when it comes to these players, origins, almost all hail from north and west africa. a few players buck the trend like aston villas, marvellous ma camera from zimbabwe. the north and the west dominance is not a new thing. take the teams of the most africa cup victories from the past. egypt 7 times. cameroon, 5 times gone a 4 times ant nigeria 3 times if we look at african club football and as even only been an air of affair lately, not actually from egypt. it's been almost 2 years from tunisia, and we doubt casablanca from morocco have won the last 5 african chap princely titles. why is that? and is there no hope for the east and a self? by the way, it's not me dividing up african football. the africans did that. the configuration of african football is the overarching structure. however, unlike in europe or south america, there are 5 regional subdivisions to south east central and the dominant federations of western north africa. so why do west and north africa dominate? when you start researching you quickly come across some easy explanations. this scientist from cap

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i now recognize the chair of the subcommittee on middle east -- on north africa, although i don't believe he is still here, i think he's on the floor, so let me recognize chris smith, ranking member of the subcommittee on africa. >> thank you very much, chair woman bass, thank you for your leadership on this. assistant secretary gonzalez notes almost half of the world's armed conflicts in 2020 were in africa, 15 at current count he will testify so i want to thank you chair woman bass for convening this timely hearing on an important topic, understanding the on going conflicts that continue to plague africa. among the conflicts i think the two most pressing at present are in nigeria and ethiopia, in part because of the size and importance these countries play in the continent. this is not to minimize other areas of conflict such as the insurgency in cabo region of mozambique or the on going conflict in central african republic, on going potential for civil war in the democratic of congo. moreover while focusing nigeria and ethiopia, we need to be aware how cross border many of these are. i

i now recognize the chair of the subcommittee of north africa, i don't believe he still here, i thinks on the floor so let me recognize smith, ranking member of the subcommittee. >> thank you very much, chairwoman. thank you for your leadership,rw assistant secretary gonzalez notes almost half of the aconflicts in 2020 were in africa, 15 will testify. thank you for convening this time a hearing on a very important topic understanding ongoing conflicts i continue to plague africa. among the concepts, i think the two most pressing are in nigeria and ethiopia in part because of the outside important placement conflicts. as not to minimize conflicts insurgency or the ongoing conflict of public for potential for civil war in the democratic republic of congo. focusing on nigeria and ethiopia, we need to nonetheless be aware of interrelated these conflicts are. it may make more sense, rather than confining aligned on the map. it operate within the line jurisdictions and countries nonetheless stand out and potential disintegration would have outside impact on the region. nigeria is on the ver

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extremism spurred on by local and transactional entities -- extremist activities in places such as north africa, mozambique and somalia continue to make headlines and my colleagues and i would like to hear your thoughts as to why. although the origins and types of conflicts across africa very, they have similar results -- civilian deaths, long-standing he meant tarrying crisis, population displacement and these outcomes are made more complex by other factors such as severe weather conditions and waning international support over time. i'm aware the state department, usaid and dod have long-standing program in conflict response and mitigation and prevention and would like to describe existing programs to address the drivers of violent extremism in africa. i would also like to hear how the u.s. government can better cooperate with the african union and other multilateral organizations to assist in peace and security efforts on the content. as the biden administration positions itself to engage differently with africa, i would like our witnesses to address with the u.s. government can do different

extremist activities in places such as north africa, nigeria, mozambique and somalia continue to makees and my colleagues and a i would like to hear your thoughts as to why although the origins into the conflicts very unfortunately they have similar results. long-standing humanitarian crisis, population displacement, unnecessary suffering and regional instability. these outcomes are often made more complex by other factors such as severe weather condition and waning international support over time. at the state department, usaid and dod have long-standing programming and a concept responds into stabilization and mitigation and prevention and would l like the panel to discus existing programs and activities to address the drivers of violent extremism and i also like to hear how the government can better cooperate with the union and other multilateral organizations to insist on peace andd security as the biden administration positions itself to engage differently with africa i would like the witnesses to address w with the u.s. government can do differently in the approach to the confli

