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South Sudan President sacks central bank governor

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– – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sacked the central bank governor. The dismissal of Dier Tong Ngor was announced in a presidential decree read on the national broadcaster. No reasons were given for his sacking. He has been replaced by Moses Makur Deng who has been a director-general in charge of banks’ supervision and research at the bank.… Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan World 

Sudan’s Prime Minister resigns amid mass protests

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– – Sudan’s civilian prime-minister, Abdalla Hamdok on Sunday resigned from his position as mass protests against the military take-over continue. There has been a political deadlock in the country for months after the military carried out a coup against the civilian led transitional government. Hamdok was removed from office by the soldiers but re-instated when citizens started marching on… Read More
Pacific 

People of Myanmar face ‘unprecedented’ crisis in 2022 

Village Reporter
According to a UN Humanitarian Needs Overview published on Friday by OCHA, the turmoil is projected to have driven almost half the population into poverty heading into 2022, wiping out the impressive gains made since 2005.  The situation has been worsening since the beginning of the year, when the military took over the country, ousting the democratically elected Government. It is now estimated that 14… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana probes suspected bomb scare at major airport

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– – Ghanaian officials have said that the country’s army is investigating a suspected bomb scare at the Kotoka International Airport in the capital Accra. There was a discovery of an unattended to bag at the arrival hall of the airport’s Terminal 3 on Tuesday evening. A viral video showed an individual in an Explosive Ordnance Disposal outfit working in an… Read More
Pacific 

Urgent action needed to save Rohingya refugees distressed at sea in Indonesia  

Village Reporter
In a statement, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that it was “deeply concerned for the safety and lives of those onboard”.  The boat was first sighted in the waters off Bireuen, a district in Aceh province, on Sunday.   Prevent lost lives  Based on photos and reports from local fishermen, the passengers on the packed… Read More
Africa Featured World 

The 6 Best Modern Day African Contemporary Writers

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– – There are countless skilled and talented African writers. This list of 6 African contemporary writers includes some of the best authors in the world of literature. The work these writers publish is always inspiring and refreshing. These writers have shown that they have been able to overcome all of their hardships, and are now speaking out for others… Read More
Africa Business World 

Comparison of the Meta Trader 5 and Meta Trader 4 platforms

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– – If you’re a skilled trader looking for high-level chart patterns, both MT4 and MT5 may help. Both systems can also support automated trading robots and complex order kinds. But how can you know which platform is best for you? In this post, we compare Metatrader 4 vs Metatrader 5platforms in detail so that you can choose which platform… Read More
Africa Sports World 

4 Ways to Spot a Legitimate Sports Betting Site

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– – Easy access to sports betting is one of the significant benefits that the internet has offered to punters worldwide. You do not need to be physically present at the arena to wager on your favorite sports betting event, regardless of where you are. To satisfy your betting desires, download a betting app or register with a reputable online… Read More
Europe 

Three separate shipwrecks leave dozens dead and more missing 

Village Reporter
According to the UN agency, between 21 and 24 December more than 160 people were rescued by Greece’s Hellenic Coast Guard – with support from the navy and air force, as well as merchant and private vessels.   Commending those efforts, Maria-Clara Martin, UNHCR’s representative in Greece, said “it is heart-rending that, out of despair and in the absence of safe pathways, refugees… Read More
Pacific 

Escalation in Yemen ‘worst in years’ – UN top envoy 

Village Reporter
According to his statement, airstrikes on Sana’a have resulted in the loss of civilian lives, and damage to noncombatant infrastructure and residential areas.  A continued offensive on Ma’rib, where at least 35,000 people have been forced to flee since September, and unabated missile attacks on the governorate are causing civilian casualties, damage to civilian objects and mass displacement.   ‘Flagrant violation’  UN… Read More
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