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Human Rights

Fears grow that Lebanon may become another Gaza

October 8, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

UN humanitarians in Lebanon on Tuesday described the massive challenge of trying to reach some 1.2 million people who have fled heavy Israeli bombardment and evacuation orders, driven by the fear that what happened in Gaza may befall them, too. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Kenya’s deputy president defends himself before impeachment

October 8, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Rigathi Gachagua, in a televised speech on Monday, accused the legislator who drafted the motion of lying, calling it “shameful and sensational.” This is the first time he’s publicly addressing the issues raised by the legislator in detail.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

10 people dead, others missing after a mine collapse in Zambia

October 8, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Nine bodies were recovered from the site and a tenth person died in a hospital, said Charity Munganga Chanda, police commissioner for the Central Province.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Ethiopia’s FM elected president, replaces country’s first female head of state

October 7, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Taye Atske-Selassie Ethiopia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs has been elected by Ethiopia’s parliament to become the next head of state. He replaces Sahle-Work Zewde. The role of president of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia ius largely ceremonial.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Sudan: ‘Children should be safe everywhere’, says UNICEF, as fears grow for El Fasher

October 7, 2024 Village ReporterUN Africa News

The UN aid coordination office, OCHA, voiced deep concern on Monday over the siege of El Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur, where continued clashes are putting the lives of hundreds of thousands of civilians in the region at risk. UN Africa News Read More

Africa

WHO calls for action to halt rise in hearing loss in Africa

October 7, 2024 Village ReporterUN Africa News

The number of people in Africa living with hearing loss could rise to 54 million by 2030, up from 40 million today, unless urgent measures are taken, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report published on Monday. UN Africa News Read More

Middle East

A Year of devastation: Gaza’s unending agony

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 Village ReporterGaza's unending agony

By Twink Jones Gadama Today marks a somber anniversary: one year since the outbreak of hostilities in Gaza, which has left an indelible scar on the territory and its people. The numbers are staggering – nearly 42,000 lives lost, over 96,000 wounded, and countless more displaced, traumatized, or struggling to survive. The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza is a stark… Read More

Africa

Mozambique headed for crucial elections amid jihadist insurgency and drought-induced hunger

October 7, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Mozambique has been fighting an Islamic State-affiliated group that has launched attacks on communities in the province of Cabo Delgado since 2017, including beheadings and other killings.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Rwanda launches trial for Marburg virus as death toll climbs to 12

October 7, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana told reporters Sunday (Oct. 06) that the Rwanda Biomedical Centre had reviewed the vaccine shipment. There is no authorized vaccine or treatment for Marburg.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

Rights expert urges universities to respect pro-Palestinian protests

October 4, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

Universities must respect peaceful activism and revise repressive policies targeting the pro-Palestinian solidarity movement on their campuses, a UN independent human rights expert said on Friday. Source UN News Read More