Three African contenders for role of secretary general call for financial measures or reparative justice The three candidates to be the next secretary general of the Commonwealth have called for reparations for countries that were affected by slavery and colonisation The candidates from the Gambia, Ghana and Lesotho expressed their support for either financial reparations or “reparative justice” as they made their pitches to lead the 56-country organisation at a debate hosted by the Chatham House thinktank in London on Wednesday Calls for reparations for the harms caused by slavery and colonialism have grown since the murder of George Floyd by police in 2020 sparked Black Lives Matter protests globally and led many governments institutions and individuals to examine how they had historically benefited from the slave trade African and Caribbean countries formed an alliance last year to pressure former slave-owning states to pay for “historical mass crimes” “Financial reparations is good,” said Shirley Botchwey “Whether or not the Commonwealth has a role to play will depend on the heads of government who will give the secretary general her marching orders.” said he would not wait to get involved in the reparations debate “I support the idea of reparative justice,” he said “The Commonwealth has a long history of facilitating discussions around difficult issues “We’ve dealt with racism, which was even more divisive than this,” he said, a nod to the organisation’s history in helping to negotiate an end to white-minority rule in Zimbabwe and later South Africa said: “I am fully in support of reparatory justice The Commonwealth can use its convening power to facilitate the dialogue and make it happen.” The Commonwealth evolved from the ashes of the British empire all but four of them former British colonies King Charles is the ceremonial head of the organisation having taken over after the death of his mother All three candidates to succeed Patricia Scotland as secretary general batted off suggestions that it was a colonial relic arguing that countries had made an independent choice to be a part of a grouping they said could advocate for action on climate change and youth unemployment The leadership vote will take place at the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Samoa from 21 to 26 October Last week, a nationwide survey found that 98% of Australian teenagers report feeling anxiety or pessimism and one in five rated their mental health as poor While this challenge is certainly not lost on schools, governments and communities who are working hard to turn the tables, a growing body of research shows that intervention strategies and programs that target groups with behavioural indicators can have a profoundly positive impact mentors and parents meet once a term to contribute their own insights about the student’s progress ensuring that school and homework as one in the best interest of the child The school's one-on-one mentoring system run by the Parents for Education Foundation (PARED) uniquely pairs each student with a staff mentor for biweekly meetings and social development while reducing bullying and offering essential learning and psychological support Rita Sakr said the genesis of the mentoring program at Tangara School for Girls was influenced by several key factors reflecting “a commitment to providing a holistic education and fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students.” “The program recognises parents as primary educators aiming to align school and family values for holistic student development,” Sakr told The Educator “It supports the ‘Education of the Whole Person,’ focusing on academic Sakr said the need for individualised support drove the creation of the program allowing students to receive personalised guidance “Strengthening the school-home partnership was crucial fostering communication and collaboration with parents,” she said “The program emphasises character education teaching virtues like integrity and resilience.” Sakr said addressing mental health is also a big priority providing a supportive system for stress management and resilience building “The program aims to promote academic excellence and encouraging students to achieve their potential,” she said the school's vision for future growth includes creating adaptable support systems for changing student needs with the mentoring program serving as a foundation for continuous improvement and innovation in student support.” When asked about the changes she has observed at the school since the mentoring program was implemented fostering a stronger school-family partnership,” she said “Student attendance and punctuality have also improved and bullying incidents have declined due to mentoring interventions.” Sakr said enhanced student well-being is evident as mentors identify and address concerns fostering empowerment and problem-solving skills “Greater accountability among students regarding behaviour and responsibilities is apparent alongside notable character development,” she said Sakr said the mentoring program “reinforces virtues and personal excellence” the program has significantly enhanced the school environment ensuring students receive comprehensive support and guidance,” she said “These changes demonstrate the program's effectiveness in creating a nurturing environment that supports students' overall growth and success contributing to their development as well-rounded individuals who excel academically aligning with Tangara School's commitment to holistic education.” Another important benefit of the mentoring program is that it has significantly strengthened school-parent relationships and collaboration “Parents receive immediate support from mentors fostering open communication and ensuring they are informed and involved in their child's education,” she said “Regular meetings provide holistic feedback on academic progress and personal growth Sakr said mentors prevent students from "falling through the cracks" by monitoring and addressing issues early “They serve as primary contacts for both student development and parental support Mentors align values and expectations between school and home sharing insights into academic and social development,” she said the program aligns with parents' desire for well-rounded children Collaborative goal setting involves parents Sakr said mentors offer practical parenting advice “The mentoring system builds trust and mutual respect Tailored approaches address individual needs empowering students and ensuring successful outcomes through combined efforts of parents Sakr said mentoring program emphasises personalised mentoring for academic and personal excellence by recognising individual needs encouraging growth and development beyond a ‘one size fits all’ approach “Mentors serve as positive role models empowering students to become confident leaders and change agents,” she said “The program integrates virtues and values education Parent involvement is enhanced through information evenings and workshops fostering a cohesive support system.” Sakr said a focus on mental health and well-being includes training mentors in mental health first aid and promoting a supportive school culture The program's vision includes expanding mentoring to provide emotional support and counselling services promoting holistic student development,” she said “This comprehensive approach strengthens Tangara School's culture of ‘Education of the Whole Person,’ preparing students for success in academics A passionate educator with global experience joins the Junior School to champion student growth The program will help Year 7-9 students develop healthy screen habits and make better decisions online Don't miss the chance to spotlight your school's success and impact Copyright © 2025 KM Business Information Australia Pty Ltd It looks like nothing was found at this location