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US cautions its citizens as Ugandan authorities mount search for kidnapped tourist

April 5, 2019 Global Author

Day 3 of rescue operation Ugandan security forces scoured dense bush on Thursday in the hunt for a US tourist and her safari guide who were kidnapped by gunmen in a national park. “The operation to rescue the tourist is still ongoing,” Uganda’s tourism minister, Godfrey Kiwanda, told AFP on Thursday morning. Army spokesman Brigadier Richard Karemire said security forces… Read More

Pacific

Millions of Bangladeshi children at risk from climate crisis, warns UNICEF

April 5, 2019 Global Author

According to the study – Gathering Storm: Climate change clouds the future of children in Bangladesh – the country’s flat topography, dense population and weak infrastructure make it “uniquely vulnerable to the powerful and unpredictable forces that climate change is compounding”. The threat is felt from the flood and drought-prone lowlands in the country’s north, to its storm-ravaged coastline along the Bay of Bengal, it… Read More

Pacific

UN agencies urge Brunei to repeal new ‘extreme and unjustified’ penal code

April 4, 2019 Global Author

Underscoring that every person has the right to be “free from torture” and “cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment”, UNAIDS, the agency dedicated to tackling the virus, and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), the sexual and reproductive health agency, warned the new penal code, which came into force in the south-east Asian monarchy on Wednesday, “will have a significant negative impact… Read More

Africa

Nigerian makes handicrafts from hyacinth [Business Africa]

April 4, 2019 Global Author

A Nigerian female entrepreneur has made clothing and other handicrafts from water hyacinth. Achenyo Idachaba tells our Eric Oteng that her products are eco-friendly and her initiative has begun to change mentalities of Lagos residents about the plant. Since 2011, her firm, Mitimeth has grown to employ more than 300 women who engage in weaving various products including blended cotton… Read More

Africa

Oil prices set for biggest rise since 2009 [Business Africa]

April 4, 2019 Global Author

Oil prices are set for its biggest quarterly gains in ten years. An OPEC-led deal to cut output by around 1.2 million barrels per day is said to boost prices. But sources say Russia is dragging its feet to continue the pact beyond September. Also, Africa’s demand for oil is expected to rise by 77 percent over the next 20… Read More

Development Health Advice

Women outliving men ‘everywhere’, new UN health agency statistics report shows

April 4, 2019 Global Author

“Whether it’s homicide, road accidents, suicide, cardiovascular disease – time and time again, men are doing worse than women”, said Dr. Richard Cibulskis, main author of WHO’s World Health Statistics Overview 2019. Apart from the average increase from 66.5 years, to 72 years overall, its findings also show that “healthy” life expectancy – the number of years individuals live in full… Read More

Africa

Soleil Business: promoting Congolese tourism[Travel]

April 4, 2019 Global Author

When we talk about Congo, many will know the country for its oil wealth, but how many will know the country for its oil resources, but how many will be able to name even a few tourist attractions? Actually there are so many and outdoor activity enthusiasts will have their bucket full. This is what led to the creation of… Read More

Europe

Peacekeeping: A ‘great opportunity’ to develop professionally and personally

April 4, 2019 Global Author

Lieutenant Colonel Jorge Frias Barrera speaks from experience. He is on his second tour of duty to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) and plays a key role as the current Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, in supporting the Force Commander who leads the military component in the mission. “Serving here is a great opportunity to develop,… Read More

Africa

South Korea to launch world’s first 5G networks Friday

April 4, 2019 Global Author

The world’s firstfully-fledged 5G mobile networks launches in South Korea on Friday. It’s a transformational leap that could potentially change the day-to-day lives of billions of people. “ Until today, we have installed 35,000 units of 5G base stations nationwide. Symbolically, we have also installed them in Dokdo and Hallasan. By the end of this year, we will have installed… Read More

Africa

FIFA Ranking: Senegal tops Africa, Belgium bosses the world

April 4, 2019 Global Author

Senegal’s national team, the Teranga Lions, are Africa’s top team according to the latest ranking (March 2019) by football world governing body, FIFA. The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking released on April 4 ranked Senegal 23rd sandwiched between Iran and the United States. The Lions grossed 1515 points and moved one spot from the last ranking. Tunisia, Nigeria, Morocco and the Democratic… Read More