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Afghanistan: UN humanitarian chief calls for ‘rights…well-being’ of women

Village Reporter
At the request of the Secretary-General, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths visited the country, where he spoke with Mullah Baradar and other Taliban authorities on humanitarian issues, Stéphane Dujarric, the UN chief’s spokesperson, said in a statement. During the meeting, Mr. Dujarric relayed that the Relief Coordinator called for the protection of all civilians, “especially women and girls and… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Hidden reason behind increased numbers in mobile gambling

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– – In the past, players had to queue in the hot sun at sports venues to bet on their favorite sports events. With technological advancements over the past decades, betting has become much easier and more convenient for players worldwide. Many people are currently using mobile devices, and developers are also pushing betting apps to more mobile platforms. Mobile… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Military takeover in Guinea as Alpha Conde is arrested

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The district of Kaloum is said to have been deserted as residents stay at home on the orders of soldiers. The leader of the special forces, Commander Mamady Doumbouya has confirmed the arrest of President Condé. Guinea’s president Alpha Conde has been arrested by the military. Earlier heavy gunfire was heard in the capital. #Conakry #Militarycouptinguinea pic.twitter.com/h9ZgQtipGo — Baillor Jalloh… Read More
Africa Featured West Africa World 

Colonel Mamady Doumbouya is Guinea’s coup leader

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– – It has now emerged that Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, commander of the country’s special forces led Sunday’s military takeover in Guinea. He has since appeared in a video circulated to local media and across social media confirming the arrest of President Alpha Conde. Doumbouya said the President is unharmed and announced that the government has been dissolved and the… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

UN and AU call for the release of Guinea’s President after coup

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– – The United Nations and the African Union have both called for the immediate release of Guinea’s toppled president, Alpha Conde following Sunday’s military coup. President Alpha Conde has been arrested and detained by soldiers who carried out the coup and is reportedly unharmed. Videos and pictures of him surrounded by soldiers have been circulating on social media on… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana investigates bird strike that disrupted a KLM flight

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– – Ghana’s aviation authorities say they have commenced investigations into a bird-strike that disrupted a KLM flight at a major airport in the capital, Accra. The incident occurred last Friday evening preventing the KLM flight from taking off at the Kotoka International Airport. The Ghana Airports Company Limited said in a statement on Saturday that investigations have already started… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Guinea: Heavy gunfire near presidential palace in Conakry

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Heavy gunfire was heard near the presidential palace in Guinea’s capital Conakry on Sunday morning. Eyewitnesses say armoured vehicles and trucks carrying soldiers have been patrolling the streets. It is not clear what might have sparked the gunfire with media reports saying at least three soldiers have been killed. Last year there tension was high in Guinea with some streets… Read More
Africa Featured Gambia West Africa World 

Gambia rejects its own citizens deported from Germany

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– – Gambia’s government has refused to accept its own citizens deported from Germany. Over 2,000 Gambians who migrated to European countries such as Germany have overstayed their asylum visas. They are now expected to be repatriated to their country but the Gambian government is refusing to let them in. The first batch of Gambian migrants who have exhausted their… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana arrests 21 foreign nationals for illegal entry

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– – Ghanaian officials have arrested 21 foreign nationals for entering the country illegally. The country ‘s Immigration Service said 21 foreign nationals were arrested on Friday, September 3. Those arrested include 19 Malians, one Guinean and one Nigerian. They were on board a commercial bus en-route to the capital Accra. Ghanaian officials said the migrants comprised of 13 females… Read More
Africa Sports Tennis World 

Naomi Osaka to take another break from tennis

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– – Naomi Osaka says she will take another break from tennis after her US Open title defence ended in the third round. The world number three lost 5-7 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 to 18-year-old Leylah Fernandez. Osaka withdrew from this year’s French Open after revealing she has struggled with her mental health since first becoming a Grand Slam champion in 2018.… Read More
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