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Africa 

Israel continues Rafah strikes despite condemnation

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The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) released footage of injured people being treated at Rafah’s International Medical Corps (IMC) field hospital on Monday, following an Israeli airstrike on a makeshift camp of internally displaced people the previous day. OCHA said that doctors at the IMC field hospital in Rafah were among the first responders, after the… Read More
Human Rights 

Deep concerns over ‘inhuman’ detention of Gazans by Israeli authorities

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In a new report on the situation in Gaza for May 2024, the authors cited testimonies “from medics and whistleblowers” that injured detainees have been held at a field hospital with “shackled hands and feet and blindfolded 24/7 to their beds”. Hostage fears In addition, as of 19 May, 128 of the 253 people captured during Hamas-led terror attacks in southern… Read More
Pacific 

UN hub reaches remote Pacific islanders: A UN Resident Coordinator blog

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“They do not want to leave their ancestral places, even if they go under,” said Jaap van Hierden. © RCO Micronesia Jaap van Hierden, UN Resident Coordinator in Micronesia. Appointed by the Secretary-General as the first UN Resident Coordinator for the North Pacific, he oversees ongoing development efforts across a remote region with thousands of small islands comprising of small populations… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

I was prevented from performing in Nigeria due to indecent dressing – Tiwa Savage

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<!– tmc_ads_send({ “data-tmc-application”: “240527QJBmDrni”, “data-tmc-seat”: “240527FGR657jX” }) –> Popular singer Tiwa Savage recalled that when she returned to Nigeria from the United Kingdom to pursue her musical career, she was prevented from performing at concerts because her outfits were considered “too risqué.” She revealed that some of her earlier music videos were not aired due to being deemed indecent. The… Read More
Africa 

Zuma’s comeback: MK party challenges ANC’s grip on South Africa

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For 59-year-old Dumisani Ndlovu, a lifelong supporter of the African National Congress, this week’s South African election marks a dramatic shift. After three decades of unwavering loyalty, Ndlovu is switching allegiance to Jacob Zuma, the controversial former president who has launched a new political party.  Nostalgia and a hope for change are driving his decision. Leveraging the Past to Challenge… Read More
Africa 

Nigeria cracks down on illegal lithium mining with dozens of arrests

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Nigeria’s government is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests since April for unlicensed miners allegedly stealing lithium, a critical mineral used in batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones, and power systems. The crackdown comes as Nigeria seeks to regulate its mining operations, curb illegal activity, and better benefit from its mineral resources. The global demand for lithium has… Read More
Africa 

Somalia: Thousands of students displaced as floods submerge schools

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Tens of thousands of students in Somalia’s central Hiran region have been forced to stay out of schools after heavy rains flooded the institutions. According to Somali education officials, more than 37,000 students in this region in central Somalia are no longer in school due to the impact of recent flooding. The area has been battered by heavy rains resulting… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

2024 Children’s Day: Harrysong makes an appeal to Nigerians as he celebrates his daughters amid drama with estranged wife

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Nigerian singer Harrysong has appealed to Nigerians on his Instagram page to avoid leaving negative comments on his page. The singer who has been dragging his estranged wife, Alexer for 3 days now, took to his Instagram page to share a video of him celebrating his kids on Children’s Day. In the photo, the singer bought a cake for his… Read More
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