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Rights abuses in Myanmar ‘deepening on an unprecedented scale’  

Village Reporter
In a strongly worded statement on Friday, OHCHR said that it was “appalled by the alarming escalation of grave human rights abuses” in the country.  “In the last week alone, security forces have killed and burned to death 11 people, among them five minors, and rammed vehicles into protesters exercising their fundamental right to peaceful assembly”, said Spokesperson Rupert Colville at a news briefing in… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana rolls out compulsory Covid vaccination for unvaccinated travellers

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– – Ghana is to demand full vaccination from all international travellers effective December 12, 2021 after reviewing its travelling protocols as cases of covid-19 surge in the country. Last month, Ghana’s Health Service (GHS) announced that it had recorded about 40 percent increase in covid-19 cases at its main airport, the Kotoka International Airport compared with same period last… Read More
Pacific 

Afghanistan: Political affairs chief has ‘frank and useful exchanges’ with the Taliban  

Village Reporter
“I had frank and useful exchanges about what needed to be done to bring about an Afghanistan that is inclusive, abides by its human rights obligations and is a resolute partner in suppressing terrorism,” she said.  During her discussions, the Under-Secretary-General stressed the importance of ensuring that all Afghans – men, women, youth and religious and ethnic groups – can take… Read More
Africa World 

Record high number of journalists jailed globally in 2021

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– – A record high number of journalists were jailed in 2021, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has said. In a report released on Thursday, the group said the high numbers showed how bleak the year was for defenders of press freedom. According to CPJ’s 2021 prison census found the number of reporters jailed for their work hit a… Read More
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What Makes an Online Casino Trustworthy?

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– – Many newbie players often find it hard to identify a trustworthy and reliable online casino. It is not surprising given the wide range of online casinos available in the market. Even experienced gamblers might find it hard to stick to one gambling site with so many options available. Although it is tempting to guess and sign up at… Read More
Africa Featured West Africa World 

KAIPTC and AU hold workshop to promote women peace agenda

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– – The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) and the African Union Commission have organized a training of trainers workshop to promote the Women Peace and Security(WPS) agenda in Africa. The workshop focused on the need to use the Continental Results Framework (CRF) to monitor and report on the WPS agenda. It brought together actors from some member… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

30 outstanding women in media to receive Africa Media Honours

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– – 30 outstanding African women are to receive Africa Media Honours for their impact in various fields of media communication across the continent. The Africa Media Honours is an event that Outstanding Women excelling and making a great impact in Media Communications in Africa. The 2021 edition of the The Africa Media Honours is focusing on “Progressive Portrayal”. In… Read More
Africa Featured West Africa World 

ATU Day: Child Online Africa calls for implementation of e-skills framework

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– – Child Online Africa and its partners have announced their commitment to African Telecommunications Union and ICT day celebration by calling for a comprehensive implementation of e-skills framework with all stakeholders involved. In a statement they said “Africa needs to catch up with the rest of the world in the uptake of 4IR technologies such as AI, Big Data… Read More
Africa Gambia West Africa World 

Gambia: Police tear gas opposition supporters protesting poll results

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Opposition supporters in The Gambia were dispersed with tear gas as they protest Saturday’s presidential election results. The protesters had gathered outside the residence of opposition leader Ousainou Darboe. Darboe is rejecting the election results after the electoral commission declared incumbent President, Adama Barrow as winner. Barrow obtained around 53% of the vote against 28% for Darboe, the main opposition… Read More
Pacific 

General Assembly defers decision on Afghanistan and Myanmar seats

Village Reporter
The Assembly agreed to defer action, which means the current ambassadors for the two countries will remain in place for the time being.   The de facto Taliban authorities in Afghanistan, as well as the military rulers in Myanmar, had sought to replace the envoys, who were appointed by democratically-elected governments that were deposed this year.  Adopted by consensus  The… Read More
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