take, for example, the africa europe foundation that you mentioned at the beginning, zeinab.'t exist, we invented it, because the africa europe foundation was going to be chaired by two men, we were invited to be honorary presidents, which isn't very significant, but we have made it more significant by deciding to have this women leaders network, and we already find that this network is giving a gender lens to the whole of the africa europe foundation, all its strategy committees, all of what it's doing. and there is a great power in women leaders networks, at all levels — at local level, girls, networking. i'm sure each of the questioners is probably part of a network. there's a lot of trust in women leaders networks because we know that we're not there for our ego, we're there to change things, we're there to problem solve, we're there to collaborate. can i ask you both very quickly because you're both older stateswomen and you've both been in positions of leadership, but frankly the progress hasn't been great, has it? in both your countries, the number of women parliamenta

now on bbc news: global questions talks to two former female presidents, one from africa and one from europeoth been trailblazers for women's rights for decades. hello, and welcome to global questions. thousands of women all over the world are protesting against gender violence and sexism, and are demanding an end to the violation of their right. this week, we have two distinguished former female presidents, one from africa and one from europe, answering questions about why women still have to endure discrimination. that is gglobal questions: sexism and violence against women in a patriarchal world. to bring you this addition are our two panellists and specialists joining us via video link from all over the world. let me tell you who is in the hall this week giving the answers, we have two leading global states women who were co—chairs of the woman leaders network of the africa europe foundation. mary robinson was the first female president in the republic of ireland, elected in 1990. before becoming a politician, she trained as a lawyer on leaving office she became the un high commissioner

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monitor and disrupt a terrorist threats not only in afghanistan but anywhere that may arise in africa, europe, the middle east, and elsewhere. i spoke yesterday with president bush conforming my decision. the valor, courage, and integrity. i'm immensely grateful for what they have shown for nearly two decades of combat deployment. we as a nation are forever indebted to them and their families. less than 1% of american serve in our armed forces. the remaining 9%, we owe them. they have never backed down from a single mission that we have asked of them. i witnessed the bravery firsthand during my visits to afghanistan. they never wavered in the resolve. they paid a tremendous price on our behalf. they have the thanks of a grateful nation. i will not stay involved in afghanistan militarily, our diplomatic and humanitarian work will continue. we will support the government of afghanistan. we will provide assistance to the afghan national defenses and security forces. along with our partners, we are trained and equipped with a standing force of over 300 afghan personnel today. hundreds of thousand

they're in africa, europe, middle east and elsewhere. i spoke yesterday with president bush to inform him of my decision. while he and i have had many disagreements over policy through the the year, we're absolutely united in our respect and support for the valor, courage, and integrity of the women and men of the united states armed forces who served. i'm immensely grateful for the backbone they have shown through nearly two decades of combat deployments. we as a nation are forever indebted to them and their families. you all know that less than 1% of merps serve in our armed forces. the remaining 99%, we owe them. we owe them. they have never backed down from a single mission that we've of them. i've witnessed their bravely firsthand in my visits to afghanistan. they have never wavered in their resolve. they have paid a tremendous price on our behalf. and they have the thanks of a grateful nation. our diplomatic and humanitarian work will continue. we'll continue to support the government of afghanistan. we will keep providing assistan

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and there in africa europe the middle east and elsewhere the united states has roughly 2500 soldiers in afghanistan as part of the nato alliance currently we have speaking from brussels the nato secretary general and now it's those forces will also begin drawing down may 1st we went into afghanistan together. we have adjusted over history together and we are united in leaving together who know america's longest war has been costly 2 trillion dollars more than $2300.00 american lives. bided traveled to arlington national cemetery to honor those lives lost biden's decision honors the agreement for withdrawal put in place by his predecessor donald trump both men have been criticized for ignoring pentagon advice to remain in the country the loss of the knitted baby the u.s. presence in the coalition's presence could be a very a further destabilizing question on the ground in the region on capitol hill biden's conservative critics and some members of his own democratic. already oppose the move arguing it will put u.s. and afghan lives at risk it undermines our commitment to the afghan peo

