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Africa 

New website to monitor the global state of democracy and human rights

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The Stockholm-based International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, IDEA, launched a new website on Thursday that closely monitors the state of democracy and human rights around the world. It will provide monthly analysis and data on 173 countries based on over 100 indicators, from holding clean elections to fair access to justice and civil liberties. Seema Shah, head of… Read More
Africa 

France-The Comoros row: Only migrants with ID to be allowed disembarkation

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Activities have resumed at the port of Mutsamudu on the island of Anjouan, in the Comoros archipelago. And The Comoros will allow boats arriving from Mayotte to dock once again. The port had closed for work on Monday (Apr. 24). The docking suspension had come as French authorities on the neighbouring island of Mayotte were to start expulsing undocumented migrants while… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

I’m the bridge to take African music to the world, Rema boasts

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Rema, the Nigerian singer, has boasted about being the “bridge to take African music to the rest of the world.” Advertisement In a recent interview with i-D Magazine, Rema also bragged about changing the “world’s perspective of African music.” The 22-year-old singer said people across the world enjoy his music because he doesn’t “restrict my creativity.” “I see myself as… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

JeRonelle Is the Answer Traditonal R&B Has Needed

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JeRonelle Is the Answer Traditonal R&B Has Needed – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Thursday, April 27, 2023 · 630,437,864 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events & Conferences RSS Feeds Other Services Questions? Sourced From Nigerian… Read More
Africa 

Mozambique: TotalEnergies can resume its gas project, says head of state

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The Mozambican president, Filipe Nyusi, assured on Wednesday that the conditions are met to allow TotalEnergies to resume its huge natural gas exploitation project in the country, suspended since 2021 following a major jihadist attack, a few kilometers away. The poor but resource-rich northeastern province of Cabo Delgado, which has a Muslim majority and borders Tanzania, has been plagued by… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Multichoice confirms Nigerians will pay more for DStv, GOtv subscription from May 1st

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MultiChoice, the South African media conglomerate that operates DStv and GOtv, recently announced an increase in subscription rates for its Nigerian audience. The increase is set to take effect from the 1st of May 2023. Although the growth in the subscription rate is not specific to Nigeria, it does seem higher compared to other African nations, with up to a… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

The Music Blog: Fave is Favin’ | ‘Kante’ The Collaboration That Everyone is Talking About

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The collaboration between Davido and Fave on ‘Kante’ has proven to be a stroke of genius, as the song has become an undeniable hit. Their collaboration was unexpected, but the magic they created together is now clear for all to see. Released in March 2023, “Kante” has quickly become one of the most talked-about songs of the year. The upbeat… Read More
Human Rights 

New report shows 90 per cent of adolescent girls in low-income economies are offline

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“Closing the digital divide between girls and boys is about more than just having access to the internet and technology. It’s about empowering girls to become innovators, creators, and leaders,” said UNICEF Director of Education Robert Jenkins. “If we want to tackle gender gaps in the labour market, especially in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields (or STEM), we must start now by helping young people,… Read More
Africa 

Brazzaville school takes a stand against prejudice, empowering autistic children

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Children with autism are referred to as “wizards”, “bewitched” or “lost” in Congo-Brazzaville, where a school has been set up to promote their “socialization” and raise awareness of this neurodevelopmental disorder. Located in the heart of Poto-Poto, the most cosmopolitan of Brazzaville’s neighborhoods, the Case Dominique school, run by Catholic nuns, welcomes 350 autistic children and others suffering from Down’s… Read More
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