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Human Rights 

Haiti: Deploy specialized force to take down gang violence, UN rights chief

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“We are gravely concerned that extreme violence continues to spiral out of control in Haiti,” said Marta Hurtado, spokesperson for UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Volker Türk. In the first two weeks of March alone, clashes among gangs left at least 208 dead, 164 injured, and 101 kidnapped. Mirroring those grave concerns, UN Haiti issued a statement early… Read More
Africa 

University student killed in opposition-led protest in Kenya

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One person died and 31 officers were injured and more than 200 protesters were arrested in anti-government protests led by opposition leader Raila Odinga on Monday, according to the Kenyan Police. Odinga announced that the protests will be held twice a week Mondays and Thursdays starting next week. The opposition led thousands of Kenyans in protests on Monday calling for… Read More
Africa 

Here are 5 prayers Obi seeks in his petition to tribunal against Tinubu’s victory

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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi on Tuesday, March 21 filed his petitions to the presidential elections tribunal to challenge Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential election. Peter Obi of the Labour Party came third in last month’s poll behind Atiku Abubakar and victor Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress. The petition, jointly filed… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Song Remains in Top 20 on Chart Week March 18, 2023

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Rema Strikes Again Nigerian sensational talent Rema continues to retain his position in the top 20 as he appears in NO. 19 this week. Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ drops four spots from its peak position of NO. 15 as it extends its stay on the chart to 27 weeks. The Success of ‘Calm Down’ ‘Calm Down’ was released in February 2022… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Lagos Musician, Friend Allegedly Murder Two Bureau-De-Change Operators After Inviting Them To His Home In Lekki

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A musician, Collins Etaredafe, also known as Top Boy, has gone into hiding after allegedly killing two-yet-to-be-identified Bureau-De-Change operators at his residence in the Lekki area of Lagos State. According to The Punch, Etaredafe, who was with a yet-to-be-identified friend, invited the BDC operators into his apartment under the guise of changing some dollars. Following their entry into the building… Read More
Africa 

Giant cook-up to encourage international recognition for Libyan couscous

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Dozens of Libyan chefs held a giant cooking event at the ancient Roman theatre of Sabratha outside Tripoli earlier this month, in a bid to showcase their country’s beloved couscous. They want the government to seek international recognition for the dish which is a staple for families in the North African nation. Originally a Berber speciality, it is made with… Read More
Africa 

Morocco’s squad to play Brazil 25 years after last face-off

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The Brazilian squad arrived in Tangier, Morocco, Monday (Mar.20). The prestigiousSeleçãowill play a friendly match on Saturday (Mar. 25) against the Atlas Lions who finished 4th in the last world cup, an historic feat for an African team. It will be the third face-off for the two teams, 25 years after they last played each other. The squads will clash… Read More
Human Rights 

UN upholds fight for a fairer world on anti-racism day

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The annual ceremony to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is held to remember the 21 March 1960 Sharpeville Massacre in apartheid South Africa.  This year’s commemoration also coincides with the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).  UN Photo/Rick Bajornas General Assembly President Csaba Kőrösi addresses the commemorative meeting… Read More
Pacific 

Pakistan: 10 million deprived of safe drinking water in flood-affected areas

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The crisis has left families in the flood-affected areas with no choice but to use potentially contaminated water. “Safe drinking water is not a privilege, it is a basic human right”, said UNICEF Representative in Pakistan, Abdullah Fadil. “Yet, every day, millions of girls and boys in Pakistan are fighting a losing battle against preventable waterborne diseases and the consequential… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Five-Time Grammy® Nominee David Arkenstone Announces 17-Date Pacific Northwest Tour in May 2023

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Five-Time Grammy® Nominee David Arkenstone Announces 17-Date Pacific Northwest Tour in May 2023 – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Tuesday, March 21, 2023 · 623,529,866 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events & Conferences RSS Feeds Other… Read More
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