sank less than 10 miles off libya's coast people are risking their lives to sail from north africa to europe the migrants were fleeing poverty and war in. down in somalia as many as 900 migrants were said to be on board only handful survived reship wrecks in just 3 days claims 700 more watched just the most recent tragedy involving migrants trying to meet you in the week. to suddenly get a mass migration of millions it's a big shock to any system. we've got a lot of people in trouble you know lease purple books songs those books so the last very long well you know. work for 22 years counting nobody listened see. in the home. the home to sing we have pits. but when we're looking for the throat the bugs. for instance. this a pit. here is the tool to chain these here over here. libya here. we go for food feel so many are over the. we go 12 more alone here for all. than the 20 full mile. from the libyan will soar to seoul who have for all legal services the law says think that's when the full model says sewing in so it. so you normally we still saw it 20 fold moyles. we've got the she's for all.

and there in africa europe the middle east and elsewhere the united states has roughly 2500 soldiers in afghanistan as part of the nato alliance currently we have speaking from brussels the nato secretary general and now it's those forces will also begin drawing down may 1st we went into afghanistan together. we have adjusted over history together and we all are united in leaving together who know america's longest war has been costly 2 trillion dollars more than $2300.00 american lives. why did traveled to arlington national cemetery to honor those lives lost but instead cision honors the agreement for withdrawal put in place by his predecessor donald trump both men have been criticized for ignoring pentagon advice to remain in the country the loss of the knitted baby the u.s. presence in the coalition's presence could be a very a further destabilizing question on the ground in the region on capitol hill biden's conservative critics and some members of his own democratic. already oppose the move arguing it will put u.s. and afghan lives at risk it undermines our commitment to the af

dead after their boat capsized off the libyan coast while making the dangerous crossing from africa to europe at least 10 bodies have been found israel's army says it struck a site belonging to her mass in the gaza strip israel says it's in response to 3 rockets fired from the palestinian territory and it's one on one east now. al-jazeera. where every week. these people barely know each other. separated a life time ago they don't speak the same language but their families together at last. thousands of children were removed from east timor during the indonesian military occupation. raised as indonesians or abandoned far from harlem and their east timor was lost generation. some way to break a family break a person and break a society by taking their most beloved members. decades later reconciliation begins. the children are coming home. 2 1 o one east investigates a favorite union can heal the wounds of a generation. that's how will. history happen now total. silence. there. the. least see me a putra has lived in brisk java for most of his life but the season his homeland. fee was taken from

and they're in africa europe the middle east and elsewhere the united states has roughly 2500 soldiers in afghanistan as part of the nato alliance currently we have speaking from brussels the nato secretary general and now it's those forces will also begin drawing down may 1st we went into afghanistan together. we have adjusted over history together and we are united in leaving together who know america's longest war has been costly 2 trillion dollars more than $2300.00 american lives. bided traveled to arlington national cemetery to honor those lives lost biden's to sit in honors the agreement for withdrawal put in place by his predecessor donald trump both men have been criticized for ignoring pentagon advice to remain in the country the loss of the knitted baby the u.s. presence in the coalition's presence could be a very a further destabilizing question on the ground in the region on capitol hill biden's conservative critics and some members of his own democratic. already oppose the move arguing it will put u.s. and afghan lives at risk it undermines our commitment to the afghan pe

is refining our national strategy to disrupt threats anywhere where they may arise, whether in africa, europe elsewhere. i spoke yesterday with president bush, to inform him of my decision. while he and i have had many disagreements over policy throughout the years, we're absolutely unite indeed our respect and support to the 1r58or, the courage and integrity of the women and men of the united states armed forces who have served. i'm immensely grateful for the bravery and backphone they have shown through nearly two decades of deployment. we are indebted to them and to their families. you all know that less than 1% of americans serve in our armed forces. the remaining 99%, we owe them. we owe them. they have never backed down from a single mission we have asked of them. i have witnessed their bravery firsthand during my visits to afghanistan. they have never wavered in their resolve. they have paid a tremendous price on our behalf. and they have the thanks of a grateful nation. while we will not stay involved in afghanistan militarily, our diplomatic and humanitarian work will continue. we'll

