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Zimbabwe’s gold coins that are to tackle soaring inflation

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Interest rate has doubled in July alone to 200% with annual rate of inflation rising above 190%. The coin called “Mosi-oa-Tunya” means “The Smoke Which Thunders”. It refers to Victoria Falls, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. According to the country’s central bank the coins will be priced at the international market rate with each going for an ounce… Read More
Pacific 

Myanmar junta’s execution of four democracy activists condemned by UN

Village Reporter
Thomas Andrews said he was “outraged and devastated” following what’s believed to be the first use of capital punishment in the Southeast Asian nation in decades. I’m devastated by news that former parliamentarian Zeyar Thaw and longtime activist Ko Jimmy were executed with two others today. UN Member States must honor their lives by making this depraved act a turning… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya bus crash on bridge kills at least 33 people

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– – At least 33 people have been confirmed dead in Kenya after a bus carrying passengers to Mombasa plunged into the River Nithi along the Meru-Nairobi highway. So far 10 people are reported to have survived Sunday’s incident with recovery efforts continuing on Monday. The bus fell off the bridge into the river about 40 metres below with officials… Read More
Europe 

Guterres condemns missile strikes in Ukranian Black Sea port of Odesa

Village Reporter
“Yesterday, all parties made clear commitments on the global stage to ensure the safe movement of Ukrainian grain and related products to global markets. These products are desperately needed to address the global food crisis and ease the suffering of millions of people in need around the globe. Full implementation by the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Turkey is imperative”, António… Read More
Africa Senegal Sports West Africa World 

Sadio Mane named African Footballer of the Year

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– – Senegal’s striker Sadio Mane has been named African Footballer of the Year for the second time running at the Confederation of African Football (Caf) awards ceremony held in the Moroccan capital Rabat. He beat competition from Egypt’s Mo Salah and national team mate, Edouard Mendy. Mane scored the winning penalty as Senegal beat Egypt in a shootout in… Read More
Pacific 

UN condemns election-related violence across Papua New Guinea Highlands

Village Reporter
The UN Country Team called for an “immediate cessation” to the election-related violence amidst a deteriorating security situation in the Highlands region of the southwest Pacific island, with Government sources confirming “deaths, assaults, rape, and the extensive destruction of property and infrastructure”. Investigation and prosecution call The UN in PNG is calling for a “swift investigation of alleged crimes and the prosecution… Read More
Africa Featured World 

Child Online Africa launches ‘Bada Labari’ Campaign

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– – The child advocacy organization, Child Online Africa has announced the launch of its latest campaign dubbed ‘Ba da Labari’ – the Hausa word for storytelling. In a statement the group said the campaign is “part of its advocacy strategy to structure communication about its subject matter interest that generates attention.” The organization said it wants to tell stories… Read More
Pacific 

Afghanistan: Report highlights multiple human rights violations and abuses under Taliban

Village Reporter
The UNAMA findings, confirm many of the concerns voiced over the direction of human rights under the Taliban 11 months ago, after foreign forces pulled-out and the elected government collapsed. While the de facto authorities have taken some steps aimed at improving the human rights situation, the report documents a range of human rights violations — arbitrary arrests, detentions, torture,… Read More
Pacific 

Sri Lanka economic crisis requires ‘immediate global attention’: Rights experts

Village Reporter
“Sri Lanka’s economic collapse needs immediate global attention, not just from humanitarian agencies, but from international financial institutions, private lenders and other countries who must come to the country’s aid,” they said in statement.  The nine experts expressed alarm over record high inflation, rising commodity prices, power shortages, a crippling fuel crisis and economic collapse, as the country grapples with… Read More
Africa World 

Crazy Advantages of Gaming on Trusted Online Websites

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– – Many players nowadays can give hundreds of reasons why they prefer gaming on online websites instead of visiting physical casinos. Most people have access to the internet and smartphone technology. It makes it easier for players to access services from online platforms. Because of the many changes, the online gaming industry has evolved. Most casinos have shifted their… Read More
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