Mining is usually a male-dominated industry. But Zimbaqua mine, located in a rural area in northern Zimbabwe, is the first of its kind in Africa to employ entirely a female workforce to dig up precious blue aquamarine gemstones. Its focus is on sustainable mining and empowering women in the region, most of them unemployed. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Hurungwe, Zimbabwe. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Zimbabwe #Zimbaque #WomenMiners
A sharp increase in the amount of money sent back home by expats is fueling an investment boom in The Gambia. And much of that cash is ending up the real estate sector. An estimated 120,000 Gambians live and work overseas, most of them in Europe and the United States. It is a sign of hope for an economy that has been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. And the influx of cash is even drawing some back to the country. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from the capital, Banjul. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our […]
China’s defence minister has issued a stark warning: foreign interference in Taiwan is ‘doomed to fail’. Wei Fenghe’s address at the Shangri-La dialogue in Singapore focused on Beijing’s stance on Taiwan. Tensions between China and the US are front and centre on the last day of the summit. On Saturday the US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin accused Beijing of intimidation and aggression towards Taiwan. China says the island’s reunification with the mainland is inevitable. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington joins us live from the summit in Singapore followed by our correspondent Adrian Brown who joins us from Hong Kong for the latest updates. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow […]
Iran and Venezuela have signed a 20-year cooperation agreement. President Nicolas Maduro’s trip to Iran coincides with the Summit of the Americas, which he was not invited to attend. Al Jazeera’s @Victoria Gatenby reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Iran #Venezuela #Politics
The defence chiefs of the US and China have met for the first time, as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. The Chinese Minister of Defence General Wei Fenghe says the discussions went smoothly. Defense leaders from around the Asia-Pacific are in Singapore this week to debate the pressing security issues facing the region. Al Jazeera’s @Jessica Washington reports from Singapore. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #China #UnitedStates
Mosques in Indonesia are going eco-friendly. The country’s largest mosque is the world’s first place of worship certified for sustainable design. Istiqlal Mosque has been recognised for its efforts to reduce water and electricity consumption. That has led to smaller mosques attempting to do the same. Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Indonesia #IstiqlalMosque #AlJazeeraEnglish
The man who has tried, and failed, to become Kenya’s president four times, is running for office again. This time though, Raila Odinga has the backing of the political establishment, which has worked against him in the past. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has endorsed his former archrival for the country’s top job, weeks after their parties joined forces ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections in August. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from Nairobi, Kenya. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ #Kenya #RailaOdinga #KenyaDecides2022
This week’s Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles is addressing an unprecedented migration crisis. After being seen for years as only a problem for the United States, the issue has now spread throughout the region. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from Santiago, Chile. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #LatinAmerica #Migrants
Gunmen opened fire on worshippers at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria and also detonated explosives. Dozens are feared dead including children. Lawmaker Ogunmolasuyi Oluwole said the attackers targeted the St Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state just as people gathered on Sunday. Among the dead were many children, said Oluwole, who visited the scene and also the hospital in Owo – a town in the state where many of the wounded are being treated. The motives and the precise death toll were not immediately clear. No group claimed responsibility for Sunday’s attack. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ […]
Inflation in Zimbabwe has climbed above 100 percent for the first time since last June. It now stands at 131.7 percent. The levels of hyperinflation are hurting the local manufacturing industry, and there are concerns it could lead to job losses. Al Jazeera’s @Haru Mutasa reports from Harare, Zimbabwe. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Zimbabwe #Economy