extremist activities in places like north africa, the sahara, nigeria, mozambique, make headlines and my colleagues and i would like to hear your thoughts as to why. although the origins and types of conflicts across africa very, they have similar results, civilian deaths, long-standing humanitarian crisis, population displacement, unnecessary suffering and regional instability. these are made more complex by other factors, international support over time. i'm aware the state department, usaid and dod have long-standing programming and stabilization and mitigation and prevention, to address the drivers of violent extremism in africa. i would like to hear how the us government can better cooperate with the african union and multilateral organizations to assist in peace and security efforts on the continent. as the biden administration positions itself to engage different with africa i would like our witnesses to address with the us government can do differently in our approach to conflict on the continent with the major global challenges caused by covid 19 and the situation in afghanis

you must research as estimate that north africa and the middle east in particular, we'll see a dramatic ross more people getting older and indulging in unhealthy habits. that's what a landmark study found were the main reasons for an expected spike in dementia. cases will rise in every country, but the middle east and north africa will see an almost 400 percent rise in the number of people with the degenerative brain disease. by the year 2050 the projection and north african, the middle east, where we're quite large and it's a, do you like increases both and population growth and population aging. and so the hearing about a factor in particular in that region row is large anticipated increases in dementia burden. dementia leads to a loss of brain function, thinking, reasoning, and remembering. destroying life slowly reset. you see that though the numbers are not set in stone, they should serve as a warning to act. no, this is an important important is these to consider on in terms of future planning no matter where you are. you will see a less pronounced increase with 40000000 cases in

just as, as has happened in germany, sark alia is the syria researcher in the middle east and north africa division at human rights watch a talking to us about the significance of this land market torture verdict that has been passed here in germany today, sir, thank you very much for taking our questions. european union minister as our meeting to discuss russia's military build up on its border with ukraine. the discussions come amid a flurry of diplomatic activity to try and refuse the crisis. the you was not part of talks this week between the us and russia, but foreign policy chief, joseph brown, denied that the e u is being frozen out of the negotiations over the threat of war in its own backyard. novel could be good. that's been a lot of talk that europe was kept the side that europe was not participating, was not at the table. i really listen. we've developed an extremely advance coordination with the united states anymore. but we're actually corporation, and we are assured that nothing will be decided not even negotiated with the russians when a close coordination with europe and w

let's speak now to sarah k ali, she's syria researcher in the middle east and north africa division at human rights watch and is investigating human rights violations in syria. sarah, thank you so much for taking the time to take our questions. this is regarded as a landmark case over state lead torture in syria. how important is this verdict? this verdict is extremely important. it is indeed a watershed moment, not just for assyria, but also for the international community. this is the highest level official of the syrian government that's ever been indicted or indeed accused. and, and this is the 1st type of trial of its kind. it's against sate state sponsored torture. and we're hoping that this will be a map for other other countries to follow. how does this become a german trial? germany was able to actually pursue this trial because it adopts the principle of universal jurisdiction, which is a principle under international law that allows it to pursue cases, crimes against humanity and atrocities where they didn't happen on germany's territory where the victim or the perpetrator w

just as, as has happened in germany. circ alley is the syria researcher in the middle east in north africa division at human rights watch to talking to us about the significance of this land market torture verdict that has been passed here in germany today. thera thank you very much for taking our questions to the okay now where parts of public life are being severely affected by staff shortages brought on by the spread of the arm across corona virus variant up to 2 $100000.00 daily new cases have been reported while now the government is planning to cut the minimum isolation period for those with covert 19 from $7.00 to $5.00 days hoping to easy an increasingly desperate situation in a nation where on the cross spreading fast staff absences and crucial services, a biting hard across england, tens of thousands of health care work, they're off with cove at 19 or isolating, piling pressure on an exhausted system. now grappling with the highest rate of hospitalizations since february last year, my insurance would cover the moment she and numbers of people dr. nick scriven works at a hospital

