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Human Rights 

Torture as a weapon of war must cease, rights experts demand

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Today, more than 100 armed conflicts are raging worldwide, devastating communities, winding back development, and leading to grave violations of human rights.  Ranging from severe beatings to sexual humiliation and rape, torture is widely used as a means of war. And often, torture involves the use of tools or instruments, mock executions, and forcing victims to watch family members also… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Man killed for ‘blasphemy’ in Nigeria

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An angry mob in the northern Nigerian city of Sokoto has killed a Muslim man for alleged blasphemy against the Prophet Mohammed, police and local residents said. Usman Buda, a butcher at the city abattoir, “was mobbed and attacked by some Muslim faithfuls (who) inflicted serious injuries on him”, Sokoto state police spokesman Ahmad Rufa’i said on Sunday. Death penalty… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Audiomack partners with Nigerian fintech Flutterwave

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This collaboration allows Audiomack, currently reaching more than 25 million monthly users globally, to offer premium music experiences and introduce new features to its customers and artists for a fee. Audiomack’s users in Africa will benefit from enhanced access to Audiomack’s vast music library and an improved user experience, while African artists will gain greater opportunities for financial success and… Read More
Africa 

Burkina: partial government reshuffle

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The president of the transition of Burkina Faso proceeded Sunday to a partial reshuffle of the government, which counts the departure of four ministers, including those in charge of Security and Justice, indicated the secretary general of the government. During this reshuffle, “We have four departures”, declared Jacques Sosthène Dingara, reading a decree on public television. He notably announced the… Read More
Africa 

Sierra Leone president well ahead in vote count

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio looked on course for re-election on Monday after the electoral commission said he had a clear lead with 60 percent of the votes counted. Bio had garnered 55.86 percent of ballots cast, more than the 55 percent required for victory after Saturday’s first round of voting. The incumbent’s 1,067,666 votes put him well ahead… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

International Guitar Foundation and Festivals Announces Exciting Summer Programme

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International Guitar Foundation and Festivals Announces Exciting Summer Programme – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Monday, June 26, 2023 · 641,642,890 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events & Conferences RSS Feeds Other Services Questions? <!–[if lt… Read More
Human Rights 

Security in eastern DR Congo continues to worsen, Security Council hears

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“So far, the ceasefire between the M23 and the FARDC has held up relatively well and has contributed to some security gains”, said UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee. “The relative calm in Rutshuru territory, for example, allowed more than 45,000 people from the Bishusha group to return home”, she said.  She noted, however, that M23’s withdrawal from territory has… Read More
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