130 people are feared dead after their boat capsized while making the dangerous crossing from africa to europe rubber inflatable was spotted by a humanitarian vessel on thursday northeast of tripoli at least 10 bodies have been found jael russian opposition leader is ending his hunger strike after $24.00 days in the valleys supporters and doctors that urged him to end the protests due to his deteriorating health another night of violence in occupied east jerusalem israeli and arab activists and palestinians have been involved in acts of violence against each other in the last 24 hours more than $100.00 people have been injured since the violence began on thursday those are the headlines on al-jazeera the latest edition of al-jazeera investigations starts right now. i. in episode 2 with how to sell a massacre polina hanson's one nation party is in america it's. called. the will sure if. they're in search of millions of dollars from the us come they'll be the sort of number you guys seem to think i'm to get 10 obs one. they want the cash to buy control of democracy in a strange. chair because i

dead after their boat capsized off the libyan coast while making the dangerous crossing from africa to europe at least 10 bodies have been found headlines it's talked just here and now. this change because. that is big. money to make a little. stay in the senate they put themselves. we have a disc culture to slash and to create new areas we have to change this. one of the fortunate ones. that majority of the legal research talk about just good hardworking people that want to live the american dream like our ancestors these are here to refugees are terrified that they may be forced to return to. they made a wetlands are a 1300000 head to a natural resource of the northeastern argentina. in the local one any language even i mean some bright water and here there is plenty of it. but in recent years lived life in the area has suffered because of rapid development industrialise said we culture. and uncontrolled cattle grazing. argentine is one of the world's top food producers beef and grain are some of its main exports. and now as the country stretches its agricultural people abilities even furth

europe and south africa after reports of rare blood clotting in a very small number of people health authorities said that they were halting the use of the shot while they investigate the cases and that they were doing this out of quote an abundance of caution astra zeneca job was also recently temporarily suspended in some countries after being linked to rare blood clots. authorities are calling it a short pause the u.s. is johnson and johnson vaccine has hit the same stumbling block as the u.k.'s astra zeneca jab did last month a likely link to a rare and deadly blood clot use of johnson and johnson's janson vaccine has now been halted across the u.s. with health authorities investigating 6 incidents of clotting in younger women one of them fatal. the u.s. developed vaccine uses an adenovirus to trigger immunity the same mechanism as the astra zeneca vaccine janson accounts for roughly 5 percent of vaccines delivered so far in the u.s. . so i had a j. and j. that's in appointment today and. i saw the news about it getting kind of revoked so i called and i asked and they said you ca

and there in africa europe the middle east and elsewhere the united states has roughly 2500 soldiers in afghanistan as part of the nato alliance currently we have speaking from brussels the nato secretary general and now it's those forces will also begin drawing down may 1st we went into afghanistan together. we have adjusted over history together and we all are united in leaving together who know america's longest war has been costly 2 trillion dollars more than $2300.00 american lives. why did travel to arlington national cemetery to honor those lives lost biden's decision honors the agreement for withdrawal put in place by his predecessor donald trump both men have been criticized for ignoring pentagon advice to remain in the country the loss of the knitted baby the u.s. presence in the coalition's presence could be a very a further destabilizing question on the ground in the region on capitol hill biden's conservative critics and some members of his own democratic. oppose the move arguing it will put u.s. and afghan lives at risk it undermines our commitment to the afghan people

europe and i'm now trying to make a living. in. the 77 percent is in italy this country is home to many young people who left africa they crossed the scorching so hard they braved the unpredictable minutes rainy and all in pursuit of a better life in europe today we're asking if the life they're living here was worth the risk they took to get a lot you're going to start out with you right now what does it take to make it in your tickets here. the docks a lot of their fault it takes a lot of it takes a great bravery to make it. through the military and police are the 1st steps it depends on what one is ruining from what one wants to see in him when you are right chris i'm going to come to you right now and we'll talk a little bit about coming here what you faced what you saw what you experienced. what i came to italy. not just. alone. like. us and most of them now in in the various contrie in africa because it was in d.c. for them it does it will do also with luck you know you know like most people live through the sahara desert they also did they went through this the a material where they were not that lucky most people have gone

