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William Ruto sworn in as Kenya’s fifth president

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On Tuesday Mr. Ruto who was previously the former deputy president was handed a copy of Kenya’s constitution and a sword to represent the transfer of power from his former boss, President Uhuru Kenyatta. – – There was a handshake between the two who fell out before the election, a gesture that was cheered by those gathered at the ceremony… Read More
Africa World 

African leaders demand fulfilment of climate change pledges

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– – Twenty four African leaders have urged wealthier nations to fulfil their aid pledges for tackling climate change. They contend that this will enable the African continent to enhance the fight against climate change effects for which it shares little blame. The African ministers made the demand in a communique at the close of a three-day forum in the… Read More
Pacific 

Global UN forum showcases need, impact of South-South cooperation

Village Reporter
At the opening of the Global South-South Development Expo 2022, Secretary-General António Guterres encouraged through a video message, collaboration among countries and communities to build a sustainable future for all. “It is important that Southern-led development solutions are shared far and wide,” he said, underlining the need for cooperation among developing countries as well as with developed nations in addressing shared… Read More
Pacific 

Myanmar: Increasing evidence of crimes against humanity since coup

Village Reporter
The Geneva-based body was briefed by Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM), who presented its latest report.  The Mechanism was established by the Council to collect and preserve evidence of the most serious international crimes in the country.  Lack of accountability  Mr. Koumjian began by pointing out that it has been five years since the… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya: Local media oppose exclusion from Ruto’s inauguration coverage

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– – The local media in Kenya are up in arms against organizers of Tuesday’s presidential inauguration ceremony over arrangements for coverage. The communications team of Kenya’s President-elect William Ruto has barred local media from covering the presidential inauguration, offering exclusive broadcast rights to Multichoice Kenya Ltd, an affiliate of a South African pay-TV group. Local broadcasters have been asked… Read More
Pacific 

UN chief sees ‘great heights’ of human endurance and heroism amid ‘climate carnage’ in Pakistan

Village Reporter
The UN chief landed in Sindh province before flying over some of the worst-affected areas on his way to Balochistan, where he met with local residents, some of whom were directly impacted by the floods. Many had lost their loved ones, homes and everything they owned, amid the near continuous monsoon rainfall, flash flooding, and rain-induced landslides that have pummeled… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: Shelling in nearby city putting Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant at risk

Village Reporter
The shelling has destroyed the power infrastructure feeding the city, where staff operating the plant live, causing a complete blackout that also threatens the nuclear facility.  Rafael Mariano Grossi, the IAEA Director General, said given the increased and continued shelling, there is little likelihood of re-establishing reliable offsite power to the plant.  ‘An unsustainable situation’  As a result, Ukraine is… Read More
Pacific 

From the Field: Black pigs, green tea, and pink orchids – preserving China’s natural resources

Village Reporter
Chinese black pigs, by Bryson John Cheng/ Unsplash The Access and Benefit-Sharing project (ABS), which is working in Yunnan, Hunan, and Guangxi provinces, is also designed to prevent biopiracy, and prevent the loss of biodiversity and traditional knowledge. Remote and less-developed regions, which are frequently endowed with rich natural resources and long traditions of agriculture, are expected to benefit from… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: More than 14,000 casualties to date but ‘actual numbers are likely considerably higher’

Village Reporter
Matilda Bogner was presenting some of the findings of its latest report to journalists in Geneva, Switzerland.  The conflict is now in its seventh month and her team has corroborated 14,059 civilian casualties to date, with 5,767 people killed and 8,292 injured.  “As we have repeatedly said, we know that actual numbers are likely considerably higher,” she added.  Hearing from… Read More
Pacific 

In flood-hit Pakistan, Guterres appeals for ‘massive’ global support, tougher action on climate change

Village Reporter
Pakistan has been inundated with near continuous monsoon rainfall, flash flooding, and rain-induced landslides since mid-June, causing widespread devastation and casualties affecting millions of people across the South Asian country. Upon his arrival, Mr. Guterres was briefed on the latest developments and the Pakistan-led response by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, as well as other… Read More
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