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Africa 

Sudan crisis still having devastating impact on civilians: UN rights office

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“We are concerned by the continued devastating impact of the fighting in Sudan on civilians,” Spokesperson Jeremy Laurence told journalists in Geneva.  The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and military rival, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have been locked in vicious clashes since mid-April.   Hundreds have been killed and some 1.2 million have been displaced. UN agencies and partners have repeatedly… Read More
Africa 

UN suspends food assistance as Ethiopia wrestles with aid diversions

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“Food diversion is absolutely unacceptable,” said WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain, following a joint statement made by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and USAID announcing their commitment to addressing deeply concerning revelations of aid diversion. “While we will temporarily halt food aid assistance in Ethiopia, nutrition assistance to children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, school meals programmes, and activities for building… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Burna Boy Speaks After Davido Called Him ‘New Cat’ In Music Industry

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Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy, seemed unbothered after his colleague, Davido referred to him as a ‘new cat’ in the music industry. Naija News reported that Davido, during a recent interview making the rounds online said he and Wizkid were the first young Nigerian artists to hit stardom. The ‘Unavailable’ crooner said he was excited… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Young6ix Berates Davido for Excluding Him in List of First Generation Nigerian music Stars

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Onome Onokohwomo, a Nigerian hip-hop artist based in the United States popularly known as Young6ix, called out singer Davido for not including him on his list of the first generation of young Nigerian music stars. Davido recently claimed that he and Wizkid were the first young Nigerian artists to hit stardom and mentioned several new stars such as Burna Boy,… Read More
Africa 

South Africa firefighters in Canada to fight wildfires

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South African firefighters sang and danced at an airport in Edmonton, Canada, after arriving to help in fighting wildfires in the province of Alberta. The team of 200 firefighters and 15 managers from South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment’s Working on Fire Programme is expected to stay for several weeks to help battle the blazes. This comes… Read More
Human Rights 

Arrests and hate speech target Baha’i minority in Yemen

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OHCHR said that on 25 May, security forces stormed a peaceful meeting of Baha’is in Sana’a. Seventeen people, including five women, were taken to an unknown location, and all but one, are still being held incommunicado. The UN rights office urged the de facto Houthi authorities in Sana’a, to immediately release the detainees. Call for killings On 2 June, according… Read More
Africa 

Troubles in Senegal: Amnesty speaks of 23 dead and calls for an investigation

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Amnesty International said on Thursday it had counted 23 dead in the unrest that shook Senegal last week, more than the official toll of the authorities, and demanded an independent investigation. Senegal was plagued from June 1 to 3 with its worst troubles for years after the condemnation of opponent Ousmane Sonko to two years in prison in a sex… Read More
Africa 

War in Ukraine: South Africa ready to host talks

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South Africa on Thursday declared itself ready to host peace talks to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with Pretoria last month announcing an upcoming mediation led by six leaders of African countries in Kyiv and Moscow. “We must be open to the possibility of South Africa hosting the peace summit here,” Minister to the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian Stars Burna Boy and Tems Shine Bright with Multiple Nominations at BET Awards 2023 (Full List)

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The stage is set, the excitement is palpable, and the highly anticipated BET Awards 2023 are finally upon us. As the music industry gears up for a night of glitz, glamour, and celebration, one thing is abundantly clear: Nigerians are making their presence felt among the prestigious list of nominees. From Grammy award-winning icons to rising stars, the Nigerian music… Read More
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