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UN migration agency launches $24 million appeal for Afghanistan

Village Reporter
Stuart Simpson, IOM Afghanistan Chief of Mission, said the agency is working to scale up operations to meet the most pressing, life-saving needs. Priorities include shelter and non-food aid; water, sanitation and hygiene, collectively known as WASH; health, protection, and humanitarian assistance in border areas, as well as emergency livelihood support and social cohesion. Poverty and food insecurity rising “Our… Read More
Africa Business World 

Africa urged to combat energy poverty as a priority

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– – The secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has urged African oil-producing countries to continue developing their energy sector activities. Mohammed Barkindo has also assured that OPEC will continue to serve as a viable partner and “assist” Africa oil-producing countries “in whatever way possible.” Barkindo was speaking during a meeting at the Republic of the… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Tanzania probes gun attack near French embassy after 5 deaths

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– – Tanzania’s president on Wednesday ordered investigations into the gun attack that took place near the French embassy in Dar es Salaam. Five people died in the incident, including three police officers and a soldier when a gunman opened fire near the Embassy. According to Tanzania’s head of police operations, Liberatus Sabas the gunman attacked two police officers, took… Read More
Pacific 

Amidst turmoil, displacement and plunging economy, Afghanistan’s future ‘very difficult…to see’

Village Reporter
More than 60% of WFP’s food assistance in #Afghanistan is purchased from within the country. The rest is transported by land through neighbouring countries. In recent days, WFP has succeeded in bringing 600 mt of food through the border crossings and into the country. pic.twitter.com/Pm9102Ubvu — World Food Programme (@WFP) August 25, 2021 The World Food Programme (WFP) reported that… Read More
Pacific 

COVID, natural hazards and climate crisis in Asia and the Pacific expand ‘riskcape’

Village Reporter
In the Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2021, the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) described how while dealing with the pandemic, countries in the region have also been hit by multiple biological and natural disasters, such as cyclones, landslides, heatwaves and volcanic eruptions. At the same time, as climate change has continued to warm the world it is also… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Over 400 Fulanis displaced in fresh attacks in Ghana

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– – Over 400 Fulanis in Ghana have been displaced in the latest wave of attacks on the nomads. The latest attack occurred at Widnaba, a community in the Bawku West district of the Upper East Region of the country. The incident led to the destruction of homes, properties and livestock, with some of the victims mostly women and children… Read More
Africa Business World 

How to ensure your brand lands with the right audience

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– – Did you know that, contrary to what one might think, older age groups are the fastest-growing segments of many social media platforms’ audiences? Facebook, for example, saw users above the age of 65 increase by roughly 25% over the past year, while those aged 50 plus represent Snapchat’s fastest-growing audience segment. “When brands decide that they want to… Read More
Africa Central Africa Rwanda World 

Rwanda to host schoolgirls from Afghanistan

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– – The Rwandan government has announced that it is willing and ready to host several schoolgirls from Afghanistan. The takeover of the country by the Taliban fighters has sparked chaos and forcing citizens to flee. A privately run School of Leadership, Afghanistan (Sola) on Tuesday announced that about 250 students, staff and family members were traveling to Rwanda. The… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria: Two dead as gunmen attack military academy

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– – At least two people have been killed after gunmen attacked a top military academy in Nigeria. Local media reports say another person has been abducted at the Nigerian Defence Academy which trains elite officers from Nigeria and other African countries. An army spokesman said the assailants broke into the campus in the northern city of Kaduna in the early… Read More
Africa Featured Senegal West Africa World 

Ex-Chadian leader Hissène Habré dies serving jail term

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Senegalese media reported that the former Chadian leader was being treated for a coronavirus infection. Senegalese Justice Minister Malick Sall said Tuesday that “Habré has been handed over to his Lord.” The former Chad leader has been serving his life prison term in Senegal prison for crimes against humanity after his conviction in 2016. He was convicted of rape, sexual slavery… Read More
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