Ta Tarbut Faitlovitch – Centre for Ethiopian Jewish artists, creators and cultural entrepreneurs

Ta Tarbut Faitlovitch - Centre for Ethiopian Jewish artists, creators and cultural entrepreneurs

The municipality of Tel Aviv has made Ta Tarbut Faitlovitch, the house of Yaakov Faitlovitz, available as a centre for Ethiopian and African artists. Manager Eliyah Maharat explained her vision: “This house is going to be an engine for the artist who will work here. A professional club, where they can work together, create and learn”.

UN chief demands global action to end racism against people of African descent

UN chief demands global action to end racism against people of African descent

NEW YORK, United States of America — The UN Secretary-General has called for global action to “vanquish racism and discrimination” towards people of African descent, in his message marking the international day highlighting the diaspora In December 2013, the UN General Assembly declared the International Decade for People of African Descent to address issues of recognition, justice, and … Read more

African Eenergy Chamber to litigate banks and financiers for financial apartheid in oil and gas sector

African Eenergy Chamber to litigate banks and financiers for financial apartheid in oil and gas sector

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has accused Western banks and financial institutions of practicing “financial apartheid.” The AEC hinted in a press release last week, that in recent years, several western institutions have implemented policies aimed at reducing support for fossil fuel projects, especially in Africa. This has led to a sharp decline in investment in the continent’s oil and gas industry, a sector that is crucial for the economic future and energy needs on the continent. AEC argues that while similar projects receive support in Europe, Africa’s high-cost energy projects are being neglected.