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Ghana shuts down 49 TV stations for operating without license

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– – Ghana‘s national communication authority has shutdown 49 TV stations for operating without a license. Officials say the move is to sanitize the country’s broadcasting spectrum as well as prevent it from being crowded. The NCA said shutting down those operating illegally forms part of a continuous monitoring exercise conducted on various Satellite Free-to-Air Television platforms using the Broadcast… Read More
Africa World 

African Union meets over political crisis in Chad

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– – The African Union’s peace and security council is meeting on Thursday to discuss the political crisis in Chad. It follows what analysts say is a subtle military takeover after the death of the country’s leader, Idriss Déby. President Idriss Déby died during clashes with rebels who were advancing unto the country’s capital over the weekend. The army appointed… Read More
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Ghana: Actress jailed for posting her nudes released on bail

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– – A Ghanaian High Court has granted bail to convicted actress Rosemond Brown popularly known as Akuapem Poloo. She was sentenced to a 90 day imprisonment last week for circulating a nude photograph she took with her 7-year-old son last year. There has been massive social media campaigns for the actress to be pardoned. Ahead of her transfer to… Read More
Europe 

Russia: Rights experts call for immediate medical evacuation of Alexei Navalny

Village Reporter
“We believe Mr. Navalny’s life is in serious danger,” the UN independent human rights experts said in a statement.   “He has been incarcerated under harsh conditions in a high security penal colony and denied access to adequate medical care. Despite having recently been transferred to a hospital, doctors of his own choosing have not been allowed to visit him.” … Read More
Pacific 

UN chief highlights key role of Asian regional bloc in ending Myanmar crisis

Village Reporter
Speaking during a Security Council meeting on cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organizations, he highlighted the relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), underlining the bloc’s important role in diplomacy, conflict prevention and peacebuilding.  Crucial role in urgent crisis  “Today, ASEAN’s role is more crucial than ever as the region faces an urgent crisis in… Read More
Africa World 

Chad’s President Idriss Déby killed in clashes with rebels

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The government and parliament have been dissolved with a military council now set to govern for the next 18 months. The 68-year-old Deby is a former army officer who came to power in 1990 after he overthrew autocratic leader Hissene Habre. – – He has played a key role in the fight against Islamist militants in West and Central Africa… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Chad: President Idriss Déby secures sixth term in office

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– – President of Chad Idriss Déby, has secured a sixth term in office after obtaining almost 80% of votes in the recently held presidential election. According to Provisional results, President Déby is on track to win the election to extend his 30 years in power. Prior to the election the opposition boycotted the process, alleging violence by the security… Read More
Europe 

Rights experts condemn UK racism report attempting to ‘normalize white supremacy’

Village Reporter
“In 2021, it is stunning to read a report on race and ethnicity that repackages racist tropes and stereotypes into fact, twisting data and misapplying statistics and studies into conclusory findings and ad hominem attacks on people of African descent”, the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, said in a news release. The report was presented on… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Tanzania’s President angry with MPs on Magufuli comparison

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– – The President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan is angry with the country’s lawmakers who have been comparing her to the late former leader, John Magufuli. During debates in parliament, MPs have been comparing President Hassan to John Magufuli who died in March this year. Among the issues raised in the debates is the differences she has with Magufuli… Read More
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