Lord Collins expressed optimism that the UK can build strong partnerships with The Gambia on trade education and building the capacity of members of the judiciary Tangara emphasised that The Gambia is open for business and investment adding that engaging them in productive venture will be a win for the continent This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page “It is regrettable that we continue to witness a year-long period of devastation oppression and terror against Gaza and the Palestinians including the recent attacks on the Republic of Lebanon and the Islamic Republic of Iran As we gather here the illegal occupation of Palestine and the attacks on Lebanon continue to be a source of immense pain and suffering These unlawful acts not only undermine the prospects for a peaceful resolution of the conflict but also exacerbate the tensions within the Middle East region and threaten international peace and security The humanitarian catastrophe currently in Gaza and other Palestinian territories occupied by Israel are both profound and devastating with far-reaching consequences not only for the region but for the Muslim Ummah and international community as well The conflict disproportionately affects the most vulnerable populations Many children have been orphaned or separated from their families facing trauma and lack of access to education which could have long-lasting effects on their development and the future stability of the region Gaza's economy has been weakened by years of blockade and continuous destruction affecting numerous infrastructure facilities such as roads and farms that are critical to economic activities This economic degradation not only deepens poverty but also impedes future recovery and increases dependence on international aid The escalation of the conflict and tensions in Gaza and areas along the Lebanon – Israeli border including Iran risks broader regional instability the conflict could lead to a further polarization between different factions and states in the Middle East complicating peace efforts and potentially drawing in larger international powers The catastrophe in Gaza calls for an urgent and coordinated international response to alleviate human suffering and foster a durable peace that addresses the root causes of the conflict It is crucial for us to come together in full solidarity and unity to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those that are in need and work towards a sustainable political solution that promotes peace and security for all the people in the region The Gambia continues to strongly condemn the genocidal and heinous acts war crimes and crimes against humanity committed against the Palestinians by the Israeli occupying forces These genocidal actions are in absolute violation of the Geneva Convention and other relevant provisions of International Humanitarian Law and all international and humanitarian norms We also wish to express our deep concern over the recent enactment of laws by the Israeli Parliament (the Knesset) banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees which is in total contravention of the UN Charter and International Law my delegation underscores the fact that UNRWA operates under the mandate of the UN General Assembly the Geneva Convention and other International Humanitarian Law instruments as well as the facilitation of humanitarian access to those in need especially during this prolonged conflict situation in Gaza and other parts of Palestine The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nation-States are fundamental principles underpinning the international order as articulated in the United Nations Charter the OIC Charter and other International Agreements The consequences of not respecting these principles often lead to destabilization crimes against humanity and human suffering emphasizing the need for adherence to international norms and laws The Gambia strongly believes that the Two – State Solution is a pre-requisite for stability and durable peace in the Middle East we call for the immediate mobilization and deployment of joint Arab-Islamic resources in collaboration with members of the international community to achieve a durable ceasefire and the unconditional release of all hostages thereby paving the way for a lasting peace that respects the rights and sovereignty of all states and peoples we reiterate our call for an International Peace Conference for the achievement of a lasting solution to the Palestinian - Israeli problem the best option for a peaceful and durable settlement of this prolonged dispute between the two States is a Peace Accord based on the Two-State Solution guaranteeing both states their legitimate and inalienable rights to full sovereignty and self-determination 11:47 AM | Article By: Isatou Ceesay Bah & Pap Saine This historic moment marks Africa's turn to lead the 56-member organisation which has played a crucial role in fostering international cooperation since its formation in 1949 the next Secretary General of the Commonwealth will be chosen from among three highly qualified candidates from the continent This decision underscores the region's growing influence and the Commonwealth's commitment to diverse leadership Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey from Ghana; and Senator Joshua Septiba from Lesotho Dr Tangara currently serves as Gambia's Foreign Minister His extensive experience in international relations and diplomacy positions him as a strong contender Known for his strategic vision and commitment to fostering global partnerships Dr Tangara previously served as Gambia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2013 to 2016 and again from 2017 to 2018 Dr Tangara was also a trained Journalist who served as editor in The Point Newspaper and also the French columnist for the paper He aims to bring a fresh perspective to the Commonwealth's leadership Dr Tangara has chaired on numerous occasions the African Group at the United Nations in New York He presided over the memorial meeting for the late Nelson Mandela Dr Tangara served as Chairman of the University of The Gambia Governing Council; President of Alliance Franco-Gambienne and Honorary Ambassador of the Brabant Wallon He is also an eminent member of the Diplomatic Foundation of the Kingdom of Morocco Dr Tangara is a member of Board of trustees at the Qatari Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Centre (ROLACC) in Doha He also served in various ministries in The Gambia Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has an impressive political career She served as Ghana's Deputy Foreign Minister in 2017 and is currently the Minister of Foreign Affairs Integration and a Member of Parliament Her legal expertise and experience in trade and international relations make her a formidable candidate Botchwey's candidacy highlights her dedication to promoting economic development and legal reforms within the Commonwealth Senator Joshua Septiba is the Senior Director of Strategy and Digital Division at the Commonwealth Secretariat His candidacy is backed by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Senator Septiba's strategic leadership and digital expertise are key assets that he brings to the table aiming to modernize and strengthen the Commonwealth's digital infrastructure and strategic initiatives a country with a rich history of independence and international cooperation Gaining its independence from New Zealand in 1962 Samoa became the first Pacific Island nation to join the Commonwealth in 1970 Located south of the equator in the Pacific Ocean Samoa's selection as the host for this significant election underscores its historical and geopolitical importance within the Commonwealth As the Commonwealth looks towards its future the election of the next Secretary General from Africa marks a critical step in promoting diverse