traffic offences in Angola
In Caxito, Angola, young men spend the day monitoring the streets aiming the stop traffic accidents. Recognizable by their trademark whistles, many are taxi conductors, and others volunteer as inspectors. They blow the whistle when they see a traffic violation. Drivers routinely ignore roads signs. But they aren’t solely responsible for accidents. Caxito’s roads are poorly maintained. Meanwhile, the police…
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Snakes are saved from witchcraft rituals in Kenya
Snakes are killed for witchcraft in Kenya. Reptiles are poached for rituals. Rare animals are captured by sorcerers. Those recovered are brought to Nairobi’s Snake Park zoo. Generally people are afraid of snakes in Kenya. This is not only because of the risk of a poisonous bite. There is a belief that snakes are cursed. This Egyptian snake was rescued…
