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Walrus makes history becoming first calf to be born in Middle East

Village Reporter,
She’s the star of the moment at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. Two-month-old Kaya has made history, becoming the first walrus to be born in the Middle East or North Africa. The park’s senior zoological director,Scott McCoy, says the calf’s birth is a huge milestone,not only for SeaWorld but for the zoological industry as a whole. Kaya may be small for now,… Read More
Human Rights 

Thousands prevented from returning home to southern Lebanon

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Independent human rights experts, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, warned on Wednesday that civilians are paying a “devastating and disproportionate toll,” with homes destroyed, entire towns cut off and many communities in southern Lebanon still inaccessible.  As a result, thousands of displaced people remain unable to return home. More than 4,300 people have reportedly been killed since 2 March,… Read More
Leo Igwe Lifestyle Nigeria News and Headlines 

Ebonyi, revoke the bail of Elom Monday

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By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches urges the Ebonyi state government to revoke the bail of Elom Monday. Mr. Monday and other suspects are being prosecuted for witchcraft-related offences in the state. Monday has been using various means to evade justice. Two days ago, he brought some police officers from Enugu and arrested a local chief and advocate,… Read More
Dr Walter Wessels. Lifestyle Tourism 

Africa’s next tourism boom may begin in its churches

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For decades Africa has sold itself to the world through its wildlife, beaches and spectacular landscapes. Yet one of the continent’s largest untapped tourism assets attracts millions of people every year without featuring prominently in many national tourism strategies. It is not wildlife or wine. It is faith. Religious and sacred tourism has quietly become one of the fastest-growing segments… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 21 May 2026

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Countries support development of a post-2030 strategy to end tuberculosis The Assembly, today, endorsed a decision requesting the Director-General to develop a post-2030 tuberculosis (TB) strategy, in consultation with Member States and relevant stakeholders, to be submitted to the Eighty-first World Health Assembly in 2028.  The new strategy will help guide the future global TB response, considering emerging scientific advances and current epidemiological trends. The strategy will reinforce strong alignment… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 22 May 2026

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Member States establish joint process to support reforms of global health architecture The World Health Assembly today decided to establish a joint process led by Member States, hosted by WHO and with global health partners to support reforms of the global health architecture. The Assembly agreed that the process should develop options and recommendations for reforms of the global health… Read More
Africa 

‘His time is up’: La Liga head Javier Tebas calls on FIFA’s Infantino to step down

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FIFA head Gianni Infantino is under fire over his handling of the 2026 World Cup and his plans to expand the tournament even further. The World Cup is over but the criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino is just getting started. Infantino’s predecessor, Sepp Blatter has called for new leadership. He said the tournament lost credibility when it allowed US… Read More
Africa 

Ghanaians ask ICC to probe South Africa’s anti-migrant violence

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Following months of sometimes violent anti-illegal migrant protests in South Africa, two Ghanaians have petitioned the International Criminal Court. They have asked the Hague-based institution to open a preliminary investigation into the attacks against foreigners which they said could constitute crimes against humanity. Several African migrants have been ​killed in the violence, while others have been beaten or seen their… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 23 May 2026

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At the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly in Geneva this week, Member States adopted more than 20 decisions and 13 resolutions on health issues including stroke, liver disease, tuberculosis, antimicrobial resistance, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, haemophilia, precision medicine and radiation. The Assembly also covered a range of political and administrative issues, including the agreement to reform the global health architecture through… Read More
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