leadership and inclusive growth and Lesotho each brings unique strengths and visions to the Commonwealth setting the stage for an exciting and transformative election Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo made a special visit to The Gambia to appeal to President Adama Barrow's support for the Ghanaian candidate President Barrow made it clear that Dr Mamadou Tangara it is evident that Dr Tangara will be among the three contenders for the coveted position in October 2024 with two candidates from West Africa and one from Southern Africa The discussions centered on bridging the digital divide of The Gambia by using new innovations in technology to boost government revenue collection provide internet connectivity to the remotest settlements of the country using satellite Tangara thanked Elon Musk for the meeting and expressed optimism that the engagement was the beginning of a partnership and close collaboration between the people of The Gambia and SpaceX Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) has thrown his weight behind Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara for the position of the Commonwealth Secretary-General Senate Committee on Reparation & Repatriation he said that Tangara had the experience it takes to head the secretariat of the Commonwealth The next Secretary-General is expected to be elected at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held at Apia Nwoko said the Gambian stood out as one of the most experienced and accomplished contenders for the role with an impressive tenure as one of the longest-serving African Foreign Ministers politics and developmental issues is unparalleled ‘’His deep understanding of global challenges coupled with his unwavering commitment to Africa’s progress makes him an ideal leader to guide the Commonwealth in this pivotal era’’ The lawmaker said during a recent bilateral meeting in Abuja Tangara shared with him his vision for Africa and the Commonwealth “Tangara emphasised the importance of addressing reparative justice for Africa mitigating global issues of peace and security and digital inclusion across our community of nations “These pressing matters align closely with my advocacy for reparative justice for Africa and I am convinced that under Tangara’s leadership the Commonwealth can play a transformative role in addressing them,’’ he said Nwoko also said he was particularly moved by Tangara’s speech at Chatham House in London the Gambian passionately expressed support for reparative justice and called for the Commonwealth to use its influence to facilitate meaningful dialogue on the crucial issue and I believe his leadership would be instrumental in ensuring that the Commonwealth takes a more active role in advocating for these initiatives’ ‘’Reparative justice for Africa should be a top priority for the Commonwealth in the coming years “I firmly believe that Tangara’s candidacy presents an extraordinary opportunity for the Commonwealth to embrace this mission under the leadership of an African Secretary-General,’’ Nwoko said called for the political backing of the Heads of Government to give Tangara the support and authority to make meaningful progress on these vital issues The leadership vote will take place at the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) Meeting in Samoa between Oct.  21 and 26.(NAN) which is probably one of the reasons why the Apple iPod and similar devices have fallen by the wayside in recent years But sometimes you don’t want the distractions of a modern, internet-connected device with a touchscreen color display, so there are still some companies selling purpose-built portable music players. Tangara stands out as an unusual device that combines a classic iPod-like design with open source software and an open hardware platform (which means you can build your own or customize the design) After previewing a crowdfunding campaign in December the developers behind Tangara launched a campaign with Crowd Supply earlier this month and easily surpassed their $10,000 goal more than 300 people have backed the campaign The crowdfunding campaign runs through March 14th, and backers can reserve a Tangara device for a pledge of $249. Rewards are expected to ship in mid-September The portable music player is a palm-sized device that’s easy to fit in a pocket You can navigate the on-screen menus using a click-wheel with support for capacitive touch input and two hardware buttons but it also supports Bluetooth 4.2 audio (SBC codec only) allowing you to use wired or wireless headphones There’s also support for WiFi 4 and a USB-C port for charging It’s powered by a 2,200 mAh battery that the developer say should offer up to 20 hours of audio playback time At the heart of the system is a 240 MHz ESP32-based microcontroller, a Cirrus Logic WM8523 digital to analog converter (DAC), and a Texas Instruments INA1620 amplifier but features an SDXC card reader for media storage There’s no touchscreen display, and this thing isn’t designed to run apps like Spotify or Pandora. It’s made for local audio playback, and Tangara’s open source firmware designed to play MP3 While the current firmware supports 16-bit / 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz audio so it’s possible Tangara’s developers (or independent developers) could add support for higher-quality audio in the future via Hacker News and @[email protected] This article was first published December 19 Liliputing's primary sources of revenue are advertising and affiliate links (if you click the "Shop" button at the top of the page and buy something on Amazon But there are several ways you can support the site directly even if you're using an ad blocker* and hate online shopping Contribute to our Patreon campaign Contribute via PayPal Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email working time 50% old mechanic walkman analog I have a basic Sony mp3 player that sounds fantastic and sounds wayyyyyyyy better than my $200 Ipod 7th gen not some unknown chinese crowd-funded knock-off I don’t do crowd-funding or buy off-brands it’s understandable; I’m very much inclined to agree It is in essence pointless because the fiio m3 pro for instance exists and while technically not open source it runs on ingenic linux kernel they don’t do bad stuff and it has no wireless anyway so it can’t do anything bad But if people want to throw money at a project that probably costs 30$ to put together… who am I to care I’m more comfortable with it than apple’s 20$ rag or god knows how much per GB of storage Still screams a bit “hipster scam” My wife and I both miss our old click wheel iPods The price is high enough that it’s not an instant-buy hopefully it will enable them deliver a quality product and support it for some time to come Did you know noise canceling devices have microphones The devil uses microphones to blackmail people to betray Bluetooth dacs and speakers have microphones Lately a lot of devices come with apps that are run over telecom networks made outside USA where no laws can protect foreign spies from collecting sensitive information Lol this thing is complete trash next to even $100 daps Daps that size and price range almost always have dual DAC and amplifier chips support for every audio file type imaginable Shanling m1s is $25 cheaper than this but 10x better They’re taking a bet that people don’t know daps still exist I started looking further into the specs after I read this article the other day I like the idea of an MP3 player with a simple interface But if you’re looking at this device as an audiophile the hardware and price probably doesn’t make much sense it looks to me like the goal here isn’t to be competitive with other DAPs on the market I think the goal is to support the open source project and since it likely aims to be a low-volume product mostly because the software is interesting to me