As the world marks Nelson Mandela Day, CIVICUS is calling on people everywhere to dedicate 67 minutes to solidarity and action for imprisoned human rights defenders through the #StandAsMyWitness campaign.

The number honours the 67 years Nelson Mandela devoted to the struggle for freedom, equality and human rights. 

Lulu Gaboo spoke to the Campaign's Coordinator, Asma Darwish.

As the world marks Nelson Mandela Day, CIVICUS is calling on people everywhere to dedicate 67 minutes to solidarity and action for imprisoned human rights defenders through the #StandAsMyWitness campaign.
The number honours the 67 years Nelson Mandela devoted to the struggle for freedom, equality and human rights.&nbsp;
Lulu Gaboo spoke to the Campaign's Coordinator, Asma Darwish.

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Civicus calls on 67 minutes to solidarity and action on Mandela Day

A team of medical experts led by Dr Annah-Mary Nyakabau of CancerServe conducted an outreach programme on Friday at Karanda Mission Hospital near Mt Darwin in Zimbabwe. The initiative provided assistance to more than 300 people, focusing on cancer screening, awareness and treatment services.

The outreach comes at a time when growing numbers of Zimbabweans view cancer as a major public health threat, amid concerns about late diagnoses, limited access to treatment, and shortages of essential medicines and medical equipment.

Health advocates say early detection remains critical in improving outcomes for cancer patients, while ongoing outreach programmes play an important role in expanding access to screening and support services, particularly in underserved communities.

Channel Africa’s Correspondent in Zimbabwe, John Cassim, reports.

A team of medical experts led by Dr Annah-Mary Nyakabau of CancerServe conducted an outreach programme on Friday at Karanda Mission Hospital near Mt Darwin in Zimbabwe. The initiative provided assistance to more than 300 people, focusing on cancer screening, awareness and treatment services.
The outreach comes at a time when growing numbers of Zimbabweans view cancer as a major public health threat, amid concerns about late diagnoses, limited access to treatment, and shortages of essential medicines and medical equipment.
Health advocates say early detection remains critical in improving outcomes for cancer patients, while ongoing outreach programmes play an important role in expanding access to screening and support services, particularly in underserved communities.
Channel Africa&rsquo;s Correspondent in Zimbabwe, John Cassim, reports.

CancerServe screens more than 300 Zimbabweans as part of outreach programme

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir is in South Africa for an official visit, where he is expected to hold high-level talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa, who chairs the African Union Committee on South Sudan. The talks come as South Sudan prepares for elections later this year, amid concerns from the main opposition party that the Revitalised Peace Agreement is being undermined.

The visit is expected to focus on efforts to support peace, political stability and the implementation of key provisions of the peace agreement, which remains central to South Sudan’s transition towards democratic elections.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Advocate Sipho Mantula, a researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs.

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir is in South Africa for an official visit, where he is expected to hold high-level talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa, who chairs the African Union Committee on South Sudan. The talks come as South Sudan prepares for elections later this year, amid concerns from the main opposition party that the Revitalised Peace Agreement is being undermined.
The visit is expected to focus on efforts to support peace, political stability and the implementation of key provisions of the peace agreement, which remains central to South Sudan&rsquo;s transition towards democratic elections.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Advocate Sipho Mantula, a researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs.

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir in South Africa for official visit ahead of elections

Military officials from Uganda and Burundi reportedly visited Israel last week to discuss the possible deployment of troops to Gaza as part of an international security force proposed by US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to support the fragile ceasefire.

It remains unclear what Uganda and Burundi could contribute to the force, or what they might receive in return for their participation. If Burundi proceeds with the deployment, the two countries would join Morocco, Kosovo, Kazakhstan and Albania, which have already committed to the proposed international force.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Oluwole Ojewale, ENACT Regional Organised Crime Observatory Coordinator for Central Africa at the Institute for Security Studies.

Military officials from Uganda and Burundi reportedly visited Israel last week to discuss the possible deployment of troops to Gaza as part of an international security force proposed by US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s Board of Peace to support the fragile ceasefire.
It remains unclear what Uganda and Burundi could contribute to the force, or what they might receive in return for their participation. If Burundi proceeds with the deployment, the two countries would join Morocco, Kosovo, Kazakhstan and Albania, which have already committed to the proposed international force.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Oluwole Ojewale, ENACT Regional Organised Crime Observatory Coordinator for Central Africa at the Institute for Security Studies.

Civicus calls on 67 minutes to solidarity and action on Mandela Day

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