Pics of the day: July 3, 2024
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
UN human rights chief warns against rising hate speech and discrimination
As a record number of countries hold elections this year, Volker Türk called on voters to keep the rights of others in mind when they cast their ballots.
Egypt swears in new Cabinet as mounting economic challenges mount
The change comes as the country faces mounting public discontent following years of economic mismanagement, the coronavirus pandemic and conflict in the Europe and the Middle East
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Biggest Epcc Firm, Nestoil Says ‘Briefcase’ Contractors Killing Oil Industry
[This Day] Abuja -- Nestoil, Nigeria's biggest Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC) company yesterday said that the principle of 'lowest bidder' which has been taken advantage of by those he described as 'briefcase' contractors was hobbling the growth of the oil industry.
Heavyweights Spain and Germany to face off in UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-finals
Both teams have similar European Championship history, each having won the coveted trophy three times.
Namibia: Oil and Gas – an Opportunity for Shared Growth in Namibia
[Namibian] In the oild and gas industry, local content refers to the development of local industries, workforce and resources to support the operations of international oil companies (IOC) within a country.
Rescued Lion cub safe in South Africa, many others kept for hunting
Freya, a 6-month-old lion cub rescued from the wildlife trade in Lebanon, poked a curious nose out of her transport crate and sniffed the air. Satisfied, she took her first cautious steps into her new forever home in a sanctuary in South Africa.
Gaza: Israel targets ‘safe zone’ as tens of thousands flee Khan Younis
The UN estimates that up to 250,000 people have been affected by the Israeli army order to flee Gaza's second-largest city. Approximately 1.9 million people are displaced in Gaza
Secretary Blinken holds talks with Haitian Prime Minister
Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, held a meeting on Tuesday at the State Department with Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille and Foreign Minister Dominique Dupuy to emphasize the significance of U.S. backing for Haiti's recently appointed government.
Ghana: Counter Advertisement to LPG Cylinder Circulation Emerges On TV
[Accra Times] A group of LPG operators are sponsoring advertisements that counter the cylinder circulation model recommended by the NPA.