This is almost as bad as those 250 dollar gutted casio watches entombed in clear resin All these tech buzzwords just to tell you that they cloned a product from 20 years ago If you want an MP3 player with average sound quality and a 128px LCD screen go on eBay there’s tons of used e-waste out there that you can buy for $5 tops “But it’s open source this means I can 3D print a totally awesome bike clip to this barebones mp3 player holy crap!!!” then just buy a used MP3 player with a bike clip I don’t even know who the target audience for this thing is audiophiles will be disappointed by the sound quality people on a budget will just use their phone and people with money will use a premium device from some known company don’t manufacture the wooden wheel and market it as some stupid lifestyle thing They used to have DIY kits for common household gadgets when I was younger things like radios and telephones and motion detectors I don’t know how common those are anymore but since it looks like they exclusively used solder joints that can be made by hand it might be something to sell to parents of kids who might have an interest in doing that That being said…I really have to wonder if there’s more or less of kids who’d be interested in something like that these days and if they’d be okay with a 3d printed case or if they’d demand a glass and metal sandwich it can always be made into a liability if your peers all call you stupid for having it instead of an iphone lol @ the audiophiles raging about weird-ass nerd protocols we just want to listen to music and maybe write some lua to customize our stuff open hardware made by one person who cares is always going to cost more if you don’t like it go give another $1400 to astell & kern about it This will be DOA if they don’t get 24/192 running though the onboard 3.5 output and add at least one of the Hi-Res BT audio codecs like LDAC or LHDC All I see right now is something reminiscent of a gen 1 iPod with worse sound than any newer Android phone with a 35 dollar 7hz SeventyOne USB-C dongle DAC attached 24/192… JFC do you realize the very best very young ears in the whole world can barely tell mp3 from flac past 160khz with modern algorithms not to listen in the bus with 30-100$ iems What’s the point of this if it doesn’t have a better DAC than what I can get at Best buy for fifty bucks When it doesn’t even work with streaming services Why couldn’t you have come out of the gate with audiophile quality sound would be interested if the audio quality was much improved over the original not a copy with Bluetooth and two terabyte capacity…I could just do that with my ipod Audiophile quality sound would make this a must buy This is pretty close to what I’m looking for but I’ll probably stick to my original plan of using my RG Nano as a portable MP3 player not quite as user friendly but I already own it and after looking into the creators of the Tangara… lets just say I’m on the polar opposite end of the spectrum I’ll just do us all a favor and stay away 🙂 MP3 players can be purchased on Amazon for less than $50 Which is probably more in the realm of $800 adjusted for inflation But since your mandatory tracking device known as a phone does the same thing these days this thing really is kind of a pure luxury product and it’s just not going to be a status symbol The original iPod didn’t have much competition and the competition was also expensive and poor quality and while they’re not necessarily high-quality either I’m not confident that this device will avoid that trap it would probably work pretty well if they adopted a project like Rockbox as their firmware so it could support a lot of different functions but I’m afraid we’ll see a pretty basic interface instead with the intent that someone else will write new software if they want to do something else It is not in a similar situation as the iPod was I would trust the Sandisk battery charging circuit more than a new company Sandisk has a lot to lose if improper charging starts a fire SanDisk 8GB Clip Jam $30. https://www.amazon.com/Sandisk-8GB-Clip-Player-Black/dp/B00VXMY262 Tips for Linux use: https://mfcallahan.blog/2023/03/24/how-to-mount-a-sandisk-clip-sport-plus-mp3-player-in-linux/ Circle controller ob ious piggybacking off of Apple e-waste designs The parts for it cost at most $30 in total Nothing explains the ridiculous price tag other than the crowdundee greed I suppose part of it could be people who want an iPod-style wheel interface which is quite popular with some people I know who still keep around iPods from a decade ago so they can have that interface I’m not sure the firmware will be familiar enough for them to use it but maybe that’s the feature they’re banking on I don’t think any other manufacturer has adopted that interface on players they make I love the fact that it uses full-size SD I hope someone designs and sells a CNC milled aluminum housing for it I hope they might consider adding the ability to have it act as a USB DAC through its USB-C port reminds me of a pos Sony mp3 player bought in the 90’s… the only upgrade is possible not having DRM baked in… the irony is it is about the same price but the Sony was more compact and looked more futuristic That’s a pretty stupid reason to not like a product “It reminds me of something else that committed a mistake that this new product clearly will not” the product’s sleek ergonomics gave me a panic attack it is regurgitated hardware from the late 90’s but without the DRM anything that reminds me of these companies drives me into fits of hate e-waste and DRM are two huge reasons I am excited about Tangara I hate how proprietary music players become ewaste because of a lack of continuing support and replacement parts which has influenced a huge amount of our decision making whilst working on it everything has been designed from the ground up to use easy to obtain components so that it can be easily repaired Hope this helps clarify things a little more I’m sure it is a great product and in many ways superior to an ipod but the negative associations that comes with certain companies is enough to trigger a strong impulse to avoid having wasted money on big tech ewaste before I’m so glad to hear that it uses the full-sized SD This may be an odd question: was the possibility of using multiple full-SD slots explored Either to increase the capacity to beyond 2 TB or simply to spread the load among Or even using a compact USB drive instead of an SD as that’s more affordable at a higher capacity *Note: this should have been posted as a reply to jacqueline I hope they go on to make something smaller @liliputing_ fyi it’s a full size sd slot @jacqueline @liliputing_ Whoops I'm just so used to writing "micro" when I write SDXC these days I've updated the article to reflect this Trump administration exempts smartphones, PCs, and chips from reciprocal tariffs… for now Lilbits: Microsoft Recall, more tariff-related pricing uncertainty, and Samsung’s Ball-shaped robot Radxa Dual 2.5G Router HAT adds two high-speed LAN ports to a Raspberry Pi 5 (or other single-board PCs) Daily Deals (4-07-2025) Today at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia leaders announced the selection of Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey currently Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration as the incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.  