Abahlali baseMjondolo, a movement of the poor in South Africa, is leading a peaceful demonstration today outside the Kempton Park Police Station in Gauteng province. The organisation is calling on community members, women’s and youth organisations, faith-based groups, trade unions and other progressive forces in Ekurhuleni to join the protest.

Abahlali baseMjondolo says the cases of femicide highlight what it describes as a failure of the systems meant to protect women from gender-based violence.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to SABC News Reporter Sphiwe Mkhize.

Abahlali baseMjondolo, a movement of the poor in South Africa, is leading a peaceful demonstration today outside the Kempton Park Police Station in Gauteng province. The organisation is calling on community members, women&rsquo;s and youth organisations, faith-based groups, trade unions and other progressive forces in Ekurhuleni to join the protest.
Abahlali baseMjondolo says the cases of femicide highlight what it describes as a failure of the systems meant to protect women from gender-based violence.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to SABC News Reporter Sphiwe Mkhize.

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Abahlali baseMjondolo calls on community members to join fight against femicide

The humanitarian situation in Somalia remains dire, with millions experiencing significant hunger and malnutrition. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis estimates that about 5.4 million people will face crisis-level hunger or worse from October to December, including 1.5 million expected to face emergency-level hunger or worse. The Somali government and the United Nations have indicated that the situation may worsen, as heavy flooding linked to the expected El Niño weather pattern could disrupt lives and hinder access to essential services. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Marco Selva, Deputy Country Director at World Food Programme Somalia

The humanitarian situation in Somalia remains dire, with millions experiencing significant hunger and malnutrition. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis estimates that about 5.4 million people will face crisis-level hunger or worse from October to December, including 1.5 million expected to face emergency-level hunger or worse. The Somali government and the United Nations have indicated that the situation may worsen, as heavy flooding linked to the expected El Ni&ntilde;o weather pattern could disrupt lives and hinder access to essential services. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Marco Selva, Deputy Country Director at World Food Programme Somalia

Somalia humanitarian crisis remains dire

Across Africa, artificial intelligence and digital technologies are increasingly being used to tackle healthcare challenges, from limited access to medical specialists to the early detection and management of disease. Rwanda's capital, Kigali, is hosting the fifth Africa HealthTech Summit, bringing together health leaders, policymakers, innovators and investors from across the continent and beyond. The three-day summit is exploring how technology and innovation could shape the future of healthcare in Africa. From Kigali, Sylivanus Karemera reports.

Across Africa, artificial intelligence and digital technologies are increasingly being used to tackle healthcare challenges, from limited access to medical specialists to the early detection and management of disease. Rwanda's capital, Kigali, is hosting the fifth Africa HealthTech Summit, bringing together health leaders, policymakers, innovators and investors from across the continent and beyond. The three-day summit is exploring how technology and innovation could shape the future of healthcare in Africa. From Kigali, Sylivanus Karemera reports.

AI and digital technologies are increasingly being used to tackle healthcare challenges, from limited access to medical specialists to the early detection and management of disease 

The African Union has called on South Sudan's leaders to uphold the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity and release all people arbitrarily detained on political grounds. It has also urged an end to hostilities and agreement on a consensual electoral roadmap ahead of the country's first general elections. The call came during a virtual meeting of the C5 and IGAD member states on South Sudan. Despite concerns that elections under the current conditions could lack credibility and trigger further violence, leaders were urged to press ahead with the polls scheduled for 26 December. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Akol Miyen Kuol, a Political Analyst and Sudan & South Sudan expert.

The African Union has called on South Sudan's leaders to uphold the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity and release all people arbitrarily detained on political grounds. It has also urged an end to hostilities and agreement on a consensual electoral roadmap ahead of the country's first general elections. The call came during a virtual meeting of the C5 and IGAD member states on South Sudan. Despite concerns that elections under the current conditions could lack credibility and trigger further violence, leaders were urged to press ahead with the polls scheduled for 26 December. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Akol Miyen Kuol, a Political Analyst and Sudan &amp; South Sudan expert.

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