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Uganda: Police arrest activists for flogging Museveni’s effigy

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– – Two people have been arrested by the Ugandan Police for flogging an effigy of President Yoweri Museveni. The two men, Luta Ferdinand Male and Nsereko Asharf, described themselves to police as activists of a social movement. They flogged the effigy on a busy road in the capital, Kampala as they accused the president of malpractice in the January elections.… Read More
Africa Central Africa Democratic republic Of Congo Featured World 

Boat disaster kills over 60 in Democratic Republic of Congo

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– – More than 60 people have drowned after a boat capsized in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Some 300 people have been rescued but as many as 200 others are unaccounted for following the accident on the Congo River. Reports say the boat hit a rock east of the capital, Kinshasa, while travelling at night, which is prohibited. DR Congo’s… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

The 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians for 2020

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– – As part of its annual programme to celebrate and honour Ghana’s most hard-working youth, leading PR and rating firm Avance Media has published the sixth edition of the annual 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians ranking. The list which is centred on revealing the most hard-working youth features individuals who stood tall in their business and careers amidst the… Read More
Pacific 

Myanmar: ‘World is watching’, UN Special Envoy urges military to refrain from violence

Village Reporter
In a conversation with the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar Soe Win, Special Envoy Christine Schraner Burgener “reinforced that the right of peaceful assembly must fully be respected and that demonstrators are not subjected to reprisals”, UN Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters at a regular press briefing on Monday.  “She has conveyed to the Myanmar military that the world is… Read More
Pacific 

Fire at Afghan-Iranian border hits vital humanitarian assistance: UN migration agency

Village Reporter
The blaze erupted after small arms fire ignited fuel trucks parked at a customs depot at the Islam Qala border point, resulting in multiple explosions, IOM said in a news release on Monday. The crossing, located about 120 kilometres (75 miles) from Herat city, is a major transit point between Afghanistan and Iran. At least 40 people died in the… Read More
Africa Business Nigeria News and Headlines World 

Okonjo-Iweala says no to ‘business as usual’ at the WTO

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– – The new director-general of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said she is ready to tackle the challenges of the institution. Ngozi will take over the role effective March 1, becoming the first woman and also African to lead the WTO. Her appointment was made shortly after WTO held a special general council meeting on Monday. BREAKING:… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Serena Williams to face Naomi Osaka in Aus Open semi-final

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– – Serena Williams produced a stunning performance to beat second seed Simona Halep and set up an Australian Open semi-final with Naomi Osaka. The 39-year-old American, bidding for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title, won 6-3 6-3 against the Romanian. “I think this is the best match I played this tournament,” said Williams, who moved well and hit 24… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa’s Education Minister says ‘an educated man won’t rape’

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– – South Africa’s Education Minister has come under fire for her remarks that “an educated man won’t rape” while trying to explain the importance of education. Angie Motshekga has told students that the more educated one was, the more unlikely they were to be involved in bad deeds. The comments triggered varied reactions from the students though she said she… Read More
Africa Business Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Okonjo-Iweala named first female and African WTO boss

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– – The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday announced officially the appointment of former Nigeria’s finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its new director-general. Ngozi will take over the role effective March 1, becoming the first woman and also African to lead the institution. Her appointment was made shortly after  WTO held a special general council meeting on Monday. BREAKING:… Read More
Africa World 

The 17 African countries placed on UK’s travel ‘red list’

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– – The United Kingdom has placed 17 African countries on what it calls a ‘red list’, with travelers from these countries hit with new travel measures. Travelers from these countries are to quarantine for 10 days in government-approved hotels and will have to take care of their bills during their stay. The cost for travelers from the African countries… Read More
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