Minister Tangara delivered a special message to His Excellency Mr President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania reaffirming the strong and historic ties of friendship and cooperation between the two nations Discussions focused on the well-being of Gambians residing in Mauritania as well as broader issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and ensuring the welfare of Gambians in Mauritania with an agreement to maintain open communication and to convene a ministerial joint commission to follow up on agreed measures The link you clicked may be broken or 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Technical Partner: RSI Lab Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Oct 21, 2024, 10:51 AM | Article By: Pap Saine They are vying for Secretary General position in an election which is set to take place in Apia, Samoa, on the 24th October 2024. The contenders are from The Gambia, Ghana, and Lesotho. In a significant milestone for Africa, the next Secretary General of the Commonwealth will be chosen from among three highly qualified candidates from the continent. This decision underscores the region's growing influence and the Commonwealth's commitment to diverse leadership. The candidates are Dr Mamadou Tangara, Gambia's Foreign Minister; Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey from Ghana; and Senator Joshua Septiba from Lesotho. A lawyer by profession, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has an impressive political career. She served as Ghana's Deputy Foreign Minister in 2017 and is currently the Minister of Foreign Affairs Integration and a Member of Parliament. Her legal expertise and experience in trade and international relations make her a formidable candidate. Hon. Botchwey's candidacy highlights her dedication to promoting economic development and legal reforms within the Commonwealth. Senator Joshua Septiba is the Senior Director of Strategy, Portfolio Partnership, and Digital Division at the Commonwealth Secretariat. His candidacy is backed by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), reflecting strong regional support. Senator Septiba's strategic leadership and digital expertise are key assets that he brings to the table, aiming to modernise and strengthen the Commonwealth's digital infrastructure and strategic initiatives. The election will take place in Apia, Samoa, a country with a rich history of independence and international cooperation. Gaining its independence from New Zealand in 1962, Samoa became the first Pacific Island nation to join the Commonwealth in 1970. Located south of the equator in the Pacific Ocean, Samoa's selection as the host for this significant election underscores its historical and geopolitical importance within the Commonwealth. As the Commonwealth looks towards its future, the election of the next Secretary General from Africa marks a critical step in promoting diverse leadership and inclusive growth. The candidates from The Gambia, Ghana, and Lesotho each bring unique strengths and visions to the Commonwealth, setting the stage for an exciting and transformative election. Leaders will discuss how the contemporary Commonwealth can work together to build resilience, boost innovation, growth, and trade, and empower the Commonwealth’s young people to build a more peaceful, sustainable future. Muhammed B .S. Jallow, Vice President will represent The Gambia. Watch 1m 43sNSW will spend close to half a billion dollars to extend the life of some of its oldest Tangara trains. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Almost $450 million will be spent on extending the life of Sydney’s decades-old Tangara passenger trains giving the Minns government time to develop plans to build a replacement fleet in NSW and deliver on an election promise The upgrade to the Tangara fleet will allow it to keep running on the city’s rail lines for about 12 more years – to 2036 – ensuring their service reliability until they are replaced by new trains A Tangara train pulls out of Milsons Point station on a journey across Sydney Harbour Bridge on Tuesday.Credit: Nick Moir The 55 Tangara trains form a quarter of Sydney Trains’ rolling stock and face major reliability risks without the upgrade They are the highest contributor to maintenance incidents on the city’s rail network Sydney Trains’ data reveals that Tangara failures increased to 511 last year – up from 313 the prior year – resulting in 690 trip cancellations The $447 million allocated in the state budget this month for the Tangara upgrade will be spent over the next three and a half years The work is due to start early next year and be completed in late 2027 onboard passenger information screens will be installed and wheelchair accessibility and air conditioning will be improved The state government has pledged to build their replacements in NSW.Credit: Fairfax Media An extra $17.5 million will also be set aside in the budget to help develop a strategic business case to build the trains in NSW to replace the Tangaras It comes after $10 million was allocated in the state budget last year for the replacement train project Labor vowed in the lead-up to last year’s state election to build the Tangaras’ replacements in NSW and create at least 1000 long-term jobs Its election commitment was to begin the procurement process for new trains in its first four years in power Premier Chris Minns said building the new trains in NSW would take time but the government was determined to do it “We’ve had a decade of missed opportunities and thousands of jobs offshored while we purchased trains Under Sydney Trains’ plans the locally built Tangara replacements will enter service in the early 2030s That means the Tangaras – recognisable to commuters for the name emblazoned on their carriages – will be more than four decades old by the time they are retired Transport Minister Jo Haylen said the funding in the upcoming budget was the first phase of the plan to kick-start the state’s local supply chain production capabilities and workforce to build trains in NSW “That’s why the Tangara life extension work is vital – so we have a healthy fleet until the new locally built trains are ready,” she said which began carrying passengers in the 1980s have already had their lives extended by a decade and had been due to be retired by 2027 A final report from a government-commissioned review into repeated failures across the rail network identified the refit of the Tangara fleet as one of the challenges facing Sydney Trains over the next five years The report – released in April – found that the fleet upgrade has been problematic and delayed by an “an inability to deliver the proposed scope of work lack of configuration control and lack of support for outdated IT systems” It warned that delays in upgrading the Tangara trains’ critical systems could threaten the rollout of digital systems on the T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra line between Bondi Junction and Erskineville and between Sutherland and Cronulla in 2025 The digital systems project involves replacing old signalling and train control technology which will allow trains to run more frequently Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter Almost $450 million will be spent on extending the life of Sydney\\u2019s decades-old Tangara passenger trains The upgrade to the Tangara fleet will allow it to keep running on the city\\u2019s rail lines for about 12 more years \\u2013 to 2036 \\u2013 ensuring their service reliability until they are replaced by new trains The 55 Tangara trains form a quarter of Sydney Trains\\u2019 rolling stock and face major reliability risks without the upgrade They are the highest contributor to maintenance incidents on the city\\u2019s rail network Sydney Trains\\u2019 data reveals that Tangara failures increased to 511 last year \\u2013 up from 313 the prior year \\u2013 resulting in 690 trip cancellations Labor in the lead-up to last year\\u2019s state election to build the Tangaras\\u2019 replacements in NSW and create at least 1000 long-term jobs \\u201CWe\\u2019ve had a decade of missed opportunities and thousands of jobs offshored while we purchased trains That means the Tangaras \\u2013 recognisable to commuters for the name emblazoned on their carriages \\u2013 will be more than four decades old by the time