europe and i'm now trying to make a living. in. the city 7 percent is in italy this country is home to many young people who left africa they crossed the scorching sun they braved the unpredictable mediterranean all in pursuit of a better life in europe today were asking if the life they were living here was worth the risk they took to get a lot you're going to start out with you right now what does it take to make it in here to get here. takes a lot of air for the takes a lot of it takes great bravery to make it. through the military and but these are the 1st steps it depends on what one piece running from what one wants to seek in in in you are all right chris i'm going to come to you right now and we'll talk a little bit about coming here what you faced what you saw what you experienced. what i came to italy. not just. alone. like. us and most of them now in in the various cornfield africa because it wasn't easy for them it does to do also with luck you know you know like most people live through the sahara desert they also the they went through this the a material where they were not that lucky most people have gone through the

europe. the story pointedly showing that goods have an easier passage than some humans. since there were more . voters outside of the us, more voter in africael it also . in the movie, in - the movie nominated. i think things are changing. these international nominees may face an even tougher landscape than ever post—covid, no wonder they are raising a glass to getting this far. now before we go, it is time for me to make my predictions of who will win in the key oscar categories. of course, i run the risk of making a total full of myself. now before we go, it is time for me to make my predictions of who will win in the key oscar categories. of course, i run the risk of making a total full of myself. best adapted screenplay. that award will go to nomadland, one of several it will receive on the night. chloe zhao used jessica bruder�*s non—fiction nomadland: surviving america, the 21st century bestseller, to craft a story cleverly blending real itinerant people playing themselves with professional actors. best original screenplay, that oscar will be awarded master screen wordsmith aaron sorking for the trial of the chicago 7. the vietnam his

europe. the story pointedly showing that goods have an easier passage than some humans. since there were more . voters outside of the us, more voter in africand we can feel it also in the movie, in - the movie nominated. i think things are changing. these international nominees may face an even tougher landscape than ever post—covid, no wonder they are raising a glass to getting this far. now, before we go, it is time for me to make my predictions of who will win in the key oscar categories. of course, i run the risk of making a total full of myself. best adapted screenplay. that award will go to nomadland, one of several it will receive on the night. chloe zhao used jessica bruder�*s non—fiction nomadland: surviving america, the 21st century bestseller, to craft a story cleverly blending real itinerant people playing themselves with professional actors. best original screenplay, that oscar will be awarded master screen wordsmith aaron sorking for the trial of the chicago 7. the vietnam historical legal drama which he also directed. best documentary feature, that award goes to my octopus teacher. a portrait of south african craig foster's s

countless cultural artifacts were brutally stolen from africa by colonialists and carted off to europe. is that lift wounds that have yet to feel what should be done with the stone or from africa. the stolen soul. in 45 minutes long d w. w's crime fighters are back to that never goes most successful radio drama series continues in the olympus odes are available online courses you can share and discuss on t.w. africa's facebook page and other social media platforms crime fighters to me now. it's always a pleasure to be with you welcome to another edition of the 77 percent this is the platform for africa's you i'm your host at the micro. so they show will focus on migration to leave your country. or not to leave that's the question let's check out what's coming up. we'll talk to my gran's on the tally on the island of sicily to see how life is treating them because it's a gun on entrepreneurs whose business revolves around making coffee. and we'll find out why a young lawyer lets his fable un job to make running shoes in kenya now let's start off with migration well many reasons why peop

significant terrorist threats not only in afghanistan but anywhere they may arise, whether they are in africa, europe years, we are absolutely united in our respect and support for the valour, courage and integrity of the women and men of the united states armed forces who served. i'm immensely gratefulfor the backbone they've shown for nearly two decades of combat deployments. we as a nation are forever indebted to them and their families. you all know that less than 1% of americans serve in our forces, the remaining 99% of us owe them. they've never backed down from a single mission that we've asked of them. i've witnessed their bravery first hand during my business to afghanistan. they've never wavered in their resolve. they have paid a tremendous price on our behalf. and they have the thanks of a grateful nation. while we will not state involved in afghanistan militarily, our diplomatic and humanitarian work will continue. we will continue to support the government of afghanistan, we will keep providing assistance to the afghan security forces. along with our partners, we have trained and equippe

