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‘Very alarming’ conditions at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant,  IAEA chief warns

Village Reporter
“These military actions near such a large nuclear facility could lead to very serious consequences,” Mr. Grossi said at the meeting requested by Russia, which was marked by resounding calls to allow the Agency’s technical experts to visit the area amid mounting safety concerns. IAEA has been in frequent contact with both Ukraine and Russia to ensure that it has… Read More
Pacific 

Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance has saved lives, but immense needs remain

Village Reporter
Following the Taliban takeover last August, UN agencies and their partners remained in Afghanistan, providing aid to nearly 23 million people, or nearly 94 per cent of all those who require support.  Humanitarians expanded their operations to reach communities across all 34 provinces, and their work has saved lives and even successfully averted a famine last winter.  A ‘tragic reality’ … Read More
Europe 

Belarus: Rights experts denounce withdrawal from key environmental agreement

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The Aarhus Convention, adopted in 1998, also requires that individuals exercising these rights are not persecuted, penalized or harassed for doing so.  Belarus’s President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a decree on 18 July effectively ending the country’s participation.  Withdrawal is scheduled to take effect on 24 October, in line with article 21 of the Convention.  Strengthening rights, ensuring compliance  In denouncing… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa Sports World 

South Africa Impressive as Cricket World Cup Approaches

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– – Over the years, South Africa has earned an unwanted reputation in cricketing terms. They have been widely known as the chokers of the game after a series of poor results in global tournaments. Somehow, South African teams in the past have managed to conjure up defeat from winning positions. As a result, there is little interest in the… Read More
Africa Business World 

How to make money with forex trading for beginners

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– – Earnings on Forex If a trader enters this market for the first time, the first step is to take some basic training courses. This is best done in the same company where you opened an account. Next, it is important to pay attention to your psychology. Any trading leads to serious emotional distress. So, the trader should choose… Read More
Africa Business World 

Women in Innovation: Unleashing opportunities to change the world

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– – The global Covid-19 pandemic saw the exponential growth of many innovative solutions, especially in Africa. According to the Rose Review 2022 report, more women than ever are starting new businesses. Over 140,000 all-female-founded companies were created last year, and this figure is growing by over a third each year1. South Africa moved up two places on the Women… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Chad introduces fines for those who reject marriage proposals

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Rejecting a marriage proposal isn’t an option any longer for people in Chad. Such an act could attract a fine henceforth. In Mangalmé in north-eastern Chad, people who reject marriage proposals must now pay a fine, known as “amchilini”. The region’s Higher Islamic Council ruled that the figure be between $23 and $39 for women and $15 for men. The… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Sierra Leone: Curfew imposed as several protesters are shot dead

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– – Some protesters and policemen have reportedly been killed in Sierra Leone on the third day of a three day protest. It was organised by opposition parties and civil society groups over alleged economic hardships and bad governance by President Julius Maada Bio’s government. The protesters, mainly youths have gained entry into the country’s Lungi airport after the military… Read More
Europe 

Heat, drought and wildfires during one of the warmest Julys on record– WMO

Village Reporter
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), temperatures were close to 0.4℃ above the 1991-2020 average across much of Europe, with southwestern and western Europe being the most above-average regions, because of an intense heatwave around mid-July. “This is despite the La Niña event that’s meant to have a cooling influence,” explained WMO spokesperson Clare Nullis. “We saw this in… Read More
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