#The South African Republic

[peonycats]

MISC ART DUMP 3

I tripped over and remembered I actually have a bunch of drawings saved up for larger posts that never came to fruition so have them while they’re within my brain attention span (alot of this shit dates back to 2021 or even 2020 so thats why its so uggo)

from top to bottom, left to right:

Belarus (chillin)

Iran, Afghanistan (Two greatly contrasting viewpoints)

Yemen, bby Oman (Oman got his ass beat by one of Saudi Arabia’s bros and Yemen got conscripted rip)

Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia (this is so ancient please don’t look at it)

Tarquinia/Etruria (No idea how accurate the colors are, but I do remember basing the jewelry after actual artifiacts)

Central African Republic/Centrafique (Centrafrique was meant to be a man originally, and this was one of the first drawings I did to try and redesign her!)

Tanzania, Burundi, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, South Sudan (Jfc south sudan is yuge)

Malawi (Still not 100% happy with her design, but I still like this!)

Rwanda, Burundi (A Rwandan tourism twitter account liked this)

India, Afghanistan (Fatality)

[adropofhumanity]

[lilithism1848]

[lizardsaredinosaurs]

Kitty's watching the sunbeams on the ground again.

Lion (Panthera leo)

Parts of Africa as well as Gujurat, India

Status: Vulnerable (global); Critically Endangered (West African population); Endangered (Indian population)

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At the time of the ancient Greeks, lions roamed most of Africa and from Greece to India. They are now limited mostly to conservation areas in Africa and the Gir National Park in India.

Today's lion and yesterday's tortoise relate to a tarot/oracle reading I saw the other day on Youtube, so... call this a little bit of manifestation if possible. Bring me some lion's power. 🔥

One thing that suddenly struck me was this. I've looked at a lot of tarot decks because I love art and symbolism. I realized that while SO many Strength cards feature the classic lion, it's strange that I think I've never seen one—even in feminine decks—that features a lioness. The maned lion is of course iconic and lovely in art, but the lioness can be such a feminine power symbol.

So I thought I'd draw this lovely lady.

[letshelpsaveeveryone]

FREE Palestine🇵🇸Congo🇨🇩Syria🇸🇾Haiti🇭🇹Lebanon🇱🇧Sudan🇸🇩Yemen🇾🇪Somalia🇸🇴Afghanistan🇦🇫Cameroon🇨🇲Myanmar🇲🇲Iran🇮🇷Iraq🇮🇶Armenia🇦🇲Libya🇱🇾Central African Republic🇨🇫Ethiopia🇪🇹Nigeria🇳🇬Pakistan🇵🇰Puerto Rico🇵🇷Zimbabwe🇿🇼South Africa🇿🇦Bangladesh🇧🇩Guatemala🇬🇹Ukraine🇺🇦Venezuela🇻🇪Gambia🇬🇲 +Tigray, Kurdistan, East Turkestan, Hawaii, and Kashmir

[postcard-from-the-past]

Paul Kruger, Former President of the South African Republic

South African vintage postcard

[worldhistorian1845]

Most Poorest Countries

South Sudan

Burundi

Central African Republic

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mozambique

Niger

Malawi

Liberia

Madagascar

Yemen

[sitting-on-me-bum]

Caracas, Venezuela

A South African white lion rests in a quarantine cage after it was brought from the Czech Republic to the Caricuao Zoo

Photograph: Matias Delacroix / AP

[ultimatedreamer104]

I just want a happy ending. Is that to much to ask for?

Apparently.

[seanauticmarine]

Unlocking Global Trade: The Importance of an ECTN Certificate for Smooth Shipping

1. Introduction to Global Trade Logistics

Navigating global trade involves intricate logistics, complex regulations, and meticulous documentation. Among the crucial documents is the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) certificate. Without it, shipping operations can come to a grinding halt, particularly in countries that require this vital document for customs clearance.

2. What is an ECTN Certificate?

The ECTN certificate is an electronic document that serves as a cargo tracking tool, ensuring all shipments entering specific countries are properly registered and compliant with local regulations. It acts as a safeguard for both the shipper and the country receiving the goods. Secure your ECTN certificate to ensure a smooth flow of goods across borders.

