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Sierra Leone wants to allow dual citizens run for office as MPs

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– – Sierra Leone’s government is making moves to allow dual citizens be deemed qualified to run for office as Members of Parliament. Sierra Leone’s laws do not currently allow for that with critics saying it deprives the country of competent human resources who can serve in various leadership positions including lawmaking. President Julius Maada Bio said in a tweet… Read More
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AU Commission calls for removal of sanctions on Zimbabwe

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– – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has called for the removal of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe. In a statement Mr. Mahamat said he was “concerned by the negative impact of continued sanctions against the Republic of Zimbabwe to the country’s socio-economic development and recovery efforts.” Zimbabweans led by their president, Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2019… Read More
Pacific 

Act swiftly and with determination on Afghanistan, UN chief urges

Village Reporter
Foreign Ministers from Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan participated in the meeting held in Tehran, with their Russian and Chinese counterparts joining by video, according to media reports.   Stability through unity  “Afghanistan is confronting an epic humanitarian crisis and is on the verge of a development catastrophe”, the UN chief told the gathering.  He urged countries to speak with one voice.  “We can only achieve more stability with… Read More
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Anglican Archbishops oppose Ghana’s anti–LGBTQ+ bill

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– – Several church leaders particularly those in the UK have strongly criticised Ghanaian bishops over their support for a draconian anti-LGBTQ+ law. These include Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the global Anglican Church, Stephen Cottrell, the archbishop of York, and other Church of England bishops have in numerous tweets. In an earlier statement, the archbishop of… Read More
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Burkina Faso: Ex-soldier admits role in murder of Thomas Sankara

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– – A former soldier has admitted his role in events leading to the death of former leader of Burkina Faso Thomas Sankara, 34 years ago. Yamba Elise Ilboudo, 62 is currently on trial, charged with complicity in endangering state security. The ongoing trial at a military court in Ouagadougou is hoping to bring closure to the assassination of Sankara,… Read More
Africa World 

8 Tips for Adults to Communicate With Their Parents

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– – Parents often don’t understand their children. It’s hard for them to understand why their children chat with their friends instead of going out with them or why they choose 22Bet Ethiopia betting instead of visiting a real football match. But such behavior doesn’t make adults stop talking to their parents. They still can get in touch, using these… Read More
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Everything First-Time Home Buyers Need to Know

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– – Congratulations on your first home purchase. This is a time filled with excitement and joy. As you get ready to move into the new chapter of your life, there are some things that you want to keep in mind as you search for the perfect home, purchase one, and then move into it. This time can be just… Read More
Europe 

Women under fire in Belarus, activists tortured and exiled – UN expert

Village Reporter
“The Government’s efforts to promote some rights of women at a policy level are rarely translated into concrete advancement of women’s rights in law and in practice”, said Anaïs Marin, Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Belarus. “Flaws in legislation have for decades led to inequalities, discrimination, and protection gaps in cases of gender-based violence and abuses”. Physical,… Read More
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The agonies of Ghanaian twins born with two sex organs

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– – There is confusion over the gender of some twins born with both the female and male reproductive organs in Ghana. The twins have been using feminine names, earrings and clothes of females since they were born in 1993 based on the advice of a medical doctor. However, as they grow up with their hormones and biological make-up developing,… Read More
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Nigeria launches eNaira, Africa’s first digital currency

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– – Nigeria has launched Africa’s first digital currency called the eNaira. This will be the country’s new digital version of its currency. The country’s President Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday that Nigeria has “become the first country in Africa and one of the first in the world to have introduced a digital currency for our citizens.” Nigeria’s government said… Read More
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