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Africa 

Ghanaian man shoots wife in attempted murder-suicide in Columbus, police say

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The Columbus Division of Police is currently conducting an investigation into a tragic shooting incident that led to the death of a man and left a woman critically wounded. The deceased individual has been identified as 49-year-old Kwabena Michael Amoako. According to law enforcement, Mr Amoako allegedly shot the woman before turning the gun on himself following an initial altercation… Read More
Africa 

South African president admits failure in prevention of cholera outbreak

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South African president Cyril Ramaphosa sought to reassure residents of a community near the capital, Pretoria, after an outbreak of cholera killed 29 people. During a visit to the local water treatment plant, Ramaphosa admitted the government had failed to prevent the outbreak. “The water that comes out of the Temba water works is not fit for human consumption. So… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

‘No Dirty, Ungodly Lyrics, I’ll Influence Music Industry For God’ – Spyro

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Fast rising Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has declared himself as God’s ambassador, hence, will not use “dirty lyrics” in his songs. The ‘Who’s Your Guy’ Crooner who said his mission might take time, added that his pride is promoting family content. The sensational artist via Instagram vowed to influence the secular music industry for God… Read More
Africa 

Tupac Shakur posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Tupac Shakur received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday just several days before the hip-hop legend’s birthday. The late rapper’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, accepted the star on behalf of their family. During her speech, she shed tears while describing her older brother’s vision of being celebrated with a star in Hollywood. “From the first time… Read More
Africa 

Ivory Coast: Gbagbo files appeal for his name to be reinstated in electoral roll

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Former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo, who has been struck off the electoral roll has filed an appeal to be registered to vote in local elections scheduled for September 2. The former Ivorian president said on Thursday that he would not let his name be “sullied”. “I was taken to the ICC with tons of accusations: crimes against humanity, war crimes,… Read More
Africa 

Gabon: Long queues at polling centres after deadline extension for voter registration

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Thousands of Gabonese have thronged electoral roll registration centers in the country following the announcement of a deadline extension. Operations began on May 9 and were due to end on June 8, but were then postponed by the Interior ministry for three days, until June 11. On Thursday, many young people formed long queues at the town hall in Libreville’s… Read More
Africa 

American artist Nathaniel Mary Quinn exhibits his “Forging Years” in Paris

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Artist Nathaniel Mary Quinn discovered his unique cut-up style when he decided to produce an additional portrait for an exhibition with only five hours to spare. The colourful cut-up style, which Quinn describes as “the birth of a new visual language,” has made the 46-year-old a rising international star. Born in Chicago in 1977, Quinn’s first solo show “The Forging Years”… Read More
Human Rights 

Draft NY state law a ‘golden opportunity’ to ensure fair debt relief

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Olivier de Schutter, Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, and Attiya Waris, Independent Expert on foreign debt and human rights, have welcomed the proposed New York Taxpayer and International Debt Crises Prevention Act, which is currently under discussion.  They urged lawmakers to adopt the draft bill, which compels private creditors to participate in international debt relief efforts on… Read More
Europe 

Dam disaster: UN ‘committed to reaching all Ukrainians in need’, says top aid official

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Denise Brown, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, offered reassurance to Dmytro Kuleba that UN agencies and other humanitarian partners have been delivering water, food and cash to those displaced or suffering the impact of the dam breach, and collapse of the crucial hydroelectric plant in the southeast region near the city of Kherson. Expanding support “Plans are now being made, also in partnership… Read More
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