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Central Mediterranean: Deadliest quarter for migrant deaths in six years

Village Reporter
IOM’s Missing Migrants Project documented 441 deaths during this period, though the true toll is likely to be higher.  Investigations continue into several reports of so-called invisible shipwrecks – cases where boats are reported missing but there are no records of survivors or search and rescue (SAR) operations.   The fates of more than 300 people aboard those vessels remain… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya faces cash crunch as workers’ salaries delay

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Kenya’s government does not have cash to pay its public sector workers, as the country’s economic woes compound. Civil servants went on the Easter holidays without their salaries for March. Kenya’s deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua confirmed the delays but blamed it on the previous government’s handling of the economy. “It is true we are having challenges in paying salaries. We… Read More
Africa Central Africa World 

Germany expels Chad’s ambassador in a retaliatory move

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Chad’s ambassador to Germany has been expelled in a retaliatory move by Germany after the Central African nation expelled the European nation’s ambassador over the weekend. Germany’s foreign ministry said Chad’s Mariam Ali Moussa has to leave the country within 48 hours. “In response to the unfounded expulsion of our Ambassador to Chad, we today summoned the Chadian Ambassador in… Read More
Europe 

Türkiye: Protecting cultural heritage after the earthquakes

Village Reporter
It marks the start of a wider effort to support the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in protecting damaged artifacts, ahead of full restoration. The deliveries took place two months after major earthquakes caused the deaths of at least 50,000 people, displaced more than 3.3 million, and caused an estimated $103.6 billion in damage. “These containers are just the beginning,”… Read More
Pacific 

Afghanistan: UN forced to make ‘appalling choice’ following ban on women nationals

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“UN national personnel – women and men – have been instructed not to report to UN offices, with only limited and calibrated exceptions made for critical tasks,” according to a statement  issued on Tuesday by its office in Afghanistan. The ban is the latest in a series of discriminatory measures that restrict Afghan women and girls from participating in most areas… Read More
Pacific 

Myanmar: UN condemns deadly military airstrike on crowd of civilians

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Military aircraft dropped bombs and fired on a crowd of people in Kanbulu Township, located in Sagaing Region, who had gathered that morning for the opening of a new town hall, according to media reports.  Guterres condemns attack  UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the attack and called for those responsible to be held accountable, his Spokesperson said in a… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

UK suspends recruitment of health workers from Nigeria

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The United Kingdom has suspended the recruitment of health workers from Nigeria in an attempt to prevent a major healthcare crisis in the West African nation. The World Health Organization has placed Nigeria among 55 countries with significant health workforce challenges. The UK government has now placed Nigeria on the red list of nations not to be targeted for recruitment.… Read More
Africa Central Africa World 

German ambassador to Chad leaves after expulsion

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The German ambassador to Chad has left the country after the military government expelled him. Chad wanted Jan-Christian Gordon Kricke out of the country for what it says was due to his “impolite attitude” and “lack of respect for diplomatic customs.” The country’s Communication Ministry said in a statement last week that Kricke, who has been serving as Germany’s ambassador… Read More
Africa Ghana Malawi World 

Most countries at risk of climate disasters are in debt distress, research shows

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New research by humanitarian organisation, ActionAid International, has revealed a shocking 93% of countries at the forefront of climate disasters are drowning in debt. The organisation is calling for the most climate vulnerable countries to have their debts cancelled, along with a radical reform of the way global debt is managed, to stop this crisis. With countries forced to pay… Read More
Africa North Africa World 

Tunisians stage protest against unlawful detentions

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Hundreds of Tunisians have hit the streets to protest against the detention of some 20 opponents of President Kais Saied. The demonstrators numbering about 300 waved Tunisian flags and carried signs with the images of detainees at the rally. The protest was organised organised by the main opposition coalition, the National Salvation Front. Since early February, authorities in the North African country… Read More
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