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IOM concerned for migrants facing ‘dire condition’ at EU-Belarus border

Village Reporter
Reports of cross-border pushbacks and lack of adequate asylum access for those seeking international protections, shelter and assistance, were “particularly alarming”, according to the UN agency. Many migrants have been stranded at the EU-Belarus border in extremely harsh conditions for several weeks. IOM urges States to ensure people’s well-being and human rights, and to allow humanitarian access to all migrants… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Guinea coup leaders impose curfew, order ministers for a meeting

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– – Guinea’s coup leaders have imposed a nationwide curfew as they move to consolidate power following Sunday’s coup. Residents are to remain indoor by 8pm local time until further notice, according to the new military. The soldiers have also ordered government ministers and national figures to attend a meeting on Monday. These ministers and national figures have been warned… Read More
Africa Featured Libya North Africa World 

Libya: Gaddafi’s son released from prison

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– – The third son of the former Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, has been released from jail in the capital Tripoli. He has been in prison since 2014 when he was arrested and put on trial after fleeing the when his father was toppled in 2011. Sa’adi Gaddafi was commander of Libya’s Special Forces. He fled to Niger when his… Read More
Africa Business World 

Insights on how to buy Bitcoin near me

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– – Even if you are an experienced crypto investor, there might be some things you have yet to catch up with because the industry is evolving fast. Likewise, there is a lot to learn for newbies in crypto. Those who are interested to learn “how to buy Bitcoin near me” should know that the processes involved in using popular… Read More
Pacific 

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
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