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Africa

Ex-Fulham Captain Ronnie Gibbons accuses Mohamed Al Fayed of groping at Harrods

October 18, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

“The club is profoundly troubled to learn of the experiences told today by former Women’s Team captain, Ronnie Gibbons,” Fulham said in a statement. “She has our deepest empathy and support.”Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

Freedom of expression also under fire in Gaza war, rights expert says

October 18, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

No conflict in recent times has threatened freedom of expression so far beyond its borders as the war in Gaza, an expert appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said on Friday in New York. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Rwanda dismisses ‘Sportswashing’ claims, focuses on winning development strategy

October 18, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

This effort reflects his broader strategy of positioning the country, once devastated by genocide, as a continental leader in Africa.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Egypt increases fuel prices by 10% to 17%

October 18, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Egyptians have been grappling with soaring inflation as they navigate rising daily costs that reached another high over the summer including a previous 10% increase in fuel prices, a hike in subway fares and the local currency sliding against foreign currencies.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

DRC cancels auction of 27 oil blocks

October 18, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The 27 oil blocks whose auction was cancelled contain an estimated 22 billion barrels of oil.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

South Africa: Suspected murderer waives bail

October 17, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

A man accused of killing 18 people in mass shootings at two separate homes on the same night in South Africa waived his bail request Tuesday and remains in custody.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

One dead, two missing as boat with 100 migrants sinks near Greece

October 17, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

A total of 97 people were rescued by a passing cargo ship and were being taken to the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete, authorities said.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

World News in Brief: Famine in Sudan, 400,000 now in Syria from Lebanon, women in the military, olive farmers in Palestine

October 17, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

A staggering 97 percent of Sudan’s internally displaced along with civilians who’ve remained, are facing severe levels of hunger UN independent experts warned on Thursday, accusing Government troops and their rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of using “starvation tactics” against 25 million civilians in the country. Source UN News Read More

Middle East

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza firefight

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 Village ReporterYahya Sinwar killed in Gaza

By Twink Jones Gadama Yahya Sinwar, the top leader of Hamas, has been killed by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers during a chance encounter in the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah. The IDF confirmed Sinwar’s death on Thursday evening, following initial reports and speculation earlier in the day. According to Israeli media, cabinet ministers were informed of Sinwar’s confirmed… Read More

Africa

France: Beninese activist Kemi Seba freed

October 17, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The pan-African activist spent almost four days in custody at the headquarters of the French interior security agency (DGSI) in Paris.Sourced from Africanews Read More