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Victims of intercommunal violence in South Sudan deserve ‘justice, truth and reparations’: Bachelet

Village Reporter
Three aid workers were among those killed. “The reports from Jonglei State are appalling”, Michelle Bachelet said of fighting that broke out between 16 and 17 May, forcing thousands to flee their homes. ‘Recurring pattern’ “This recurring pattern of violence, which continues to claim lives in South Sudan, has to stop,” she said.  “I urge the Government to ensure measures… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Build back better and preserve biodiversity after COVID-19 pandemic: UN chief

Global Author
In a video message for the day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres focused on the symbiotic relationship between humans and all other life on Earth, stressing that preserving and sustainably managing biodiversity is necessary for mitigating climate disruption, guaranteeing water and food access, and even preventing pandemics. “COVID-19 – which emanated from the wild – has shown how human health is… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Yemen: Coronavirus transmission likely widespread, decimating ‘collapsed’ health system, UN warns

Global Author
Speaking at a virtual press conference in Geneva, Jens Larke, spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said Yemen was “really on the brink right now”, with teams on the ground “talking about having to turn people away because they do not have enough oxygen, they do not have enough Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)”. He… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Danger awaits migrant children returned to Mexico and Central America during pandemic

Global Author
Returnees perceived to have the virus have been the target of violence and discrimination, while their reintegration is fraught with “major protection risks”, the agency reported on Thursday. Fear of #COVID19 mixed with existing discrimination and violence for returned migrant children in Central America and Mexico is leaving them doubly at risk. Deportation of children must stop during the pandemic,… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Majozi, Sol, Davido, Burna Boy, Keita, others for Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home

Village Reporter,
YouTube and ViacomCBS Networks Africa, with Idris Elba, have announced further additions to the “Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home” lineup. The concert will be streamed on the MTV Base Africa YouTube channel on May 25 at 18:00 CAT and broadcast on the network’s TV channels in Africa at 21:00 CAT. The two-hour special will raise funds to support food… Read More
Development Health Advice 

UN agencies join forces to protect forcibly displaced during pandemic

Global Author
The new pact, signed by the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN refugee agency (UNHCR), updates and expands a 1997 agreement between the two and covers around 26 million people – 80 per cent of whom are refugees sheltering in low and middle-income countries with weak health systems. The revised contract also provides assistance to another 40… Read More
Development Health Advice 

UN launches new initiative to fight COVID-19 misinformation through ‘digital first responders’

Global Author
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday launched Verified, which will create a cadre of “digital first responders” to increase the volume and reach of trusted, accurate information surrounding the crisis. “We cannot cede our virtual spaces to those who traffic in lies, fear and hate”, the UN chief said. “Misinformation spreads online, in messaging apps and person to person. Its… Read More
Africa Lifestyle 

COVID19: Pastor Died and Pastor Wants to Die

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Recently a pastor died. A Cameroonian faith healer, Prophet Frankline Ndifor died a week after battling with the coronavirus. Ndifor’s death is linked to a violation of COVID19 guidelines. He was laying hands on those with confirmed cases of COVID19. A pastor has also died in Port Harcourt in a similar circumstance. There may have been some other unreported cases… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Only Venezuelans can resolve Venezuela’s deepening crisis, DiCarlo tells Security Council

Global Author
“Venezuela is mired in a deepening protracted crisis that only Venezuelans can resolve,” said Rosemary A. DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. Despite significant international facilitation efforts, attempts at reaching a negotiated solution have failed to bear fruit, she said, briefing the 15-member organ on the situation in the Latin American nation. Reiterating the Secretary-General’s oft-repeated call for a… Read More
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