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Rohingya refugees: UN agency urges immediate rescue to prevent ‘tragedy’ on Andaman Sea

Village Reporter
The precise number and location of the refugees is unknown, and there are reports that many may have already lost their lives, Indrika Ratwatte, Director of the UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, located in Bangkok, said in news release. The last information of distress was received on Saturday evening, local time.  UNHCR is appealing for the immediate rescue… Read More
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Ronaldinho’s mother dies after testing positive for Covid-19

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– – The mother of former Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho has reportedly passed away after testing positive for Covid-19 at the end of 2020. Dona Miguelina, aged 71, was hospitalised after testing positive for the virus in December, in their home city of Porto Alegre. However, as per media rumours from outlets in Brazil and Peru, she has sadly passed away… Read More
Africa Featured Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: School boy builds sound system with plastic waste gallons

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A Ghanaian school kid has received lots of applauds for building a sound system with plastic waste gallons. Samuel Aboagye of Aggrey Road No2 JHS in Tema, near Accra built the sound system which is backed by a Bluetooth technology. He was able to build the gadget with help from a science kit produced by another Ghanaian owned tech company… Read More
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Uganda: Bobi Wine withdraws election result challenge

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– – Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine on Monday announced that he was withdrawing a court case challenging last month’s presidential election results. Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni was declared winner of that election but Wine alleges that the poll was characterized by fraud and irregularities. Since filing the case in court, the opposition politician whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi… Read More
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Secretary-General condemns deadly violence against protestors in Myanmar

Village Reporter
At least two people were killed on Saturday in protests in Mandalay, the nation’s second largest city, according to media reports. I condemn the use of deadly violence in Myanmar. The use of lethal force, intimidation & harassment against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable. Everyone has a right to peaceful assembly. I call on all parties to respect election results and… Read More
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Nuclear energy agency reaches temporary inspection solution with Iran

Village Reporter
The IAEA chief was speaking shortly after arriving from weekend talks in Tehran to mitigate plans to reduce cooperation this week. Iran’s Parliament passed a law in December to partially suspend nuclear inspections if the United States did not lift sanctions imposed under the Trump administration.  It goes into effect on Tuesday. “We agreed that in view of the law, and in particular the provision… Read More
Africa Business Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s PassionAir makes history with first ever all-female flight crew

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Ghanaian local airline, PassionAir has announced that it successfully operated its first ever all-female crewed flight on Saturday, 20 February 2021. In a statement the airline said “the flight, OP 178 from Accra to Tamale, was entirely “womanned” by women from the flight deck to the cabin.” The pilot-in-command of the flight, Captain Eva Gichuru said “This flight indicates that,… Read More
Africa Featured World 

16 Africans shortlisted for 2021 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

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– – A low-cost water-powered ventilator, dissolvable bio plastic and 3D printed prosthetics are among the innovations chosen to receive crucial commercialisation support from the Royal Academy of Engineering after being shortlisted for its 2021 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The Africa Prize recognises ambitious African innovators developing scalable engineering solutions to local challenges and this year’s shortlist represents nine… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Djokovic wins 9th Australian Open to secure 18th grand slam title

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– – Novak Djokovic continued his dominance of the Australian Open by overwhelming an irritated Daniil Medvedev to win a record-extending ninth men’s title. Top seed Djokovic won 7-5 6-2 6-2 to claim his 18th Grand Slam, leaving him two behind Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the men’s record books. The 33-year-old Serb has never lost a final at… Read More
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Benin Republic wants to join Nigeria as its 37th state

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– – Benin reportedly is expressing interest to join Nigeria and become its 37th state, according to Nigerian officials. The Beninoise president, Patrice Talon is said to have made the offer during a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari weeks ago. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama made the revelation to the Nigerian media after holding a meeting with Beninoise… Read More
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