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Month: June 2019

Africa 

Over 80 per cent of schools in anglophone Cameroon shut down, as conflict worsens

Village Reporter
Speaking to journalists at the UN offices in Geneva, UNICEF Spokesperson Toby Fricker said that some 1.3 million people, including around 650,000 children, are now in need of some form of humanitarian assistance. Around 450,000 of these people, half of whom are children, are internally displaced.  Thousands of people do not have access to essential basic services, such as healthcare… Read More
Africa 

LIVE: Egypt vs. Zimbabwe underway

Village Reporter
The Africa Cup of Nations will kick-off on Friday evening with the much anticipated match between the Egyptian Pharaohs and the Zimbabwe Warriors. The tournament is historic for several reasons including the fact that 24 teams are participating for the first time, and it is being held in the June/July window rather than January/February. In this article, we’ll share updates… Read More
Human Rights 

Crackdown on Christians in Eritrea spurs UN expert to press Government ‘to live up to its international commitments’

Village Reporter
“These actions show that, despite the improved regional climate for peace and security, the human rights situation in Eritrea remains unchanged”, said Daniela Kravetz, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea.  On 12 June, Eritrean authorities ordered the seizure of all Catholic Church-managed health centres.  According to information received, soldiers were posted outside some health facilities, while… Read More
Africa 

Sepp Blatter, UEFA and Tanzania boss resist FIFA takeover of African football

Village Reporter
Sepp Blatter condemns FIFA decision Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has joined critics of the decision to take over management of African football, questioning the role that the compliance committee is playing at the global body. ‘‘Quo vadis FIFA? African Football under control, new colonialism? Well done courageous Leodegar Tenga! Is the compliance committee sleeping?’‘ Blatter tweeted on Friday evening.… Read More
Africa 

Ethiopia govt warned against delaying 2020 polls

Village Reporter
Political parties in Ethiopia are worried that postponing the 2020 national elections could amplify ethnic tensions and trigger political unrest in the Eastern Africa country. Earlier this month, the election board said insecurity, which has driven 2.4 million people out of their homes according to the United Nations, could delay next year’s parliament vote. The elections would be the first… Read More
Africa 

Unemployed South Africans turn to coding for new jobs

Village Reporter
Unemployed South Africans are turning to coding as the country is facing a severe shortage of computer skills leaving major sectors such as financial institutions struggling to recruit employees with critical skills. Two thirds of the populations bulk aged between 15 and 34 are unemployed, creating a national crisis according to President Cyril Ramaphosa. Technology seems like the option to… Read More
Human Rights 

Syria: ‘Deplorable’ violence in Idlib against civilians, humanitarian workers must ‘stop immediately’: UN Coordinator

Village Reporter
“I am shocked and appalled by reports of an incident yesterday in which a female patient and three paramedic staff were killed when the ambulance they were travelling in to Maarat Al Numan main hospital, in Idleb, was hit by a strike”, Panos Moumtzis said in a statement, which also offered his condolences.   Panos Moumtzis, UN Regional Coordinator for… Read More
Human Rights 

Guterres hails historic Convention banning violence and harassment at work

Village Reporter
In his speech to delegates in the Swiss city, Mr. Guterres congratulated Member States for “building upon a legacy of achievement, guided by that age-old vision of social justice through social dialogue and international cooperation”. The Convention passed with 439 votes in favour, with seven against and 30 abstentions, after a ballot involving representatives of governments, employers and workers, in… Read More