3. Why an ECTN Certificate is Mandatory in Some Countries

Several African nations, including Senegal, Djibouti, and Angola, mandate the ECTN certificate for all imports. Failure to present this document can result in hefty fines, delayed cargo, or even the impounding of shipments. The ECTN Senegal requirement highlights how these nations rely on the certificate to prevent fraud, ensure customs transparency, and maintain efficient border control.

4. Countries Requiring ECTN for Customs Clearance

Countries like Congo, South Sudan, and Chad mandate the ECTN certificate for customs clearance, making it essential for shippers to be aware of each country’s specific regulations. For instance, the ECTN Congo plays a key role in controlling trade within the Democratic Republic of Congo’s borders. Similarly, ECTN South Sudan is vital for the clearance of goods in the young but fast-growing economy.

5. Consequences of Not Having an ECTN

Without an ECTN certificate, a shipment may face significant delays. In the worst-case scenario, cargo could be sent back or held indefinitely at the port of entry. For countries like ECTN Guinea Bissau, presenting this certificate is more than a formality—it is a legal necessity for importing goods.

6. Streamlining Global Shipping with ECTN

Using an ECTN certificate ensures the traceability of shipments from origin to destination. It helps freight forwarders manage their shipping operations by providing real-time data and visibility into the entire supply chain. Whether shipping to ECTN Djibouti or ECTN Angola, the certificate makes the logistics more efficient.

7. The Role of ECTN in Enhancing Security

An ECTN certificate is not just about compliance but also about security. By requiring shippers to disclose comprehensive details about their cargo, countries like Niger and the Central African Republic have increased their ability to monitor and safeguard the goods entering their borders. To ensure seamless entry, obtain your ECTN Central African Republic.

8. How to Get an ECTN Certificate

Obtaining an ECTN certificate can be a straightforward process if the right steps are followed. Start by contacting a certified agent who can assist with the required documents, such as the bill of lading, commercial invoice, and freight details. To ensure compliance, learn the step-by-step guide on how to get an ECTN certificate.

9. ECTN in Angola and Chad

Both ECTN Angola and ECTN Chad are essential documents for cargo headed to these nations. As major players in the African trade landscape, Angola and Chad have made it mandatory for all shipments to be registered through the ECTN portal. Failure to comply could disrupt your entire supply chain.

10. Simplifying Freight Forwarding with ECTN

Freight forwarders have found that using the ECTN certificate simplifies not only the shipping process but also customs declarations. It removes the ambiguity of multiple national regulations and ensures that goods are moved with greater efficiency across borders. For shipments headed to ECTN Niger, having the certificate in place significantly reduces processing time.

11. Addressing Common Misconceptions about ECTN

One common misconception is that the ECTN certificate is optional for certain countries. However, failing to secure the correct documentation can lead to severe repercussions. Countries like ECTN Senegal and Djibouti take non-compliance very seriously, leading to costly penalties or shipment seizures. Always ensure your cargo is documented with an ECTN Senegal certificate to avoid unnecessary issues.

12. Conclusion: The ECTN’s Vital Role in International Trade

In summary, an ECTN certificate is a critical element in today’s global shipping environment. From Senegal to South Sudan, and Congo to Guinea Bissau, ensuring that your cargo complies with local regulations is not just good practice but essential for successful international trade. The ECTN certificate secures your shipments, accelerates customs clearance, and ensures seamless global logistics.

[goalhofer]

