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Africa 

UN Security Council extends authorization for African Union mission in Somalia

Village Reporter,
The Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to extend the authorization for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) for six months, till Dec. 31, 2023. In April 2022, the Security Council approved the replacement of Amisom (African Union Mission in Somalia), created in 2007, by Atmis (African Transitional Mission in Somalia), also led by the AU but… Read More
Human Rights 

Legal protection essential for people displaced by climate change: UN expert

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“The effects of climate change are becoming more severe, and the number of people displaced across international borders is rapidly increasing,” said Ian Fry, independent human rights expert on climate change, who took up the new post last year.  “In 2020 alone, 30.7 million people were displaced from their homes due to weather-related events. Droughts were the main factor,” Mr.… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Consensys’ “Global Survey on Crypto and Web3” Reveals Support for Underlying Web3 Concepts, And an Opportunity For Broader Education + Nigeria leads the way in knowledge of crypto Globally

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Lagos, Nigeria, June 27th, 2023 — Today, leading web3 software technology company, Consensys, unveils a first-of-its-kind global opinion survey on web3 and crypto, conducted online by international online research data and analytics technology group, YouGov. The survey polled a representative sample of 15,158 people aged 18-65 between April 26th and May 18th, 2023 in 15 countries across Africa, the Americas,… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Make Music Lagos 2023 Shut Down Concert Delivers Memorable Performances and Excitement for Nigeria’s Music Scene

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The concert, organized by Showgear, Zannoza in collaboration with TuneCore, MTN, Youtube and other industry partners, proved to be a resounding success, leaving attendees eager for the future of Nigeria’s music landscape. With the picturesque Muri Okunola Park as the backdrop, the Make Music Lagos Shut Down Concert offered an unforgettable experience for music lovers of all ages. The event… Read More
Africa 

Ugandan NGOs launch new legal action against TotalEnergies

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Ugandan human rights defender Maxwell Atuhura, five French and Ugandan NGO’s (AFIEGO, Friends of the Earth France, NAPE/Friends of the Earth Uganda, Survie and TASHA Research Institute) alongside 26 civilians, have launched a new legal action in France on Tuesday against oil giant TotalEnergies for the alleged damage caused by its controversial oil mega projects in Uganda. The accusers seek… Read More
Africa 

In the Sahel, drug trafficking thrives thanks to armed groups

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Drug trafficking continues to thrive in the Sahel thanks to non-state armed groups which are very active there, indicates the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in its 2023 report published Monday in Niamey. According to the UNODC report, the quantities of cocaine seized in the Sahel – Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad – jumped last… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Snl24.com | Why Nigerian singer loves Mzansi stars!

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Nigerian artist Promise said SA musicians are hard workers. EFE “Promise” Asemota enjoys working with Mzansi stars. The Nigerian-born musician said whenever he gets a chance to work with Mzansi musicians, he always feels at home.    The Afro-soul and rap artist said he worked with Emtee and they made great music, adding that SA artists are hard workers and… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian Music Icons, Wunmi and Tunde Obe, Celebrate 25 Years of Love and Music

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The renowned Nigerian singing duo, Wunmi and Tunde Obe, joyfully celebrate their remarkable 25th wedding anniversary on June 26th. The talented couple, known as T.W.O (Tunde, Wunmi Obe), exchanged their vows in the year 1998, and since then, their love and bond have grown stronger with each passing year. To commemorate this special milestone, Tunde took to Twitter to share… Read More
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