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UN refugee agency welcomes Indonesia’s ‘act of humanity’ in rescuing migrants adrift at sea  

Village Reporter
UNHCR issued a statement explaining that two groups of survivors had been brought to shore off the coast of north-west Indonesia.  Believed to have been at sea for more than a month, the UN agency expressed relief that they are now safe in Indonesia.  After highlighting their plight, Ann Maymann, UNHCR Representative in Indonesia said, “we welcome this act of… Read More
Africa Gambia West Africa World 

Gambia makes more arrests over foiled coup attempt

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Gambian officials have made two extra arrests in connection with the alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Adama Barrow. Two Gambian military officers were arrested over the weekend, Gambia’s government spokesperson said on Monday. Last week the Gambian government confirmed the foiled coup attempt. Four soldiers were arrested at the time and three alleged accomplices were said to be… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Burkina Faso: Landmine explosion kills at least 10

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At least 10 people have been killed after a minibus hit a landmine in Burkina Faso, officials have said. The blast occurred in the east of the country near the border with Niger. Five others were wounded in the blast. Some of the passengers in the bus are still reported to be missing, according to local media reporting. There are… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Niger: Military helicopter crashes killing three people

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A Nigerien military helicopter on Monday crashed while landing at an airport in the capital Niamey. Local officials said the incident resulted in the death of three people who were on board the helicopter. Among those killed was an expatriate instructor, the defence ministry said in a statement. The helicopter was returning from a routine training flight when it crashed… Read More
Pacific 

UN Secretary-General ‘deeply disturbed’ by Taliban’s reported ban on women working for NGOs in Afghanistan

Village Reporter
A statement issued by Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said that Secretary-General António Guterres was “deeply disturbed by the reported order of the de facto Taliban authorities” and that the UN chief “reiterates the rights of all women to participate in the workforce thus contributing to the greater good.”  According to media reports, the Taliban ordered all foreign and domestic non-governmental groups (NGOs) in Afghanistan to suspend… Read More
Pacific 

Millions of Afghan children inoculated against measles, polio in 1st Statewide drive since 2021 transition

Village Reporter
Afghanistan has vaccinated 5.36 million nine- to 59-month old children against measles while 6.1 million infants to 59-month-olds received oral polio vaccine during the vaccination drive held from 26 November to 12 December. Based on the data from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health Expanded Programme on Immunization, the campaign covered 329 districts in all 34 provinces of the country –… Read More
Pacific 

UN refugee agency urges rescue of 190 desperate people adrift in Andaman Sea

Village Reporter
However, its pleas continue to be ignored. “This shocking ordeal and tragedy must not continue”, said Indrika Ratwatte, UNHCR’s Director for Asia and the Pacific. “These are human beings – men, women and children”, he added. Unraveling the situation Reports indicate that they have been at sea in dire conditions for a month, lacking sufficient food or water, and with no efforts from any… Read More
Africa Business World 

The components and specifics of Forex Trading

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Forex Market Overview The foreign exchange market, often known as the Forex market, is the most active financial market in the world. To participate in foreign exchange, you use a broker’s platform where you buy/sell (base currency) a forex currency and simultaneously sell/buy another (quote currency). The price of a pair is the amount of the quoted currency necessary to… Read More
Africa World 

African Travel & Tourism Sector’s Climate Footprint Revealed

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled revolutionary new data detailing the climate footprint of the Travel & Tourism sector in Africa. According to the new data, between 2010 and 2019, the African Travel & Tourism sector decoupled its economic growth from its greenhouse gas emissions. The data shows the total… Read More
Pacific 

UN condemns Taliban decision to bar women from universities, calls for ‘immediate’ revocation

Village Reporter
In a statement, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) also urged the de facto authorities to “reopen girls’ schools beyond the sixth grade and end all measures preventing women and girls from participating fully in daily public life”. Clear and present violation UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Türk described the ban as “another appalling and cruel blow to the rights… Read More
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