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Month: June 2023

Africa 

UN Security Council extends authorization for African Union mission in Somalia

Village Reporter,
The Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to extend the authorization for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) for six months, till Dec. 31, 2023. In April 2022, the Security Council approved the replacement of Amisom (African Union Mission in Somalia), created in 2007, by Atmis (African Transitional Mission in Somalia), also led by the AU but… Read More
Africa Investments 

Transition Support Facility: Focusing on MSMEs for post-Covid reconstruction in Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
To face the unprecedented new global challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the spotlight has turned to the importance of the private sector in building resilience in transition states and in particular, the crucial role of supporting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Indeed, the latter have seen their already pre-existing fragility aggravated by the consequences of the health… Read More
Human Rights 

Legal protection essential for people displaced by climate change: UN expert

Village Reporter
“The effects of climate change are becoming more severe, and the number of people displaced across international borders is rapidly increasing,” said Ian Fry, independent human rights expert on climate change, who took up the new post last year.  “In 2020 alone, 30.7 million people were displaced from their homes due to weather-related events. Droughts were the main factor,” Mr.… Read More
Africa Business World 

Food and fuel prices surge in marginalised communities amid Ukraine war

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The cost of food, fuel and fertiliser in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities is continuing to escalate to crisis levels since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with families spending up to 10 times what they paid almost 18 months ago, according to new analysis from international humanitarian organisation ActionAid. A survey of more than 1,000 community members and leaders… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Best Ways to Easily Meet Wagering Requirements for Online Casino Bonuses

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One of the top challenges that many punters face with online casino bonuses are wagering requirements. Many end up losing the bonuses as well as winnings from them because of failing to a wagering requirement. Fortunately, there are a few tips that can help you to easily meet them. Here are the best ways to easily handle wagering requirements for… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Consensys’ “Global Survey on Crypto and Web3” Reveals Support for Underlying Web3 Concepts, And an Opportunity For Broader Education + Nigeria leads the way in knowledge of crypto Globally

Village Reporter,
Lagos, Nigeria, June 27th, 2023 — Today, leading web3 software technology company, Consensys, unveils a first-of-its-kind global opinion survey on web3 and crypto, conducted online by international online research data and analytics technology group, YouGov. The survey polled a representative sample of 15,158 people aged 18-65 between April 26th and May 18th, 2023 in 15 countries across Africa, the Americas,… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Make Music Lagos 2023 Shut Down Concert Delivers Memorable Performances and Excitement for Nigeria’s Music Scene

Village Reporter,
The concert, organized by Showgear, Zannoza in collaboration with TuneCore, MTN, Youtube and other industry partners, proved to be a resounding success, leaving attendees eager for the future of Nigeria’s music landscape. With the picturesque Muri Okunola Park as the backdrop, the Make Music Lagos Shut Down Concert offered an unforgettable experience for music lovers of all ages. The event… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank chief to attend Africa50 Infra for Africa Forum and General Shareholders Meeting

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Africa50 Infra for Africa Forum and General Shareholders Meeting Who: President of the Republic of Togo, Faure Gnassingbé; President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina; CEO of Africa50, Alain Ebobissé; Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; ministers; global and African experts When:  3 – 4 July 2023 Where:  Hôtel 2 Février, Lomé    The president… Read More