2024 olympians representing non country of residence Part 2

Burundi: Egide Ntakarutimana, athletics (Siena, Italy) Cambodia: Apsara Sakbun, swimming (Terre Haute, Indiana) Cameroon: Sarah Hanffou, table tennis (Roubaix, France) Canada: Félix Auger-Aliassime, tennis (Monte Carlo, Monaco); Simi Awujo, soccer (Atlanta, Georgia); Alex Baldoni, canoeing (Pau, France); Janine Beckie, soccer (Douglas County, Colorado); Matt Berger, skateboarding (Huntington Beach, California); Blake Broszus, fencing (San José, California); Corey Conners, golf (Jupiter, Florida); Leylah Fernandez, tennis (Boynton Beach, Florida); Brooke Henderson, golf (Naples, Florida); Ilya Kharun, swimming (Las Vegas, Nevada); Rory Linkletter, athletics (Flagstaff, Arizona); Simon McTavish, canoeing (Sydney, Australia); Anicka Newell, athletics (Albuquerque, New Mexico); Shallon Olsen, gymnastics (Tuscaloosa, Alabama); Sydney Pickrem, swimming (Dunedin, Florida); Miloš Raonić, tennis (Monte Carlo, Monaco); Taylor Ruck, swimming (Scottsdale, Arizona); Cordano Russell, skateboarding (Carlsbad, California) & Alena Sharp, golf (Phoenix, Arizona) Cape Verde: Victor Alvares, fencing (Reims, France); Samuel Freire, athletics (Lisbon, Portugal); Ivanusa Moreira, boxing (Porto, Portugal); Jayla Pina, swimming (Seekonk, Massachusetts); Djamila Silva, judo (Lisbon, Portugal) & José Tati, swimming (Cape Town, South Africa) Central African Republic: Nadia Guimendego, judo (Nantes, France) Chad: Israel Madaye, archery (Lausanne, Switzerland) Chile: Kristel Köbrich, swimming (Córdoba, Argentina); Joaquín Niemann, golf (Jupiter, Florida) & Guillermo Perreira, golf (Jupiter, Florida) Taiwan: Cheng-Tsung Pan (Bellevue, Washington) & Chun-An Yu (Scottsdale, Arizona) Colombia: Ángela Barón, soccer (Keller, Texas); Luisa Blanco, gymnastics (Dallas, Texas); Nico Echavarría, golf (St. Johns County, Florida); René López, equestrian (Saint-Pierremont, France); Catalina Pérez, soccer (Boca Raton, Florida) & Camilo Villegas, golf (Jupiter, Florida) Comoros: Andy Barat, canoeing (Sablé-Sur-Sarthe, France) & Maesha Saadi, swimming (Vienne, France) Cook Islands: Alex Beddoes, athletics (Rotorua, New Zealand) Croatia: Petra Martić, tennis (Freeport, The Bahamas); Ivan Martinović, handball (Vienna, Austria); Nikola Mektić, tennis (Freeport, The Bahamas); Mate Pavić, tennis (Freeport, The Bahamas); Josip Šarac, handball (Ljubuški, Bosnia & Herzegovina); Marin Šipić, handball (Bad Sodern, Germany); Mario Šoštarič, handball (Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia); Donna Vekić, tennis (Monte Carlo, Monaco) & Elena Vorobeva, sailing (Kolomna, Russia) Cyprus: Elena Kulichenko, athletics (Odintsovo, Russia); Denis Taradin, sailing (Moscow, Russia) & Alex Tofalides, fencing (London, U.K.) Czech Republic: Julia Kopecký, cycling (Leiden, The Netherlands) Denmark: Nikoline Laidlaw, rowing (Dunblane, U.K.); Jacob Olesen, golf (Dubai, U.A.E.); Sofie Østergaard, rowing (London, U.K.) & Caroline Wozniacki-Lee, tennis (Miami-Dade County, Florida) Djibouti: Aden-Alexandre Houssein, judo (Paris, France) Dominica: Thea LaFond, athletics (Montgomery County, Maryland); Warren Lawrence, swimming (Zurich, Switzerland) & Jasmine Schofield, swimming (Sierra Vista, Arizona) Dominican Republic: Edison Azcona, soccer (Boca Raton, Florida); Enrique Bösl (Kösching, Germany); José De La Cruz, soccer (Rubí, Spain); José de León, soccer (Madrid, Spain); Victoria Garza, diving (Saltilla, Mexico); Peter González, soccer (Madrid, Spain) Nelson Lemaire, soccer (Schaarbeek, Belgium); Fabian Messina, soccer (Stuttgart, Germany); Heinz Mörschel, soccer (Frankfurt, Germany); Rafael Núñez, soccer (Madrid, Spain); Edgar Pujol, soccer (Sabadell, Spain); Ariana Rodríguez, volleyball (Miami, Florida); José Ruvalcaba, diving (León De Los Aldama, Mexico); Joao Urbáez, soccer (Móstoles, Spain); Óscar Ureña, soccer (Figueres, Spain) & Xavier Valdez, soccer (Faribault, Minnesota) Ecuador: Anicka Delgado, swimming (Los Angeles, California); Julio Mendoza, equestrian (Tryon, North Carolina); Tomás Peribonio, swimming (Miami, Florida) & Nicolas Wettstein, equestrian (Basel, Switzerland)