they are retired Transport Minister Jo Haylen said the funding in the upcoming budget was the first phase of the plan to kick-start the state\\u2019s local supply chain \\u201CThat\\u2019s why the Tangara life extension work is vital \\u2013 so we have a healthy fleet until the new locally built trains are ready,\\u201D she said A from a government-commissioned review into repeated failures across the rail network identified the refit of the Tangara fleet as one of the challenges facing Sydney Trains over the next five years The report \\u2013 released in April \\u2013 found that the fleet upgrade has been problematic and delayed by an \\u201Can inability to deliver the proposed scope of work lack of configuration control and lack of support for outdated IT systems\\u201D It warned that delays in upgrading the Tangara trains\\u2019 critical systems could threaten the rollout of digital systems on the T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra line between Bondi Junction and Erskineville and between Sutherland and Cronulla in 2025 Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories the device combines the nostalgia of instant prints with the convenience of digital technology resulting in a unique and captivating photographic experience A simple press of the button triggers a script that sets the camera in motion Tangara’s script applies creative modifications such as artistic effects and tweaks to enhance the visual aesthetics The resulting composition is then saved within the Raspberry Pi and sent to the eInk display where it is showcased until the next image is taken As camera technology has progressed from the days of analog film to digital in the last decades, the tangible artefacts of photography have become somewhat redundant. With his ‘Digitally Analog Polaroid Camera’, designer Nico Tangara revisits the forgotten poetic charm of physically holding and preserving a printed photograph while using the technologies of the day to bridge the gap between the digital and the analog provides the foundation for this project and enables the connection of various components to bring the idea to life distinct from conventional LCD or LED screens which use light utilizes microcapsules that toggle between black and white based on electrical pulses once power is disconnected it retains the image indefinitely ‘Digitally Analog Polaroid Camera’ bridges the two realms Tangara’s script applies creative modifications such as artistic effects to enhance the raw image the eInk display screen utilizes microcapsules that toggle between black and white based on electrical pulses the camera runs on Raspberry Pi and a custom code generated with ChatGPT Nico Tangara revisits the forgotten charm of physically capturing a memory name: Digitally Analog Polaroid Camera designer: Nico Tangara designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Artists Luke Somasundram and Nico Tangara explored that path with their new work ‘AI Portraits of History,’ in which they envision historical figures in the style of pop culture photographers Vincent van Gogh in the style of Terry Richardson Specifically, Somasundram and Tangara used DALL·E 2 to recreate portraits of iconic figures the artists also generated the images to reflect the characters’ historical context and traits ancient figures like Artistotle are rendered in black and white while van Gogh is depicted in a color and texture composition echoing his unique painting technique.  artists: Luke Somasundram and Nico Tangara system: DALL-E 2 (OpenAI)  designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. It’s only a few miles from the bustling city center but reality might as well feel a helicopter ride away Palacio Tangara with pure white exteriors and interiors complemented by stately columns and classic touches pool and rooms permeates the Michelin-starred Tangará Jean-Georges restaurant as well where you’ll be hard-pressed not to be blown away by incredible seafood and herbal vinaigrettes There’s nothing about this place that doesn’t scream luxury – but noise of that magnitude would feel strictly out of place in this hotel that embodies the idea of a haven Room prices for the five-star hotel start at just $250, so start packing.... By All products are independently selected by our team Things you buy through our links may earn us a commission UA's Mohamed Tangara tries to get around Jordan Hill in the second half of the Red-Blue Game on Oct GLENDALE – Once he heard fellow Mali native Oumar Ballo was transferring earlier this spring Mohamed Tangara texted him to ask what was up “But he had Arizona on his list so I didn't want to say anything Ballo chose Arizona so he could play for coach Tommy Lloyd again making him the Wildcats' first player from Mali since Tangara played for them late in the Lute Olson era Now an assistant coach for Scottsdale Chaparral which is competing in the Section 7 tournament at State Farm Stadium Tangara said Lloyd and the Wildcats will be getting a physical presence who is more mobile than his 7-foot where when a coach wants to slow the game down he can throw the ball into him and let him punish guys Salpointe Catholic reached the final of the “City of Glendale” bracket by beating Tangara’s Chaparral team and Viewpoint School of Calabasas are scheduled to face Owyhee High School of Meridian in a bracket championship game Sunday at 9:15 a.m on one of State Farm Stadium’s two main courts (those in the Cardinals' "Red Zone") It’s a strong start for a Salpointe team that has suffered significant losses since winning the 4A state title in 2019-20 and reaching the semifinals last season “What an experience for the kids,” said Salpointe coach Eric Castillo, a longtime assistant who took over the program after last season when Jim Reynolds retired “We're keeping momentum going at Salpointe Arizona may have missed out on guard TyTy Washington this spring but the Wildcats might just have a shot at his uncle Roosevelt “Tru” Washington is a brother of Tyrone “Tee” Washington Tru said the two work out often together and TyTy has dished advice on what is ahead for his uncle While TyTy starred for Laveen Cesar Chavez and then moved to AZ Compass Prep before committing to Kentucky Tru Washington is 6-foot-4 guard in the class of 2023 who says he’s received scholarship offers already from ASU After losing to Seattle Prep and Davis High School of Kaysville Gilbert Perry pulled out a 70-65 win over Colorado’s ThunderRidge High School on Saturday evening “It felt great,” said Perry center Dylan Anderson “We were moving the ball a lot and playing great defense.” The win put the Pumas in a compelling finale on Sunday at 11:45 a.m which won the Arizona 4A title last season Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community Among Anderson's teammates are versatile UA target Cody Williams and 14-year-old phenom Koa Peat The Gilbert Perry missed the state playoffs because of a concussion The Serbian big man split last season between Italy and Russia For Arizona basketball coaches and their counterparts this weekend’s Section 7 high school showcase is an ideal way to start making up for mo… The UA forward has been expected to help lead Canada's U19 team The Section 7 event is moving entirely inside State Farm Stadium this weekend Former UA guards Mark Lyons and Dylan Smith also visit McKale Center to play a little pickup The son of former Hawaii head coach Gib Arnold Addison Arnold returned from reconstructive surgeries on both ankles in the spring of 2020 tha… During Uzan’s fourth Section 7 game on Sunday in Glendale UA coach Tommy Lloyd and all his of three assistants all sat along one baseline The Corona (Calif.) Centennial High School guard already has a number of high-major offers entering his junior season Allen played part of last season in France The former Arizona Wildcat has averaged 16.3 points and 10.8 rebounds per game for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA playoffs The Ontario native transferred from Sunrise Christian to Dream City before last season UCLA incoming freshman Peyton Watson will represent the Pac-12 on USA Basketball's U19 team Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device to allow you to slowly wake up without ever having to leave the comfort of your bed.  ‘This Self-Snoozing Alarm Clock is a critical art about the culture of convenience An alarm clock that’s design to snooze itself using the blend of analog and digital tech components,’ notes Nico Tangara Featuring a Raspberry Pi 2 at its core the alarm clock is connected to a servo employing a unique mechanism wherein a hand extends from the box to manually activate the snooze button This action activates a program which then enables the clock to snooze itself indefinitely This alarm clock follows the designer’s past explorations of the interesting digital and analog realms to devise playful design solution The Digitally Analog Polaroid Camera similarly employs a Raspberry Pi computer alongside the help of ChatGPT to combine the nostalgia of instant prints with the convenience of digital technology playfully redefining the traditional wake-up call a hand extends from the box to manually activate the snooze button this action activates a program which then enables the clock to snooze itself indefinitely designed by Nico Tangara of BBH Innovation Lab name: Self-Snoozing Alarm Clock designer: BBH Innovation Lab lead designer: Nico Tangara Shake it like a digital picture—but not really for its ability to immediately output captured photos on its display The screen used in this project is a Waveshare 2.7-inch ePaper HAT This HAT also sports a series of buttons off to the side It snaps into place using the GPIO on the Raspberry Pi Tangara uses one of the buttons to initiate a script that interacts with a camera module the Pi processes it for the e-Ink screen and displays it The HAT has a total of four buttons that can be programmed with custom functions so Tangara decided to throw in a few extra features one button can be used to clear the image from the display while another button is dedicated to showing the name of the project on the display The case for the project was designed by Tangara, using Blender and Snapmaker. The final design was then 3D printed It houses the Raspberry Pi 3B+ as well as the Camera Module Although a Raspberry Pi 3 is used for this project you could get away with using a Pi 4 or even something smaller like a Pi Zero check out the demo video and be sure to follow Nico Tangara for more cool creations as well as any future updates on this one Get Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews Ash HillContributing WriterAsh Hill is a contributing writer for Tom's Hardware with a wealth of experience in the hobby electronics She manages the Pi projects of the month and much of our daily Raspberry Pi reporting while also finding the best coupons and deals on all tech Elecrow's Raspberry Pi powered CrowPi 3 educational kit offers plenty of scope for learning This Raspberry Pi ADS-B plane tracker features a weather station with tons of cool features Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang scores his first base salary increase since 2015 Home / Science & Nature / Animals / Tags: , , , Mamadou Tangara is the Minister of Foreign Affairs International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad of the Republic of The Gambia A position he previously held from 2010 to 2012.A consummate diplomat Tangara also served as a distinguished member of the Gambian Foreign Service in his capacity as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of The Gambia to the United Nations in New York He is reputed for the crucial role played in getting The Gambia back to comity of nations as PR and as Foreign Minister from 2017 to date He also served asMinister of Higher Education Tangara represented The Gambia in various Executive Boards of the United Nations and other International Organisations he was appointed tothe Advisory Board of United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) - Division for Multilateral Diplomacy A two-year term from January 2022 to December 2024 He has also served as Executive Board Member of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO); the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and UN Women; Tangara has chaired on numerous occasionsthe African Group at the United Nations in New York University of The Gambia Governing Council; President of Alliance Franco-Gambienne and Honourary Ambassador of the Brabant Wallon Tangara is a member of Board of trustees at the Qatari Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Centre (ROLACC) in Doha Tangara has had an extensive professional career National Authorising Office Support Unit (NAOSU) for the European Development Fund (EDF) projects and programmes implemented in The Gambia He also consulted for the United Nations Fund for Population Affairs (UNFPA) and other International Organisations Tangara was also Focal Person for Unesco Science and Technology and Innovation in The Gambia and served as Governor for Africa Capacity Building Foundation His professional career in academia includes Tangara delivers lectures at world class Universities and higher citadels of learning and these includes Universities of Oklahoma the US State Council on Foreign Relations etc Mamadou Tangara holds a Doctorate degree (PhD) from Université de Limoges His research on the myths and secret of oral historians of the Manding received Mention Très Honorable avec Félicitationsa l’unanimité du Jury from the Universite de Limoges He holds two Master’s degrees in Comparative Literature and Demography He worked at The Point newspaper and he was also Editor in Chief of the French Magazine Tangara was made member of the Steering Committee of World Festival of Black Arts He has written extensively on Semiology of Cultural Interaction and African Writers and their Cultural Heritage Tangara was in 2009 a fellow for Mo Ibrahim Fellowship programme in Governance for Development in Africa research seminars and study tours in London (SOAS Seoul - Republic of Korea and Addis Ababa - Ethiopia) He also led the Gambian Delegations to the UNGA UNESCO Conferences and several other international meetings This made him effective and responsible in a multi-cultural world as well as in various academic and journalistic positions Tangara is the laureate of the most prestigious Award of the United Nations the UNFPA 2019 United Nations Population Award He was awarded at the United Nations Headquarters in New Yorkon 20th June 2019 in recognition of his courage and leadership through the use of diplomacy both in the global and national arena respectively Tangara was conferred the Insignia of Member of the National Order of the Republic of The Gambia (MRG) He is a recipient of Medallion of Limousin Region and the city of Bellac in France in recognition of his humanitarian work Tangara was conferred prestigious accolades both within and outside The Gambia in recognition of his tremendous hard work and commitment to human development.    