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Ukraine crisis testing ‘entire international system’ – UN chief

Village Reporter
“Our world is facing the biggest global peace and security crisis in recent years – certainly in my tenure as Secretary-General,” he said. Having cut short an overseas visit that included “a very important summit of African leaders”, the UN chief told journalists that “we face a moment that I sincerely hoped would not come.” Stem any further escalation Mr.… Read More
Pacific 

Stop weapons supply to Myanmar, rights expert urges

Village Reporter
In a report to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews insisted that these arms had been used against civilians. He also called for the UN Security Council to convene an emergency session to vote on a resolution to ban this trade. Transfers ‘shock the conscience’ “It should be incontrovertible that weapons used to kill civilians… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Burkina Faso: 60 killed in mine explosion

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– – At least 60 people have been killed in an explosion at a make-shift gold mine in Burkina Faso. The incident occurred in a village near Gaoua in south-west Burkina Faso. Dozens of people including women and children have also been injured. Eyewitnesses say it happened as explosives stored near a gold panning site blew up. Images showed a large blast… Read More
Europe 

Security Council holds emergency meeting on Ukraine: Major conflict must be ‘prevented at all costs’

Village Reporter
“The risk of major conflict is real and needs to be prevented at all costs,” Rosemary A. DiCarlo said, reminding that Russia’s decision to recognize the independence of certain areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions “in violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty” risk having regional and global repercussions. “We also regret the order today to deploy Russian troops into… Read More
Africa South Africa World 

How to Evaluate and Find the Best South African Online Casino

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– – If you currently live in South Africa, you’re probably aware of the local gambling regulations. While online casinos are not technically legal in the country, the residents are not prohibited from playing on websites that provide various casino games as this area of the law is a bit of a gray zone. Popular for decades, this form of… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Exploring the Different Sports Betting Markets for the Champions League

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– – So it’s decided: the UEFA Champions League final will take place on 28 May. The venue: the Gazprom Arena, in Saint Petersburg. The kick-off time: 21:00 (CET). (A look at The Gazprom Aera) It’s one of the biggest events in the football calendar, which is why many people will be looking at the football betting odds… Read More
Europe 

Stop violence at European borders and protect refugees – UNHCR

Village Reporter
He said in a statement that violence, ill-treatment, and pushbacks continue to be regularly reported at multiple entry points at land and sea borders.   The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, expressed deep concern over an increasing number of incidents of violence and serious human rights violations against refugees and migrants at various European borders, several of which have resulted in tragic… Read More
Africa Business World 

5 Digital Marketing Strategies That Drive B2B Sales

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– – Are you struggling to drive B2B sales online? Here are five digital marketing strategies that may help drive B2B sales. A study by Ahrefs revealed that a staggering 90.63 percent of web pages don’t attract any visitors from Google.  They are on the internet alright, but it’s like Google doesn’t know they exist. Sadly, that’s the story behind… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zambia 

Zambia’s decision to allow mining in key national park raises concerns

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– – Emotions are running high among Zambians, over a decision by the new government, to allow an Australian – listed company, to start large-scale Copper mining in one of the country’s key national parks, the Lower Zambezi. Situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, opposite Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park, the Lower Zambezi National Park, is admired the… Read More
Pacific 

The ongoing fight against child marriage and ‘bride kidnapping’ in Kyrgyzstan

Village Reporter
Every year, according to official government figures, between seven and nine thousand very young girls get married in Kyrgyzstan, and about 500 girls aged 13 to 17 become mothers. Girls still run the risk of falling prey to such practices as “ala kachuu”, which literally means “pick up and run away” in Kyrgyz. In other words, they are kidnapped and… Read More
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