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Researchers said on Thursday they have documented the tactical use of elevated terrain in warfare situations while observing two neighbouring communities of wild western chimpanzees in Tai National Park every day for three years.<\/p>\n<p>Information obtained during hilltop reconnaissance shaped whether the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2022//04//21//these-abandoned-apes-have-a-dark-story-to-tell-about-us-animal-testing/">chimpanzees made forays into enemy territory, the study found, with these apes appearing more apt to do so when the risk of confrontation was lower.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5416244683005874\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//01//37//46//808x437_cmsv2_706d930b-0c98-506f-b404-519cce7255e9-8013746.jpg/" alt=\"A group of chimpanzees listen to other chimpanzees heard at a distance in the West African forests of Cote d&apos;Ivoire\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/37\/46\/384x208_cmsv2_706d930b-0c98-506f-b404-519cce7255e9-8013746.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/37\/46\/640x347_cmsv2_706d930b-0c98-506f-b404-519cce7255e9-8013746.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/37\/46\/750x406_cmsv2_706d930b-0c98-506f-b404-519cce7255e9-8013746.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/37\/46\/828x448_cmsv2_706d930b-0c98-506f-b404-519cce7255e9-8013746.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/37\/46\/1080x585_cmsv2_706d930b-0c98-506f-b404-519cce7255e9-8013746.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/37\/46\/1200x650_cmsv2_706d930b-0c98-506f-b404-519cce7255e9-8013746.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/37\/46\/1920x1040_cmsv2_706d930b-0c98-506f-b404-519cce7255e9-8013746.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">A group of chimpanzees listen to other chimpanzees heard at a distance in the West African forests of Cote d&apos;Ivoire<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Roman M. Wittig\/Tai Chimpanzee Project\/Handout via REUTERS<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The study, the researchers said, records for the first time the use of this age-old human military strategy by our species&#039; closest living relatives.<\/p>\n<p>\"It shows sophisticated cognitive and cooperative skills to anticipate where and when to go, and to act upon gathered information in a safe way,\" said University of Cambridge biological anthropologist Sylvain Lemoine, lead author of the study published in the journal PLOS Biology.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7997650,7975920\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//10//27//the-most-exciting-thing-well-do-all-year-us-zoo-welcomes-emperor-penguin-chick/">/u2018The most exciting thing we\u2019ll do all year\u2019: US zoo welcomes emperor penguin chick<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//10//19//wild-or-not-disagreements-over-charity-call-to-stop-keeping-elephants-in-zoos/">Wild or not? Disagreements over charity call to stop keeping elephants in zoos<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>'Chimpanzees are extremely territorial'<\/h2><p>Inter-group violence is ubiquitous in chimpanzees, Lemoine said. Skirmishes - and even kidnappings - occasionally occur in overlapping border areas.<\/p>\n<p>\"Chimpanzees compete for space, which encompasses food resources. Large territories are beneficial as it reduces within-group competition and female reproductive rates are increased in larger territories,\" Lemoine said.<\/p>\n<p>The two neighbouring groups tracked in this study were of equivalent size, between 40 and 45 individuals, with about five to six adult males and 10 to 13 adult females - the rest being adolescents, juveniles and infants. Males are always dominant over females, the researchers said.<\/p>\n<p>\"Chimpanzees are extremely territorial. They undertake regular border patrols, where individuals roam in the periphery of their territory in a very coordinated and cohesive way,\" Lemoine said.<\/p>\n<p>\"They engage in inter-group encounters that are violent, dangerous and stressful. Inter-group encounters can be vocal exchanges from a distance, visual contacts or physical contacts with fights, bites and chases,\"\u00a0Lemoine added.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\"Killings are common, and victims can be from all age classes.\"<\/p>\n<h2>Listening out for rival groups<\/h2><p>Climbing hills does not necessarily improve visual detection of members of a rival community, instead offering improved acoustic conditions to detect adversaries by sound.<\/p>\n<p>\"The tops of hill are covered in vegetation and do not offer good lookout points,\" Lemoine said.<\/p>\n<p>While atop border hills, the chimpanzees typically refrained from noisily eating or <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//04//29//want-to-travel-more-sustainably-try-eating-your-way-around-europes-seasonal-delights/">foraging, instead resting and listening.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//01//37//46//808x454_cmsv2_d38324c5-c1af-54e0-a062-3c0f1205450f-8013746.jpg/" alt=\"Chimpanzees leave a hilltop and inspect for signs of rivals in the West African forests of Cote d&apos;Ivoire.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/37\/46\/384x216_cmsv2_d38324c5-c1af-54e0-a062-3c0f1205450f-8013746.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/37\/46\/640x360_cmsv2_d38324c5-c1af-54e0-a062-3c0f1205450f-8013746.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/37\/46\/750x422_cmsv2_d38324c5-c1af-54e0-a062-3c0f1205450f-8013746.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/37\/46\/828x466_cmsv2_d38324c5-c1af-54e0-a062-3c0f1205450f-8013746.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/37\/46\/1080x608_cmsv2_d38324c5-c1af-54e0-a062-3c0f1205450f-8013746.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/37\/46\/1200x675_cmsv2_d38324c5-c1af-54e0-a062-3c0f1205450f-8013746.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/37\/46\/1920x1080_cmsv2_d38324c5-c1af-54e0-a062-3c0f1205450f-8013746.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Chimpanzees leave a hilltop and inspect for signs of rivals in the West African forests of Cote d&apos;Ivoire.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Oscar Node-Langlois\/Tai Chimpanzee Project\/Handout via REUTERS<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>They were more likely to advance into dangerous territory after descending a hill if the rival chimpanzees were further away.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Such incursions occurred approximately 40 per cent of the time when rivals were about 500 meters away, 50 per cent when rivals were about a kilometre away and 60 per cent when rivals were about 3 kilometres away.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7382078,7960514\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//10//11//a-luminescent-crab-doomed-seal-and-firefly-forest-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2023-w/">A \u2018luminescent\u2019 crab, doomed seal and firefly forest: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 winners<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//10//13//beavers-are-returning-to-london-and-they-might-protect-a-local-train-station-from-flooding/">Beavers are helping to rewild London: Where and how to see Europe\u2019s largest rodents<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Chimpanzee behaviour could offer insight into our own species<\/h2><p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2022//02//24//traumatised-apes-are-being-nursed-back-to-health-in-congo-s-war-torn-east/">Chimpanzees and the closely related bonobos<\/strong><\/a> are the species nearest genetically to humans, sharing about 98.8 per cent of our DNA. The human and chimpanzee evolutionary lineages split about 6.9 million to 9 million years ago, according to research published in June.<\/p>\n<p>Studying chimpanzee behaviour may offer insight into our own species.<\/p>\n<p>\"We can better understand where we come from and what makes us human. We can better understand which kind of behaviours and adaptations were present in the last common ancestor between humans and chimpanzees, and have a better idea of the sociality and behaviour of ancient hominin species,\" Lemoine said, referring to extinct species on the human lineage.<\/p>\n<p>\"It also teaches us what we have in common with our closest living relatives, how similar we are with wild animals, and that we only differ from our cousins in degree and not in nature.\"<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1699007281,"updatedAt":1699027258,"publishedAt":1699027249,"firstPublishedAt":1699011600,"lastPublishedAt":1699027258,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Antoine Vale\/Tai Chimpanzee Project\/Handout via REUTERS","altText":"A male chimpanzee listens for chimpanzees from a rival group in in the West African forests of Cote d'Ivoire.","callToActionText":null,"width":1920,"caption":"A male chimpanzee listens for chimpanzees from a rival group in in the West African forests of Cote d'Ivoire.","url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/37\/46\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_b4a65322-0eb9-575a-b4ec-5d1ed33b4827-8013746.jpg","captionUrl":null,"height":1080},{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Roman M. 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tactic","path":"\/green\/2023\/11\/03\/chimpanzees-use-military-style-tactics-to-spy-on-other-groups-study-reveals","lastModified":1699027258},{"id":2407464,"cid":8014172,"versionId":1,"archive":0,"housenumber":"231103_GNSU_53710263","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"These Maasai women have developed an eco-friendly way to turn invasive cacti into bio-fuel","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Kenya: Maasai women are turning harmful cacti into food\u00a0and\u00a0bio-gas","titleListing2":"These Maasai women have developed an eco-friendly way to turn invasive cacti into bio-fuel","leadin":"Local farmers say the cacti now compete for critical resources, jeopardising community lands, wildlife reserves and livestock ranches.","summary":"Local farmers say the cacti now compete for critical resources, jeopardising community lands, wildlife reserves and livestock ranches.","keySentence":"","url":"these-maasai-women-have-developed-an-eco-friendly-way-to-turn-invasive-cacti-into-bio-fuel","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/green\/2023\/11\/03\/these-maasai-women-have-developed-an-eco-friendly-way-to-turn-invasive-cacti-into-bio-fuel","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"In Kenya, Maasai women have found an eco-friendly solution to an invasive and hazardous plant. \n\nParts of the opuntia cactus are edible, but its outer layers are covered in spikes and harmful to livestock which try to graze on it. \n\nA group of women are now transforming the prickly pear into a bio-gas and preserves. \n\nIt is bringing them a form of employment and a method of empowerment. \n\nKenya\u2019s livestock threatened by invasive cactus \n\nThe wilderness of Laikipia County, near Nairobi, is home to goats and cattle that roam freely. \n\nThey are frequently attracted to grazing on prickly pears, but these are an invasive species which threaten the natural environment. \n\nThe cacti were introduced by colonialists in the early 1900s as a natural fence and have morphed into an invasive menace that outcompetes native plants. \n\nIts seed gets widely dispersed by the wind and the animals that pass through. \n\nThe hairs which cover the fruit can cause internal obstructions when eaten by animals, posing a significant threat to livestock. \n\nLocal farmers say the cactus now competes for critical resources, jeopardising community lands, wildlife reserves and livestock ranches. \n\nIts encroachment also hinders wildlife navigation as well as reducing grazing areas. \n\nNaimadu Siranga, a 65-year-old herder, has witnessed the devastation of the cactus firsthand, leading to the loss of over 150 of his goats and sheep. \n\n\"I once maintained a herd of more than 100 goats. Unfortunately, a series of losses ensued when they started consuming cactus plants, which led to mouth injuries, severe diarrhoea, and ultimately, the demise of my livestock ,\u201d he says. \n\n\u201cThese circumstances have inflicted significant financial setbacks.\u201d \n\nWomen\u2019s group transforms cacti into bio-fuel \n\nNow a women's group in Laikipia County is transforming the cacti from a problem into a new enterprise. \n\nThey harvest the prickly pear and turn it into biogas which they can use in their homes. \n\nThe Iloplei Twala Cultural Manyatta Women Group has 203 members who are now employed in converting the cactus pulp into fuel. \n\nThis approach not only eradicates the cactus but also promotes environmental conservation and offers an alternative livelihood for the women. \n\n\"We came together because in Maasai culture, women do all the domestic work and own nothing at home,\u201d says Rosemary Nenini, a member of the group, \u201cso we want to empower ourselves.\u201d \n\nThe fruits from the cactus are edible for both humans and animals if separated from their sharp spines. \n\nSo the Twala women at Laikipia Permaculture are also using the fruit to create a range of products including jams, cosmetics and juices. This generates an independent income for them. \n\nCacti pose a danger to baby elephants \n\nLoisaba Conservancy, a 58,000-acre wildlife habitat in northern Kenya, home to iconic species such as lions and wild dogs, also grapples with the invasive cactus. \n\nAnimals unwittingly facilitate the spread of this invasive plant. Baboons, elephants, guinea fowl, and tortoises consume the sweet fruit and disperse the seeds. \n\nHowever, elephants , while skilled at extracting the fruit from the spiny thorns, sometimes suffer from digestive issues due to the fruit's small hairs. \n\n\u201cIf the elephant is young, the hairs of the fruit can irritate the gut lining, create diarrhoea and sometimes even irritation in the gut,\u201d says Tom Silvester, the Conservancy\u2019s Chief Executive. \n\nCombatting this invasive species proves challenging, as it spreads aggressively, even on barren rock. \n\nTraditional removal methods, like manual labour and burning, have proved ineffective. \n\nTeams now use heavy machinery to uproot the cactus, transferring it to designated areas and burying it in deep pits to minimise carbon emissions during decomposition. \n\nThis strategy results in fertile zones where native plants can regenerate and flourish. \n\nAs of June 2023, Loisaba Conservancy successfully cleared 3,100 acres of opuntia, marking a significant step in the fight against this environmental menace. \n\nResearch scientist Winnie Nunda from the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International says it\u2019s a step towards preserving the country's biodiversity. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>In Kenya, Maasai women have found an eco-friendly solution to an invasive and hazardous plant.<\/p>\n<p>Parts of the opuntia cactus are edible, but its outer layers are covered in spikes and harmful to livestock which try to graze on it.<\/p>\n<p>A group of women are now transforming the prickly pear into a bio-gas and preserves.<\/p>\n<p>It is bringing them a form of employment and a method of empowerment.<\/p>\n<h2>Kenya\u2019s livestock threatened by invasive cactus<\/h2><p>The wilderness of Laikipia County, near Nairobi, is home to goats and cattle that roam freely.<\/p>\n<p>They are frequently attracted to grazing on prickly pears, but these are an invasive species which threaten the natural environment.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2020//01//29//sweat-crystals-cactus-leather-and-sugar-cane-will-be-the-future-fabrics-in-2020/">cacti were introduced by colonialists in the early 1900s as a natural fence and have morphed into an invasive menace that outcompetes native plants.<\/p>\n<p>Its seed gets widely dispersed by the wind and the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//10//27//the-most-exciting-thing-well-do-all-year-us-zoo-welcomes-emperor-penguin-chick/">animals that pass through.<\/p>\n<p>The hairs which cover the fruit can cause internal obstructions when eaten by animals, posing a significant threat to livestock.<\/p>\n<p>Local farmers say the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2021//08//18//spinach-rice-and-tobacco-these-are-the-plants-we-could-grow-in-outer-space/">cactus now competes for critical resources, jeopardising community lands, wildlife reserves and livestock ranches.<\/p>\n<p>Its encroachment also hinders wildlife navigation as well as reducing grazing areas.<\/p>\n<p>Naimadu Siranga, a 65-year-old herder, has witnessed the devastation of the cactus firsthand, leading to the loss of over 150 of his goats and sheep.<\/p>\n<p>\"I once maintained a herd of more than 100 goats. Unfortunately, a series of losses ensued when they started consuming cactus plants, which led to mouth injuries, severe diarrhoea, and ultimately, the demise of my <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//08//04//heatwaves-and-animal-welfare-the-ethics-of-livestock-farming-on-a-warming-planet/">livestock,/u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese circumstances have inflicted significant financial setbacks.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Women\u2019s group transforms cacti into bio-fuel<\/h2><p>Now a women&#039;s group in Laikipia County is transforming the cacti from a problem into a new enterprise.<\/p>\n<p>They harvest the prickly pear and turn it into biogas which they can use in their homes.<\/p>\n<p>The Iloplei Twala Cultural Manyatta Women Group has 203 members who are now employed in converting the cactus pulp into fuel.<\/p>\n<p>This approach not only eradicates the cactus but also promotes environmental conservation and offers an alternative livelihood for the women.<\/p>\n<div data-oembed-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BeUzkZOF7Z5\/\" class=\"widget widget--type-instagram widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BeUzkZOF7Z5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.instagram.com//p//BeUzkZOF7Z5//?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\%22 style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Destination Laikipia (@destinationlaikipia)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=https://www.euronews.com/"////platform.instagram.com//en_US//embeds.js/"> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\"We came together because in Maasai culture, women do all the domestic work and own nothing at home,\u201d says Rosemary Nenini, a member of the group, \u201cso we want to empower ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The fruits from the cactus are edible for both humans and animals if separated from their sharp spines.<\/p>\n<p>So the Twala women at Laikipia Permaculture are also using the fruit to create a range of products including jams, cosmetics and juices. This generates an independent income for them.<\/p>\n<h2>Cacti pose a danger to baby elephants<\/h2><p>Loisaba Conservancy, a 58,000-acre wildlife habitat in northern Kenya, home to iconic species such as lions and wild dogs, also grapples with the invasive cactus.<\/p>\n<p>Animals unwittingly facilitate the spread of this invasive plant. Baboons, elephants, guinea fowl, and tortoises consume the sweet fruit and disperse the seeds.<\/p>\n<p>However, <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//10//19//wild-or-not-disagreements-over-charity-call-to-stop-keeping-elephants-in-zoos/">elephants, while skilled at extracting the fruit from the spiny thorns, sometimes suffer from digestive issues due to the fruit&#039;s small hairs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf the elephant is young, the hairs of the fruit can irritate the gut lining, create diarrhoea and sometimes even irritation in the gut,\u201d says Tom Silvester, the Conservancy\u2019s Chief Executive.<\/p>\n<p>Combatting this <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//09//04//invasive-species-costs-global-economy-391bn-per-year-un-report/">invasive species<\/strong><\/a> proves challenging, as it spreads aggressively, even on barren rock.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7847190,6661510\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//08//26//if-you-cant-beat-them-eat-them-italy-divided-over-response-to-giant-blue-crab-invasion/">If you can\u2019t beat them, eat them? Italy divided over response to giant blue crab invasion<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2022//04//27//this-is-how-to-replace-bullying-invasive-plants-with-mild-mannered-plants-in-your-garden/">This is how to replace 'bullying' invasive plants with 'mild-mannered' plants in your garden<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Traditional removal methods, like manual labour and burning, have proved ineffective.<\/p>\n<p>Teams now use heavy machinery to uproot the cactus, transferring it to designated areas and burying it in deep pits to minimise carbon emissions during decomposition.<\/p>\n<p>This strategy results in fertile zones where native plants can regenerate and flourish.<\/p>\n<p>As of June 2023, Loisaba Conservancy successfully cleared 3,100 acres of opuntia, marking a significant step in the fight against this environmental menace.<\/p>\n<p>Research scientist Winnie Nunda from the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International says it\u2019s a step towards preserving the country&#039;s biodiversity.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1699012855,"updatedAt":1699013819,"publishedAt":1699013815,"firstPublishedAt":1699013819,"lastPublishedAt":1699013819,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Niklas Hamann","altText":"A group of women are now transforming the prickly pear into a bio-gas and preserves. 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nor a long-term solution, Ghazi Ben Ahmed writes.","keySentence":"","url":"brussels-can-help-ease-migration-from-tunisia-without-knocking-on-saieds-door","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2023\/11\/02\/brussels-can-help-ease-migration-from-tunisia-without-knocking-on-saieds-door","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"For years, the European Union has tried and failed to stem the flow of migrants coming to its shores.\u00a0 \n\nIrregular arrivals of migrants in Italy via the Mediterranean from North Africa amounted to almost 114,300 between January and August this year, almost twice as many as in the same period in 2022. \n\nTo check the flow of migrants and refugees, this July, the EU reached a \u201cstrategic partnership\u201d deal with Tunisia for over \u20ac100 million.\u00a0 \n\nEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at the time of the signature that the deal could serve as a model for agreements with other countries.\u00a0 \n\nHowever, within three months of reaching the historic partnership, Tunisian President Kais Saied rejected the financial support saying that \u201cthe amount is small and goes against a deal signed three months ago.\u201d \n\nSo, while the European Commission president continues to explore working out EU deals with other North African countries like the one that the EU did with Tunisia, it is becoming evident that the cash-for-migration-curbs model would neither be easy nor a long-term solution.\u00a0 \n\nWhat the policymakers in Brussels are failing to recognise and acknowledge is the strong link between Tunisia\u2019s economic decline and the increase in migration. \n\nTunisia's economic collapse can be averted by other means \n\nTo help the country\u2019s ailing economy, the EU needs to look at innovative economic solutions instead of signing deals that prop up Saied's illiberal regime.\u00a0 \n\nThis can be done by means of investing in Tunisia's private sector and strengthening the local economy. Instead, the EU has continued to trust Saied with resources that only serve to enrich a few to the detriment of millions across Tunisia. \n\nThe strategic and global partnership hastily negotiated in July has led to the hampering of financial aid and political misunderstandings.\u00a0 \n\nWhile Saied seems intent on reneging on his agreement with the EU, such political manoeuvres do not change the context of Tunisia\u2019s continued economic decline. \n\nThe Tunisian government and its administrative machinery have struggled to implement economic reforms and it continues to rely on a skyrocketing tax burden and domestic financing, thereby depleting market liquidity, stifling investment, and hindering project financing.\u00a0 \n\nTo avert a total economic collapse and brain drain in Tunisia, it is crucial to strengthen the local economy and support local companies to actively pursue international diversification in the near future. \n\nFacilitated mobility and access to development funds are crucial \n\nThere is a pressing need to broaden the range of financing and support mechanisms for innovative entrepreneurship as on one hand, this sector contributes to local prosperity through the development of technology and intellectual property.\u00a0 \n\nOn the other hand, it attracts both local and international talent, effectively mitigating the brain drain phenomenon that has reached alarming levels in Tunisia. \n\nThere also needs to be a call for the European Commission to reallocate the \u20ac60m returned by Tunisia to DG NEAR to a technological co-development fund.\u00a0 \n\nThis fund could serve as a lever for financing and developing innovative and technology-oriented Tunisian companies. The idea is not without its merits and holds promise but it needs to be validated and backed by strong political will. \n\nTunisia\u2019s economic woes are also exacerbated by challenges brought on by a lack of mobility among the country\u2019s service providers. Access to EU countries is often plagued by outdated bureaucratic procedures.\u00a0 \n\nThe situation makes it difficult for businesses to conduct themselves further abroad and hampers the ability for accessible trading. Creating a special visa for entrepreneurs to facilitate Tunisians' mobility within the EU would help address this challenge.\u00a0 \n\nA similar visa waiver, for instance, exists for Mexican entrepreneurs wishing to travel to the United States in the framework of NAFTA.\u00a0 \n\nCharting a new course can help safeguard Tunisian freedoms \n\nIn addition, the cash economy in Tunisia wields substantial influence in the country's major sectors and, through its association with those in power, obstructs any transformative efforts that challenge the existing status quo that favours it.\u00a0 \n\nFinally, the shadow economy takes advantage of state-enforced import restrictions to hoard foreign currency, perpetuating a network of corruption that encompasses the population, businesses, and local administrations.