Putin agrees to Ukraine ceasefire
Russia President Vladimir Putin agreed in principle on Thursday with a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in its war against Ukraine.Sourced from Africanews
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Rights probe alleges sexual violence against Palestinians by Israeli forces used as ‘method of war’
Senior human rights investigators reporting to the UN Human Rights Council alleged on Thursday that sexual and gender-based violence by Israeli security forces against Palestinians – including children – have been increasingly used “as a method of war” following the 7 October 2023 attacks that sparked the Gaza war. Source UN News
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Europe grapples with highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years
Measles cases in Europe have doubled in just a year, with the highest number reported since 1997, UN agencies announced on Thursday. Source UN News
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Patrick Dorgu, says he’s settling in to life at Manchester United
He says that coach Ruben Amorim’s attacking style of play and the use of wing-backs are what attracted him to the team.Sourced from Africanews
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South Africa-EU Summit focuses on trade, ties amid Trump effect
Senior European Union officials were in South Africa for a summit Thursday with President Cyril Ramaphosa that centers on bolstering trade and diplomatic ties as both feel the impact of the Trump administration’s confrontational foreign policy.Sourced from Africanews
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‘Furious kickback against equality’ must end, UN chief tells women activists as conference adopts landmark declaration
At a time of growing backlash against women’s rights, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a stark call to action on Tuesday to civil society representatives gathered for a town hall meeting – part of the ongoing Commission on the Status of Women. Source UN News
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Human Rights Council: Significant increase in child victims of trafficking
Children make up almost four in 10 victims of trafficking worldwide, but the true number of youngsters caught up in the illegal practice is likely much higher, a senior UN official warned on Wednesday. Source UN News
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Nigerian confirms 26 meningitis deaths following outbreak since January
The spread of the disease in the state of Kebbi began late January with over 200 suspected cases recorded, the state commissioner for health, Musa Ismail, told reporters in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.Sourced from Africanews
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Motsepe re-elected as leader of African football
The 54 member federations of the Confederation of African Football — 12 of whom currently cannot host national-team games in international competitions — elected Motsepe by acclaim unopposed to have a second four-year term.Sourced from Africanews
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Mozambique’s main opposition figure questioned over post-poll demonstrations
Venancio Mondlane says while he answered a slew of questions by prosecutors, he was not told what accusations lay behind the interrogation.Sourced from Africanews
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