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Afghanistan: UN repeats call for Taliban to allow girls full access to school

Village Reporter
In a strong personal appeal, the UN Secretary-General tweeted on Sunday that the past 12 months represented “a year of lost knowledge and opportunity that they will never get back”. Sunday marks one year since girls were banned from attending high school in Afghanistan. A year of lost knowledge and opportunity that they will never get back. Girls belong in… Read More
Africa World 

Public funeral for late British Queen Elizabeth II ends

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– – Queen Elizabeth’s coffin was lowered into the royal vault in St George’s Chapel, in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Monday. That brought to an end the committal service concluding the public funeral events for the late monarch. World dignitaries gathered together earlier in the day at the Westminster Abbey – the building in which the Queen was… Read More
Africa Business World 

5 Ways to Get Success in Forex Trading?

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– – The Foreign Exchange Market, also known as the Forex or currency market, has become the biggest trading platform to earn money for years. You can easily access this incredible platform and make your dreams come true. But the correct initial step in trading, especially forex trading, leads you to success. Following the right path can make a huge… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana declares end of Marburg outbreak

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– – Health officials in Ghana have declared that the recent outbreak of the Marburg virus is now over following no positive case in 42 days. In July, an alert over the outbreak of the highly infectious disease related to Ebola was issued  after two deaths were recorded. One of those later turned out to have been incorrectly diagnosed. In… Read More
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Nigeria and Morocco sign agreement for gas pipeline

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– – Morocco and Nigeria have signed an agreement to build a major pipeline transporting gas from south-east Nigeria and across the Sahara. The 7,000km (4,300-mile) link – originating from Brass Island – will connect with the Maghreb European Pipeline in northern Morocco. The pipeline will go through 13 African countries. Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) boss Mele Kyari told… Read More
Pacific 

Youth Changemakers at the forefront of advocating for sexual health and rights

Village Reporter
SUMITA THAPAR – CNS A regional initiative across countries in Asia is helping young people find innovative solutions to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights in their communities. In Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh, a football player has put together a football team of vulnerable and marginalised children. Sport has transformative power, he says, adding that playing football will help channelise… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: UN rights office set to probe ‘mass graves’ in newly liberated east

Village Reporter
The development follows the liberation of eastern areas of Ukraine during the on-going counter-offensive, previously held by Russian or Russian-backed forces. The @UN delivered today food, water, hygiene & shelter kits, blankets & bedding to more than 13,000 people in Shevchenkove.This is 1st of a series of humanitarian convoys to civilians living in areas of Kharkivska oblast that became accessible… Read More
Europe 

The Black Sea Grain Initiative: What it is, and why it’s important for the world

Village Reporter
1) A deal to get vital supplies moving again Ukraine, one of the world’s largest grain exporters, normally supplies around 45 million tonnes of grain to the global market every year but, following Russia’s invasion of the country, in late February 2022, mountains of grains built up in silos, with ships unable to secure safe passage to and from Ukrainian… Read More
Europe 

Reimagining education in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Resident Coordinator Blog

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“When I was first appointed as United Nations Resident Coordinator two and a half years ago, it was clear to many that beyond the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the education system was managing complex and longstanding obstacles, including a highly decentralised education sector, outdated infrastructure, and decreasing numbers of students. These obstacles were contributing to educational challenges across the… Read More
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Zambia’s President sacks state prosecutor

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– – Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has suspended the country’s chief state prosecutor with immediate effect. It comes barely two days after she revealed that her life was in danger. Lillian Siyunyi, who was appointed by the previous government, had fallen out with the new administration. She is a subject of complaints against her professional conduct at the Judicial Complaints… Read More
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