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Month: August 2020

American underdogs reflect on Beijing bliss

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Brazil and USA faced off in the women’s Olympic final on 21 August 2008 Abby Wambach’s absence heightened A Seleção’s favouritism Christie Rampone and Carli Lloyd reflect on the USWNT triumph The news ravaged USWNT’s hopes of Women’s Olympic Football Tournament China 2008 ecstasy. Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett, Kristine Lilly and Mia Hamm – key figures in their Athens 2004… Read More
Africa Investments 

Djibouti : la Banque africaine de développement renforce la résilience des populations rurales face à la sécheresse et aux changements climatiques (…

Elwin Mandowa,
La phase I du Programme de résilience à la sécheresse et de développement des moyens de subsistance durables dans les pays de la Corne de l’Afrique (DRSLP I), exécutée entre 2013 et 2019, a permis d’améliorer la résilience des communautés rurales de Djibouti face à la sécheresse et aux changements climatiques, indique un rapport de la Banque africaine de développement… Read More
Pacific 

Rohingya crisis needs lasting solutions, renewed commitment amid COVID-19 pandemic, UN refugee agency

Village Reporter
“The COVID-19 pandemic has added additional complexities,” UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic told journalists the regular news briefing in Geneva. 3️⃣ years of exile 3️⃣ years of resilience 3️⃣ years of generosity from their hosts The world must not forget the Rohingya people. We must protect their dignity and their hope. pic.twitter.com/hxEmld2atH — UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) August 21,… Read More
Africa Investments 

Appointment of Director, Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (CRMU/BCRM) Mr. David J. Simpson

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David J. Simpson as the Director, Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (CRMU/BCRM), effective 1st September 2020. David, a Canadian national, brings to the Bank over twenty-five years of broad-based experience in accountability innovations, collaborative governance, grievance mechanisms, sustainability standards, stakeholder engagement and social compliance auditing & assurance… Read More
Africa Investments 

Appointment of Director, Syndication and Client Solutions Mr. Samuel Mugoya Higenyi

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Samuel Mugoya Higenyi as the Director, Syndication and Client Solutions, effective 1st August 2020. Higenyi, a Ugandan national, brings to the Bank over thirty years of pan-African commercial banking, development finance and oil and gas industry experience. He joined the Eastern and Southern Trade and Development Bank… Read More
Pacific 

UN rights office ‘appalled’ at violence against human rights defenders in the Philippines

Village Reporter
“We are saddened and appalled by the ongoing violence and threats against human rights defenders in the Philippines, including the killing of two human rights defenders over the past two weeks,” Liz Throssell, a spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), said at a regular media briefing.  Randall “Randy” Echanis, an agrarian reform advocate… Read More

Tshabalala's stunner lifts the roof off Soccer City

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Africa’s first FIFA World Cup™ was eagerly awaited and richly enjoyed, and the excitement when hosts South Africa took to the field for the first time was palpable. In this, the fourth instalment of FIFA TV’s ‘Mesmerising Moments’ YouTube series, we looks back at Siphiwe Tshabalala’s rocket for the hosts in that dramatic Opening Match against Mexico at Soccer City,… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian musician, two others on Glo-sponsored programme

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The compilation edition of African Voices Changemakers, Globacomsponsored magazine programme on Cable News Network (CNN) airs this weekend. It will feature two Nigerians, ace musician, Mr. Eazi and an equal-opportunity agent, Orondaam Otto, as well as South African beauty queen, Zozibini Tunzi. Banku music exponent, songwriter and music star, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr. Eazi, will acquaint viewers with… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Southern Kaduna Killings: El-Rufai Should Stop The Genocide Or Resign By Buhari Olanrewaju Ahmed

Elwin Mandowa,
Life matters but not to those who see people as a minority. They deliberately suppress people’s right to live in a society where all rights ought to be equal. They mute these rights in every sphere of life; morally, financially and economically – even in terms of protecting the people which is the primary responsibility of any serious or responsible… Read More