\u00a0 \n\nTherefore, EU policies toward Tunisia must chart a new course, closely collaborating with the private sector to craft innovative strategies for democracy and economic development. \n\nSuch a collaborative effort can help safeguard freedoms in Tunisia and ensure their long-term sustainability.\u00a0 \n\nHelping Tunisian cross-border innovative firms will not exacerbate competition for their European kin but will add efficiency and competitiveness to the continent's industry as a whole and create synergies and new opportunities for both. \n\nGhazi Ben Ahmed is Founder of the Mediterranean Development Initiative Brussels (MDI Brussels). \n\nAt Euronews, we believe all views matter. Contact us at view@euronews.com to send pitches or submissions and be part of the conversation. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>For years, the European Union has tried and failed to stem the flow of migrants coming to its shores.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Irregular arrivals of migrants in Italy via the Mediterranean from North Africa amounted to almost 114,300 between January and August this year, almost twice as many as in the same period in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>To check the flow of migrants and refugees, this July, the EU reached a \u201cstrategic partnership\u201d deal with Tunisia for over \u20ac100 million.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at the time of the signature that the deal could serve as a model for agreements with other countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, within three months of reaching the historic partnership, Tunisian President Kais Saied rejected the financial support saying that \u201cthe amount is small and goes against a deal signed three months ago.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So, while the European Commission president continues to explore working out EU deals with other North African countries like the one that the EU did with Tunisia, it is becoming evident that the cash-for-migration-curbs model would neither be easy nor a long-term solution.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What the policymakers in Brussels are failing to recognise and acknowledge is the strong link between Tunisia\u2019s economic decline and the increase in migration.<\/p>\n<h2>Tunisia's economic collapse can be averted by other means<\/h2><p>To help the country\u2019s ailing economy, the EU needs to look at innovative economic solutions instead of signing deals that prop up Saied&#039;s illiberal regime.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This can be done by means of investing in Tunisia&#039;s private sector and strengthening the local economy. Instead, the EU has continued to trust Saied with resources that only serve to enrich a few to the detriment of millions across Tunisia.<\/p>\n<p>The strategic and global partnership hastily negotiated in July has led to the hampering of financial aid and political misunderstandings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">EU policies toward Tunisia must chart a new course, closely collaborating with the private sector to craft innovative strategies for democracy and economic development.<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6669921875\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div 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Office\/Copyright 2023 via AP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While Saied seems intent on reneging on his agreement with the EU, such political manoeuvres do not change the context of Tunisia\u2019s continued economic decline.<\/p>\n<p>The Tunisian government and its administrative machinery have struggled to implement economic reforms and it continues to rely on a skyrocketing tax burden and domestic financing, thereby depleting market liquidity, stifling investment, and hindering project financing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7945704,7943084\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//my-europe//2023//10//04//eu-has-sent-60-million-to-tunisia-despite-president-kais-saied-saying-he-rejects-charity-m/">EU has sent \u20ac60 million to Tunisia despite President Kais Saied saying he rejects 'charity' money<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//my-europe//2023//10//05//tunisia-is-free-to-wire-back-eu-money-if-it-doesnt-want-it-says-european-commissioner/">Tunisia is free to 'wire back' EU money if it doesn't want it, says European Commissioner<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To avert a total economic collapse and brain drain in Tunisia, it is crucial to strengthen the local economy and support local companies to actively pursue international diversification in the near future.<\/p>\n<h2>Facilitated mobility and access to development funds are crucial<\/h2><p>There is a pressing need to broaden the range of financing and support mechanisms for innovative entrepreneurship as on one hand, this sector contributes to local prosperity through the development of technology and intellectual property.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, it attracts both local and international talent, effectively mitigating the brain drain phenomenon that has reached alarming levels in Tunisia.<\/p>\n<p>There also needs to be a call for the European Commission to reallocate the \u20ac60m returned by Tunisia to DG NEAR to a technological co-development fund.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">Tunisia\u2019s economic woes are also exacerbated by challenges brought on by a lack of mobility [and] access to EU countries is often plagued by outdated bureaucratic procedures.<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6875\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//01//11//50//808x557_cmsv2_7d4bed4a-fafb-5b76-8cf8-947d351df3c2-8011150.jpg/" alt=\"A man walks past a stall of lemons in the central market,in Tunis, January 2021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/11\/50\/384x264_cmsv2_7d4bed4a-fafb-5b76-8cf8-947d351df3c2-8011150.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/11\/50\/640x440_cmsv2_7d4bed4a-fafb-5b76-8cf8-947d351df3c2-8011150.jpg 640w, 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class=\"widget__captionCredit\">AP Photo\/Mosa&apos;ab Elshamy<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This fund could serve as a lever for financing and developing innovative and technology-oriented Tunisian companies. The idea is not without its merits and holds promise but it needs to be validated and backed by strong political will.<\/p>\n<p>Tunisia\u2019s economic woes are also exacerbated by challenges brought on by a lack of mobility among the country\u2019s service providers. Access to EU countries is often plagued by outdated bureaucratic procedures.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7858530,7697458\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2023//08//30//how-to-fix-tunisias-economic-misery-with-a-fair-and-bold-imf-program/">How to fix Tunisia\u2019s economic misery with a fair and bold IMF program<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2023//06//21//by-striking-a-deal-with-tunisias-saied-is-europe-signalling-its-open-to-extortion/">By striking a deal with Tunisia's Saied, is Europe signalling it's open to extortion?<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The situation makes it difficult for businesses to conduct themselves further abroad and hampers the ability for accessible trading. Creating a special visa for entrepreneurs to facilitate Tunisians&#039; mobility within the EU would help address this challenge.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A similar visa waiver, for instance, exists for Mexican entrepreneurs wishing to travel to the United States in the framework of NAFTA.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Charting a new course can help safeguard Tunisian freedoms<\/h2><p>In addition, the cash economy in Tunisia wields substantial influence in the country&#039;s major sectors and, through its association with those in power, obstructs any transformative efforts that challenge the existing status quo that favours it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the shadow economy takes advantage of state-enforced import restrictions to hoard foreign currency, perpetuating a network of corruption that encompasses the population, businesses, and local administrations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, EU policies toward Tunisia must chart a new course, closely collaborating with the private sector to craft innovative strategies for democracy and economic development.<\/p>\n<p>Such a collaborative effort can help safeguard freedoms in Tunisia and ensure their long-term sustainability.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Helping Tunisian cross-border innovative firms will not exacerbate competition for their European kin but will add efficiency and competitiveness to the continent&#039;s industry as a whole and create synergies and new opportunities for both.<\/p>\n<p><em>Ghazi Ben Ahmed is Founder of the Mediterranean Development Initiative Brussels (MDI Brussels).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>At Euronews, we believe all views matter. Contact us at <a href=https://www.euronews.com/news/\"mailto:view@euronews.com\">view@euronews.com to send pitches or submissions and be part of the conversation.<\/em><\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1698926204,"updatedAt":1698934143,"publishedAt":1698934139,"firstPublishedAt":1698934143,"lastPublishedAt":1698934143,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"AP Photo\/Euronews","altText":"Tunisia's President Kais Saied speaks during a media conference at an EU Africa summit in Brussels, February 2022","callToActionText":null,"width":1600,"caption":"Tunisia's President Kais Saied speaks during a media conference at an EU Africa summit in Brussels, February 2022","url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/01\/11\/50\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_0ab0fb97-9b66-5678-b89c-5963735cf69f-8011150.jpg","captionUrl":null,"height":900},{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"AP 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You have united the South African people.\" \n\nThousands of people lined the streets to greet a team that has captured the hearts of a nation but was once reviled as a symbol of apartheid. \n\n\"We are very diverse, just like you are outside there and we just wanted to show that diversity is our strength,\" said Siya Kolisi, the Springboks' first black Test captain, dedicating the trophy to \"the people of South Africa\". \n\nFor 90 years Springbok selectors chose only white players, with black and mixed-race athletes sequestered in separate leagues. \n\nThat slowly started to change after the advent of democracy in 1994, with Nelson Mandela famously rallying behind the team that won its first World Cup in 1995. \n\nThe latest success brought joy to a nation still described by the World Bank as the most unequal in the world and battling unemployment, electricity, water and crime crises. \n\n\"The performance of the Springboks...has reminded us that even amidst our many challenges, there is always room for optimism and hope,\" said Ramaphosa. \n\nLater Thursday, the Springboks will visit Johannesburg and its township of Soweto. They will go to Cape Town on Friday, Durban on Saturday and East London on Sunday. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>South Africa edged greatest rivals New Zealand 12-11 to achieve a record fourth title in a gripping final last Saturday in Paris.<\/p>\n<p>With gold medals hanging from their necks, the players arrived at the Union Buildings, the seat of the government, on a yellow open-top bus and shook hands with Ramaphosa.<\/p>\n<p>\"Saturday night, you strode off the pitch of victory and passed into legend,\" said Ramaphosa, who this week declared a public holiday on December 15 to celebrate the win.<\/p>\n<p>\"In doing so you have lifted the spirits of an entire nation and filled us with pride. You have united the South African people.\"<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of people lined the streets to greet a team that has captured the hearts of a nation but was once reviled as a symbol of apartheid.<\/p>\n<p>\"We are very diverse, just like you are outside there and we just wanted to show that diversity is our strength,\" said Siya Kolisi, the Springboks&#039; first black Test captain, dedicating the trophy to \"the people of South Africa\".<\/p>\n<p>For 90 years Springbok selectors chose only white players, with black and mixed-race athletes sequestered in separate leagues.<\/p>\n<p>That slowly started to change after the advent of democracy in 1994, with Nelson Mandela famously rallying behind the team that won its first World Cup in 1995.<\/p>\n<p>The latest success brought joy to a nation still described by the World Bank as the most unequal in the world and battling unemployment, electricity, water and crime crises.<\/p>\n<p>\"The performance of the Springboks...has reminded us that even amidst our many challenges, there is always room for optimism and hope,\" said Ramaphosa.<\/p>\n<p>Later Thursday, the Springboks will visit Johannesburg and its township of Soweto. They will go to Cape Town on Friday, Durban on Saturday and East London on Sunday.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1698919321,"updatedAt":1698927844,"publishedAt":1698926323,"firstPublishedAt":1698926325,"lastPublishedAt":1698926325,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Shiraaz Mohamed\/Copyright 2023 The AP. 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celebrates 60 years of independence in December, is Charles III's first as King in a Commonwealth country.\u00a0The British embassy said in a statement that the trip is intended to \"underline the strong and dynamic partnership between the UK and Kenya\". \n\nBut\u00a0according to Buckingham Palace the visit by Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 76, will also provide an opportunity to recall \"the most painful aspects of the shared history of the United Kingdom and Kenya\" in the years leading up to independence from the British Empire. And one particular incident stands out. \n\nBetween 1952 and 1960, more than 10,000 people were killed during the Mau Mau revolt against colonial rule, one of the single bloodiest repressions in British imperial history. Thirty-two colonists were also killed. \n\n'Unequivocal apology' \n\nThe NGO Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) on Sunday called on the King on behalf of the British government \"to make an unconditional and unequivocal public apology... for the brutal and inhuman treatment inflicted on Kenyan citizens throughout the colonial period\", an era spanning 1895-1963. \n\nThe KHRC also demanded reparations \"for all atrocities committed against different groups in the country\". \n\nAfter years of litigation, London agreed in 2013 to compensate more than 5,000 Kenyans who were victims of abuse during the Mau Mau insurrection. \n\nAt the time, Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed Britain's \"sincere regrets\". \n\nSimson Mwangi, a delivery driver in Nairobi, told AFP that \"the negative impacts of colonisation are still felt today, they are passed down from generation to generation, it is right that the King should apologise to begin the healing process\". \n\nBut for chef Maureen Nkatha, \"it's time to move on\". \n\n\"We are now an independent country... It's embarrassing to keep asking the British to pay us for the wrongs done when we want to be treated as independents,\" says the 33-year-old. \n\nEconomic partners \n\nAs things stand today, Kenya and the United Kingdom are privileged economic partners, with bilateral trade worth around \u00a31.2 billion (\u20ac1.375 billion) annually by the end of March 2023. \n\nAfter state visits to Germany and then France, marking London's desire to forge closer ties with its European allies, Charles is turning his attention to the Commonwealth. \n\nThis vestige of the British Empire, which brings together 56 countries, most of them former British colonies, has been challenged by growing criticism of the United Kingdom's colonial past. \n\nOther visits by members of the Royal Family to former colonies have caused a stir. In the Caribbean last year, Prince William and Kate were called upon to apologise for the UK's slave-owning past. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>On Tuesday, Britain&#039;s King Charles III and Queen Camilla began a state visit to Kenya, a former British colony where more and more people are demanding an apology for the UK&#039;s past in the country.<\/p>\n<p>After being received by the Kenyan presidential couple, William and Rachel Ruto, Charles III, dressed in a blue striped suit with a red poppy, and Camilla, in a white dress, paid a symbolic visit to the \"Uhuru Gardens\" (\"uhuru\" meaning \"freedom\" in Swahili) in the capital Nairobi.<\/p>\n<p>The sovereign laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier in the place where the Kenyan flag was hoisted in December 1963 in place of the British Union Jack.<\/p>\n<p>This four-day visit, coming not long before Kenya celebrates 60 years of independence in December, is Charles III&#039;s first as King in a Commonwealth country.\u00a0The British embassy said in a statement that the trip is intended to \"underline the strong and dynamic partnership between the UK and Kenya\".<\/p>\n<p>But\u00a0according to Buckingham Palace the visit by Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 76, will also provide an opportunity to recall \"the most painful aspects of the shared history of the United Kingdom and Kenya\" in the years leading up to independence from the British Empire. And one particular incident stands out.<\/p>\n<p>Between 1952 and 1960, more than 10,000 people were killed during the Mau Mau revolt against colonial rule, one of the single bloodiest repressions in British imperial history. Thirty-two colonists were also killed.<\/p>\n<h2>'Unequivocal apology'<\/h2><p>The NGO Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) on Sunday called on the King on behalf of the British government \"to make an unconditional and unequivocal public apology... for the brutal and inhuman treatment inflicted on Kenyan citizens throughout the colonial period\", an era spanning 1895-1963.<\/p>\n<p>The KHRC also demanded reparations \"for all atrocities committed against different groups in the country\".<\/p>\n<p>After years of litigation, London agreed in 2013 to compensate more than 5,000 Kenyans who were victims of abuse during the Mau Mau insurrection.<\/p>\n<p>At the time, Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed Britain&#039;s \"sincere regrets\".<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6669921875\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//00//58//90//808x539_cmsv2_a4a0bb6e-43c8-5f59-8406-bbd179d990cb-8005890.jpg/" alt=\"A view of a matatu in Nairobi adorned with photos of Britain&apos;s King Charles III and Queen Camilla ahead of their state visit to Kenya.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/58\/90\/384x256_cmsv2_a4a0bb6e-43c8-5f59-8406-bbd179d990cb-8005890.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/58\/90\/640x427_cmsv2_a4a0bb6e-43c8-5f59-8406-bbd179d990cb-8005890.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/58\/90\/750x500_cmsv2_a4a0bb6e-43c8-5f59-8406-bbd179d990cb-8005890.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/58\/90\/828x552_cmsv2_a4a0bb6e-43c8-5f59-8406-bbd179d990cb-8005890.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/58\/90\/1080x720_cmsv2_a4a0bb6e-43c8-5f59-8406-bbd179d990cb-8005890.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/58\/90\/1200x800_cmsv2_a4a0bb6e-43c8-5f59-8406-bbd179d990cb-8005890.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/58\/90\/1920x1281_cmsv2_a4a0bb6e-43c8-5f59-8406-bbd179d990cb-8005890.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">A view of a matatu in Nairobi adorned with photos of Britain&apos;s King Charles III and Queen Camilla ahead of their state visit to Kenya.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Khalil Senosi\/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved.<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Simson Mwangi, a delivery driver in Nairobi, told AFP that \"the negative impacts of colonisation are still felt today, they are passed down from generation to generation, it is right that the King should apologise to begin the healing process\".<\/p>\n<p>But for chef Maureen Nkatha, \"it&#039;s time to move on\".<\/p>\n<p>\"We are now an independent country... It&#039;s embarrassing to keep asking the British to pay us for the wrongs done when we want to be treated as independents,\" says the 33-year-old.<\/p>\n<h2>Economic partners<\/h2><p>As things stand today, Kenya and the United Kingdom are privileged economic partners, with bilateral trade worth around \u00a31.2 billion (\u20ac1.375 billion) annually by the end of March 2023.<\/p>\n<p>After state visits to Germany and then France, marking London&#039;s desire to forge closer ties with its European allies, Charles is turning his attention to the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n<p>This vestige of the British Empire, which brings together 56 countries, most of them former British colonies, has been challenged by growing criticism of the United Kingdom&#039;s colonial past.<\/p>\n<p>Other visits by members of the Royal Family to former colonies have caused a stir. 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Passed down through time, this ancient practice, primarily led by women, serves as a testament to the community's rich history and cultural identity. \n\nTo ensure that future generations remember this art form, Sejnane's locals have dedicated themselves to preserving its unique heritage. \n\n\"I learnt this craft from my grandmother. It's part of our heritage that we must protect, promote, and share with our children,\" explains Hajer, a 24-year-old local who profoundly understands the significance of this tradition. \n\nThe pottery industry was smashed to pieces \n\nSejnane's pottery industry faced multiple obstacles following the 2011 Tunisian Revolution. The town fell under the control of armed groups during this time who targeted pottery items, particularly Sejnane's unique dolls, claiming they were forbidden statues. \n\nThe potters found themselves in an economic and financial crisis as tourists stopped coming to Sejnane, fearing the threat of violence. \"This craft is the only source of income here for us women,\" says Warda Michrigui, a 47-year-old potter. \n\nAccording to the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), the Tunisian government has adopted a security-heavy strategy in the peripheries of the country since the revolution in an attempt to contain threats from extremist groups. This approach has largely been successful. \n\nEstablishing 'Sejnenia\u2019 \n\nAfter the revolution, order was restored, and the need for a structured organisation for the female Sejnani potters became evident. An idea emerged to gather these women together under a single entity so that they could organise their work and promote their products. The Sejnania Group was born. \n\n\"We helped transform Sejnane into a tourist attraction,\" says Project Manager Zaineb Frahat. \"The Sejnenia Group started with 35 potters in 2012 and now boasts a group of 100 women,\" the 37-year-old proudly adds. \n\nBeing a project manager is a busy role. Zaineb\u00a0coordinates customer orders, participates in exhibitions, and sells and promotes the pottery products that have made Sejnane famous. \n\n\"We've formed a family, and I consider myself a member of this family,\" Zaineb says. \"I was really afraid that they would not accept me. It was a huge challenge for me, but I was happy to be accepted by the women. I loved them, and they loved me back,\" she says. \n\nUNESCO recognition \n\nInternational demand for The Sejnenia Group's ceramic products increased significantly in 2018 after UNESCO recognised Sejnane's pottery as an intangible heritage. \n\nToday, young girls learn the craft the same way their mothers did, from their mothers. Their resolve to preserve and champion this cultural legacy has intensified, especially as they witness their pottery being purchased and sent overseas. \n\n\"The quality of Sejnane pottery has improved significantly, and prices have risen accordingly,\" Zaineb tells SCENES. \n\nA handcrafted plate, naturally painted, once sold by the roadside in Sejnane for 200 Tunisian millimes. Due to Zaineb's promotion, its price has risen to 30 Tunisian dinars. The substantial increase has effectively debunked the inaccurate stereotype that pottery-making in Sejnane is a profession devoid of any practical use or importance. \n\nCrafting a promising future \n\nThe pottery industry in Sejnane has significantly influenced the economic and social lives of its women, ensuring a steady income for their families. The inspirational group is determined to inspire local young girls to pursue education, embark on their own projects, and safeguard their invaluable pottery heritage. \n\n\"We want to present it to the world,\" says Hajer. \"It's hard work. I did not like it at first because it was an exhausting process, but I became fond of it and worked with clay even though it is labour-intensive,\" Warda adds. \n\nThe women of Sejnane are determined and committed to preserving their national treasures. They ensure their heritage continues by teaching the next generation the traditional craft of pottery-making. \n\n","htmlText":"<p><strong>SCENES shines a spotlight on youth around the world who are breaking down barriers and creating change. The character-driven short films will inspire and amaze, as these young change-makers tell their remarkable stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the picturesque town of Sejnane, Tunisia, the art of pottery is more than just a skilful craft. It is a cherished tradition that binds generations together. Passed down through time, this ancient practice, primarily led by women, serves as a testament to the community&#039;s rich history and cultural identity.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure that future generations remember this art form, Sejnane&#039;s locals have dedicated themselves to preserving its unique heritage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5626666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//00//08//34//808x454_cmsv2_a882c417-93b9-5a62-87a9-a788653bc63f-8000834.jpg/" alt=\"The scenic town of Sejnane, Tunisia is known for its art of pottery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/384x216_cmsv2_a882c417-93b9-5a62-87a9-a788653bc63f-8000834.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/640x360_cmsv2_a882c417-93b9-5a62-87a9-a788653bc63f-8000834.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/750x422_cmsv2_a882c417-93b9-5a62-87a9-a788653bc63f-8000834.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/828x466_cmsv2_a882c417-93b9-5a62-87a9-a788653bc63f-8000834.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1080x608_cmsv2_a882c417-93b9-5a62-87a9-a788653bc63f-8000834.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1200x675_cmsv2_a882c417-93b9-5a62-87a9-a788653bc63f-8000834.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1920x1080_cmsv2_a882c417-93b9-5a62-87a9-a788653bc63f-8000834.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The scenic town of Sejnane, Tunisia is known for its art of pottery<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Nasreddine Sakouhi<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"I learnt this craft from my grandmother. It&#039;s part of our heritage that we must protect, promote, and share with our children,\" explains Hajer, a 24-year-old local who profoundly understands the significance of this tradition.<\/p>\n<h2>The pottery industry was smashed to pieces<\/h2><p>Sejnane&#039;s pottery industry faced multiple obstacles following the 2011 Tunisian Revolution. The town fell under the control of armed groups during this time who targeted pottery items, particularly Sejnane&#039;s unique dolls, claiming they were forbidden statues.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5608540925266904\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//00//08//34//808x454_cmsv2_9db118ca-6328-5965-a99c-49af959e31f6-8000834.jpg/" alt=\"This craft is the only source of income for the potters of Sejnane\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/384x215_cmsv2_9db118ca-6328-5965-a99c-49af959e31f6-8000834.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/640x359_cmsv2_9db118ca-6328-5965-a99c-49af959e31f6-8000834.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/750x421_cmsv2_9db118ca-6328-5965-a99c-49af959e31f6-8000834.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/828x464_cmsv2_9db118ca-6328-5965-a99c-49af959e31f6-8000834.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1080x606_cmsv2_9db118ca-6328-5965-a99c-49af959e31f6-8000834.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1200x673_cmsv2_9db118ca-6328-5965-a99c-49af959e31f6-8000834.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1920x1077_cmsv2_9db118ca-6328-5965-a99c-49af959e31f6-8000834.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">This craft is the only source of income for the potters of Sejnane<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Nasreddine Sakouhi<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The potters found themselves in an economic and financial crisis as tourists stopped coming to Sejnane, fearing the threat of violence. \"This craft is the only source of income here for us women,\" says Warda Michrigui, a 47-year-old potter.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////ecfr.eu//publication//peripheral_vision_how_europe_can_preserve_tunisias_democracy_7215///">European Council on Foreign Relations<\/a> (ECFR), the Tunisian government has adopted a security-heavy strategy in the peripheries of the country since the revolution in an attempt to contain threats from extremist groups. This approach has largely been successful.<\/p>\n<h2>Establishing 'Sejnenia\u2019<\/h2><p>After the revolution, order was restored, and the need for a structured organisation for the female Sejnani potters became evident. An idea emerged to gather these women together under a single entity so that they could organise their work and promote their products. The Sejnania Group was born.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5626666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//00//08//34//808x454_cmsv2_7314c809-c548-58d5-9291-9ab4d22b7787-8000834.jpg/" alt=\"Post-revolution, Zaineb (middle) helped turn Sejnane into a tourist destination\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/384x216_cmsv2_7314c809-c548-58d5-9291-9ab4d22b7787-8000834.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/640x360_cmsv2_7314c809-c548-58d5-9291-9ab4d22b7787-8000834.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/750x422_cmsv2_7314c809-c548-58d5-9291-9ab4d22b7787-8000834.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/828x466_cmsv2_7314c809-c548-58d5-9291-9ab4d22b7787-8000834.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1080x608_cmsv2_7314c809-c548-58d5-9291-9ab4d22b7787-8000834.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1200x675_cmsv2_7314c809-c548-58d5-9291-9ab4d22b7787-8000834.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1920x1080_cmsv2_7314c809-c548-58d5-9291-9ab4d22b7787-8000834.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Post-revolution, Zaineb (middle) helped turn Sejnane into a tourist destination<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Nasreddine Sakouhi<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"We helped transform Sejnane into a tourist attraction,\" says Project Manager Zaineb Frahat. \"The Sejnenia Group started with 35 potters in 2012 and now boasts a group of 100 women,\" the 37-year-old proudly adds.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7707378,7412818,7635376\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//news//2023//02//20//meet-the-greek-team-studying-and-preserving-traditional-stonemasonry/">Meet the Greek team studying and preserving traditional stonemasonry<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//news//2023//06//05//meet-the-sisters-championing-clean-construction-techniques-by-getting-their-hands-dirty/">Meet the sisters championing clean construction techniques by getting their hands dirty <\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//news//2023//07//03//meet-the-artists-setting-art-scene-ablaze-in-qatar/">Meet the artists setting the art scene ablaze in Qatar<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Being a project manager is a busy role. Zaineb\u00a0coordinates customer orders, participates in exhibitions, and sells and promotes the pottery products that have made Sejnane famous.<\/p>\n<p>\"We&#039;ve formed a family, and I consider myself a member of this family,\" Zaineb says. \"I was really afraid that they would not accept me. It was a huge challenge for me, but I was happy to be accepted by the women. I loved them, and they loved me back,\" she says.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.7041015625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//00//08//34//808x569_cmsv2_fb82027f-3739-56f7-be3a-380eaad8365d-8000834.jpg/" alt=\"After worrying the potters wouldn&apos;t accept her, Zaineb says they&apos;ve established a family in Sejnane\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/384x270_cmsv2_fb82027f-3739-56f7-be3a-380eaad8365d-8000834.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/640x451_cmsv2_fb82027f-3739-56f7-be3a-380eaad8365d-8000834.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/750x528_cmsv2_fb82027f-3739-56f7-be3a-380eaad8365d-8000834.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/828x583_cmsv2_fb82027f-3739-56f7-be3a-380eaad8365d-8000834.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1080x760_cmsv2_fb82027f-3739-56f7-be3a-380eaad8365d-8000834.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1200x845_cmsv2_fb82027f-3739-56f7-be3a-380eaad8365d-8000834.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1920x1352_cmsv2_fb82027f-3739-56f7-be3a-380eaad8365d-8000834.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">After worrying the potters wouldn&apos;t accept her, Zaineb says they&apos;ve established a family in Sejnane<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Sejnenia<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>UNESCO recognition<\/h2><p>International demand for The Sejnenia Group&#039;s ceramic products increased significantly in 2018 after UNESCO recognised Sejnane&#039;s pottery as an intangible heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Today, young girls learn the craft the same way their mothers did, from their mothers. Their resolve to preserve and champion this cultural legacy has intensified, especially as they witness their pottery being purchased and sent overseas.<\/p>\n<p>\"The quality of Sejnane pottery has improved significantly, and prices have risen accordingly,\" Zaineb tells SCENES.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5616338439095551\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//00//08//34//808x454_cmsv2_0783c086-f7fe-50d8-a72a-a0249aadf45b-8000834.jpg/" alt=\"According to Zaineb, Sejnane pottery has become better and more expensive\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/384x216_cmsv2_0783c086-f7fe-50d8-a72a-a0249aadf45b-8000834.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/640x359_cmsv2_0783c086-f7fe-50d8-a72a-a0249aadf45b-8000834.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/750x421_cmsv2_0783c086-f7fe-50d8-a72a-a0249aadf45b-8000834.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/828x465_cmsv2_0783c086-f7fe-50d8-a72a-a0249aadf45b-8000834.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1080x607_cmsv2_0783c086-f7fe-50d8-a72a-a0249aadf45b-8000834.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1200x674_cmsv2_0783c086-f7fe-50d8-a72a-a0249aadf45b-8000834.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1920x1078_cmsv2_0783c086-f7fe-50d8-a72a-a0249aadf45b-8000834.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">According to Zaineb, Sejnane pottery has become better and more expensive<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Nasreddine Sakouhi<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A handcrafted plate, naturally painted, once sold by the roadside in Sejnane for 200 Tunisian millimes. Due to Zaineb&#039;s promotion, its price has risen to 30 Tunisian dinars. The substantial increase has effectively debunked the inaccurate stereotype that pottery-making in Sejnane is a profession devoid of any practical use or importance.<\/p>\n<h2>Crafting a promising future<\/h2><p>The pottery industry in Sejnane has significantly influenced the economic and social lives of its women, ensuring a steady income for their families. The inspirational group is determined to inspire local young girls to pursue education, embark on their own projects, and safeguard their invaluable pottery heritage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5626666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//00//08//34//808x454_cmsv2_100554a0-7715-5a22-ad4f-c5e793670615-8000834.jpg/" alt=\"Hajer, 24, learnt pottery making from her grandmother at 10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/384x216_cmsv2_100554a0-7715-5a22-ad4f-c5e793670615-8000834.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/640x360_cmsv2_100554a0-7715-5a22-ad4f-c5e793670615-8000834.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/750x422_cmsv2_100554a0-7715-5a22-ad4f-c5e793670615-8000834.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/828x466_cmsv2_100554a0-7715-5a22-ad4f-c5e793670615-8000834.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1080x608_cmsv2_100554a0-7715-5a22-ad4f-c5e793670615-8000834.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1200x675_cmsv2_100554a0-7715-5a22-ad4f-c5e793670615-8000834.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/00\/08\/34\/1920x1080_cmsv2_100554a0-7715-5a22-ad4f-c5e793670615-8000834.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Hajer, 24, learnt pottery making from her grandmother at 10<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Nasreddine Sakouhi<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"We want to present it to the world,\" says Hajer. \"It&#039;s hard work. I did not like it at first because it was an exhausting process, but I became fond of it and worked with clay even though it is labour-intensive,\" Warda adds.<\/p>\n<p>The women of Sejnane are determined and committed to preserving their national treasures. 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This year, the initiative won the Princess of Asturias Concord Award for its work and we went to meet them.","keySentence":"","url":"2023-princess-of-asutiras-awards-celebrates-marys-meals-initiative","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2023\/10\/21\/2023-princess-of-asutiras-awards-celebrates-marys-meals-initiative","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"I\u2019m Charlotte Lam, here in Oviedo\u00a0 Spain, for the 2023 Princess of Asturias Awards . \n\nToday we\u2019re talking to the winners in the 'Concord' category - Mary\u2019s Meals , a non-profit organization based in the little Scottish town of Dalmally but the founder\u2019s big heart, means it has an even bigger reach.\u00a0\u00a0 \n\nMary\u2019s Meals' main objective is to provide daily meals to school children. It operates in eighteen of the poorest countries in the world. \n\nJoining me now are two of Mary\u2019s Meals African directors \u2013 Amina Iddy Swedi, from Kenya and Panji Chipson Kajani, from Zambia. \n\nWelcome to Euronews. First of all, congratulations. How does it feel to be recognised for such a prestigious award here in Spain? \n\nPanji Chipson Kajani Mary\u2019s Meals Zambia Director : At Mary\u2019s Meals, we feel very honoured and we are humbled to be recognised for the Concord Award. We don\u2019t take it for granted, it\u2019s because of all of the support we get from all over the world, from different types of people. \n\nAmina Iddy Swedi, Mary\u2019s Meals Kenya Director : Just to add to what Panji said, I am also excited. The word concord means bringing people together and when you look at the model of Mary\u2019s Meals, we work with communities and volunteers so I\u2019m so excited because it is aligned with the name \u2018concord\u2019. I am glad to be here. \n\nCharlotte Lam, Euronews: Now, the origins story of Mary\u2019s is quite remarkable.CEO Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow was moved by what he saw unfolding in Bosnia in the 90s so he collected aid with his brother and they delivered it themselves to Bosnia. I want to know, what drew you to Mary\u2019s and this line of work? \n\nAmina Iddy Swedi, Mary\u2019s Meals Kenya Director : Mary\u2019s Meals has a very clear vision which is to provide one meal at a place of education. Normally when I am asked that question, I turn it around and say \u2018What has made me stay after all these years?\u2019 Where I am working at the moment in Kenya, it is a place that has been marginalised for many years. I\u2019ve been able to see the impact in real time, since 2018 when we started in that particular region to now, so I\u2019m really honoured to be with Mary\u2019s Meals. \n\nCharlotte Lam, Euronews : And you, Panji? \n\nPanji Chipson Kajani Mary\u2019s Meals Zambia Director : By training, I am an educator, so I get inspired always when there are interventions that want to bring education to the children. I am also Malawian by origin and Mary\u2019s Meals school feeding started in Malawi and I saw the benefits firsthand. Also, this is one of the few interventions in the world whose results can be seen almost instantly and that has kept me going for the past 12 years. \n\nCharlotte Lam, Euronews : Well speaking of results, the awards ceremony has recognised Mary\u2019s Meals for its \u201cinnovative and effective operating model that allows for optimal use of resources\u201d. Talk me through, what makes this non-profit\u2019s model different to others. \n\nAmina Iddy Swedi, Mary\u2019s Meals Kenya Director : We pride ourselves in anchoring everything we do in community participation, which turns into, community ownership. I would like to state a good example of the recent year 2020, when COVID happened, all the schools had been locked down, right, and so we\u00b4re working in very marginalised communities and we knew that when we came back after COVID, we\u2019d be coming back to a dead community. So we were a bit conflicted about how we would be able to go forward. So, what happened is that we partnered with the community. They were the ones who came up with a model that allowed us to continue to feed while the children were at home. \n\nCharlotte Lam, Euronews : Well, that brings me to my next question. Panji, it\u2019s been a tough couple of years globally. We know high levels of inflation and increased costs of living are contributing to worldwide hunger. How have recent global events, from the pandemic to the war in Ukraine, changed or impacted the mission of Mary\u2019s Meals? \n\nPanji Chipson Kajani Mary\u2019s Meals Zambia Director : Fortunately because of the low-cost model we use and the good stewardship we have applied to the resources that we get, even though there has been this turbulence in the global economy, people still trusted us and because they still trust us, they still come forward with these little gifts and when we get them, we are still able to give our promise to the children. So, we are so grateful to people from all over the world for still trusting us even with the turbulence in the economy globally \n\nCharlotte Lam, Euronews : The plight of food insecurity is increasing around the world. 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By continuously doing that, we are reinvigorating each other now and again to deal with the problem of fatigue. \n\nCharlotte Lam, Euronews : And what a note to end on, Mary\u2019s Meals African directors, Amina Iddy Swedi and Panji Chipson Kajani, congratulations once again and thank you so much for joining me on Euronews. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>I\u2019m Charlotte Lam, here in Oviedo\u00a0 Spain, for the 2023 <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.fpa.es//en//princess-of-asturias-awards///">Princess of Asturias Awards<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Today we\u2019re talking to the winners in the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.fpa.es//en//princess-of-asturias-awards//concord///">&#039;Concord&#039; category<\/strong><\/a> - <em><strong>Mary\u2019s Meals<\/strong><\/em>, a non-profit organization based in the little Scottish town of Dalmally but the founder\u2019s big heart, means it has an even bigger reach.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.marysmeals.org.uk//?pl=GB\%22>Mary\u2019s Meals&#039;<\/a> main objective is to provide daily meals to school children. 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I\u2019ve been able to see the impact in real time, since 2018 when we started in that particular region to now, so I\u2019m really honoured to be with Mary\u2019s Meals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Charlotte Lam, Euronews<\/strong>: And you, Panji?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panji Chipson Kajani Mary\u2019s Meals Zambia Director<\/strong>: By training, I am an educator, so I get inspired always when there are interventions that want to bring education to the children. I am also Malawian by origin and Mary\u2019s Meals school feeding started in Malawi and I saw the benefits firsthand. Also, this is one of the few interventions in the world whose results can be seen almost instantly and that has kept me going for the past 12 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Charlotte Lam, Euronews<\/strong>: Well speaking of results, the awards ceremony has recognised Mary\u2019s Meals for its \u201cinnovative and effective operating model that allows for optimal use of resources\u201d. Talk me through, what makes this non-profit\u2019s model different to others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amina Iddy Swedi, Mary\u2019s Meals Kenya Director<\/strong>: We pride ourselves in anchoring everything we do in community participation, which turns into, community ownership. I would like to state a good example of the recent year 2020, when COVID happened, all the schools had been locked down, right, and so we\u00b4re working in very marginalised communities and we knew that when we came back after COVID, we\u2019d be coming back to a dead community. So we were a bit conflicted about how we would be able to go forward. So, what happened is that we partnered with the community. They were the ones who came up with a model that allowed us to continue to feed while the children were at home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Charlotte Lam, Euronews<\/strong>: Well, that brings me to my next question. Panji, it\u2019s been a tough couple of years globally. We know high levels of inflation and increased costs of living are contributing to worldwide hunger. How have recent global events, from the pandemic to the war in Ukraine, changed or impacted the mission of Mary\u2019s Meals?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panji Chipson Kajani Mary\u2019s Meals Zambia Director<\/strong>: Fortunately because of the low-cost model we use and the good stewardship we have applied to the resources that we get, even though there has been this turbulence in the global economy, people still trusted us and because they still trust us, they still come forward with these little gifts and when we get them, we are still able to give our promise to the children. So, we are so grateful to people from all over the world for still trusting us even with the turbulence in the economy globally<\/p>\n<p><strong>Charlotte Lam, Euronews<\/strong>: The plight of food insecurity is increasing around the world. 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It's our duty to shape it for the better","titleListing2":"VIEW | Let us ensure that climate justice prevails, honouring our duty to the generations that will inherit the world we leave behind, Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo writes in an exclusive op-ed for Euronews.","leadin":"Let us ensure that climate justice prevails, honouring our duty to the generations that will inherit the world we leave behind, Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo writes in an exclusive op-ed for Euronews.","summary":"Let us ensure that climate justice prevails, honouring our duty to the generations that will inherit the world we leave behind, Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo writes in an exclusive op-ed for Euronews.","keySentence":"","url":"the-world-shares-a-common-destiny-its-our-responsibility-to-shape-it-for-the-better","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2023\/10\/16\/the-world-shares-a-common-destiny-its-our-responsibility-to-shape-it-for-the-better","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"In the small fishing villages along the Ghanaian coast, generations have relied on the ocean for their livelihoods.\u00a0 \n\nBut as our planet heats up, the seas warming up and extreme weather combine to devastate their way of life. \n\nA World Bank report found that climate change alone could reduce Ghana\u2019s potential fish catch by 25% or more by 2050, threatening a way of life and key food source when much of Africa already scrambles to feed its people. \n\nThis is the Ghanaian experience\u00a0\u2014 but it is a story repeated in developing countries across the world. \n\nAnother report, by Groundswell West Africa, found that up to 32 million people across the region\u00a0\u2014 the equivalent of Ghana\u2019s population\u00a0\u2014 might be displaced by 2050.\u00a0 \n\nThe people who are the least to blame for climate change find themselves the first victims of an incoming disaster they did not cause. \n\nGhana, thankfully, has managed to keep developing rapidly. Our economy has grown at an average annual rate of around 6% over the past two decades - from a GDP of just below $5 billion (\u20ac4.74bn) 20 years ago to more than $77bn (\u20ac73bn) now.\u00a0 \n\nWe have invested in infrastructure, diversified our production base and modernized the country\u2019s agricultural sector, which employs a large part of the population.\u00a0 \n\nAnd we are working tirelessly to do our bit in the global fight against climate change. \n\n'Fair share': A small phrase, yet deceptively simple \n\nGhana is a founding partner of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), and the first country in the world to include short-lived climate pollutants\u00a0\u2014 such as methane and black carbon\u00a0\u2014 into our Paris Agreement emissions reduction efforts.\u00a0 \n\nWe have committed to reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to accelerating climate adaptation in several priority sectors as a part of our effort to deliver the Paris Agreement. \n\nBut as drought, floods and heat waves continue to set new records across the world, we do not know how long we can keep up our efforts both to lift our population out of poverty and deliver nationally on global targets like the Sustainable Development Goals. \n\nAs we do our bit, we are asking those countries that have polluted the most, and that have the greatest means to take action, to do their fair share.\u00a0 \n\nThis small phrase, \"fair share\", is deceptively simple. But it is the core of any effort that would see the world join together to protect our shared home. \n\nThose who polluted the most in the past need to do more now \n\nThe major economies, especially in the West, have spent the past century growing rich off the back of fossil-fuel-powered industrialisation.\u00a0 \n\nAs vulnerable nations, we are convinced it is only fair that those, who polluted the most in the past, must make a greater effort to tackle climate change, especially when they are also the richest and most capable to act. \n\nIndeed, if those most responsible fail to own up to their fair share, it means we are counting on marginal polluters, the poor and vulnerable who are most impacted, to deliver the bulk of further efforts needed to avoid a planetary breakdown. \n\nThis would not only be fundamentally unjust, but also unrealistic: despite over one billion people calling our continent home, ultimately, all 54 of the African countries\u2019 emissions amount to less than 4% of today\u2019s global total. \n\nCompare this with the G20\u2019s 80% share. Or take the G7, who, with a smaller population than Africa, are responsible for close to half of all climate pollution since 1950. \n\nAn asymmetric relationship at the core of the issue \n\nBy asking countries to do their fair share, we are calling on them to set and deliver emission targets which take into account their past emissions, as well as their share of wealth and the global population. \n\nToday, most major economies look only at their current pollution levels and assume every country will cut emissions at the same rate, regardless of how rich or populous they are. \n\nTo highlight this asymmetric relationship, the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), which I chair, commissioned the Traffic Light Assessment. \n\nIt evaluates the 2030 Paris targets of every country on the same basis looking at their past pollution, wealth or development level, and share of the global population.