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In this succinct, well-framed work, noted activist and scholar George Ngwane tackles the issue of minority language rights with alacrity.

The book will offer those interested in linguistic rights insights into the dilemmas facing African countries, set against the backdrop of developments in the international framework for the promotion of linguistic rights.

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In drawing on Cameroonian policies of which he remains a key influencer, George Ngwane offers practical insights and bold solutions that should prove insightful for those tasked with determining the intricacies by which African development potential can be realised through measures that promote both the identities and the future socio-economic and development trajectories of their countries.

About the Author

George NGWANE is a Senior Chevening Fellow in Conflict Prevention from the University of York (UK) (2010); a Rotary Peace Fellow from the University of Chulalongkorn, Bangkok, Thailand; (2015) a Commonwealth Professional Fellow tenable at the Minority Rights Group International, London (2016); a Bilingual Commission scholar at the Welsh Language Commission, Cardiff Wales (2016); a United Nations Minority Rights Fellow from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Geneva, Switzerland (2016). OHCHR Senior Fellow, tenable at the United Nations Center for Human Rights and Democracy, Central Africa sub-region, Yaounde (2021-2022). He is since 2017, a Member of the National Commission for the Promotion of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism (Cameroon). He is since 2019, a member of the Board of Minority Rights Group, International, London as well as Member of the Board of Minority Rights Group Africa (Uganda). He is since 2021, a Member of Rotary Peace Fellowship Alumni Association, New York (USA).

Source: Cameroon News Agency

Guatemalan police arrested the country’s prosecutor for crimes against migrants Friday, accusing him of alleged abuse of authority. Stuardo Campos was formerly an anti-corruption prosecutor in the country during the administration of former President Jimmy Morales. It was not immediately clear whether the accusations pertain to his current position or the former. The complaint against Campos was made by the far-right Foundation Against Terrorism, a group that started out defending military officers accused of war crimes, but has also targeted members of the justice system who worked corruption cases. ‘This complaint is spurious,’ Campos said. ‘I know that my work as an anti-corruption prosecutor earned me animosity in a lot of sectors.’ Campos was known for an investigation related to a government highway project during the Morales administration. A number of officials from that administration were arrested when repeated landslides and other problems were blamed on poor construction. In recent years, a number of prosecutors and judges who handled anti-corruption cases have been investigated and charged. Many of them have fled the country to avoid prosecution by an Attorney General’s office the United States government and others have accused seeking revenge against members of the justice system. More recently, as the lead prosecutor of migrant crimes, Campos was credited with dismantling migrant smuggling rings and oversaw the first extradition of Guatemalans to the U.S. accused of migrant smuggling.

Source: Somali National News Agency

A Palestinian man has been killed by an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The ministry said 28-year-old Alaa Qaysiyeh was shot dead ‘by the occupation’ south of Hebron in the southern area of the West Bank on Friday. The Israeli military said the Palestinian man attempted to stab a resident in the Tene Omarim settlement and was shot by an armed civilian. Israeli settlements in the occupied territory are illegal under international law. The military said the assailant was ‘neutralized’ and there were no Israeli casualties. The incident occurred as people in the settlement were gathering for prayers for the Jewish Shavuot festival, Israeli media reported. Security camera footage from the site appears to show a Palestinian male crawling in under a gate and walking into the settlement while holding a knife. The video does not show the alleged stabbing attempt or the man being shot.

Source: Somali National News Agency

The Federal Government of Somalia strongly condemns the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that occurred at the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Front Operating Base in Buulo-mareer area of Lower Shabelle Region. The Federal Government of Somalia conveys its deepest sympathies to the people and leadership of the Republic of Uganda, the African Union Transition in Somalia at large, as well as the Somali National Armed Forces. We condole with the victims’ families and wish the injured a speedy recovery. Our security forces have demonstrated strength and resilience in fighting terrorism through the years and will not relent in their efforts to rid Somalia and the region of the Al Shabaab menace. The Federal Government of Somalia sincerely appreciates the efforts of all its partners and the unity witnessed during this incident. This culture of cooperation and coordination between all stakeholders will yield the desired goal – a Somalia free from the scourge of terrorism. To our heroes who paid the ultimate price, your sacrifices will never be forgotten.

Source: Somali National News Agency