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Africa 

Central Africans react to announcement of referendum in July

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Central Africans are divided following president Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s announcement on Tuesday that he would call a referendum on a new Constitution. One of the changes is that the new constitution would allow the president to run for a third term, prohibited under the current rules. “The Constitution of this country is very clear, President Touadéra completed his five year term,… Read More
Africa 

Football: Saudi league steps up game to join top-flight leagues

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season in the Saudi league didn’t quite stir the passions, but his debut in the league could indicate the potential arrival of other football megastars. The 5-time Ballon d’Or winner arrived in January, signing a record two-and-a-half-year contract for almost $400 million. Six months later, his club Al-Nassr only ended second in the Saudi league, but Ronaldo… Read More
Africa 

‘The plight of the poor is forgotten’ says Pandor as BRICS ministers gather in Cape Town

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On the second day of talks between the foreign ministers of South Africa, China, India, Brazil and Russia, diplomats from a dozen other countries were invited. Known as the Friends of the BRICS, this group of states includes Saudi Arabia, Iran, Gabon and the Comoros. The heads of diplomacy of the BRICS countries met to discuss the accession process for… Read More
Africa 

After clashes on campus Dakar university students return home

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Students were seen leaving with their belongings on Friday as they walked past the wrecks of burnt out vehicles and damaged buildings on the university’s campus. The students of the University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar leave campus following a decision by the administration to clear the premises. This comes a day after clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement in… Read More
Human Rights 

Regulation essential to curb AI for surveillance, disinformation: rights experts

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In a statement on Friday, the experts said that emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence-based biometric surveillance systems, are increasingly being used “in sensitive contexts”, without individuals’ knowledge or consent ‘Urgent red lines’ must be drawn “Urgent and strict regulatory red lines are needed for technologies that claim to perform emotion or gender recognition,” said the experts, who include Fionnuala Ní Aoláin,… Read More
Pacific 

Korean Peninsula: Security Council must find unity to calm rising tensions

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“Key peace and security issues, such as the situation on the Korean Peninsula, must be an area for cooperation,” she cautioned in a briefing to the 15-member Council on recent developments. “Diplomacy – not isolation – is the only way forward.” During the Council’s emergency debate on the issue, members expressed divergent views, with many agreeing that diplomacy can forge… Read More
Africa 

Sudan: Crisis fuels ‘desperate’ situation for civilians

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In a press statement issued late on Friday, the UN Security Council expressed its “deep concern” over the continued clashes, condemning all attacks on civilians, and calling for “rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access throughout Sudan”. The 15-member body emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire, and reaffirmed it’s backing for the UN transition mission in Sudan, UNITAMS, to continue… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Sim Streeter is back with a debut studio album: “Craft Maker of R&B”

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Sim Streeter is back with a debut studio album: “Craft Maker of R&B” – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Friday, June 2, 2023 · 637,394,034 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events & Conferences RSS Feeds Other… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian Idol returned with the eighth season

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The entertainment industry, particularly Nigerian music, continues to break records, take on global acclaim, and stand out for good. According to research and projection by Statista, the Nigerian music industry is expected to grow to 44 million dollars this year. It’s only logical for many who believe they are gifted to try every means to enter the industry. On the… Read More
Africa 

Why Rastafari smoke marijuana for sacramental reasons and the faith’s other beliefs

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Members of the Rastafari religion and political movement have for decades been persecuted and imprisoned for their ritualistic use of marijuana. However,  the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda recently became one of the first Caribbean nations to grant Rastafari official sacramental authorization to grow and smoke the herb that they deem sacred. Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne… Read More
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