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ECOWAS sets new poll deadlines for Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea

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West African coup states – Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea have been given new deadlines to ensure elections take place to return them into civilian rule. Leaders of the regional bloc, ECOWAS on Friday after their summit in Ghana’s capital Accra agreed to give Mali’s military transitional government 12 to 16 months to hold elections. In a statement the heads… Read More
Pacific 

Call for unity in Security Council over latest DPR Korea missile test

Village Reporter
“The unity of the Security Council in this matter is essential to ease tensions, overcome the diplomatic impasse and avoid a negative action-reaction cycle,” said Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. In pursuing its nuclear capability and ballistic missile programmes, the #DPRK defies the @UN Security Council. We remain committed to working with all parties for sustainable peace and the… Read More
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Ghana’s President and ministers take pay cuts to deal with economic crisis

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– – The Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo and his appointees have taken a 30% salary reduction as the country reels under economic challenges. The pay cut also affects heads of State-Owned Enterprises and takes effect from next month, according to the minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta. The government is hoping to raise some $400 from this pay cuts and other reduced… Read More
Europe 

UN alarm over mounting Ukraine casualties, amid desperate scenes in Mariupol

Village Reporter
More than 3.7 million people have fled the country, but “some 13 million people are estimated to be stranded in affected areas or unable to leave due to heightened security risks, destruction of bridges and roads, as well as lack of resources and information on where to find safety and accommodation,” said Karolina Lindholm Billing, UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Representative… Read More
Africa Ghana Mali West Africa World 

ECOWAS holds summit on Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali

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– – The heads of state in West Africa are holding an extra-ordinary summit on Friday in the Ghanaian capital of Accra. The ECOWAS leaders will be discussing the political situation in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso, where soldiers recently seized power. These three countries are already under sanctions after their coup leaders failed to comply with ECOWAS directives to… Read More
Europe 

One month of war leaves more than half of Ukraine’s children displaced

Village Reporter
“The war has caused one of the fastest large-scale displacements of children since World War Two,” said UNICEF chief Catherine Russell. This includes more than 1.8 million who have crossed into neighbouring countries as refugees and 2.5 million who are now internally displaced. Grim milestone According to UN human rights office, OHCHR, 78 children have been killed, and 105 have… Read More
Pacific 

Guterres strongly condemns DPR Korea long-range ballistic missile launch

Village Reporter
In a statement, issued by his Spokesperson, Secretary-General António Guterres called the move “another breach” of DPRK’s 2018 self-imposed moratorium that is in “clear violation of Security Council resolutions.”  North Korea has reportedly conducted 13 weapons launches this year, prompting concern in the United States, that leader Kim Jong-Un, is determined to make progress on developing weapons capable of carrying… Read More
Africa South Africa World 

The Rise of Mobile Casino Gambling in South Africa

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– – We take a look at the mobile gaming market in South Africa, reasons for the fast growth, top online casino bonuses and how to choose great mobile gaming sites. The South African mobile gambling industry experienced a boost in the last decade partly because of increased smartphone use in the country. Increased smartphone use opened a floodgate of… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: General Assembly passes resolution demanding aid access, by large majority

Village Reporter
During its 11th Emergency Special Session, 193 Member States adopted a resolution – drafted by Ukraine and 90 co-sponsors entitled Humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine – with 140 votes in favour, five against – Russia, Syria, The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (more commonly known as North Korea), Eritrea and Belarus – and 38 others abstaining. At the end of… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: Competing drafts on humanitarian assistance debated at General Assembly 

Village Reporter
The first resolution, put forward by Ukraine and nearly 100 Member States, Humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine, calls out Russia’s assault on Ukraine for creating the “dire” humanitarian situation, pushes for a humanitarian corridor, and demands that fighting stops and troops are withdrawn.  Supporters of that draft, hope to build on the resolution that deplored Russia’s “aggression against… Read More
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