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this is a generation that i growing out in the west alongside people from south america and africa and europe as well there is more of this chronic tyranny globally and and culturally diverse connections than ever before so it's definitely a new era it's a small awoke there's more connection to this generation and that means yes there are still those geographical differences across the generations anyway they live but aftershock closer to get a weatherby brussels by using old ballarat in australia then used to be the case in the past do you think that the fact that life exact exact in say scrabbling in people are sorry i don't like the areas. having kids larry like i have we have said we have it made and that it on a whole generation will it change things yeah that's a great insight and that is what is happening you know we are living longer right around the world and walt in the developed countries that moment every continues to rise in the emerging world the life expectancy is increasing at an even faster right so wherever we are around the world almost without exception life expectancy is

this operation, likely to bejust a drop in the ocean in the drug trade between north africa and europeack. the rapper, whose real name is earl simmons, was taken to hospital in new york late on friday. his lawyer told us media he didn't know whether the heart attack was brought on by a drug overdose. the father—of—15 has publicly battled substance abuse for years, and spent several periods in rehab. the hip—hop icon has collaborated with artists such as jay—z and jah rule. there's been a stunning procession in the streets of cairo, to honour the mummified remains of 22 ancient egyptian rulers being transferred to a new home hoped to be their final resting place. 18 kings and four queens have been carried for more than four miles through the city on gold—coloured custom—made vehicles designed to minimise vibration, towards the brand new national museum of egyptian civilisation. sally nabil in cairo has been watching. a procession fit for royalty. the mummies of ancient egyptian kings and queens have left their residence in the egyptian museum in the heart of cairo. they have been moved

dead after their boat capsized off the libyan coast of all making the dangerous crossing from africa to europe at least 10 bodies have been found another wooden bows with about 40 people on board has been missing since wednesday. israel's army says it struck a belonging to hamas in the gaza strip israel says it's in response to 3 rockets fired from the palestinian territory israel's target was an observation post belonging to assam brigades that's the armed wing of hamas no casualties have been reported there's been a 2nd night of violence in the occupied east jerusalem when the. israelis and palestinians faults with each other in the old city tensions have been high ever since police put restrictions on gatherings during the month of ramadan over $100.00 people have been injured since thursday. still ahead on al-jazeera will tell you about a new vaccine against malaria which could be a game changer plus. he never knew why this mission to the international space station is making history. yet more showers are brewing you know you have a couple of days off between good weather and these big thi

this operation, likely to be just a drop in the ocean in the drug trade between north africa and europefied remains of 22 ancient egyptian rulers were being transferred to a brand new national museum of egyptian civilisation. 18 kings and four queens were carried through the city on gold—coloured custom—made vehicles designed to minimise vibration. sally nabil reports. a procession fit for royalty. the mummies of ancient egyptian kings and queens have left their residence in the egyptian museum in the heart of cairo. they have been moved to a new museum south of the capital, where they will reside for good. watching the royal mummies being moved to their new resting place is an impressive moment, a scene to remember. the monarchs making this journey include queen hatshepsut and king ramses ii, two of the most famous rulers in ancient egypt. it's very energetic here, a very vibrant atmosphere. the mummies parade in custom—made vehicles, fitted with shock absorbers to avoid any damage during the journey. the festival—like ceremony is meant to lure tourists back into egypt and was coupled

dead after their boat capsized off the libyan coast while making the dangerous crossing from africa to europe at least 10 bodies have been found another wooden boat with about 40 people on board has been missing since wednesday still had on al jazeera. funerals held for chad's former longtime leader but this sasser is already facing challenges. and socialite you lane maxwell faces a judge for the 1st time since her arrest on sex trafficking charges. for the perfect gentlemen. sponsored point qatar airways. and there we often think of the middle east as hot and dry and it is that but you can't miss a tell from the basic temperatures were there anything different where they should be they are in tehran where up to 30 even 32 degrees at 10 above the average and it was this hot couple of days ago as well so that's above and there's certainly a bloom with a showing by this red throughout iraq atlanta was q 8 and then the into quarter of society doha misses out young sure which is a humid one here but those temperatures up to 4142 they last for a couple of days yet the breeze is enough i think to c