OTTAWA, Canada – Mélanie Joly, minister of foreign affairs, Mary Ng, minister of export promotion, international trade and economic development, and Ahmed Hussen, minister of international development, will meet African Union Commission (AUC) leadership for the second annual Canada-AUC high-level dialogue on November 7, 2024. On November 6, minister Ng will attend a high-level event at the Canada-AUC Trade Policy Dialogue. The events will take place in Toronto, Ontario. During the high-level dialogue events, the ministers will reaffirm Canada’s commitment to deepening its engagement across the African continent. They will meet with representatives of the AUC and the African Union…
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The World Health Organization’s 2024 Global Tuberculosis Report has revealed that the fight against TB worldwide has shown progress and significant challenges, with African countries showing varied results. According to the report, TB remains prevalent in high-poverty areas like Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which account for a large portion of global cases due to limited healthcare access and high poverty levels. Nevertheless, Africa has seen a 42% reduction in TB-related deaths since 2015, aided by advancements in HIV treatment. Yet, challenges persist: underfunded healthcare systems and an ongoing need for improved vaccines hinder eradication efforts. The report…
Tomorrow X Together LyricsThe English translated lyrics for Over The Moon by Tomorrow X Together are available below. Over The Moon is the lead single on the band’s newly released album, The Star Chapter: Sanctuary.The Star Chapter: Sanctuary Album Cover ArtTomorrow X Together – Over The Moon LyricsIntroHmmWoah, yeahYeahOhVerse 1: Beomgyu & YeonjunYou are my tomorrow, order in my time and spaceLet me hold you, let me hold you closerWhen I hold you and kiss you, my winter melts awayYou’re the sunlight, take me away fartherPre-Chorus: Huening Kai, Soobin & TaehyunBeyond the moon farther still through our dreams, sanctuaryInto the sparkling cosmos of…
After missing out on four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore, the Baltimore Ravens are hoping Tre’Davious White proves to be a solid fallback plan. Before the trade deadline passed Tuesday, the Ravens dealt a 2026 seventh-rounder to the Los Angeles Rams for White and a 2027 seventh-rounder, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec reported the Ravens tried to acquire Lattimore but didn’t want to give up too much draft capital. The New Orleans Saints dealt him to the Washington Commanders instead. The Ravens (6-3) needed an upgrade for their porous secondary. Baltimore ranks last in the NFL in…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his defence minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country fights wars on multiple fronts across the region. The move sparked protests across the country on Tuesday, including a mass gathering that paralysed central Tel Aviv. Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over Israel’s war on Gaza. But Netanyahu had avoided firing his minister before taking the step as the world’s attention was focused on the United States presidential election. Netanyahu cited “significant gaps” and a “crisis of trust” as reasons for the firing. He replaced Gallant…
Millions of voters across the United States went to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the presidential race, as well as state and local races. Voters will be choosing a president between Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee and former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee. Polls begin to close in parts of the country at 7 p.m. ET and continue throughout the 1 a.m. ET hour on Thursday. Who is ahead in the polls of the 2024 U.S. election? Harris vs. Trump Here’s a look at NBC News’ live map of the latest electoral votes for the…
TORONTO, Canada – TD Bank Group (TD or the Bank) (TSX: TD) (NYSE: TD) announced today that it expects catastrophe claims of approximately $388 million after reinsurance and before tax to be reflected in the Bank’s Wealth Management & Insurance segment’s fourth quarter results. Catastrophe claims are insurance claims that relate to any single event that occurred in the relevant fiscal quarter, for which the aggregate insurance claims are equal to or greater than an internal threshold of $5 million before reinsurance. The bank’s internal threshold may change from time to time. The total amount of catastrophe claims presented reflects the estimated pre-tax cost of these…
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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe and several companies associated with him, including African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), are facing a $195 million lawsuit from Tanzania’s Pula Group over the alleged breach of a non-compete agreement. Pula claims that Motsepe’s companies violated confidentiality terms by investing in Evolution Energy Minerals, an Australian competitor operating near Pula’s graphite project. Pula’s chairman, Charles Stith, asserts that the lawsuit’s valuation is based on estimated financial losses resulting from this alleged breach, arguing that such practices disadvantage local firms in Tanzania’s mining sector. Motsepe’s representatives deny any wrongdoing, stating that ARM initially considered but ultimately declined…
Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Davido has unveiled plans for a high-energy birthday concert in Atlanta on November 21, coinciding with his 32nd birthday.The award-winning singer took to Instagram to share his excitement, revealing an impressive lineup of special guests, including Odumodublvck, Ecool, Mayorkun, and several other notable artists.”21 November in ATL just got even CRAZIER!! Special guests just dropped, get your tickets while you can,” Davido wrote.Meanwhile, this announcement comes on the heels of Davido’s recent luxury purchase – a brand-new 2024 Rolls-Royce.Also, fans are eagerly anticipating the birthday concert of Davido, which promises to be an unforgettable night of music…