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Water, source of Samoa’s ‘cultural identity’ and national wealth: A UN Resident Coordinator Blog

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As the UN Water Conference continues at UN headquarters in New York, Simona Marinescu, the UN Resident Coordinator in Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau explains why finding a solution to provide all people access to clean and safe water remains a priority for the UN.   “Water is life. No other definition captures quite so aptly what this essential element means… Read More
Africa 

Funding for African Union Somalia mission critical to security: UN political chief

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Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo was speaking on Wednesday at a meeting at UN Headquarters to draw attention to the widening financing gap at the year-old operation. “Despite initial generous donor support, contributions have significantly declined, leaving the mission in a dire financial situation,” she said.  Contributing to progress  ATMIS builds on the work of a previous African Union (AU) mission, AMISOM,… Read More
Africa 

The Algerian ambassador to France “soon to return”

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Algeria’s ambassador to France, recalled in early February following a falling out between the two countries over a Franco-Algerian activist, will “soon be back” in Paris, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has announced. , in a television interview. Despite a ban on leaving the territory in Algeria, activist Amira Bouraoui entered Tunisia on February 3, before being arrested when she tried… Read More
Africa 

Libyans prepare for holy month of Ramadan

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Libyans consume vast amounts of coffee but as the fasting month of Ramadan approaches many are preparing to go without. In Libya, drinking coffee goes back centuries but when Italy occupied Libya in 1911, traditions changed.  These days young people have replaced the old beverage for Italian style espresso or macchiato. “The older generation still loves its Arabic coffee, but… Read More
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I was praised for singing Teni’s song in church – New EC member

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New member of the Electoral Commission (EC) has revealed that her performance of a secular song in church surprisingly won her praise. Rev Akua Ofori Boateng who doubles as an Anglican Priest says she sang a song by Nigerian singer, Teni, titled ‘Case’ to her congregation. The First Female Programme Director of the Anglican Diocese says she was briefly criticised,… Read More
Africa 

Tanzania confirms first-ever outbreak of deadly Marburg Virus Disease

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Lab tests were carried out after eight people in the region developed symptoms of the “highly virulent” disease, including fever, vomiting, bleeding, and kidney failure. Five of the eight confirmed cases have died, including a health worker, and the remaining three are being treated. The agency also identified 161 contacts of those infected, who are currently being monitored. “The efforts… Read More
Africa 

Malta, Mozambique, Switzerland and the UAE announce joint commitment

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Ambassadors from Malta, Mozambique, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Tuesday a joint commitment to prioritize climate, peace and security during their respective terms at the Security Council. The Permanent Representative of Mozambique at the UN appealed for the Security Council to meet its responsibilities. “As we take tangible steps to address, mitigate and adapt to the… Read More
Africa 

UN conference on water makes urgent call to better water management

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The first major UN conference on water in 45 years got under way on Wednesday in New York with an urgent call to manage the precious resource. In his speech, UN’s secretary-general, António Guterres, stressed the importance of water as key to development. Water is a human right — and a common development denominator to shape a better future. But… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Adom Music Chart: Asakaa Boys, Black Sherif and Daddy Lumba top list in Week 11

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Kumasi’s favourite rap group Asakaa Boys started the year on a good note with their Obaa Hemaa song. The song that went viral on TikTok has been trending for months.  Skyface SDW, O’Kenneth, Reggie, Beeztrap, Kotm, and Jay Bahd’s masterpiece is at number one in week 11 of the Adom Music countdown show. Sarkodie and Black Sherif’s Countryside song is what you call an instant… Read More
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