\u00a0 \n\nIt awards a green light to nations who are doing their fair-share to stay within a 1.5 degrees Celsius world, an orange light for a 2 degrees Celsius world and a red light for anything beyond that. \n\nIts findings show that the vast majority of the world\u2019s nations\u00a0\u2014 mainly developing countries\u00a0\u2014 are already doing their fair share. This includes, on aggregate, Africa, the Least Developed Countries, the CVF and nearly all small island developing states. \n\nThe sense of distance is misleading \n\nOn the other hand, only a handful of developed countries, including the UK and Switzerland, come anywhere close to a fair share effort from among the rich.\u00a0 \n\nOf the major emerging economies, India, home to one-fifth of the world\u2019s population, pollutes below 2 tonnes of CO2 per person compared to the G7 average of 13.\u00a0 \n\nBoth the G7 and G20 have been given a red light, as most have climate targets that are nowhere near what would constitute them doing their fair share. \n\nThat has to change. With such an alarming gap between what is being done and what must be done, the red light is flashing, and it now falls on those most responsible and capable to step up and deliver. \n\nThe fate of fishing villages that could be underwater in a few decades' time, like Fuveme here in Ghana's Volta region, might feel distant to those shielded from these threats for now.\u00a0 \n\nBut that sense of safety is false\u00a0\u2014 we share a common destiny, and it's our responsibility to shape it for the better. Let us ensure that climate justice prevails, honouring our duty to the generations that will inherit the world we leave behind. \n\nNana Akufo-Addo is the\u00a0President of Ghana. \n\nAt Euronews, we believe all views matter. Contact us at view@euronews.com to send pitches or submissions and be part of the conversation. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>In the small fishing villages along the Ghanaian coast, generations have relied on the ocean for their livelihoods.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But as our planet heats up, the seas warming up and extreme weather combine to devastate their way of life.<\/p>\n<p>A World Bank report found that climate change alone could reduce Ghana\u2019s potential fish catch by 25% or more by 2050, threatening a way of life and key food source when much of Africa already scrambles to feed its people.<\/p>\n<p>This is the Ghanaian experience\u00a0\u2014 but it is a story repeated in developing countries across the world.<\/p>\n<p>Another report, by Groundswell West Africa, found that up to 32 million people across the region\u00a0\u2014 the equivalent of Ghana\u2019s population\u00a0\u2014 might be displaced by 2050.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The people who are the least to blame for climate change find themselves the first victims of an incoming disaster they did not cause.<\/p>\n<p>Ghana, thankfully, has managed to keep developing rapidly. Our economy has grown at an average annual rate of around 6% over the past two decades - from a GDP of just below $5 billion (\u20ac4.74bn) 20 years ago to more than $77bn (\u20ac73bn) now.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We have invested in infrastructure, diversified our production base and modernized the country\u2019s agricultural sector, which employs a large part of the population.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And we are working tirelessly to do our bit in the global fight against climate change.<\/p>\n<h2>'Fair share': A small phrase, yet deceptively simple<\/h2><p>Ghana is a founding partner of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), and the first country in the world to include short-lived climate pollutants\u00a0\u2014 such as methane and black carbon\u00a0\u2014 into our Paris Agreement emissions reduction efforts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We have committed to reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to accelerating climate adaptation in several priority sectors as a part of our effort to deliver the Paris Agreement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">As we do our bit, we are asking those countries that have polluted the most, and that have the greatest means to take action, to do their fair share.<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6669921875\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//97//18//52//808x539_cmsv2_ab567c75-e941-598f-9cdb-8b1b8dfe8175-7971852.jpg/" alt=\"Two boys play on a fishing boat outside of Accra, May 2012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/384x256_cmsv2_ab567c75-e941-598f-9cdb-8b1b8dfe8175-7971852.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/640x427_cmsv2_ab567c75-e941-598f-9cdb-8b1b8dfe8175-7971852.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/750x500_cmsv2_ab567c75-e941-598f-9cdb-8b1b8dfe8175-7971852.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/828x552_cmsv2_ab567c75-e941-598f-9cdb-8b1b8dfe8175-7971852.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/1080x720_cmsv2_ab567c75-e941-598f-9cdb-8b1b8dfe8175-7971852.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/1200x800_cmsv2_ab567c75-e941-598f-9cdb-8b1b8dfe8175-7971852.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/1920x1281_cmsv2_ab567c75-e941-598f-9cdb-8b1b8dfe8175-7971852.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Two boys play on a fishing boat outside of Accra, May 2012<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Jon Gambrell\/AP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>But as drought, floods and heat waves continue to set new records across the world, we do not know how long we can keep up our efforts both to lift our population out of poverty and deliver nationally on global targets like the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n<p>As we do our bit, we are asking those countries that have polluted the most, and that have the greatest means to take action, to do their fair share.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This small phrase, \"fair share\", is deceptively simple. But it is the core of any effort that would see the world join together to protect our shared home.<\/p>\n<h2>Those who polluted the most in the past need to do more now<\/h2><p>The major economies, especially in the West, have spent the past century growing rich off the back of fossil-fuel-powered industrialisation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As vulnerable nations, we are convinced it is only fair that those, who polluted the most in the past, must make a greater effort to tackle climate change, especially when they are also the richest and most capable to act.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">Despite over one billion people calling our continent home, ultimately, all 54 of the African countries\u2019 emissions amount to less than 4% of today\u2019s global total.<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6845703125\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//97//18//52//808x553_cmsv2_f10abc38-5f3b-57c8-8930-dbe223370515-7971852.jpg/" alt=\"Environmental activists take part in a protest calling for the government to take immediate action against climate change in Cape Town, September 2022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/384x263_cmsv2_f10abc38-5f3b-57c8-8930-dbe223370515-7971852.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/640x438_cmsv2_f10abc38-5f3b-57c8-8930-dbe223370515-7971852.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/750x513_cmsv2_f10abc38-5f3b-57c8-8930-dbe223370515-7971852.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/828x567_cmsv2_f10abc38-5f3b-57c8-8930-dbe223370515-7971852.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/1080x739_cmsv2_f10abc38-5f3b-57c8-8930-dbe223370515-7971852.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/1200x821_cmsv2_f10abc38-5f3b-57c8-8930-dbe223370515-7971852.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/1920x1314_cmsv2_f10abc38-5f3b-57c8-8930-dbe223370515-7971852.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Environmental activists take part in a protest calling for the government to take immediate action against climate change in Cape Town, September 2022<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">AP Photo\/Nardus Engelbrecht<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Indeed, if those most responsible fail to own up to their fair share, it means we are counting on marginal polluters, the poor and vulnerable who are most impacted, to deliver the bulk of further efforts needed to avoid a planetary breakdown.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7945816,7918956\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//10//05//armchair-travel-and-carbon-passports-experts-predict-dystopian-future-if-we-dont-cut-emiss/">Armchair travel and carbon passports: Experts predict dystopian future if we don\u2019t cut emissions now<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//09//25//eu-countries-agree-on-watered-down-car-emissions-proposal/">EU countries agree on watered-down car emissions proposal<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This would not only be fundamentally unjust, but also unrealistic: despite over one billion people calling our continent home, ultimately, all 54 of the African countries\u2019 emissions amount to less than 4% of today\u2019s global total.<\/p>\n<p>Compare this with the G20\u2019s 80% share. Or take the G7, who, with a smaller population than Africa, are responsible for close to half of all climate pollution since 1950.<\/p>\n<h2>An asymmetric relationship at the core of the issue<\/h2><p>By asking countries to do their fair share, we are calling on them to set and deliver emission targets which take into account their past emissions, as well as their share of wealth and the global population.<\/p>\n<p>Today, most major economies look only at their current pollution levels and assume every country will cut emissions at the same rate, regardless of how rich or populous they are.<\/p>\n<p>To highlight this asymmetric relationship, the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), which I chair, commissioned the Traffic Light Assessment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">With such an alarming gap between what is being done and what must be done, the red light is flashing, and it now falls on those most responsible and capable to step up and deliver.<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6669921875\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//97//18//52//808x539_cmsv2_07afef46-6101-565c-8742-3f6e206b9790-7971852.jpg/" alt=\"French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo in Paris, July 2019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/384x256_cmsv2_07afef46-6101-565c-8742-3f6e206b9790-7971852.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/640x427_cmsv2_07afef46-6101-565c-8742-3f6e206b9790-7971852.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/750x500_cmsv2_07afef46-6101-565c-8742-3f6e206b9790-7971852.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/828x552_cmsv2_07afef46-6101-565c-8742-3f6e206b9790-7971852.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/1080x720_cmsv2_07afef46-6101-565c-8742-3f6e206b9790-7971852.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/1200x800_cmsv2_07afef46-6101-565c-8742-3f6e206b9790-7971852.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/1920x1281_cmsv2_07afef46-6101-565c-8742-3f6e206b9790-7971852.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo in Paris, July 2019<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">AP Photo\/Ludovic Marin<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It evaluates the 2030 Paris targets of every country on the same basis looking at their past pollution, wealth or development level, and share of the global population.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It awards a green light to nations who are doing their fair-share to stay within a 1.5 degrees Celsius world, an orange light for a 2 degrees Celsius world and a red light for anything beyond that.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7891020,7875518\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2023//09//06//the-wests-view-of-africa-as-a-climate-victim-is-crippling-real-solutions/">The West\u2019s view of Africa as a \u2018climate victim\u2019 is crippling real solutions <\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2023//09//13//climate-adaptation-remains-woefully-underfunded-wealthy-nations-must-pay-their-fair-share/">Climate adaptation remains woefully underfunded \u2014 wealthy nations must pay their fair share<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Its findings show that the vast majority of the world\u2019s nations\u00a0\u2014 mainly developing countries\u00a0\u2014 are already doing their fair share. This includes, on aggregate, Africa, the Least Developed Countries, the CVF and nearly all small island developing states.<\/p>\n<h2>The sense of distance is misleading<\/h2><p>On the other hand, only a handful of developed countries, including the UK and Switzerland, come anywhere close to a fair share effort from among the rich.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Of the major emerging economies, India, home to one-fifth of the world\u2019s population, pollutes below 2 tonnes of CO2 per person compared to the G7 average of 13.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Both the G7 and G20 have been given a red light, as most have climate targets that are nowhere near what would constitute them doing their fair share.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7922794,7921272\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//09//26//world-at-risk-of-becoming-hostage-to-co2-capture-according-to-ieas-latest-report/">World at risk of becoming 'hostage to CO2 capture', according to IEA's latest report<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//09//26//triple-whammy-of-extreme-heat-scientists-pinpoint-when-earth-could-become-uninhabitable/">/u2018Triple whammy\u2019 of extreme heat could make Earth uninhabitable for humans, climate models reveal<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>That has to change. With such an alarming gap between what is being done and what must be done, the red light is flashing, and it now falls on those most responsible and capable to step up and deliver.<\/p>\n<p>The fate of fishing villages that could be underwater in a few decades&#039; time, like Fuveme here in Ghana&#039;s Volta region, might feel distant to those shielded from these threats for now.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But that sense of safety is false\u00a0\u2014 we share a common destiny, and it&#039;s our responsibility to shape it for the better. Let us ensure that climate justice prevails, honouring our duty to the generations that will inherit the world we leave behind.<\/p>\n<p><em>Nana Akufo-Addo is the\u00a0President of Ghana.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>At Euronews, we believe all views matter. Contact us at <a href=https://www.euronews.com/news/\"mailto:view@euronews.com\">view@euronews.com to send pitches or submissions and be part of the conversation.<\/em><\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1697464495,"updatedAt":1697466801,"publishedAt":1697466795,"firstPublishedAt":1697466801,"lastPublishedAt":1697466801,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"AP Photo\/Euronews","altText":"Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo speaks in Washington DC, February 2018","callToActionText":null,"width":1600,"caption":"Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo speaks in Washington DC, February 2018","url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/97\/18\/52\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_87957ea0-eef6-5af9-91d5-01340b72a0e7-7971852.jpg","captionUrl":null,"height":900},{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"AP Photo\/Nardus Engelbrecht","altText":"Environmental activists take part in a protest calling 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INSECURITY","path":"\/2023\/10\/16\/the-world-shares-a-common-destiny-its-our-responsibility-to-shape-it-for-the-better","lastModified":1697466801},{"id":2385744,"cid":7942674,"versionId":1,"archive":0,"housenumber":"231013_FOSU_53330595","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":1,"isBreakingNews":0,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"Morocco sets ambitious tourism targets as it bounces back from deadly quake","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Morocco sets ambitious tourism targets as it bounces back from quake","titleListing2":"Morocco proved its resilience during the devastating earthquake in September. Now, the country is looking to sustainably expand its tourism sector ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.","leadin":"Morocco proved its resilience during the devastating earthquake in September. Now, the country is looking to sustainably expand its tourism sector ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.","summary":"Morocco proved its resilience during the devastating earthquake in September. Now, the country is looking to sustainably expand its tourism sector ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.","keySentence":"","url":"morocco-sets-ambitious-tourism-targets-as-it-bounces-back-from-deadly-quake","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/business\/2023\/10\/13\/morocco-sets-ambitious-tourism-targets-as-it-bounces-back-from-deadly-quake","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Marrakech hosted this year's International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual Meetings , an event which drew over 10,000 people to the city.\u00a0 It is only the second time that an African country has hosted the yearly discussions between the two international financial institutions. \n\n\nMorocco suffered a devastating earthquake in September, but the country remains determined to move forward with tourism as its driving force.\u00a0 \n\nIn the aftermath of the quake, questions were raised about whether the location for the Annual Meetings should be changed.\u00a0 But the IMF and World Bank chose to stick with Marocco and stand by the Moroccan people, who have once again shown resilience in the face of tragedy. \n\n\u201cWhat we saw over the last four weeks, testified that the authorities as well as the civil society in Morocco, were able to build back very fast and this is something that also we wanted to underline with these annual meetings,\" explained Jihad Azour, the Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the IMF. \n\n\"We had the opportunity to visit the affected area and it's very impressive. We saw students back into schools, in different forms but they are studying again.\u201d \n\nTourism at the heart of Morocco's ambitions \n\nMorocco is one of the world\u2019s top tourist destinations. In 2022 the country welcomed around 11 million visitors. \n\nNearly 550,000 people are directly employed in the tourism sector, which represents 15% of the total working population. \n\nFears that the earthquake would stem the flow of tourists have been quickly allayed.\u00a0 More than 960,000 tourists visited Morocco in September 2023 - up 7% compared to September 2022. \n\n\u201cIt is crucial to communicate to the world that the situation is more than under control, that we are back to normal life,\" said Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Morocco's Minister of Tourism. \n\n\"In terms of arrivals, we have been monitoring reservations and cancellations and frankly we did quite well. What was also great is that the tourists that were in place at that time in Morocco started sharing on social media their testimonials about the real situation and that really helped us a lot to convey what was really happening in Marrakech.\" \n\nTo date, Morocco has welcomed a total of 11,1 million tourists in 2023, surpassing the figures for the entire year of 2022 \n\nMorrocan authorities see the increase in visitor numbers as a show of confidence - and a stamp of approval for its immediate post-earthquake response. \n\n\u201cWe believe that the future is bright for tourism in Morocco. We have a strong vision which is to double the number of tourists in Morocco by 2030, which is around 26 million visitors. We are re-shifting our offer around experiences that the traveller can [enjoy the]\u00a0 beach and sun, ocean waves or culture or gastronomy. So the offer is built around experiences rather than destinations,\"\u00a0Fatim-Zahra Ammor told Focus. \n\nThe annual meeting gave a significant boost to Marrakech's hospitality sector.\u00a0 Aside from its big hotels, the city has gained a reputation for its Riads. \n\nThese multi-story homes centre around an open-air courtyard with a fountain - and belonged to the wealthiest citizens and merchants.\u00a0 Many have now transformed into boutique hotels. \n\n\u201cThese days, this week, we have received a lot of tourists that came for this conference which is giving mobility for our economy progress,\" revealed Wadia Bejouj, a hotel manager in Marrakech.\u00a0 \n\n\"There are lots of events that Morocco will organise in the future that I am sure will bring more hotels that can accommodate all the events especially the World Cup 2030\u201d. \n\nThe country is aiming to double the number of tourists by 2030, when it co-hosts the FIFA World Cup, alongside Spain and Portugal. \n\nClimate change is also a major concern and is at the forefront of Morocco's new plans that will shape the future of the tourism industry for decades to come.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \n\nIn the Souks \u2013 or markets - of Marrakech, hundreds of tourists can be seen taking in the fabulous sights, sounds and smells. \n\n\u201cMy mother said it is the most beautiful country she ever visited. So, of course, I also had to come to see for myself,\" said tourist, Anne Sars. \n\n\"It is beautiful. I have been here only one day. We landed in Fes and immediately went to Casablanca to a beautiful restaurant with belly dancers and live music. Then we came straight here the next day. It's busy, it's lively, it smells good, I love it here, it's really great!\u201d \n\n\u201cPeople are so friendly. From the minute we got here, we had help, explaining everything. The food has been delicious. Just the whole culture is so different to the European lifestyle but so fascinating, so enjoyable, so far so good,\" said fellow tourist, Christina Spann. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>Marrakech hosted this year&#039;s International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.imf.org//en//News//Seminars//Campaigns//2023//Marrakech2023/">Annual Meetings<\/a>, an event which drew over 10,000 people to the city.\u00a0It is only the second time that an African country has hosted the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2023//10//09//morocco-welcomes-annual-imf-world-bank-meeting-a-month-after-deadly-earthquake/">yearly discussions<\/a> between the two international financial institutions. <\/p>\n<p>Morocco suffered a devastating earthquake in September, but the country remains determined to move forward with tourism as its driving force.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In the aftermath of the quake, questions were raised about whether the location for the Annual Meetings should be changed.\u00a0But the IMF and World Bank chose to stick with Marocco and stand by the Moroccan people, who have once again shown resilience in the face of tragedy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat we saw over the last four weeks, testified that the authorities as well as the civil society in Morocco, were able to build back very fast and this is something that also we wanted to underline with these annual meetings,\" explained Jihad Azour, the Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the IMF.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//94//26//74//808x454_cmsv2_b1d2950a-159c-5aa5-ada3-c6464406425a-7942674.jpg/" alt=\"Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department, IMF\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/384x216_cmsv2_b1d2950a-159c-5aa5-ada3-c6464406425a-7942674.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/640x360_cmsv2_b1d2950a-159c-5aa5-ada3-c6464406425a-7942674.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/750x422_cmsv2_b1d2950a-159c-5aa5-ada3-c6464406425a-7942674.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/828x466_cmsv2_b1d2950a-159c-5aa5-ada3-c6464406425a-7942674.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/1080x608_cmsv2_b1d2950a-159c-5aa5-ada3-c6464406425a-7942674.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/1200x675_cmsv2_b1d2950a-159c-5aa5-ada3-c6464406425a-7942674.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/1920x1080_cmsv2_b1d2950a-159c-5aa5-ada3-c6464406425a-7942674.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department, IMF<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"We had the opportunity to visit the affected area and it&#039;s very impressive. We saw students back into schools, in different forms but they are studying again.\u201d<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7954228\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//business//2023//10//09//morocco-welcomes-annual-imf-world-bank-meeting-a-month-after-deadly-earthquake/">Morocco welcomes annual IMF-World Bank meeting a month after deadly earthquake<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2><strong>Tourism at the heart of Morocco's ambitions<\/strong><\/h2><p>Morocco is one of the world\u2019s top tourist destinations. In 2022 the country welcomed around 11 million visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 550,000 people are directly employed in the tourism sector, which represents 15% of the total working population.<\/p>\n<p>Fears that the earthquake would stem the flow of tourists have been quickly allayed.\u00a0More than 960,000 tourists visited Morocco in September 2023 - up 7% compared to September 2022.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is crucial to communicate to the world that the situation is more than under control, that we are back to normal life,\" said Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Morocco&#039;s Minister of Tourism.<\/p>\n<p>\"In terms of arrivals, we have been monitoring reservations and cancellations and frankly we did quite well. What was also great is that the tourists that were in place at that time in Morocco started sharing on social media their testimonials about the real situation and that really helped us a lot to convey what was really happening in Marrakech.\"<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//94//26//74//808x454_cmsv2_c44b00c5-cd21-5e2e-97f2-7e9e7f101be4-7942674.jpg/" alt=\"Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Morocco&apos;s Minister of Tourism\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/384x216_cmsv2_c44b00c5-cd21-5e2e-97f2-7e9e7f101be4-7942674.