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UN representative alarmed by sexual violence against women and girls in DRC

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“Allegations of grave cases of sexual violence against civilians, including children, in particular affecting IDPs fleeing conflict in the eastern DRC, is a matter of profound concern which requires immediate action,” said the top UN official who advocates for women and girls impacted by sexual violence. The representative spoke of how she was “deeply troubled” by some attacks which have… Read More
Africa 

Security Council urged to step up on financing for AU peace operations

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Briefing ambassadors on Africa Day, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo presented the latest UN report on securing predictable, sustainable and flexible resources for AU-led peace support operations mandated by the Council. The changing nature of conflict in Africa has forced the partners to adapt their operations in response to new and evolving challenges. Secure funding stream “The case for adequately financing AU-led… Read More
Africa 

Sudan: UN and partners scramble to supply aid as fragile ceasefire holds

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Stéphane Dujarric told correspondents at the regular noon briefing that the opportunity to provide services and support to the millions of Sudanese who are suffering due to the six weeks of fighting between national army forces and their powerful rival militia, the RSF, was only feasible in areas where the ceasefire holds. Relative calm has prevailed since the truce was… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Scotty Austin to Electrify Brat Fest 2023 as a Powerhouse Performer

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Scotty Austin to Electrify Brat Fest 2023 as a Powerhouse Performer – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Thursday, May 25, 2023 · 635,891,162 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events & Conferences RSS Feeds Other Services Questions?… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian Music Veteran Timaya Drops Scintillating New Single “My Moto”

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Timaya, one of Nigeria’s most renowned and celebrated music artists, has recently unveiled his latest release, a scintillating new single titled “My Moto.” His consistent ability to deliver hit records nonstop has gained him a prominent position within the music industry, and this latest offering is set to further reinforce Timaya’s reputation as a certified hitmaker. “My Moto” embodies Timaya’s… Read More
Africa 

Sierra Leone’s symbolic ‘Cotton Tree’ destroyed in rain storm

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A centuries-old, towerintree that served as a historic symbol in Sierra Leone has been felled during a wind and rain storm in the capital Freetown, the government said on Thursday.g The 70-metre (230-foot) Ceiba pentandra — lovingly known by Sierra Leoneans as “Cotton Tree” — lost all of its branches late Wednesday, with only the base of its enormous trunk… Read More
Africa 

Religious figures, climate activists stage Paris protest against Total projects in Africa

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Around forty environmental activists and religious figures chained themselves together on a footbridge over the Seine in Paris Thursday, protesting TotalEnergies’ megaprojects in Uganda and Tanzania. Opponents say the French energy giant’s $10 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) will harm biodiversity and take land from more than 100,000 people without adequate compensation “We are doing damage to biodiversity… Read More
Africa 

Arrest of top Rwandan genocide fugitive shows ‘justice will be done’

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Fulgence Kayishema is alleged to have orchestrated the killing of approximately 2,000 Tutsi refugees at Nyange Catholic Church during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) said in a statement. He was arrested in South Africa on Wednesday in a joint operation between the IRMCT Office of the Prosecutor and the authorities. Finally facing justice Kayishema… Read More
Africa 

UN peacekeepers ‘a beacon of hope and protection’: Guterres

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He said the men and women that serve, from 125 countries, across 12 operations, were working to support security, stability and the rule of law. “They represent the beating heart of the United Nations’ commitment to peace”, said Secretary-General António Guterres. “By bringing peacekeepers together from around the world, peacekeeping has also become an inspiring symbol of multilateralism in action”, he added, just ahead… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian Idol’s spectacular live shows begin this Sunday

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Nigerian Idol, the nation’s biggest singing competition, is set to ignite screens across Nigeria as it kicks off the highly anticipated live shows for Season 8 on May 28, 2023. This season promises to be an electrifying display of talent, extraordinary performances, and unparalleled entertainment. After intense auditions and captivating episodes, the judges have discovered the country’s most exceptional vocalists,… Read More
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