[humanrinds]

i get why non-us americans can get annoyed when people say ‘americans’ and only mean people from the usa but there is only one country in the americas that has ‘america’ in its name

there isn’t a united states of europe or european republic so i dont care when people call me european

[samafricanreporter]

(MENAFN- EIN Press wire)

STOP THE GENOCIDE

Pastor Alph Lukau called upon all Africans to unite, raise voices, and work towards healing the land and bringing an end to the Genocide in Congo.

I appeal all governments and call upon all Africans to unite, raise voices, and work towards healing the land and bringing an end to the Genocide in Congo immediately.” - Pastor Alph Lukau JOHANESSBURG , KELVIN VIEW, SOUTH AFRICA, February 11, 2024 /EIN Press wire / -- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been ravaged by a devastating genocide, resulting in the loss of an estimated 15 million lives. In the face of such immense tragedy, it is imperative that humanity does not remain insensitive to the suffering of the Congolese people. Pastor Alph Lukau has emerged as a beacon of hope, offering prayers for healing and actively working towards putting an end to the genocide. This stand taken by Pastor Alph Lukau delves into the urgent need to heal our land , stop the genocide, and appeals the Governments the importance of addressing this humanitarian crisis with compassion and action.

[seohyun0306]

Today, April 27th, marks 30 years since the official end of South African apartheid and the first democratic election ever held in the republic. Like Nelson Mandela said, our freedom is still incomplete without the freedom of Palestine. Just as the South African apartheid regime was crushed, so shall Israel.

[darnellafrica]

African Leaders Heed Kenya’s 🇰🇪 Advice, Avoid Russia 🇷🇺 Summit

Props to Kenya 🇰🇪 for convincing many African leaders to avoid attending. It is silly for all of the heads to visit Russia 🇷🇺 as if they were children. They have ambassadors they can send in their place if necessary.

Even though Putin did blame western governments from Europe & North America for discouraging attendance, his attitude towards African leaders probably poisoned the mood of African nations being seen within Russia’s 🇷🇺 capital.

Many African countries share Putin's contempt for U.S. and European economic sanctions, and have even called on the West to lower its financial weaponry aimed at Moscow. But Russia's decision last week to pull out of an agreement with Ukraine to enable the export of grain — and to then bomb Ukrainian ports, destroying thousands of tons of food — enraged countries like Kenya, which lambasted the decision in no uncertain terms as a "stab in the back." […]

Last month, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa led an "Africa Peace Mission" of leaders from the continent to the capitals of both Ukraine and Russia in a bid to find common ground and a political solution to the war. [South African professor William] Gumede said the mission was treated with "disdain and disrespect" by Putin.

So far the African nations that did attend the summit include:

Egypt 🇪🇬

Mozambique 🇲🇿

Burundi 🇧🇮

Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

Uganda 🇺🇬

Eritrea 🇪🇷

Central African Republic 🇨🇫

Libya 🇱🇾

Cameroon 🇨🇲

Senegal 🇸🇳

South Africa 🇿🇦

Burkina Faso 🇧🇫

Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼

Mali 🇲🇱

Congo 🇨🇩

All of the African nations who sent heads of state to attend are experiencing numerous crisis (whether it be food, security, economic or even political).

Their issues have worsened due to either sanctions from the European Union 🇪🇺 & United States 🇺🇸 or via mercenary groups from Russia 🇷🇺. Either way, I expect the West to respond with more restrictions against these nations, which (unsurprisingly) will push many to look East for support.

[postcard-from-the-past]

Street scene in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

South African vintage postcard, mailed to Elisabethville, modern-day Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo