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Human Rights 

Transitional justice processes critical to lasting peace, Security Council hears

Village Reporter
Michelle Bachelet was speaking during an open debate on the role of transitional justice—which includes mechanisms such as truth and reconciliation commissions—in building and sustaining peace.  “We know that lasting peace is interlinked with justice, development and respect for human rights. We know that peace does not automatically break out when weapons fall silent and atrocity crimes cease. To be… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Outside China, Coronavirus transmission ‘iceberg’ may not be as big as feared

Global Author
“We’re not seeing a dramatic increase in transmission outside China,” Dr. Michael Ryan, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme chief, said, while urging against making hasty assessments. As of 4pm on Thursday in Geneva, there were 46,550 infections from COVID-19, the overwhelming majority in China, WHO reported. With 1,820 laboratory-confirmed cases and 1,369 deaths, all but two have… Read More
Development Health Advice 

DR Congo Ebola outbreak still an international public health concern

Global Author
The World Health Organization (WHO) convened its Emergency Committee which reaffirmed that the risk remains high at the national and regional levels, but low globally.  “It was the unanimous view of the Committee that this event still constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)”, the UN agency said in a statement.  “The Committee was concerned that withdrawing the… Read More
Development Health Advice 

UN health agency developing COVID-19 virus treatment master plan

Global Author
Mr. Tedros was speaking at a press conference in Geneva, at the conclusion of a two-day research and innovation forum on COVID-19, during which leading health experts from around the world met to assess the current level of knowledge about the new disease, identify gaps and work together, so that critical research can begin immediately. These include decisions surrounding easy… Read More
Human Rights 

‘We must all do more’ to protect children in armed conflict: UN chief

Village Reporter
Children have “no role in conflict”, the UN chief said, as he painted a damning picture of some 250 million youth living in countries affected by fighting, where worsening hostilities incite grave violations against them to soar.  “Attacks on hospitals and schools deny children education, healthcare and lifesaving emergency assistance and force families from their homes”, Mr. Guterres detailed. And… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Davido’s “Risky,” “Blow My Mind,” & “A Good Time” Certified By Sony Music To Have Sold Over 2 Million Copies – tooXclusive

Village Reporter,
Davido is definitely on a cloud nine at the moment as Sony Music has certified that he has sold 2 million copies of musical records. The singer took to his Instagram page to share a video of the ceremony held by the record label to celebrate the latest achievement in South … via tooXclusive – https://ift.tt/2OKVxBr Get more Nigeria Entertainment… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Meeting of top scientists underway to slow coronavirus spread

Global Author
“As of 6am Geneva time this morning, there were 42,708 confirmed cases reported in China and tragically we now have surpassed 1,000 deaths”, said Fadela Chaib, WHO spokesperson. “To be precise, it’s 1, 017 people in China who have lost their lives to this outbreak. Outside China, we have 393 cases in 24 countries with one death; the one death… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Singer, D’banj Captured Grinding His Wife In A Night Club (Video)

Village Reporter,
Ace Nigerian musician D’banj and his beautifulwife Lineo Didi had a nice time together in the late hours of yesterday. The couple was spotted at a night club in Lagos enjoying each other on the dance floor. The ‘partyful’ celebration follows an earlier post, D’banj made on social media when he claimed Lineo as his facility as he shared some… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Coronavirus containment is the key, as infections tick up: Tedros

Global Author
After earlier describing cases of infection in people with no travel history to China as possibly the “tip of the iceberg”, the World Health Organization Director-General warned in Geneva that while the spread of the respiratory disease appeared to be slow, it could accelerate. “The detection of this small number of cases could be the spark that becomes a bigger… Read More
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