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Kenya holds state funeral for ex-president Kibaki

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– – Kenya is holding a state funeral service on Friday for former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki who died a week ago at the age of 90. The event is being held at the Nyayo National Stadium in the capital Nairobi. Kenyans queued to pay their last respects to the late president for several days. The body of the late president… Read More
Europe 

‘The world sees you’ UN chief tells Ukrainians, pledging to boost support

Village Reporter
“I am here to focus on ways on how the UN can expand support for the people of Ukraine, saving lives, reduce suffering and help find the path of peace”, Secretary-General António Guterres told reporters from across the world gathered in a stately room, with curtains drawn. Shortly after the press conference, two missile strikes reportedly rocked the capital, a reminder that… Read More
Europe 

Guterres in Ukraine: War is ‘evil’ and unacceptable, calls for justice

Village Reporter
The UN chief’s visit to the Kyiv suburbs of Borodianka, Bucha and Irpin comes nine weeks since the Russian invasion began. Mr. Guterres urged Russia “to accept to cooperate” with the ongoing investigation launched by the International Criminal Court, the ICC. “When we see this horrendous site, it makes me feel how important it is a thorough investigation… Read More
Africa World 

Vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks on the rise in Africa

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– – Africa is witnessing a surge in outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases over the past year. Almost 17 500 cases of measles were recorded in the African region between January and March 2022, marking a 400% increase compared with the same period in 2021. Twenty African countries reported measles outbreaks in the first quarter of this year, eight more than… Read More
Africa World 

African flag registries exploited by high-risk fishing operators

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– – A report published by international maritime intelligence organisations TMT and I.R. Consilium, examines both how foreign fishing operators are accessing and exploiting African flag registries for their fishing vessels in pursuit of legal impunity, and how weaknesses in African flagging regimes attract this exploitation. The global fishing market is projected to be worth $194 billion by 2027, so… Read More
Europe 

Kinder brand chocolates now linked to salmonella poisoning in 11 countries

Village Reporter
The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that there have been more than 150 suspected cases of salmonellosis – from Belgium to the US – after United Kingdom regulators flagged a cluster of Salmonella (S.) Typhimurium cases a month ago, leading to a global recall. Children under 10 have been most affected – comprising some 89 per cent of cases – and available data… Read More
Africa World 

Top 5 Types of Lists to Help You Feel More Productive and Happier

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– – Lists are a favorite tool for increasing productivity. The classic option is a to-do list. It’s simple, easy, and straightforward. And it’s incredibly boring: in this area everything has already been studied and tried out – and one wants something new. It turns out that in order to be productive, you don’t have to make only the usual… Read More
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Top 6 Effective Ways to Develop a Sense of Humor and Impress Others

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– – A sense of humor is a skill that develops from birth along with the expansion of knowledge and under the influence of upbringing. A good sense of humor is highly valued in different cultures and is among the strengths of a person’s character. Having a good sense of humor includes the ability to be optimistic, good-natured, friendly, pleasant… Read More
Europe 

Heightened security fears on Chernobyl disaster anniversary

Village Reporter
The defunct Chernobyl nuclear plant, and the city of Slavutich – whose residents maintain the site, which needs constant monitoring to ensure radioactive material does not leak out –  was occupied by Russian troops for over a month. Bogdan Serdyuk, chairman of the union that represents plant workers, recalls the battle near the site, which marked the beginning of the… Read More
Europe 

Humanitarians seek $2.25 billion for Ukraine response

Village Reporter
The figure is more than double the initial appeal published just days after Russia invaded the country on 24 February.  The war in #Ukraine has left at least 15.7 million people in urgent need of life-saving assistance. Humanitarians need $2.25 billion to support 8.7 million of the most vulnerable people inside the country.https://t.co/PCpnlEbQm9 — UN Humanitarian (@UNOCHA) April 25, 2022… Read More
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