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/640x360_cmsv2_c44b00c5-cd21-5e2e-97f2-7e9e7f101be4-7942674.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/750x422_cmsv2_c44b00c5-cd21-5e2e-97f2-7e9e7f101be4-7942674.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/828x466_cmsv2_c44b00c5-cd21-5e2e-97f2-7e9e7f101be4-7942674.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/1080x608_cmsv2_c44b00c5-cd21-5e2e-97f2-7e9e7f101be4-7942674.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/1200x675_cmsv2_c44b00c5-cd21-5e2e-97f2-7e9e7f101be4-7942674.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/1920x1080_cmsv2_c44b00c5-cd21-5e2e-97f2-7e9e7f101be4-7942674.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Morocco&apos;s Minister of Tourism<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To date, Morocco has welcomed a total of 11,1 million tourists in 2023, surpassing the figures for the entire year of 2022<\/p>\n<p>Morrocan authorities see the increase in visitor numbers as a show of confidence - and a stamp of approval for its immediate post-earthquake response.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">It&apos;s busy, it&apos;s lively, it smells good, I love it here<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <div class=\"widget__authorText\">\n Anne Sars\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"widget__author_descriptionText\">\n Tourist\n <\/div>\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe believe that the future is bright for tourism in Morocco. We have a strong vision which is to double the number of tourists in Morocco by 2030, which is around 26 million visitors. We are re-shifting our offer around experiences that the traveller can [enjoy the]\u00a0 beach and sun, ocean waves or culture or gastronomy. So the offer is built around experiences rather than destinations,\"\u00a0Fatim-Zahra Ammor told Focus.<\/p>\n<p>The annual meeting gave a significant boost to Marrakech&#039;s hospitality sector.\u00a0Aside from its big hotels, the city has gained a reputation for its Riads.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//94//26//74//808x454_cmsv2_83615323-c518-5832-b55d-5ab7c9fd2dad-7942674.jpg/" alt=\"An example of a Riad, Marrakech, Morocco\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/384x216_cmsv2_83615323-c518-5832-b55d-5ab7c9fd2dad-7942674.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/640x360_cmsv2_83615323-c518-5832-b55d-5ab7c9fd2dad-7942674.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/750x422_cmsv2_83615323-c518-5832-b55d-5ab7c9fd2dad-7942674.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/828x466_cmsv2_83615323-c518-5832-b55d-5ab7c9fd2dad-7942674.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/1080x608_cmsv2_83615323-c518-5832-b55d-5ab7c9fd2dad-7942674.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/1200x675_cmsv2_83615323-c518-5832-b55d-5ab7c9fd2dad-7942674.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/1920x1080_cmsv2_83615323-c518-5832-b55d-5ab7c9fd2dad-7942674.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">An example of a Riad, Marrakech, Morocco<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These multi-story homes centre around an open-air courtyard with a fountain - and belonged to the wealthiest citizens and merchants.\u00a0Many have now transformed into boutique hotels.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese days, this week, we have received a lot of tourists that came for this conference which is giving mobility for our economy progress,\" revealed Wadia Bejouj, a hotel manager in Marrakech.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\"There are lots of events that Morocco will organise in the future that I am sure will bring more hotels that can accommodate all the events especially the World Cup 2030\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The country is aiming to double the number of tourists by 2030, when it <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2023//10//04//2030-world-cup-set-to-be-hosted-by-spain-portugal-morocco-with-3-south-american-countries-/">co-hosts the FIFA World Cup,<\/a> alongside Spain and Portugal.<\/p>\n<p>Climate change is also a major concern and is at the forefront of Morocco&#039;s new plans that will shape the future of the tourism industry for decades to come.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In the Souks \u2013 or markets - of Marrakech, hundreds of tourists can be seen taking in the fabulous sights, sounds and smells.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy mother said it is the most beautiful country she ever visited. So, of course, I also had to come to see for myself,\" said tourist, Anne Sars.<\/p>\n<p>\"It is beautiful. I have been here only one day. We landed in Fes and immediately went to Casablanca to a beautiful restaurant with belly dancers and live music. Then we came straight here the next day. It&#039;s busy, it&#039;s lively, it smells good, I love it here, it&#039;s really great!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//94//26//74//808x454_cmsv2_d41633e2-e11e-57b9-aa3f-1dd8784ada52-7942674.jpg/" alt=\"The Souks \u2013 or markets - of Marrakech buzz with the sights, sounds and smells of Morocco\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/384x216_cmsv2_d41633e2-e11e-57b9-aa3f-1dd8784ada52-7942674.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/640x360_cmsv2_d41633e2-e11e-57b9-aa3f-1dd8784ada52-7942674.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/750x422_cmsv2_d41633e2-e11e-57b9-aa3f-1dd8784ada52-7942674.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/828x466_cmsv2_d41633e2-e11e-57b9-aa3f-1dd8784ada52-7942674.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/1080x608_cmsv2_d41633e2-e11e-57b9-aa3f-1dd8784ada52-7942674.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/1200x675_cmsv2_d41633e2-e11e-57b9-aa3f-1dd8784ada52-7942674.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/26\/74\/1920x1080_cmsv2_d41633e2-e11e-57b9-aa3f-1dd8784ada52-7942674.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The Souks \u2013 or markets - of Marrakech buzz with the sights, sounds and smells of Morocco<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cPeople are so friendly. From the minute we got here, we had help, explaining everything. The food has been delicious. 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meeting.","keySentence":"","url":"new-world-bank-president-signals-that-time-is-up-on-billion-euro-subsidies-for-fossil-fuel","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/green\/2023\/10\/13\/new-world-bank-president-signals-that-time-is-up-on-billion-euro-subsidies-for-fossil-fuel","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"The World Bank\u2019s new president has called into question the vast amounts of money that governments spend subsidising fossil fuels. \n\nSpeaking at the bank\u2019s annual meeting in Morocco on Wednesday, Ajay Banga said that the $1.25 trillion (\u20ac1.18 tn) that goes towards making fuel, fisheries and agriculture cheaper every year is too much. \n\nThese three sectors are responsible for up to $6 trillion (\u20ac5.7 tn) of environmental impact, and the bank wants to see climate change action prioritised instead. \n\n\u201cI'm not saying to get rid of all of those. I consider some of those subsidies mission-critical to the social contract with the government and its citizens. But I don't believe that $1.25 trillion qualifies,\u201d Banga told a panel at the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Marrakech. \n\n\u201cI just believe that this topic of subsidies needs discussion,\u201d he said, acknowledging that it was not a popular topic given the politics involved. \n\nWhy do governments subsidise fossil fuels? \n\nGovernments around the world spend nearly half a trillion euros a year on making the use of fossil fuels cheaper, according to an IMF report from 2021. \n\nThese subsidies come in different forms, including tax breaks, low-interest loans and petrol price caps. The latter, for example, helps limit the cost of fuel for people filling up their cars. \n\nGetting rid of subsidies like these can be politically difficult, as it pushes up living costs. But most subsidies actually benefit the rich, according to a recent World Bank report. \n\nThe International Energy Agency (IEA) has also said that fossil fuel subsidies are ultimately an inefficient way of helping consumers. \n\n\u201cIt is far better for governments to spend time and money on structural changes that bring down fossil fuel demand, rather than on emergency relief when fuel prices go up,\u201d IEA analysts said earlier this year. \n\nIn its own \u2018Detox Development\u2019 report from June 2023, the World Bank notes that if the social costs of fossil fuels - like their impact on climate change and air pollution - were factored in, then the price would be even greater than their free market price. \n\nGetting rid of fossil fuel subsidies will also make it easier for renewables to compete. \n\nWhat power does the World Bank have? \n\nComprising five institutions and 189 member countries, the World Bank aims to wipe out poverty in developing countries. \n\nIt is also increasingly committed to sustainable development solutions. The bank is pivoting to focus more on climate change , following calls from wealthy governments like the US and Germany that fund it, according to reports from Climate Home News. \n\nThe World Bank doesn\u2019t have the power to force governments to get rid of fossil fuel subsidies; it can only advise and pressure them. But pressure is mounting on this system from numerous quarters. \n\n\u201cPeople will say that there isn\u2019t money for climate but there is - it\u2019s just in the wrong places,\u201d said the World Bank\u2019s senior managing director Axel Van Trotsenburg when \u2018Digital Detox\u2019 came out. \n\n\u201cIf we could repurpose the trillions of dollars being spent on wasteful subsidies and put these to better, greener uses, we could together address many of the planet\u2019s most pressing challenges,\u201d he added. \n\nWhy are agricultural subsidies so controversial too? \n\nBanga told reporters that the bank would \u201clook at every other place where pools of money exist which could be used or redirected - whether it is subsidies in the world on fuel and agriculture that cause environmental issues or whether it is voluntary carbon markets.\u201d \n\n$500 billion (\u20ac474 bn) on agricultural subsidies might not sound so harmful on the face of it. But agriculture is the second largest contributor to global greenhouse gases, and industrial farming of livestock is tied to a range of environmental ills. \n\nA recent report from ActionAid found that since the Paris Agreement, banks have provided 20 times more financing to fossil fuels and agriculture activities in the Global South than Global North governments have provided as climate finance to countries on the front lines of the climate crisis. \n\nIt called for an end to industrial agricultural subsidies, and more funding for just transitions to renewable energy and agroecology . \n\n","htmlText":"<p>The World Bank\u2019s new president has called into question the vast amounts of money that governments spend subsidising fossil fuels.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the bank\u2019s annual meeting in <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2023//10//09//morocco-welcomes-annual-imf-world-bank-meeting-a-month-after-deadly-earthquake/">Morocco on Wednesday, Ajay Banga said that the $1.25 trillion (\u20ac1.18 tn) that goes towards making fuel, fisheries and agriculture cheaper every year is too much.<\/p>\n<p>These three sectors are responsible for up to $6 trillion (\u20ac5.7 tn) of environmental impact, and the bank wants to see climate change action prioritised instead.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#039;m not saying to get rid of all of those. I consider some of those subsidies mission-critical to the social contract with the government and its citizens. But I don&#039;t believe that $1.25 trillion qualifies,\u201d Banga told a panel at the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Marrakech.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just believe that this topic of <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2023//09//10//thousands-protest-after-dutch-government-awards-fossil-fuel-subsidies/">subsidies needs discussion,\u201d he said, acknowledging that it was not a popular topic given the politics involved.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7958326,7959364\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//10//10//exactly-how-we-should-be-responding-to-the-energy-crisis-uk-mega-wind-farm-produces-first-/">/u2018Exactly how we should be responding to the energy crisis\u2019: UK mega wind farm produces first power<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//10//11//human-driven-climate-change-made-south-americas-deadly-heatwaves-100-times-more-likely-stu/">Human-driven climate change made South America's deadly heatwaves 100 times more likely, study says<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Why do governments subsidise fossil fuels?<\/h2><p>Governments around the world spend nearly half a trillion euros a year on making the use of <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//06//26//wrong-direction-fossil-fuels-still-dominate-despite-growth-in-renewables-report-reveals/">fossil fuels<\/strong><\/a> cheaper, according to an IMF report from 2021.<\/p>\n<p>These subsidies come in different forms, including tax breaks, low-interest loans and petrol price caps. The latter, for example, helps limit the cost of fuel for people filling up their cars.<\/p>\n<p>Getting rid of subsidies like these can be politically difficult, as it pushes up living costs. But most subsidies actually benefit the rich, according to a recent World Bank report.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//02//20//energy-crisis-governments-spent-more-than-900-billion-on-fossil-fuel-subsidies-in-2022/">International Energy Agency<\/strong><\/a> (IEA) has also said that fossil fuel subsidies are ultimately an inefficient way of helping consumers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is far better for governments to spend time and money on structural changes that bring down fossil fuel demand, rather than on emergency relief when fuel prices go up,\u201d IEA analysts said earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p>In its own \u2018Detox Development\u2019 report from June 2023, the World Bank notes that if the social costs of fossil fuels - like their impact on climate change and <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2022//04//07//air-pollution-has-a-more-devastating-effect-on-life-expectancy-than-smoking-and-war/">air pollution<\/strong><\/a> - were factored in, then the price would be even greater than their free market price.<\/p>\n<p>Getting rid of fossil fuel subsidies will also make it easier for <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//04//12//end-of-the-fossil-age-wind-and-solar-broke-energy-records-last-year-report-reveals/">renewables to compete.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7960400\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//10//11//plenty-of-space-for-walking-and-cycling-stockholm-hopes-to-transform-its-centre-with-a-car/">Stockholm is introducing a petrol and diesel car ban in its city centre to slash emissions<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What power does the World Bank have?<\/p>\n<p>Comprising five institutions and 189 member countries, the World Bank aims to wipe out poverty in developing countries.<\/p>\n<p>It is also increasingly committed to sustainable development solutions. The bank is pivoting to focus more on <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//09//29//from-onions-to-rice-theres-a-contagion-in-staple-food-restrictions-is-climate-change-to-bl/">climate change<\/strong><\/a>, following calls from wealthy governments like the US and Germany that fund it, according to reports from Climate Home News.<\/p>\n<p>The World Bank doesn\u2019t have the power to force governments to get rid of fossil fuel subsidies; it can only advise and pressure them. But pressure is mounting on this system from numerous quarters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople will say that there isn\u2019t money for climate but there is - it\u2019s just in the wrong places,\u201d said the World Bank\u2019s senior managing director Axel Van Trotsenburg when \u2018Digital Detox\u2019 came out.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf we could repurpose the trillions of dollars being spent on wasteful subsidies and put these to better, greener uses, we could together address many of the planet\u2019s most pressing challenges,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7925774\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2023//09//27//phase-out-or-phase-down-fight-over-fossil-fuels-heats-up-in-run-up-to-cop28/">Phase out or phase down? Fight over fossil fuels heats up in run-up to COP28<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Why are agricultural subsidies so controversial too?<\/h2><p>Banga told reporters that the bank would \u201clook at every other place where pools of money exist which could be used or redirected - whether it is subsidies in the world on fuel and agriculture that cause environmental issues or whether it is voluntary carbon markets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>$500 billion (\u20ac474 bn) on agricultural subsidies might not sound so harmful on the face of it. But agriculture is the second largest contributor to global greenhouse gases, and industrial farming of livestock is tied to a range of environmental ills.<\/p>\n<p>A recent report from ActionAid found that since the Paris Agreement, banks have provided 20 times more financing to fossil fuels and agriculture activities in the Global South than Global North governments have provided as climate finance to countries on the front lines of the climate crisis.<\/p>\n<p>It called for an end to industrial agricultural subsidies, and more funding for just transitions to renewable energy and <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2022//10//26//the-first-food-cop-why-agriculture-is-finally-on-the-table-at-the-un-climate-summit/">agroecology./n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1697123431,"updatedAt":1697181175,"publishedAt":1697176811,"firstPublishedAt":1697124861,"lastPublishedAt":1697181175,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"REUTERS//Susana Vera","altText":"World Bank President Ajay Banga speaks on the second day of the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, in Marrakech, Morocco, 10 October 2023. 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World Bank president signals that time is up on billion euro subsidies for fossil fuels","path":"\/green\/2023\/10\/13\/new-world-bank-president-signals-that-time-is-up-on-billion-euro-subsidies-for-fossil-fuel","lastModified":1697181175},{"id":2385910,"cid":7943274,"versionId":1,"archive":0,"housenumber":"231012_FOSU_53333378","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":1,"isBreakingNews":0,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"AgriBusiness Forum: The DRC hopes to unlock its agricultural potential","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"AgriBusiness Forum: The DRC hopes to unlock its agricultural potential","titleListing2":"At the AgriBusiness Forum in Kinshasa, government and economic players from the Democratic Republic of the Congo emphasised the urgent need to exploit the country's agricultural potential in order to meet the challenge of food insecurity.","leadin":"At the AgriBusiness Forum in Kinshasa, government and economic players from the Democratic Republic of the Congo emphasised the urgent need to exploit the country's agricultural potential in order to meet the challenge of food insecurity.","summary":"At the AgriBusiness Forum in Kinshasa, government and economic players from the Democratic Republic of the Congo emphasised the urgent need to exploit the country's agricultural potential in order to meet the challenge of food insecurity.","keySentence":"","url":"agribusiness-forum-the-drc-hopes-to-unlock-its-agricultural-potential","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/business\/2023\/10\/12\/agribusiness-forum-the-drc-hopes-to-unlock-its-agricultural-potential","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"With a territory four times the size of France, agricultural production potential capable of feeding a quarter of the world's population, climatic diversity, freshwater reserves and hydroelectric potential, it's clear that the Democratic Republic of the Congo has major assets. \n\nBut these assets pale into insignificance in the face of food insecurity. It affects 27 million people, and every year the country spends billions of dollars on food imports.\u00a0 \n\nSo how can all this be resolved? That was the question being discussed at the AgriBusiness Forum in Kinshasa. \n\n'Eternal prospects': The importance of agriculture\u00a0 \n\nAgricultural growth is imperative. It is more effective in reducing poverty than growth in other sectors. This forum has therefore created an ecosystem around agriculture, including finance, industry, energy and infrastructure.\u00a0 \n\nThe aim is to increase the number of initiatives to promote growth in the sector. The stakes are economic, social and environmental. \n\n\"We no longer have time to talk about potential. We urgently need to act,\" said\u00a0Nicolas Kazadi, the Minister of Finance for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. \n\n\"Meeting the challenge of agriculture rests on three pillars. The first is infrastructure. The second is governance and the business environment, and the third is the question of the entrepreneurial culture of local people first, and then attracting foreigners. We need to do this because we have been relying for too long and too heavily on the mining sector, which will not last forever.\"\u00a0 \n\n\"As far as agriculture is concerned, our prospects are eternal. So now - more than ever - is the time to take advantage of this strong situation in the mining sector to build something else, to diversify our economy by relying on our most reliable, most sustainable asset, which is agriculture and agro-industry.\" \n\nThe government has launched a programme of reforms to promote the development of private investment in the country's main agricultural value chains. The ten-year strategy will boost the productivity of farmers and human capital, develop energy and transport infrastructure, and improve the governance framework: a \u00a0virtuous circle to increase cooperation between national and international operators and economic bodies. \n\n\"We're working both with the public and the private sector,\" explained\u00a0Mary Porter Peschka, the Regional Director for East Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). \n\n\"We recently completed a number of deep dives, [and] studies on key agricultural sectors. And we're also working on the investment side, making loans, taking equity positions and agricultural companies in the country. These things together, as well as good policy from the government, are gonna be what moves things forward\". \n\nHow can the DRC unlock its agricultural potential? \n\nThe country could increase its food production to feed its 100 million inhabitants and boost its exports.\u00a0 \n\nThe sector employs around 70% of the population and accounts for 20% of GDP. Despite this potential, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has low agricultural yields, with 51 million hectares of uncultivated land out of 80 million hectares of arable land. \n\n\"What we're doing is encouraging entrepreneurs in incubators to tell themselves that they need to know the law,\"\u00a0\u00a0Anthony Nkinzo Kamole, the Managing Director at the DRC's National Investment Promotion Agency (ANAPI) told Focus. \n\n\"They need to know how to draw up a business plan. They need to have bankable projects. And then they must be able to have what we call a kind of financial management of their project.\"\u00a0 \n\n\"Today, with 80 million hectares of arable land, we need to ensure that malnutrition can be genuinely reduced. So can we really afford to fail? I think we can no longer afford to fail.\" \n\nThis proactive policy has seen the emergence of six large-scale food-growing sites for local consumption, scattered throughout the country. One example is Bio Agro-Business, in the province of Kongo Central.\u00a0 \n\nThe company produces long-grain rice using an agro-industrial approach and offers training in rural areas. \n\n\"Our agricultural engineers come to help farmers improve their crop yields,\" said\u00a0Bienvenu Bieka, the Manager at Bio Agro Business in Kimpese. \"We give them seeds and then we make machinery available to them for their work. We buy their produce so that they can live well.\" \n\n'We have to believe in our own potential' \n\nThese incubators develop local private enterprise through the emergence of young entrepreneurs based on plots of land around production sites. In a global context marked by ecological and security crises, the Democratic Republic of Congo is positioning agriculture as the linchpin of its economic development. \n\n\"We have to believe in our own potential. We have to really believe in it,\" stressed\u00a0Gracia K. Kabanga of the Terra industrial farming complex. \n\n\"These companies are here. That means they have the ambition, they have the courage, they probably have the expertise to do what they're doing. They just need support. The most important thing is that we are given the opportunity, the framework, to develop fully.\" \n\n","htmlText":"<p>With a territory four times the size of France, agricultural production potential capable of feeding a quarter of the world&#039;s population, climatic diversity, freshwater reserves and hydroelectric potential, it&#039;s clear that the Democratic Republic of the Congo has major assets.<\/p>\n<p>But these assets pale into insignificance in the face of food insecurity. It affects 27 million people, and every year the country spends billions of dollars on food imports.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>So how can all this be resolved? That was the question being discussed at the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////drcagribusinessforum.com///">AgriBusiness Forum<\/a> in Kinshasa.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>'Eternal prospects': The importance of agriculture<\/strong><\/h2><p>Agricultural growth is imperative. It is more effective in reducing poverty than growth in other sectors. This forum has therefore created an ecosystem around agriculture, including finance, industry, energy and infrastructure.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The aim is to increase the number of initiatives to promote growth in the sector. The stakes are economic, social and environmental.