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Gambia arrests four soldiers over foiled coup attempt

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The Gambian government has confirmed a foiled coup attempt in the country. Four soldiers had been arrested and three alleged accomplices were on the run. It is unclear who exactly was behind Tuesday’s attempt to overthrow President Adama Barrow, who won a second term election last year. The Gambia is a largely peaceful country in West Africa which is popular… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Germany returns over 20 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

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Germany has returned over 20 Benin Bronzes stolen from Nigeria to the West African nation. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock confirmed this on Tuesday as Germany joins other European countries to return stolen cultural artefacts to where they belong. British soldiers seized thousands of metal castings and sculptures during a raid on the then-separate Kingdom of Benin in 1897. The… Read More
Pacific 

Afghanistan: UN envoy highlights need to continue dialogue with Taliban

Village Reporter
Briefing ambassadors, the new UN Special Representative in Afghanistan and UNAMA chief, Roza Otunbayeva, highlighted ongoing political and human rights concerns – as well as several positive developments – since the Taliban’s seizure of power in August 2021. “We do not see eye to eye with the Taliban on a number of issues, but the focus is, and should be,… Read More
Africa Sports World 

How the world reacted to Argentina winning the World Cup

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Argentina on Sunday became 2022 World Cup champions for the third time after beating France on penalties in the final in Qatar. Gonzalo Montiel scored the winning spot-kick to give the South Americans a 4-2 victory in the shoot-out, after a frenetic game ended 3-3 after extra time. Lionel Messi scored twice and Angel di Maria netted for the Argentines,… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa: Ramaphosa wins re-election as ANC leader

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC) at a party leadership contest. Mr Ramaphosa was battling allegations of money laundering but defeated his rival Zweli Mkhize by 2,476 votes to 1,897. Mr Mkhize was the health minister in Mr Ramaphosa’s government, until he was forced to resigned last year over allegations… Read More
Africa Football Sports World 

Morocco’s historic showing at the World Cup ends with fourth place finish

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Morocco’s historic showing at the Fifa World cup ended on Saturday with a defeat to Croatia. The north-African nation placed fourth following the defeat, losing by 2-1 to the European side. Morocco became the first African country to reach the semi-final stage of the competition when they beat Portugal but lost to France while attempting to go even further. Captured… Read More
Pacific 

Afghanistan: Rights experts appeal for Taliban to halt public floggings and executions

Village Reporter
These punishments began after Taliban Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada last month ordered judges to uphold aspects of Islamic law.  “We call on the de facto authorities to immediately establish a moratorium on the death penalty, prohibit flogging and other physical punishments that constitute torture, or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and guarantee a fair trial and due… Read More
Pacific 

New UN report warns against ‘dehumanizing’ migrants looking for work 

Village Reporter
The report, We wanted workers, but human beings came, published just ahead of International Migrants Day, zeroes-in on schemes in operation across the Asia-Pacific region – the largest single migrant-producing region in the world.  “Migrant workers are often dehumanized”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, reminding that “they are human beings entitled to human rights and full… Read More
Africa Ghana Russia West Africa World 

Burkina Faso recalls envoy to Ghana amid a diplomatic row

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– – Burkina Faso has recalled its ambassador in Ghana for consultations. It comes after Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo accused the neighbouring country of inviting mercenaries from the Russian firm Wagner. Ghana’s ambassador to Burkina Faso was also been summoned for a meeting on Friday morning at the foreign affairs ministry. President Akufo-Addo made the claim on Tuesday during a… Read More
Africa Business Southern Africa Technology World 

Cape Town’s booming tech industry

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– – Cape Town, the tech hub of Africa, is full of entrepreneurs, new technologies, and start-ups from many different industries. It is very easy to start up a tech company in this city because of the combination of government and business collaboration, a strong infrastructure, a supportive community and the city’s excellent location. There are currently 22 entrepreneurs incubators… Read More
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