more than 11000 homes were flooded following heavy rains in north africa district. north korea says it has launched a hypersonic miss island, its 1st major weapons test this year. john young claims it hit a target 700 kilometers away. i was on the south side long 5 times the speed of sound korean president to move j in says the launch adds to regional attention. she is awesome. italy is making covey 19 that vaccinations mandatory for people over 50 countries struggling with record levels of infections. first european country hit by the pandemic, and has one of the highest depth tom's is bought at manchester city. coach pet guardiola has tested positive for corona virus misuse teams. f, a cut match on friday. he joins 7, a man city, 1st team players and twice that many staff in isolating for covey related reasons. a spaniard is a 7 premier leak head coach to test positive in recent weeks. well that tennis number one know about jock of it. you're spending a 2nd night in a detention hotel after being denied entry into australia. the serbian star was stopped when he arri

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here not too much right in the forecast across north africa. we've got that where to where the de scraping the coastal shores of libya heading over to ward sir, will parts of egypt. and it is still seeing some lively showers. much of north africa is dry and fi because the seasonal range, of course, they're running across the tropic, some heavy down pool spilling out of angola. sab, you're seeing some heavy showers, mozambique still pretty wet with wet weather for madagascar. ah. whether you're streaming your favorite show or downloading the latest blog, it's never been more important for your connection to be quick and reliable. you want to lie free of buffering to expect your favorite entertainment at your fingertips on whatever device you use. this is the kind of service our sales sat spool car solutions deliver. 247 at sales that space to deliver your vision. ah ah, by there you're watching al jazeera reminder of our top story is this all authorities and calls us on say the of detained, the former national security chief on suspicion of trea

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it is negotiation with north africa, the middle east and asia.orld's largest producer of liquefied natural gas is due to beat with the u.s. president monday. washington concedes diverting gas supplies would be a huge task. >> no question there are logistical challenges, especially moving natural gas. that is part of our discussion with a lot of these countries. again, these conversations are ongoing and we do not intend to fail. >> europe gets more than 40% of its natural gas from russia. one third of that passes through ukraine. moscow has already reduced the amount flowing into europe, causing shortages and pushing prices to record levels. russia has threatened to cut services further if sanctions are imposed on oil and metals. some countries depend on pressure more than others. md gets more than half of its gas from russia and that dependency would increase if the german government gives its final approval to the nord stream 2 pipeline. let's train our guests. popple flaig and how are -- >> in berlin, rick. a professor of political science at

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a maritime empire that spreads from dubai through the horn of africa and up the suez canal to north africa very ambitious. and with that ambition, i do not see them that concerned. they have good defenses and the main cities will probably be defended against any incoming rockets. and it will not change the balance of power that much. the balance of power is overwhelmingly in the air, on the side of the arab coalition. on the ground it is a different matter. think it is the mediator's job to really focus. he made a very good -- but they cannot impose anything. if both sides do not accept to come to the table, they can only offer ideas. but at the end of the day, it is the big powers at the united nations, the united security council, that must agree with one another and that most impose a solution. you are absolutely correct about the bias and i am shamed that our own state department, after what happened, they fired if you rockets. >> we are running out of time and i do want to come to her, this is the worst humanitarian crisis currently on the planet. and with everything our guests have j

on, many interested in you know, a fighting again, islamist in nova, southern africa crisis in north africa and near east. and in africa, oh, from a german point of view is sort of different because ukraine is very new to jumps of territory is say, buffer zone, i guess again. so russia and or germany as economic power. oh, would i to and not the european come on the market to wave are more, more, more room, more, more consumers, old, sure importer. you know, people from ukraine, young people, we don't, don't find a job in ukraine. they come to germany like, or are eastern european states and full back on portland, you quinn, not only a value to weaken russia, and that's why they make a strong. i used to be united states for 2 and they would like to include, do you currently need to only do we can russia for italy or so, but they don't, they don't care about a talk about your grade, but or they would have to maintain. they are going to make links, but we've united states and russia then, i mean, maybe i should rephrase. the question is ukraine worth going to war for? maybe that's the questio