<\/p>\n<p>\"We no longer have time to talk about potential. We urgently need to act,\" said\u00a0Nicolas Kazadi, the Minister of Finance for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.<\/p>\n<p>\"Meeting the challenge of agriculture rests on three pillars. The first is infrastructure. The second is governance and the business environment, and the third is the question of the entrepreneurial culture of local people first, and then attracting foreigners. We need to do this because we have been relying for too long and too heavily on the mining sector, which will not last forever.\"\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//94//32//74//808x454_cmsv2_bc8921fa-71dd-5bdd-a734-e1d01b16b46c-7943274.jpg/" alt=\"Nicolas Kazadi, Minister of Finance, Democratic Republic of the Congo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/384x216_cmsv2_bc8921fa-71dd-5bdd-a734-e1d01b16b46c-7943274.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/640x360_cmsv2_bc8921fa-71dd-5bdd-a734-e1d01b16b46c-7943274.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/750x422_cmsv2_bc8921fa-71dd-5bdd-a734-e1d01b16b46c-7943274.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/828x466_cmsv2_bc8921fa-71dd-5bdd-a734-e1d01b16b46c-7943274.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1080x608_cmsv2_bc8921fa-71dd-5bdd-a734-e1d01b16b46c-7943274.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1200x675_cmsv2_bc8921fa-71dd-5bdd-a734-e1d01b16b46c-7943274.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1920x1080_cmsv2_bc8921fa-71dd-5bdd-a734-e1d01b16b46c-7943274.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Nicolas Kazadi, Minister of Finance, Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"As far as agriculture is concerned, our prospects are eternal. So now - more than ever - is the time to take advantage of this strong situation in the mining sector to build something else, to diversify our economy by relying on our most reliable, most sustainable asset, which is agriculture and agro-industry.\"<\/p>\n<p>The government has launched a programme of reforms to promote the development of private investment in the country&#039;s main agricultural value chains. The ten-year strategy will boost the productivity of farmers and human capital, develop energy and transport infrastructure, and improve the governance framework: a\u00a0virtuous circle to increase cooperation between national and international operators and economic bodies.<\/p>\n<p>\"We&#039;re working both with the public and the private sector,\" explained\u00a0Mary Porter Peschka, the Regional Director for East Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC).<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//94//32//74//808x454_cmsv2_bd2c7f8f-c173-5448-95bd-02d12aac8e10-7943274.jpg/" alt=\"Mary Porter Peschka, Regional Director for East Africa, International Finance Corporation (IFC)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/384x216_cmsv2_bd2c7f8f-c173-5448-95bd-02d12aac8e10-7943274.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/640x360_cmsv2_bd2c7f8f-c173-5448-95bd-02d12aac8e10-7943274.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/750x422_cmsv2_bd2c7f8f-c173-5448-95bd-02d12aac8e10-7943274.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/828x466_cmsv2_bd2c7f8f-c173-5448-95bd-02d12aac8e10-7943274.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1080x608_cmsv2_bd2c7f8f-c173-5448-95bd-02d12aac8e10-7943274.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1200x675_cmsv2_bd2c7f8f-c173-5448-95bd-02d12aac8e10-7943274.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1920x1080_cmsv2_bd2c7f8f-c173-5448-95bd-02d12aac8e10-7943274.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Mary Porter Peschka, Regional Director for East Africa, International Finance Corporation (IFC)<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"We recently completed a number of deep dives, [and] studies on key agricultural sectors. And we&#039;re also working on the investment side, making loans, taking equity positions and agricultural companies in the country. These things together, as well as good policy from the government, are gonna be what moves things forward\".<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How can the DRC unlock its agricultural potential?<\/strong><\/h2><p>The country could increase its food production to feed its 100 million inhabitants and boost its exports.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The sector employs around 70% of the population and accounts for 20% of GDP. Despite this potential, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has low agricultural yields, with 51 million hectares of uncultivated land out of 80 million hectares of arable land.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//94//32//74//808x454_cmsv2_f3365c91-4cb1-5e19-bf4a-11a36f672fe5-7943274.jpg/" alt=\"The DRC has 51 million hectares of uncultivated land out of 80 million hectares of arable land\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/384x216_cmsv2_f3365c91-4cb1-5e19-bf4a-11a36f672fe5-7943274.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/640x360_cmsv2_f3365c91-4cb1-5e19-bf4a-11a36f672fe5-7943274.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/750x422_cmsv2_f3365c91-4cb1-5e19-bf4a-11a36f672fe5-7943274.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/828x466_cmsv2_f3365c91-4cb1-5e19-bf4a-11a36f672fe5-7943274.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1080x608_cmsv2_f3365c91-4cb1-5e19-bf4a-11a36f672fe5-7943274.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1200x675_cmsv2_f3365c91-4cb1-5e19-bf4a-11a36f672fe5-7943274.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1920x1080_cmsv2_f3365c91-4cb1-5e19-bf4a-11a36f672fe5-7943274.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The DRC has 51 million hectares of uncultivated land out of 80 million hectares of arable land<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"What we&#039;re doing is encouraging entrepreneurs in incubators to tell themselves that they need to know the law,\"\u00a0\u00a0Anthony Nkinzo Kamole, the Managing Director at the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.investindrc.cd//en//?lang=en\%22>DRC&#039;s National Investment Promotion Agency (ANAPI)<\/a> told Focus.<\/p>\n<p>\"They need to know how to draw up a business plan. They need to have bankable projects. And then they must be able to have what we call a kind of financial management of their project.\"\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//94//32//74//808x454_cmsv2_5b3b092a-d627-5fdb-ade0-0edc631bf9db-7943274.jpg/" alt=\"Anthony Nkinzo Kamole, Managing Director, DRC&apos;s National Investment Promotion Agency (ANAPI)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/384x216_cmsv2_5b3b092a-d627-5fdb-ade0-0edc631bf9db-7943274.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/640x360_cmsv2_5b3b092a-d627-5fdb-ade0-0edc631bf9db-7943274.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/750x422_cmsv2_5b3b092a-d627-5fdb-ade0-0edc631bf9db-7943274.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/828x466_cmsv2_5b3b092a-d627-5fdb-ade0-0edc631bf9db-7943274.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1080x608_cmsv2_5b3b092a-d627-5fdb-ade0-0edc631bf9db-7943274.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1200x675_cmsv2_5b3b092a-d627-5fdb-ade0-0edc631bf9db-7943274.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1920x1080_cmsv2_5b3b092a-d627-5fdb-ade0-0edc631bf9db-7943274.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Anthony Nkinzo Kamole, Managing Director, DRC&apos;s National Investment Promotion Agency (ANAPI)<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"Today, with 80 million hectares of arable land, we need to ensure that malnutrition can be genuinely reduced. So can we really afford to fail? I think we can no longer afford to fail.\"<\/p>\n<p>This proactive policy has seen the emergence of six large-scale food-growing sites for local consumption, scattered throughout the country. One example is Bio Agro-Business, in the province of Kongo Central.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The company produces long-grain rice using an agro-industrial approach and offers training in rural areas.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//94//32//74//808x454_cmsv2_3ac3a4d3-0d51-54de-b08b-5c1b4de380e9-7943274.jpg/" alt=\"Bienvenu Bieka, Manager, Bio Agro Business in Kimpese\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/384x216_cmsv2_3ac3a4d3-0d51-54de-b08b-5c1b4de380e9-7943274.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/640x360_cmsv2_3ac3a4d3-0d51-54de-b08b-5c1b4de380e9-7943274.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/750x422_cmsv2_3ac3a4d3-0d51-54de-b08b-5c1b4de380e9-7943274.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/828x466_cmsv2_3ac3a4d3-0d51-54de-b08b-5c1b4de380e9-7943274.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1080x608_cmsv2_3ac3a4d3-0d51-54de-b08b-5c1b4de380e9-7943274.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1200x675_cmsv2_3ac3a4d3-0d51-54de-b08b-5c1b4de380e9-7943274.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1920x1080_cmsv2_3ac3a4d3-0d51-54de-b08b-5c1b4de380e9-7943274.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Bienvenu Bieka, Manager, Bio Agro Business in Kimpese<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"Our agricultural engineers come to help farmers improve their crop yields,\" said\u00a0Bienvenu Bieka, the Manager at Bio Agro Business in Kimpese. \"We give them seeds and then we make machinery available to them for their work. We buy their produce so that they can live well.\"<\/p>\n<h2><strong>'We have to believe in our own potential'<\/strong><\/h2><p>These incubators develop local private enterprise through the emergence of young entrepreneurs based on plots of land around production sites. In a global context marked by ecological and security crises, the Democratic Republic of Congo is positioning agriculture as the linchpin of its economic development.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//94//32//74//808x454_cmsv2_69266f49-0b84-5195-8566-3bf0a4194fbd-7943274.jpg/" alt=\"Gracia K. Kabanga, Terra, Democratic Republic of the Congo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/384x216_cmsv2_69266f49-0b84-5195-8566-3bf0a4194fbd-7943274.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/640x360_cmsv2_69266f49-0b84-5195-8566-3bf0a4194fbd-7943274.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/750x422_cmsv2_69266f49-0b84-5195-8566-3bf0a4194fbd-7943274.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/828x466_cmsv2_69266f49-0b84-5195-8566-3bf0a4194fbd-7943274.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1080x608_cmsv2_69266f49-0b84-5195-8566-3bf0a4194fbd-7943274.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1200x675_cmsv2_69266f49-0b84-5195-8566-3bf0a4194fbd-7943274.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/94\/32\/74\/1920x1080_cmsv2_69266f49-0b84-5195-8566-3bf0a4194fbd-7943274.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Gracia K. 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revolutionise football on the continent?","leadin":"Africa's newest elite football competition kicks off on October 20th","summary":"Africa's newest elite football competition kicks off on October 20th","keySentence":"","url":"african-football-league-will-it-revolutionise-football-on-the-continent","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2023\/10\/12\/african-football-league-will-it-revolutionise-football-on-the-continent","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Africa's newest elite football competition, the African Football League, will finally begin on October 20th. It has been a long time coming for fans on the continent, but it's finally here. \n\nThe idea was announced in 2019 and is a joint creation of the world football governing body, FIFA, and the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Finally, four years later, we are just days away from kick-off. Eight teams will battle it out in a knockout format for the first edition only. They will be playing for a share of a prize pot thought to be worth almost \u20ac10 million. The final match will be played on November 11th, and the first winner of the African Football League will be known. \n\nIt has been a long road to get this tournament underway. There have been many moving parts, and a loss of nearly \u20ac15 million in the last financial year for CAF has meant a delayed start. Initially, 24 teams were to make up the entire league. The number was reduced to eight for the first year only in order to get the tournament underway. Every round will be a two-legged knockout tie, including the final. Controversially, the teams that will play in the quarter-final are already known, without a single game being played. \n\nFiso Mazibuko is a sports commentator for SuperSportTV in South Africa. He told Football Now that the league has come at a good time, but it won't be without its challenges: \n\n\"It's good to see representation from around the continent. It's good to see that the game can continue to grow, and hopefully, you know, from a monetary point of view, it makes sense for everyone, and the level of competition is good. In Europe, for example, there was a lot of controversy regarding the Super League and how that was played out and essentially the big clubs getting bigger. \n\nBut what about logistics? The tournament will take place at a time when playing schedules are already crowded. \n\n\"Cutting the tournament from 24 teams to eight is useful for the teething phase. Now, with eight teams, it can be played over four weeks. I think it makes it much easier to manage that particular situation because it's hard to travel around Africa. It really is.\" Fiso continued. \n\nThe competition will be an exciting celebration across the continent. Several of Africa's top teams will compete in the tournament's inaugural year. \n\nAl Ahly (Egypt) \n\nEnyimba FC (Nigeria) \nEsp\u00e9rance Tunis (Tunisia) \nMamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) \nPetro Atletico de Luanda (Angola) \nSimba SC (Tanzania) \nTP Mazembe (DR Congo) \nWydad Casablanca (Morocco) \n\n\"It's no doubt that (the favourites) are Al-Ahly of Egypt.\" Says Momodou Gajaga, Sports Anchor for QTV, Gambia. \n\n\"They've been record champions in the CAF Champions League. They have the best players. They have the most organised team. In terms of sponsorship and even when it comes to the revenue that they generate, their team and the fans that follow them, they are ahead of every other club. \n\nMorocco has been a considerable force to reckon with and is a strong contender for the Cup. Esperance are former competition winners and are already firm favourites in the competition. \n\nEnyimba from Nigeria, are worth keeping an eye on. However, it has been a long time since they have been Africa's top football club. In fact, for the last 20 years they haven't won any major competitions. So can they make a U-turn in this competition, which could allow them to prove their worth and regain the glories they achieved in years gone by? \n\nIt has been 13 years since a tournament of this size was held in Africa. The legacy of hosting the FIFA World Cup in South Africa in 2010 has yet to live up to expectations. Still, the finances generated by the Africa Super League could kickstart the roadmap to a brighter footballing future across the continent. \n\n","htmlText":"<h2>Africa's newest elite football competition, the African Football League, will finally begin on October 20th. It has been a long time coming for fans on the continent, but it's finally here.<\/h2><p>The idea was announced in 2019 and is a joint creation of the world football governing body, FIFA, and the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Finally, four years later, we are just days away from kick-off. Eight teams will battle it out in a knockout format for the first edition only. They will be playing for a share of a prize pot thought to be worth almost \u20ac10 million. The final match will be played on November 11th, and the first winner of the African Football League will be known.<\/p>\n<p>It has been a long road to get this tournament underway. There have been many moving parts, and a loss of nearly \u20ac15 million in the last financial year for CAF has meant a delayed start. Initially, 24 teams were to make up the entire league. The number was reduced to eight for the first year only in order to get the tournament underway. Every round will be a two-legged knockout tie, including the final. Controversially, the teams that will play in the quarter-final are already known, without a single game being played.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6666666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//95//46//60//808x539_cmsv2_8d6235ec-b081-577b-af39-4d34956b069d-7954660.jpg/" alt=\"The Africa Football League is hoping to be a gamechanger on the continent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/95\/46\/60\/384x256_cmsv2_8d6235ec-b081-577b-af39-4d34956b069d-7954660.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/95\/46\/60\/640x427_cmsv2_8d6235ec-b081-577b-af39-4d34956b069d-7954660.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/95\/46\/60\/750x500_cmsv2_8d6235ec-b081-577b-af39-4d34956b069d-7954660.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/95\/46\/60\/828x552_cmsv2_8d6235ec-b081-577b-af39-4d34956b069d-7954660.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/95\/46\/60\/1080x720_cmsv2_8d6235ec-b081-577b-af39-4d34956b069d-7954660.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/95\/46\/60\/1200x800_cmsv2_8d6235ec-b081-577b-af39-4d34956b069d-7954660.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/95\/46\/60\/1920x1280_cmsv2_8d6235ec-b081-577b-af39-4d34956b069d-7954660.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The Africa Football League is hoping to be a gamechanger on the continent<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">SIA KAMBOU\/AFP or licensors<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fiso Mazibuko is a sports commentator for SuperSportTV in South Africa. He told Football Now that the league has come at a good time, but it won&#039;t be without its challenges:<\/p>\n<p>\"It&#039;s good to see representation from around the continent. It&#039;s good to see that the game can continue to grow, and hopefully, you know, from a monetary point of view, it makes sense for everyone, and the level of competition is good. In Europe, for example, there was a lot of controversy regarding the Super League and how that was played out and essentially the big clubs getting bigger.<\/p>\n<p>But what about logistics? The tournament will take place at a time when playing schedules are already crowded.<\/p>\n<p>\"Cutting the tournament from 24 teams to eight is useful for the teething phase. Now, with eight teams, it can be played over four weeks. I think it makes it much easier to manage that particular situation because it&#039;s hard to travel around Africa. It really is.\" Fiso continued.<\/p>\n<p>The competition will be an exciting celebration across the continent. Several of Africa&#039;s top teams will compete in the tournament&#039;s inaugural year.<\/p>\n<h3>Al Ahly (Egypt)<\/h3><p>Enyimba FC (Nigeria)<br>Esp\u00e9rance Tunis (Tunisia)<br>Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)<br>Petro Atletico de Luanda (Angola)<br>Simba SC (Tanzania)<br>TP Mazembe (DR Congo)<br>Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6667303284950343\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//95//46//60//808x539_cmsv2_81ce7cc0-e66a-5c6b-b2cf-b37025d485f3-7954660.jpg/" alt=\"Al Ahly are the current African Champions League holders\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/95\/46\/60\/384x256_cmsv2_81ce7cc0-e66a-5c6b-b2cf-b37025d485f3-7954660.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/95\/46\/60\/640x427_cmsv2_81ce7cc0-e66a-5c6b-b2cf-b37025d485f3-7954660.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/95\/46\/60\/750x500_cmsv2_81ce7cc0-e66a-5c6b-b2cf-b37025d485f3-7954660.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/95\/46\/60\/828x552_cmsv2_81ce7cc0-e66a-5c6b-b2cf-b37025d485f3-7954660.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/95\/46\/60\/1080x720_cmsv2_81ce7cc0-e66a-5c6b-b2cf-b37025d485f3-7954660.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/95\/46\/60\/1200x800_cmsv2_81ce7cc0-e66a-5c6b-b2cf-b37025d485f3-7954660.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/95\/46\/60\/1920x1280_cmsv2_81ce7cc0-e66a-5c6b-b2cf-b37025d485f3-7954660.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Al Ahly are the current African Champions League holders<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">FADEL SENNA\/AFP or licensors<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"It&#039;s no doubt that (the favourites) are Al-Ahly of Egypt.\" Says Momodou Gajaga, Sports Anchor for QTV, Gambia.<\/p>\n<p>\"They&#039;ve been record champions in the CAF Champions League. They have the best players. They have the most organised team. In terms of sponsorship and even when it comes to the revenue that they generate, their team and the fans that follow them, they are ahead of every other club.<\/p>\n<p>Morocco has been a considerable force to reckon with and is a strong contender for the Cup. Esperance are former competition winners and are already firm favourites in the competition.<\/p>\n<p>Enyimba from Nigeria, are worth keeping an eye on. However, it has been a long time since they have been Africa&#039;s top football club. In fact, for the last 20 years they haven&#039;t won any major competitions. So can they make a U-turn in this competition, which could allow them to prove their worth and regain the glories they achieved in years gone by?<\/p>\n<p>It has been 13 years since a tournament of this size was held in Africa. The legacy of hosting the FIFA World Cup in South Africa in 2010 has yet to live up to expectations. Still, the finances generated by the Africa Super League could kickstart the roadmap to a brighter footballing future across the continent.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1696845373,"updatedAt":1697373561,"publishedAt":1697128217,"firstPublishedAt":1697113264,"lastPublishedAt":1697373561,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Themba Hadebe\/Copyright 2021 The AP. 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MASTER WEB","path":"\/2023\/10\/12\/african-football-league-will-it-revolutionise-football-on-the-continent","lastModified":1697373561},{"id":2392190,"cid":7963718,"versionId":1,"archive":0,"housenumber":"231012_WBWB_53440640","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"Niger is the latest victim of Africa\u2019s development paradox","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Niger is the latest victim of Africa\u2019s development paradox","titleListing2":"VIEW | Under the sticky colonial development model of resource extraction, African natural resources have been a blessing for former colonial powers and a curse for source countries and the entire continent as a whole, Hippolyte Fofack writes.","leadin":"Under the sticky colonial development model of resource extraction, African natural resources have been a blessing for former colonial powers and a curse for source countries and the entire continent as a whole, Hippolyte Fofack writes.","summary":"Under the sticky colonial development model of resource extraction, African natural resources have been a blessing for former colonial powers and a curse for source countries and the entire continent as a whole, Hippolyte Fofack writes.","keySentence":"","url":"niger-is-the-latest-victim-of-africas-development-paradox","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2023\/10\/12\/niger-is-the-latest-victim-of-africas-development-paradox","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"When the homeland is dying, it is everyone\u2019s fault.\u00a0 \n\nAnd for now, that dying homeland is Niger, the usually-overlooked and landlocked West African nation that has been commanding headlines in even the Western media since late July when the latest in a long line of coups in the Sahel region \u2014 stretching from the Atlantic to the Red Sea along the southern edge of the Sahara \u2014 was announced by the country\u2019s military. \n\nAfrican affairs typically only enter the mainstream media in the context of humanitarian crises or through the geopolitical prism.\u00a0 \n\nAnd sure enough, in this case, the West \u2014 led by the US and France, the former colonial power \u2014 is concerned that Niger will follow the path already taken in neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali in the new \u201cscramble for Africa\u201d. \n\nThe sudden rise in interest in a country that most people might have trouble distinguishing from Nigeria, its southern neighbour, has put a spotlight on Niger and offered an opportunity to reflect on the key development challenges confronting the region.\u00a0 \n\nChief among these is the stickiness of the highly extroverted colonial development model of resource extraction, which has been at the root of intergenerational poverty in Niger and other African states, as well as environmental stresses that fuel insecurity and amplify migration pressures. \n\nA country is so rich, yet its people are poor \n\nNiger is the quintessence of Africa\u2019s development paradox. The country is one of the most natural resource-rich in the world and endowed with plentiful renewable and non-renewable energy sources, but is also one of the world\u2019s poorest.\u00a0 \n\nDespite being one of the leading producers of gold and a major supplier of uranium, Niger suffers from one of the highest poverty rates in the world and is ranked third from last on the United Nations Human Development Index, ahead of only Chad and South Sudan. \n\nMore than 10 million Nigeriens (around 42% of its population) live in extreme poverty, and only 58% of children attend school, down from 66% in 2017.\u00a0 \n\nViolence and insecurity have caused mass displacement and school closures, with almost 900 schools having been shuttered across affected communities.\u00a0 \n\nThings have gone from bad to worse in Niger and, indeed, in many Sahelian countries, where more than 22,000 Africans were killed in jihadist-related violence in the 12 months to June 2023, a 50% increase from the year prior. \n\nTerrorist acts and pitch-dark blackouts \n\nNiger\u2019s population has suffocated under a combination of immiserising growth, mismanagement of natural resources, intergenerational poverty, climate disaster, and rampant insecurity.\u00a0 \n\nCountless villages have been destroyed by itinerant terrorists whose firepower has grown ever more powerful year after year, despite the proliferation of foreign military bases and drone stations in the country.