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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
Pacific 

Myanmar: Attack leaves 35 dead, including 4 children 

Village Reporter
The UN agency was “shocked and saddened” by the reported killing and burning of victims on 24 December, during a time when many prepared to celebrate Christmas.   Credible reports suggested that four children were killed, including two 17-year-old boys, a teenage girl and a child approximately five of age, whose gender was not mentioned.  UNICEF is shocked and saddened by… Read More
Africa Ghana World 

Beenie Man arrested in Ghana for evading Covid quarantine

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– – Ghanaian officials are reported to have confirmed that popular Jamaican dancehall artiste, Beenie Man, was arrested for flouting COVID-19 quarantine protocols. The musician traveled to Ghana to perform at a number of concerts but tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival at the Kotoka International Airport. He was placed in quarantine by health officials, as was required by the… Read More
Europe 

Rights experts hear how ‘racialized gatekeeping’ impacts development in France

Village Reporter
Dominique Day, chairperson of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, was speaking in the wake of its visit to Paris from 13 to 16 December.  Focus on development  Country visits by UN rights experts take place at the invitation of the host government and focus on fact-finding, diagnosis and recommendations.  However, the Working Group’s mission was… Read More
Africa Featured West Africa World 

Africa’s digital leaders empowered on online habits

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– – Young people who participated in the 2021 edition of the Africa Digital Leaders Programme have been empowered on the best habits to exhibit while online. The Africa Digital Leaders Programme, initiated by the Child Online Africa is a hybrid fellowship programme targeting young leaders between the ages 8-16year old. It is aimed at building the skills and capacity… Read More
Africa Southern Africa US World 

United States lifts travel restrictions on Southern African countries

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– – The United States government has announced the lifting of travel restrictions on southern Africa countries effective 31st of December, 2021. The travel restrictions were imposed a month ago when all flights from the region were suspended amid the outbreak of the Omicron variant of the Covid-19. South Africa, Mozambique and Malawi are amongst the eight countries that will… Read More
Pacific 

Myanmar: UN humanitarian chief calls for probe into ‘grievous’ attack on civilians

Village Reporter
Mr. Griffiths said he was “horrified” by reports that at least 35 people, including at least one child, were killed in the attack, which occurred on Friday.  They reportedly were forced from their vehicles, killed and burned. I am horrified by reports that 35 civilians were killed in Kayah State, #Myanmar on 24 Dec. Two @save_children humanitarian workers also remain… Read More
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