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Pacific

From ashes to riches: Profiting from peatland in Indonesia

August 13, 2023 Village ReporterAsia News

Farmers in the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan on the island of Borneo are adapting their agricultural techniques with a more climate-friendly approach by ending the burning of land thanks to an initiative by Indonesia’s Peat and Mangrove Restoration Agency (BRGM), with support from the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS). Source UN News Read More

Africa

‘Our priority is to save lives’ says coast guard intercepting migrants off Tunisia’s coast

August 12, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

In the first half of 2023, Tunisia surpassed Libya as the main country of departure for migrants crossing the Mediterranean to Europe.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

DRC: at least 4 dead in the collapse of a school in Bukavu

August 12, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

At least four people died and another was injured Thursday in the collapse of a school under construction in Bukavu, a large city in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local authorities and witnesses.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Niger: Concern mounts over well-being of Mohamed Bazoum

August 12, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

“Even under the worst dictatorship, you should not starve people to die, to death. This is not acceptable. It is know publicly known, it is not acceptable. It should not be tolerated.. those who have power and its work should tell that clearly and strongly to the junta..” Niger’s Ambassador to USSourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Sudan: Bodies hastily buried in shallow unmarked graves as conflict enters fourth month

August 12, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

“We are aware of this report about dead bodies in Khartoum and other places. Our position is clear; the dead must be given proper attention and returned to their families so they can have burial according to their religious and custom practice “ Adnan Hizam, International Committee of the Red Cross Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Youth hubs creating jobs for young people in nine African countries – IFAD

August 12, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

“When I learned about soilless farming, I thought that no, this is actually different from what I know, and what I learned in school, and what I’ve been taught. So, because of this unique way of farming, it’s one of the things that inspired me to continue in this line.” Tomilayo Hamzat, Youth HubSourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

South Africa: Springboks say they will not fake an injury to call up Pollard for World Cup

August 12, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

“But if you have a heart, how do you pick a guy and then tell him to fake an injury and get the other guy in? We would never do that.”Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Benin: Hundreds of trucks blocked at border with Niger following coup

August 12, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

“We’re stuck here. We’re going on about 16 days today. We’re asking the African population to sort out their problems, to let us through – we’ll unload our luggage, turn around and go back to our families in peace, as we should.” Issiaka Bassé, truck driver on his way to Niger Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Gabon: Supporters of Ali Bongo rally in Owendo, say he is “the choice of reason”

August 12, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Supporters of Gabonese president Ali Bongo believe that their candidate “is the choice of reason” as he launches his election campaign in the Owendo commune, running for a third term in office. Celestin Mba Ndong, one of those attending the rally in Owendo, describes Bongo as “the choice of reason”.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Burkina: a radio suspended after an interview against the putsch in Niger

August 12, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The government of Burkina Faso resulting from a coup d’etat has decided to suspend “until further notice” the broadcasting of Radio Oméga, one of the most listened to in the country, after the broadcast Thursday of an interview “enamelled with insulting remarks against the new Nigerien authorities”.Sourced from Africanews Read More