\u00a0 \n\nNiger hosts strategic US drone bases and French soldiers, as well as troops from Germany, Italy, and Canada. \n\nOn top of that, Niger was plunged into blackouts just days after the coup when Nigeria cut off the supply of electricity to its neighbour, in contravention of its obligations as a member of the nine-country Niger Basin Authority.\u00a0 \n\nThe power cuts risk exacerbating insecurity and social stresses in Niger, which has already come under draconian economic and financial sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS.\u00a0 \n\nIn addition to freezing Nigerien assets held in regional central banks, these sanctions suspended all commercial and financial transactions between Niger and other member states. \n\nNeighbouring Nigeria suffers from the same paradox \n\nThere is a certain irony to Nigeria cutting Niger\u2019s access to power. In normal times, the former provides around 70% of the total electricity consumed by the latter\u2019s homes and industries \u2014 despite Nigerians themselves suffering frequent blackouts, which occur so often that the power supply in the country has been called \u201cepileptic\u201d. \n\nDespite being the largest oil exporter on the continent, Nigeria is actually one of the most energy-poor countries in the world in per capita terms\u2014its citizens consume 113 kilowatt hours of energy per capita annually, against a continental average of 317 kilowatt hours. \n\nTypically, Nigeria\u2019s power system is able to dispatch only around 4 gigawatts per day, far too little to support its population of more than 220 million people. \n\nAround 60% of Nigerians have access to electricity.\u00a0For the neighbours to the north in Niger where citizens consume a paltry 51 kilowatt hours of energy per capita annually, that percentage stands at less than 20%, and just 9.1% in rural areas, even though the country is endowed with remarkable resource wealth.\u00a0 \n\nIt is one of the world\u2019s leading producers of high-grade uranium, the radioactive material essential to the production of nuclear energy in Europe. Niger\u2019s uranium has served its former colonial possessor, France, especially well. \n\nLet there be light\u00a0\u2014\u00a0thanks to Nigeiren uranium \n\nOver a third of all lamps in France light up thanks to Nigerian uranium. Around 70% of France\u2019s electricity is derived from nuclear energy, which has enabled French citizens to consume over 6,950 kilowatts hours of energy per capita annually, one of the highest in the world.\u00a0 \n\nLast year, Niger supplied 1,440 tonnes of the country\u2019s natural uranium, accounting for almost 30% of all such imports between 2020-22. More broadly, Niger accounts for a fifth of the European Union\u2019s uranium supplies. \n\nIn 2013 the UK-based anti-poverty organization Oxfam published a report detailing how French multinational companies were profiting massively from Niger\u2019s uranium.\u00a0 \n\nFigures show that in 2010, two Nigerien subsidiaries of Areva, the French nuclear power multinational, extracted 114,346 metric tonnes of uranium in Niger with an export value of more than \u20ac3.5 billion, of which just 13% (around \u20ac450m) was paid to Niger.\u00a0 \n\nThat share has hardly changed in the intervening years, and with rising military expenditures and constraints on the domestic revenue mobilisation side of the sovereign balance sheet, Niger has fallen into a debilitating donor dependency trap.\u00a0 \n\nThe government depends on foreign aid for around 40% of its budget. \n\n'David vs Goliath struggle' \n\nWatchdogs have documented over several years the extent to which the contracts between successive Nigerien governments and multinational companies have exploited the country\u2019s uranium wealth to the detriment of its citizens, both financially and environmentally.\u00a0 \n\nNiger\u2019s efforts to secure greater benefits from its natural resources were aptly described by Oxfam as a \u201cDavid vs Goliath struggle\u201d. \n\nIn 2010, a Greenpeace investigation revealed dangerous radiation levels among Nigeriens working in the mining sector, with people suffering from unexplained diseases affecting their skin, liver, kidneys, and lungs.\u00a0 \n\nAnd earlier this year the France-based Independent Research and Information Commission on Radioactivity found that 20 million tonnes of waste from a recently depleted uranium mine was spreading radon, a potentially lethal radioactive gas, polluting the air and contaminating the soil and water supplies. \n\nNatural resources, a blessing for some, for others a curse \n\nNumerous reports have also documented the climate crimes committed by multinational oil companies, most notably Shell in Nigeria and more specifically in the Niger Delta, the oil-rich region devastated by pollution from oil spills that have cost many residents their livelihoods.\u00a0 \n\nIn addition to destroying mangrove forests, families were forced to abandon their homes. \n\nReflecting on the scale of pollution and the human costs,\u00a0Mark Dummet, then director of Amnesty International\u2019s global issue program, said: \u201cIt is incomprehensible to imagine that if these spills and this level of pollution occurred in North America or Europe that it would be allowed to happen.\u201d \n\nThe natural resources that were supposed to help improve the welfare of the population have failed to meet expectations.\u00a0 \n\nWorse still, they have produced enduring pollution and environmental stresses, which have become their main heritage.\u00a0 \n\nUnder the highly extroverted and sticky colonial development model of resource extraction, African natural resources have been a blessing for former colonial powers and a curse for source countries and the entire continent as a whole. \n\nDemocracy will remain fragile \n\nArmy Captain Ibrahim Traor\u00e9, the young leader of Burkina Faso who engineered his own military coup last year, has been vocal about the similarly incomprehensible position in which Africa finds itself from a development perspective.\u00a0 \n\nSpeaking at the Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg on 27-28 July hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Traor\u00e9 asked: \u201cThe question that my generation poses to itself, if I can summarise it, is how can Africa, with so many resources under our soil, with such a natural abundance of sun and water, still today remain the poorest continent?\u201d\u00a0 \n\nUnless we find the right answer to this development paradox and broaden the distributional gains from natural resource exploitation while minimising the negative externalities, democracy will remain fragile. \n\nWaves of campaigners have cheered on troops in Niamey, Niger\u2019s capital, and the first survey of citizens\u2019 opinion of the coup, conducted by Premise Data, is very revealing: 78% of respondents support the military\u2019s actions and 73% believe the coup leaders should stay in power for an extended period or until new elections are held.\u00a0 \n\nWhen the homeland is dying under the relentless firepower of jihadist forces and a long heritage of environmental crimes, it is everyone\u2019s fault; and this includes both the military and civilian population. \n\nHippolyte Fofack is Chief Economist and Director of Research at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). \n\nAt Euronews, we believe all views matter. Contact us at view@euronews.com to send pitches or submissions and be part of the conversation. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>When the homeland is dying, it is everyone\u2019s fault.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And for now, that dying homeland is Niger, the usually-overlooked and landlocked West African nation that has been commanding headlines in even the Western media since late July when the latest in a long line of coups in the Sahel region \u2014 stretching from the Atlantic to the Red Sea along the southern edge of the Sahara \u2014 was announced by the country\u2019s military.<\/p>\n<p>African affairs typically only enter the mainstream media in the context of humanitarian crises or through the geopolitical prism.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And sure enough, in this case, the West \u2014 led by the US and France, the former colonial power \u2014 is concerned that Niger will follow the path already taken in neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali in the new \u201cscramble for Africa\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The sudden rise in interest in a country that most people might have trouble distinguishing from Nigeria, its southern neighbour, has put a spotlight on Niger and offered an opportunity to reflect on the key development challenges confronting the region.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Chief among these is the stickiness of the highly extroverted colonial development model of resource extraction, which has been at the root of intergenerational poverty in Niger and other African states, as well as environmental stresses that fuel insecurity and amplify migration pressures.<\/p>\n<h2>A country is so rich, yet its people are poor<\/h2><p>Niger is the quintessence of Africa\u2019s development paradox. The country is one of the most natural resource-rich in the world and endowed with plentiful renewable and non-renewable energy sources, but is also one of the world\u2019s poorest.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Despite being one of the leading producers of gold and a major supplier of uranium, Niger suffers from one of the highest poverty rates in the world and is ranked third from last on the United Nations Human Development Index, ahead of only Chad and South Sudan.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">More than 10 million Nigeriens (around 42% of its population) live in extreme poverty, and only 58% of children attend school, down from 66% in 2017.<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>More than 10 million Nigeriens (around 42% of its population) live in extreme poverty, and only 58% of children attend school, down from 66% in 2017.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Violence and insecurity have caused mass displacement and school closures, with almost 900 schools having been shuttered across affected communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Things have gone from bad to worse in Niger and, indeed, in many Sahelian countries, where more than 22,000 Africans were killed in jihadist-related violence in the 12 months to June 2023, a 50% increase from the year prior.<\/p>\n<h2>Terrorist acts and pitch-dark blackouts<\/h2><p>Niger\u2019s population has suffocated under a combination of immiserising growth, mismanagement of natural resources, intergenerational poverty, climate disaster, and rampant insecurity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Countless villages have been destroyed by itinerant terrorists whose firepower has grown ever more powerful year after year, despite the proliferation of foreign military bases and drone stations in the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Niger hosts strategic US drone bases and French soldiers, as well as troops from Germany, Italy, and Canada.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6669921875\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//91//79//86//808x539_cmsv2_0a28af61-88fe-5089-bf91-8add49af2307-7917986.jpg/" alt=\"French Barkhane Air Force mechanics maintain a Mirage 2000 on the Niamey base, June 2019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/91\/79\/86\/384x256_cmsv2_0a28af61-88fe-5089-bf91-8add49af2307-7917986.jpg 384w, 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<span class=\"widget__captionText\">French Barkhane Air Force mechanics maintain a Mirage 2000 on the Niamey base, June 2019<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">AP Photo<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On top of that, Niger was plunged into blackouts just days after the coup when Nigeria cut off the supply of electricity to its neighbour, in contravention of its obligations as a member of the nine-country Niger Basin Authority.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7857860,7917978\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2023//09//24//president-emmanuel-macron-france-to-end-military-presence-in-niger/">France will end military presence in Niger, says President Macron<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2023//08//31//nigers-future-is-in-danger-the-international-response-is-making-it-worse/">Niger/u2019s future is in danger. The international response is making it worse<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The power cuts risk exacerbating insecurity and social stresses in Niger, which has already come under draconian economic and financial sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In addition to freezing Nigerien assets held in regional central banks, these sanctions suspended all commercial and financial transactions between Niger and other member states.<\/p>\n<h2>Neighbouring Nigeria suffers from the same paradox<\/h2><p>There is a certain irony to Nigeria cutting Niger\u2019s access to power. In normal times, the former provides around 70% of the total electricity consumed by the latter\u2019s homes and industries \u2014 despite Nigerians themselves suffering frequent blackouts, which occur so often that the power supply in the country has been called \u201cepileptic\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being the largest oil exporter on the continent, Nigeria is actually one of the most energy-poor countries in the world in per capita terms\u2014its citizens consume 113 kilowatt hours of energy per capita annually, against a continental average of 317 kilowatt hours.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6669921875\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//96//37//18//808x539_cmsv2_442ad0e4-35f2-5605-9654-df4b8f4460f7-7963718.jpg/" alt=\"Vegetable vendors ply their wares by the light of locally-made lanterns in Lagos, February 2017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/384x256_cmsv2_442ad0e4-35f2-5605-9654-df4b8f4460f7-7963718.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/640x427_cmsv2_442ad0e4-35f2-5605-9654-df4b8f4460f7-7963718.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/750x500_cmsv2_442ad0e4-35f2-5605-9654-df4b8f4460f7-7963718.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/828x552_cmsv2_442ad0e4-35f2-5605-9654-df4b8f4460f7-7963718.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/1080x720_cmsv2_442ad0e4-35f2-5605-9654-df4b8f4460f7-7963718.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/1200x800_cmsv2_442ad0e4-35f2-5605-9654-df4b8f4460f7-7963718.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/1920x1281_cmsv2_442ad0e4-35f2-5605-9654-df4b8f4460f7-7963718.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Vegetable vendors ply their wares by the light of locally-made lanterns in Lagos, February 2017<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Sunday Alamba\/Copyright 2017 The AP. All rights reserved.<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Typically, Nigeria\u2019s power system is able to dispatch only around 4 gigawatts per day, far too little to support its population of more than 220 million people.<\/p>\n<p>Around 60% of Nigerians have access to electricity.\u00a0For the neighbours to the north in Niger where citizens consume a paltry 51 kilowatt hours of energy per capita annually, that percentage stands at less than 20%, and just 9.1% in rural areas, even though the country is endowed with remarkable resource wealth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is one of the world\u2019s leading producers of high-grade uranium, the radioactive material essential to the production of nuclear energy in Europe. Niger\u2019s uranium has served its former colonial possessor, France, especially well.<\/p>\n<h2>Let there be light\u00a0\u2014\u00a0thanks to Nigeiren uranium<\/h2><p>Over a third of all lamps in France light up thanks to Nigerian uranium. Around 70% of France\u2019s electricity is derived from nuclear energy, which has enabled French citizens to consume over 6,950 kilowatts hours of energy per capita annually, one of the highest in the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Niger supplied 1,440 tonnes of the country\u2019s natural uranium, accounting for almost 30% of all such imports between 2020-22. More broadly, Niger accounts for a fifth of the European Union\u2019s uranium supplies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">Figures show that in 2010, two Nigerien subsidiaries of Areva, the French nuclear power multinational, extracted 114,346 metric tonnes of uranium in Niger with an export value of more than \u20ac3.5 billion, of which just 13% (around \u20ac450m) was paid to Niger.<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5947265625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//96//37//18//808x481_cmsv2_a1ffb56a-147a-5560-bafe-cdb91feb787e-7963718.jpg/" alt=\"A Nigerien soldier walks outside France&apos;s state-owned nuclear giant Areva&apos;s uranium mine, September 2010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/384x228_cmsv2_a1ffb56a-147a-5560-bafe-cdb91feb787e-7963718.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/640x381_cmsv2_a1ffb56a-147a-5560-bafe-cdb91feb787e-7963718.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/750x446_cmsv2_a1ffb56a-147a-5560-bafe-cdb91feb787e-7963718.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/828x492_cmsv2_a1ffb56a-147a-5560-bafe-cdb91feb787e-7963718.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/1080x642_cmsv2_a1ffb56a-147a-5560-bafe-cdb91feb787e-7963718.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/1200x714_cmsv2_a1ffb56a-147a-5560-bafe-cdb91feb787e-7963718.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/1920x1142_cmsv2_a1ffb56a-147a-5560-bafe-cdb91feb787e-7963718.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">A Nigerien soldier walks outside France&apos;s state-owned nuclear giant Areva&apos;s uranium mine, September 2010<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">ISSOUF SANOGO\/AFP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In 2013 the UK-based anti-poverty organization Oxfam published a report detailing how French multinational companies were profiting massively from Niger\u2019s uranium.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Figures show that in 2010, two Nigerien subsidiaries of Areva, the French nuclear power multinational, extracted 114,346 metric tonnes of uranium in Niger with an export value of more than \u20ac3.5 billion, of which just 13% (around \u20ac450m) was paid to Niger.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>That share has hardly changed in the intervening years, and with rising military expenditures and constraints on the domestic revenue mobilisation side of the sovereign balance sheet, Niger has fallen into a debilitating donor dependency trap.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The government depends on foreign aid for around 40% of its budget.<\/p>\n<h2>'David vs Goliath struggle'<\/h2><p>Watchdogs have documented over several years the extent to which the contracts between successive Nigerien governments and multinational companies have exploited the country\u2019s uranium wealth to the detriment of its citizens, both financially and environmentally.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Niger\u2019s efforts to secure greater benefits from its natural resources were aptly described by Oxfam as a \u201cDavid vs Goliath struggle\u201d.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">20 million tonnes of waste from a recently depleted uranium mine was spreading radon, a potentially lethal radioactive gas, polluting the air and contaminating the soil and water supplies.<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6669921875\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//96//37//18//808x539_cmsv2_26c9a81e-62e4-5af3-aa6c-12a926b04ad6-7963718.jpg/" alt=\"A man walks past advertisements for household insecticides painted on a grocery store in the &quot;Petit Marche&quot; market area of Niamey, February 2010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/384x256_cmsv2_26c9a81e-62e4-5af3-aa6c-12a926b04ad6-7963718.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/640x427_cmsv2_26c9a81e-62e4-5af3-aa6c-12a926b04ad6-7963718.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/750x500_cmsv2_26c9a81e-62e4-5af3-aa6c-12a926b04ad6-7963718.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/828x552_cmsv2_26c9a81e-62e4-5af3-aa6c-12a926b04ad6-7963718.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/1080x720_cmsv2_26c9a81e-62e4-5af3-aa6c-12a926b04ad6-7963718.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/1200x800_cmsv2_26c9a81e-62e4-5af3-aa6c-12a926b04ad6-7963718.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/1920x1281_cmsv2_26c9a81e-62e4-5af3-aa6c-12a926b04ad6-7963718.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">A man walks past advertisements for household insecticides painted on a grocery store in the &quot;Petit Marche&quot; market area of Niamey, February 2010<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">REBECCA BLACKWELL\/AP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In 2010, a Greenpeace investigation revealed dangerous radiation levels among Nigeriens working in the mining sector, with people suffering from unexplained diseases affecting their skin, liver, kidneys, and lungs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And earlier this year the France-based Independent Research and Information Commission on Radioactivity found that 20 million tonnes of waste from a recently depleted uranium mine was spreading radon, a potentially lethal radioactive gas, polluting the air and contaminating the soil and water supplies.<\/p>\n<h2>Natural resources, a blessing for some, for others a curse<\/h2><p>Numerous reports have also documented the climate crimes committed by multinational oil companies, most notably Shell in Nigeria and more specifically in the Niger Delta, the oil-rich region devastated by pollution from oil spills that have cost many residents their livelihoods.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In addition to destroying mangrove forests, families were forced to abandon their homes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">Under the highly extroverted and sticky colonial development model of resource extraction, African natural resources have been a blessing for former colonial powers and a curse for source countries and the entire continent as a whole.<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.666015625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//96//37//18//808x539_cmsv2_37b80d0e-7615-5ca9-b0b2-50bbd724c2c3-7963718.jpg/" alt=\"Nigerois peasants return to their homes after a day of work on the farms in Koni, July 2008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/384x256_cmsv2_37b80d0e-7615-5ca9-b0b2-50bbd724c2c3-7963718.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/640x426_cmsv2_37b80d0e-7615-5ca9-b0b2-50bbd724c2c3-7963718.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/750x500_cmsv2_37b80d0e-7615-5ca9-b0b2-50bbd724c2c3-7963718.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/828x551_cmsv2_37b80d0e-7615-5ca9-b0b2-50bbd724c2c3-7963718.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/1080x719_cmsv2_37b80d0e-7615-5ca9-b0b2-50bbd724c2c3-7963718.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/1200x799_cmsv2_37b80d0e-7615-5ca9-b0b2-50bbd724c2c3-7963718.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/96\/37\/18\/1920x1279_cmsv2_37b80d0e-7615-5ca9-b0b2-50bbd724c2c3-7963718.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Nigerois peasants return to their homes after a day of work on the farms in Koni, July 2008<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">MUSTAFA OZER\/AFP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on the scale of pollution and the human costs,\u00a0Mark Dummet, then director of Amnesty International\u2019s global issue program, said: \u201cIt is incomprehensible to imagine that if these spills and this level of pollution occurred in North America or Europe that it would be allowed to happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The natural resources that were supposed to help improve the welfare of the population have failed to meet expectations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Worse still, they have produced enduring pollution and environmental stresses, which have become their main heritage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Under the highly extroverted and sticky colonial development model of resource extraction, African natural resources have been a blessing for former colonial powers and a curse for source countries and the entire continent as a whole.<\/p>\n<h2>Democracy will remain fragile<\/h2><p>Army Captain Ibrahim Traor\u00e9, the young leader of Burkina Faso who engineered his own military coup last year, has been vocal about the similarly incomprehensible position in which Africa finds itself from a development perspective.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg on 27-28 July hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Traor\u00e9 asked: \u201cThe question that my generation poses to itself, if I can summarise it, is how can Africa, with so many resources under our soil, with such a natural abundance of sun and water, still today remain the poorest continent?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Unless we find the right answer to this development paradox and broaden the distributional gains from natural resource exploitation while minimising the negative externalities, democracy will remain fragile.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7799924,7820292\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2023//08//14//niger-concert-in-support-of-the-coup/">Niger: Concert in support of the coup<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//my-europe//2023//08//04//what-does-the-niger-coup-mean-for-europes-relationship-with-the-sahel/">What does the Niger coup mean for Europe\u2019s relationship with the Sahel?<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Waves of campaigners have cheered on troops in Niamey, Niger\u2019s capital, and the first survey of citizens\u2019 opinion of the coup, conducted by Premise Data, is very revealing: 78% of respondents support the military\u2019s actions and 73% believe the coup leaders should stay in power for an extended period or until new elections are held.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When the homeland is dying under the relentless firepower of jihadist forces and a long heritage of environmental crimes, it is everyone\u2019s fault; and this includes both the military and civilian population.<\/p>\n<p><em>Hippolyte Fofack is Chief Economist and Director of Research at the African 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Cairo Peace Summit demands ‘ceasefire’ and increased aid for Gaza

