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Prioritize people and planet, UN chief urges Asian and Pacific nations

Village Reporter
In a message to the annual session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Secretary-General António Guterres underlined the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as the blueprint for a strong recovery, leaving no one behind. “That starts with universal health coverage and social protection, and decent work.” The UN chief also called for making “peace… Read More
Africa World 

Chad: Military transitional government rejects talks with rebels

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– – Chad’s new military transitional government has refused to hold talks with rebels as the country finds a way out of the current political crisis. The rebels have been blamed for the death of ex-president Idriss Deby at the battle front this month when they clashed with soldiers. On Sunday the rebel group known as Fact said it was… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Somalia: Fighting erupts after president extends his tenure

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– – Fighting broke out on Sunday in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu following the decision by President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed to extend his stay in power. Soldiers loyal to his government and those opposed to him clashed with residents in the capital saying they heard gunfire across the city. The spark of violence signals the dire political crisis Somalia which could… Read More
Africa Business China Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana panics after China begins exporting cocoa beans

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– – Some Ghanaians are panicking over reports of the Chinese entry into the cocoa industry. The Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences recently reported that the Chinese island of Hainan has exported cocoa beans to Belgium. The first consignment of 500 kg of cocoa beans amounted to some $3,600. Ghana’s COCOBOD, the agency that handles issues related to cocoa farming and… Read More
Africa Business Ghana West Africa World 

Ghanaians sign petition to stop government from borrowing

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– – Ghanaians have been signing an online petition that seeks to stop their government from taking loans from European Fund managers. The petition which was started by a renowned economist and businessman, Dr. Kofi Amoah said “Ghana is presently overburdened with loans.” Ghana’s Debt Load is akin to “We are the World” moment when MichaelJackson with top musicians composed… Read More
Africa World 

Ugandans celebrate Daniel Kaluuya for winning an Oscar

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– – Ugandans have taken to social media to celebrate Daniel Kaluuya, a British actor of Ugandan origin. Kaluuya over the weekend won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for his role in Judas and the Black Messiah. He thanked all his fans from London and Kampala for supporting him in his career. “What a man.” Daniel Kaluuya remembers Fred… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South African film My Octopus Teacher wins Oscar

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– – A South African documentary My Octopus Teacher has won an Oscar for Best Documentary. The film beat four other documentaries to win the award on Sunday evening. The documentary tells the story of a friendship that developed between a diver and an octopus in South Africa. The film followed South African free diver Craig Foster as he tracked… Read More
Pacific 

Seeing health ‘opportunities’ in post-pandemic Papua New Guinea: a UN Resident Coordinator blog

Village Reporter
UN Resident Coordinator Gianluca Rampolla believes that the public health communications and system strengthening, undertaken during the outbreak of the virus in PNG, will help to put the “local health system on a better platform to combat future pandemics.” Ahead of World Immunization Week which begins on 24 April, he explains why. “On Friday, I received my first dose of… Read More
Europe 

UN-led aid convoy brings 23 tonnes of humanitarian goods across contact line in east Ukraine

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This is the second UN-organised convoy to pass through the Novotroitske crossing point, since it reopened for the delivery of humanitarian cargo a little over a week ago.   The crossing is currently the only one that is operational for humanitarian aid deliveries along the contact line. It had been closed for humanitarian cargo movement since 24 February owing to security concerns.  While there… Read More
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