While every effort has been made to provide accurate complete and updated information on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not assume any liability in this respect and does not give any legal guarantee The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye may contain links to other websites The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not assume any liability for the current or future content of such other websites You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed I was invited to go with them to help as a leader daily demanding the ability ‘to dare to give of oneself’ I am a 20 year old university student studying part time accounting whilst working full time at an accounting firm song and dance but also various needs; especially including caring for the most vulnerable We went to Balete Family Farm School in Batangas and continued the work done in the area by previous groups to improve the school facilities We painted and furnished their science laboratory built with funds raised by the Tangara girls in the year leading up to the trip Each day called for sacrifice and an effort to remain cheerful enabled us young people to grow in love for God and for his children The experience with the Tangara girls showed me that if we forget about ourselves People often say that children are the closest to God Personally I think that the Filipino children may even be a bit closer made it one of the most painful of goodbyes The girls and I dared to lose our hearts at moments like these Printed | document generated automatically from https://opusdei.org/en-au/article/dare-to-love-school-students-head-to-the-philippines/ (24/04/2025) Support independent journalism, starting from less than $2 a week. By continuing, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy It looks like your email isn't registered yet—let’s get you set up We've sent a code to the below email.  I spent 13 years of my life at Tangara School, the subject of last week’s Four Corners episode on ABC I have spent months working with the program in their investigation into Opus Dei schools in Sydney So it was incredibly disheartening to hear NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet — who I once knew personally — state: “A complaint against the schools in that program had never been made to that independent authority or the education minister’s office.” A former student at Tangara School made contact with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) multiple times immediately after she left the school and as recently as 2022 when our group first approached Four Corners her concerns were dismissed and she was told that she would need to speak to the school itself NESA’s requirements actually allow for independent schools to provide classes in addition to the curriculum such as the religion and philosophy subjects taught by Opus Dei numeraries This means that the student was unable to progress with a formal complaint So what recourse is there for those receiving an Opus Dei education when the governance of the schools is also affiliated with Opus Dei if students or parents find systemic issues within a school where can they go for support when NESA is unwilling to investigate until they have taken it up with the institution Perrottet also fundamentally misunderstood the silencing power of shame we have collectively received hundreds of messages from former students at Opus Dei schools thanking us for speaking up These messages run along similar lines: “I have been waiting for this for X years” — 10 years I have wondered how it is possible that not one of these students has ever made a formal complaint and it has taken me a long time to understand the damaging impact of my education I have spent my entire adult life undoing the harmful self-beliefs instilled in me during my childhood and adolescence As a family receiving fee relief at a private school our financial status was leveraged against me when I questioned practices at the school I was told by a teacher that we were a “charity case” and asked how my mother would cope if that fee relief was retracted I was told repeatedly and by many different teachers including the then principal and deputy principal of Tangara —  both Opus Dei numeraries  —  that I was bad and going to hell My principal compared me to Hitler during class She said she would pray for me every day for the rest of my life but didn’t hold out any hope for me This shaming usually happened publicly in front of my peers who were told not to be friends with me because I was an evil influence I was banned from class excursions because I was a disgrace to the school many hours of class time on a bench outside the classroom or in the principal’s office I was a devout Catholic until the age of 19 But I was singled out and branded as a troublemaker because I asked too many questions particularly in our non-curriculum religion and philosophy classes There was absolutely no room for discussion or debate at Tangara School it affects their intrinsic sense of self-worth  –  and that is precisely the point when they threatened me with eternal hellfire it did not wash over me — I truly believed in hell it would not even have occurred to me to complain I didn’t tell my own mother what was happening to me at school let alone consider going to an external body there are no qualified counsellors that students can turn to for support I was encouraged to confide in my Opus Dei mentor who was also the principal of the school  —  the same person who was telling me repeatedly that I was going to hell for my behaviour How would a child know how to go about contacting the education minister when they can’t even speak to a trusted staff member What if they don’t feel comfortable informing their parents And what if their parents are aligned with the values of the school There simply doesn’t exist a clear avenue for students to voice their concerns and feel heard A few days before the Four Corners episode went to air I received a message from a former parent and employee at Tangara via my social media She told me I was ungrateful and reminded me of the fee relief and other assistance my family had received I still felt the pain of my teenage self being coerced into loyalty just because complaints have not been raised consider that there is a culture of shaming that has kept us silent all these years International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad Mamadou Tangara highlighted that the agreement aims at facilitating travels between nations for individuals holding diplomatic or service passports.  “This agreement allows holders of such passports from either countries to enter transit and stay in the territory of the other country without the need for visa “It fosters closer diplomatic relationship and promotes cooperation between the Gambia and Indonesia and Azerbaijan The National Assembly may review and ratify this agreement to ensure its compliance with national laws and interest,” he said “This agreement signifies a significant step towards strengthening the diplomatic and bilateral ties between the three nations by exempting holders of diplomatic and service passports from visa requirement It will not only facilitate smoother diplomatic exchange but also foster greater cooperation and collaboration in various fields including trade tourism by removing barriers to travel for diplomatic and working level personals.”  expertise and resources between the two nations,” Dr “The agreement can also facilitate business investment activities between these countries This may lead to increase trade and investment opportunities and contributing to economic growth and development in both countries.” both governments demonstrate their commitment to mutual respect It serves as a symbol of cooperation and solidarity between The Gambia Indonesia and Azerbaijan by reinforcing their commitment to positive diplomatic relations,” Tangara said suggested that students and individuals going for medical checks should be included in the package said looking at the geographical areas between Indonesia and Azerbaijan, “we have limited citizens of The Gambia traveling to these countries.” He thus appealed for the exemption to include all ordinary passport holders the minister explained that “to get exemption requires lot of negotiation as we are aware the biggest challenge the world is facing is migration taking such a decision to open up and allow each and every one to have access without visa will bring them major criticism to their countries.”