The meeting has representatives from across the globe - including Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the State of Palestine - but Israel are not in attendance.

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International school meal initiative wins 2023 Princess Asturias award

Mary’s Meals is a non-profit organization based in the little Scottish town of Dalmally. Operating in 18 countries, Mary’s Meals' main objective is to provide daily meals to school children. This year, the initiative won the Princess of Asturias Concord Award for its work and we went to meet them.

21/10/2023

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The world’s first off-road solar vehicle is test driven in Morocco

The two-seater, road-legal ‘Stella Terra’ model is powered via solar roof panels and has a 630 km range on a sunny day.

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Ghana

Euroviews. We share a common destiny. It's our duty to shape it for the better

Let us ensure that climate justice prevails, honouring our duty to the generations that will inherit the world we leave behind, Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo writes in an exclusive op-ed for Euronews.

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Morocco proved its resilience during the devastating earthquake in September. Now, the country is looking to sustainably expand its tourism sector ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

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The World Bank has had enough of billion euro fossil fuel subsidies

Fossil fuel and agricultural subsidies should be redirected to climate action, Ajay Banga suggested at the bank's annual meeting.

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AgriBusiness Forum: The DRC hopes to unlock its agricultural potential

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At the AgriBusiness Forum in Kinshasa, government and economic players from the Democratic Republic of the Congo emphasised the urgent need to exploit the country's agricultural potential in order to meet the challenge of food insecurity.

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Africa's newest elite football competition kicks off on October 20th

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Niger

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Under the sticky colonial development model of resource extraction, African natural resources have been a blessing for former colonial powers and a curse for source countries and the entire continent as a whole, Hippolyte Fofack writes.

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