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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Pacific 

Myanmar: UN deplores conviction and sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi

Village Reporter
The development follows media reports that a military vehicle slammed into demonstrators in the city of Yangon over the weekend, leaving an unknown number injured and at least five dead. Political motives In a statement on Monday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet maintained that Ms. Suu Kyi’s guilty verdict was the result of a “sham trial”. “The… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Commercial drivers begin strike over high fuel prices

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– – There are chaotic scenes in parts of Ghana as commercial drivers begin an indefinite strike. The Coalition of Commercial Transport Owners declared the nationwide strike as part of measures to compel the government to scrap some taxes on fuel to enable reduction at the pumps. According to the Coalition, the government for the past two weeks has failed… Read More
Africa Gambia West Africa World 

Gambia: Incumbent Adama Barrow wins presidential election

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– – The incumbent president of The Gambia Adama Barrow has been declared winner of the country’s presidential election. He thus retains power with results from all the districts now in across the country. The independent electoral commission on Sunday evening declared President Barrow winner, defeating his main challenger Ousainou Darboe. Mr. Barrow had won over 54% of votes but… Read More
Pacific 

Avoid starvation: ‘Immediate priority’ for 3.5 million Afghans 

Village Reporter
Launching a global fundraising winter campaign to help forcibly displaced families in Afghanistan and elsewhere to cope with the most life-threatening months of the year, UNHCR Spokesperson Babar Baloch described it as “a crisis of hunger and starvation”. “People don’t have enough to eat, and it’s very visible”.  As winter bites in Afghanistans, UNHCR is appealing for much more support amid acute and rising humanitarian needs… Read More
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