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UN still sees no sign of biological weapons in Ukraine

Village Reporter
This marked the third time since the 24 February invasion that the Council has formally met at Russia’s request to address its ongoing allegations.  The UN’s High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumu Nakamitsu, had previously informed ambassadors – first in March, and then again in May – that the UN had seen no evidence of biological weapons use in Ukraine. … Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

The black surgeon giving hope to the vulnerable in Africa

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– – Inside a hospital operating room in Ghana’s volta regional town of Ho, doctors spend hours over a one-week period to perform essential reconstructive surgeries on hundreds of people many with accidental and congenital deformities including burns and Goiter. The leader of the team is the US-based black celebrated plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Obeng who is also considered controversial… Read More
Africa Business South Africa Southern Africa World 

5 reasons to trade with a ZAR account forex broker

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– – It’s necessary to register with reputable brokers who provide ZAR-denominated accounts if you want to start trading on the South African foreign exchange market. The Rand (ZAR), which serves as the nation’s official currency, enables South African Forex brokers to perform all required financial transactions. In order to offer convenience and flexibility to traders from South Africa, a… Read More
Europe 

UNDP to support refurbishment of damaged public buildings in Ukraine

Village Reporter
The partners signed the deal at an international conference in Berlin to support the war-ravaged nation, hosted by Germany and the European Commission. The agreement is funded by the multi-donor Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership (E5P) and will support Ukrainian cities in implementing a €300 million EIB energy efficiency loan. Support amid aggression “By signing this new agreement… Read More
Pacific 

Malaysia’s forced return of Myanmar’s most vulnerable must stop: UNHCR

Village Reporter
There have been “multiple reports” of deportations since April which run contrary to international humanitarian law, UNHCR spokesperson, Shabia Mantoo, told journalists in Geneva. “According to information received by UNHCR, an asylum-seeker from Myanmar was deported on 21 October from detention despite UNHCR interventions...Such deportations of refugees and asylum-seekers amount to refoulement.” Myanmar has been gripped by civil war since… Read More
Africa South Africa Sports World 

South African Casinos names Springbok Casino as the best casino in 2022

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– – It should come as no surprise that Springbok Casino has just been crowned the Best Online Casino in 2022 by the team at SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za, adding yet another award to its growing trophy cabinet. SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za is the leading comparison site for players looking to find the top online casino brands in South Africa, and it’s highly experienced team of… Read More
Africa Business Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Ruling party MPs demand the sacking of the finance minister

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– – Members of parliament from Ghana’s ruling party on Tuesday asked the country’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo to sack his finance minister. The blame the finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta and one of his deputies for eroding the confidence in the country’s economy. The MPs told reporters in Accra that sacking the finance minister who is also the President’s cousin will… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Chad mourns victims of protests demanding a return to civilian rule

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– – A seven day of mourning has been declared in Chad for the atleast 50 people who were killed in protests demanding the return to civilian rule. Chadian military leader General Mahamat Idriss Déby who declared the national mourning has blamed external forces for the protests. Chad’s opposition called for peaceful protests last Thursday to mark the date when… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Pakistani journalist shot dead by Kenyan police

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– – Kenyan police on Sunday night shot and killed a Pakistani journalist and TV host Arshad Sharif. He was shot in the head along the Nairobi-Magadi highway. His driver was also injured. Police say the journalist was mistakenly killed. Local media reports said Sharif was shot and killed by the police after he and his driver allegedly breached a… Read More
Africa World 

The African countries facing visa ban from the United Arab Emirates

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– – Several African countries are facing visa bans from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with an immediate effect in what is seen as a move to tighten visa requirements. The ban covers applications related to a 30-day visitors visas, according to a notice from the UAE. The visa ban covers Uganda, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Cameroon, Nigeria, Liberia, Burundi,… Read More
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