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UN and partners announce Afghan peace summit will convene in Turkey this month

Village Reporter
The talks are due to run through 4 May, known officially as the Istanbul Conference on the Afghan Peace Process, and the co-conveners said they were committed to supporting a “sovereign, independent and unified Afghanistan”. ‘Accelerate’ peace efforts The “overriding objective” is to “accelerate the ongoing intra-Afghan negotiations” which have been taking place since early this year in the Qatari… Read More
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Review ‘disproportionate and unwarranted’ measures, rights experts urge Cambodia

Village Reporter
The new law, promulgated on 11 March, could subject violators to prison for up to 20 years and fine them up to 20 million riels ($5,000). It also grants the Government power to ban or restrict any gathering or demonstration, according to a news release issued by the rights experts. “We are concerned that the administrative and penal measures, including excessive… Read More
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Myanmar heading towards a ‘full-blown conflict’, UN human rights chief warns

Village Reporter
“Statements of condemnation, and limited targeted sanctions, are clearly not enough. States with influence need to urgently apply concerted pressure on the military in Myanmar to halt the commission of grave human rights violations and possible crimes against humanity”, Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said. Her appeal came in the wake of yet another weekend of “coordinated… Read More
Africa Business Ghana West Africa World 

Why Twitter picked Ghana as its head quarters in Africa

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– – Social media giant, Twitter has announced that Ghana will host its Africa head quarters. The company’s co-founder Jack Dorsey made the announcement on Twitter on Monday. In a statement the company said “in line with our growth strategy, we’re excited to announce that we are now actively building a team in Ghana. To truly serve the public conversation,… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Somalia: Lawmakers vote to extend President’s term by two years

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– – Somalia’s Lower House of Parliament has voted to approve a bill to extend President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo’s term in office by two years. The controversial special election bill was overwhelmingly approved by 149 members. It needs to be approved by the upper chamber before becoming law. Mr Farmajo welcomed the passing of the bill in the lower chamber,… Read More
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Myanmar violence ‘must cease immediately’: UN agencies

Village Reporter
The UN in Myanmar is following events in Bago with reports of heavy artillery being used against civilians and medical treatment being denied to those injured. The violence must cease immediately. We call on the security forces to allow medical teams to treat the wounded. pic.twitter.com/VyO7gRpWPO — United Nations in Myanmar (@UNinMyanmar) April 10, 2021 More than 80 people lost… Read More
Africa Southern Africa Sports World Zambia 

Zambian athletes fight stigma against albinos, disabled persons

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– – Lassam Katongo, a Zambian athlete based in the capital, Lusaka, shows off his trophies and medals earned from some of the international athletic games he has participated in, which include the paralympics, as he proudly narrates his achievements in Athletics and sports in general. As a visually impaired athlete, he is one of only three Paralympians going to… Read More
Africa Business East Africa World 

Uganda, Tanzania sign $3.5bn deal with global oil firms

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– – The governments of Tanzania and Uganda on Sunday signed a long awaited oil deal with international oil firms—French Total E&P, and China’s Cnooc. The deal worth some $3.5 billion gives way for the commercialization of an East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). Officials of both countries and the oil firms have been engaged in years of protracted negotiations.… Read More
Africa Featured Ghana West Africa World 

Man with snails, ‘prekese’ in luggage from Ghana detained at JFK Airport

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– – A man was detained briefly last week after arriving at JFK Airport with luggage full of snails, dried beef, turkey berry, carrot, oxtail, medicinal leaves and prekese, a traditional African spice and medicinal plant product. Customs officials found the items in the man’s luggage when he arrived on a flight from Ghana. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Chad’s President set to extend rule in presidential election

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– – Voters are choosing a new president in Chad’s Presidential election on Sunday with the incumbent Idriss Deby Itno set to secure a sixth term in office. He has already spent 30 years in power and remains the favourite to win Sunday’s vote. When his ruling party announced the decision to nominate President Deby, protests broke out on the… Read More
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