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Witch hunts and Gender-Based Violence in Kano

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Global AuthorGender-Based Violence in Kano, Leo Igwe

By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches welcomes the sentencing of five men for murdering an alleged witch, Ms Abubakar, in Kano in 2023. The five men were sentenced to death. Although the Advocacy for Alleged Witches does not support the death penalty the conviction of these men is a significant development in the fight against abuses linked to… Read More

Democratic republic Of Congo

CALL FOR AN END TO THE TERRORIST VIOLENCE IN THE DRC

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 Global AuthorVIOLENCE IN THE DRC

This statement is issued by the New African Charter International (NACI) in light of the ongoing brutal and fratricidal war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is reported that on Tuesday 29th January, 2025 all the civilised citizens of the world were horrified by attacks launched by the rebel March 23 (M23) Movement against the Armed Forces of the… Read More

Democratic republic Of Congo

Perennial War in DRC is a Scorn at Africa’s sovereignty

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 Global AuthorPerennial War in DRC

By Mike Omuodo A phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message – a friend had sent a message with an attachment and a note reading, “This is so sad and needs to stop! The message was followed by some crying emojis. Curious, I opened the attachment. It was a photo of some of the carnage in the Democratic… Read More

Development OP-ED

Thank you, MBS! Let us all be vigilant against expired products, unhygienic spaces!

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 Global Authorexpired products, unhygienic spaces

By Janet karim “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.” — Matthew 23:25-26 The Malawi Bureau of standards (MBS) this week closed some heavyweight international shopping centers due to unhygienic conditions and expired goods. This is a sure… Read More

Trump administration implements sweeping changes to federal policies on gender and diversity

January 22, 2025January 23, 2025 Global Author

By Burnett Munthali In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Monday that redefine federal government stances on gender and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These orders, proclaimed under the administration’s broader “restoring sanity” agenda, signal a return to more traditional frameworks for addressing gender and race in federal policy. The first executive order,… Read More

Oh, the U.S.A! Death of a president, wildfires destroy LA, new Prez already here!

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 Global AuthorDonald Trump, Jimmy Carter, Roslynn Carter

By Janet Karim ” ….if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land…” — 2 Chronicles 7:14 It has been a very busy few weeks in the US.… Read More

Echezona Obiagbaosogu and Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe,

Nigeria News and Headlines

Ex-cellence Project Welcomes Resignation of Catholic Priests

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 Global Author

By Leo Igwe The Ex-cellence Project commends Echezona Obiagbaosogu and Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe, who resigned from the priesthood, for their courage and thoughtfulness. Their decision to leave the priesthood is a welcome development and an expression of self-authenticity. As reported, Obiagbaosogu left the catholic priesthood and catholic faith for the traditional religion. Whilst Oghenerukevwe resigned and got married in the US. The Ex-cellence Project… Read More

Nigeria News and Headlines

Let’s Work to End Witch Hunts in Adamawa.

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 Global AuthorEnd Witch Hunts in Adamawa

By Leo Igwe Greetings and salutations from the Advocacy for Alleged Witches and from all advocates against witch hunts in Nigeria and beyond on the occasion of this roundtable discussion on witch hunts and human rights violations in Adamawa state. I thank the National Human Rights Commission for the opportunity to collaborate and synergize against this superstition-based abuse. Witch hunting… Read More

East Africa

KCB Bank and UnionPay in a deal to support e-commerce payments

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Global AuthorKCB Bank and UnionPay

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KCB Bank Kenya and UnionPay International (UPI) have partnered to enhance e-commerce payment capabilities in Kenya, enabling UnionPay cardholders to transact seamlessly on digital platforms. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in digital payment capabilities, aimed at enriching the online shopping experience for consumers and merchants across Kenya. “We are delighted to join hands with UnionPay… Read More

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

Zambia

Honorary Zambian Residency

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Global AuthorMinistry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

By Henry Kyambalesa The functions of Zambia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation should include managing and administering a programme designed to confer rare and special “Zambian Residency” status upon a selected number of distinguished foreigners. A provisional list of such foreign nationals and their families should include the following: Mr. Barrack Obama, the late Mr. Kofi Annan, U2’s… Read More