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  South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has given his support to calls for a boycott of Afghanistan at the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan, adding his voice to those of British politicians who have   called on England   not to play the South Asian nation at the tournament next month. More than 160 British politicians have signed a cross-party letter to the England and Wales Cricket Board, calling for a boycott of England’s fixture against Afghanistan in Lahore on February 26. ECB chief executive Richard Gould responded by calling for a uniform approach from all member nations towards Afghanistan’s participation in international cricket. Australia are the other team scheduled to take on Afghanistan, in Lahore on February 28. Cricket Australia indefinitely postponed a bilateral men’s Twenty 20 series against Afghanistan last March citing “deteriorating human rights for women and girls in the country under Taliban rule” but they did play them at the World Cup in In...

 In a heartwarming display of international solidarity, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extended a helping hand to the people of Chad through a generous humanitarian donation. The event, marked by a sense of partnership and shared humanity, took place in the presence of Aid Al Katebi, the representative of the UAE Ambassador to Chad. His speech highlighted the importance of this contribution in addressing the pressing needs of vulnerable communities in the country. Strengthening Humanitarian Efforts The ceremony witnessed heartfelt gratitude from Mahamat Abdelkerim Bagari, who expressed the deep appreciation of the Chadian government and its people for this remarkable gesture. “In a global context where humanitarian challenges are multiplying, with economic and social crises affecting many vulnerable families, initiatives such as this are of paramount importance,” he emphasized. The donated food and non-food items will provide critical support to Chad’s ongoing humanitarian aid ...

  In a groundbreaking move, Morocco, Mauritania, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have forged a trilateral economic partnership aimed at reshaping the economic landscape of the Sahel and Saharan regions. This collaboration, centered on a large-scale project along the Atlantic coasts of Morocco and Mauritania, promises to transform these areas into a strategic commercial hub, driving growth and prosperity for the region.  The Vision Behind the Partnership At the heart of this ambitious initiative is the goal of creating a historic economic line stretching along the Moroccan and Mauritanian Atlantic coasts. The three nations intend to pool their resources, expertise, and strategic positions to launch a project that will not only enhance trade but also foster stronger diplomatic ties across North Africa. The leaders behind this partnership—King Mohammed VI of Morocco, President Mohamed Ghazouani of Mauritania, and President Mohamed Ben Zayed of the UAE—recently met in Dubai to ...