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Refugee elected first black Rector of University of Edinburgh

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– – A refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Debora Kayembe has been elected the first black Rector of the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. Debora Kayembe was elected unopposed and will serve as the University’s 54th Rector, according to the University. She will assume the role of Rector on 1 March, 2021, replacing Ann Henderson who… Read More
Africa Malawi Southern Africa World 

Malawi’s president sacks Covid taskforce boss amid graft claims

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Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has sacked the co-chair of the government’s taskforce overseeing the fight against Covid-19 pandemic. The co-chair of the taskforce, John Phuka is accused of misusing $7.7m (6 billion Malawi Kwacha). A report by the country’s ombudsman in November last year said there was lack of transparency and accountability in the implementation of the country’s Covid-19 preparedness… Read More
Pacific 

‘Unacceptable’ violence, intimidation and harassment in Myanmar – UN chief 

Village Reporter
In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric, the UN chief called on the military and police of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, to ensure that the right of peaceful assembly is “fully respected” and demonstrators are “not subjected to reprisals”.   It’s as if the generals have declared war on the people of Myanmar: late night raids;… Read More
Africa Egypt Featured North Africa World 

‘World’s oldest’ mass-production brewery unearthed in Egypt

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A high-production brewery believed to be more than 5,000 years old has been uncovered by a team of archaeologists at a funerary site in southern Egypt, the tourism ministry said Saturday. The site containing several “units” consisting of about 40 earthenware pots arranged in two rows was uncovered at North Abydos, Sohag, by a joint Egyptian-American team, the ministry said… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Uproar over establishment of LGBT office in Ghana

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– – There is public uproar over the establishment of an office in the Ghanaian capital Accra, for the LGBT community. It follows viral photographs of the commissioning of the office and it’s fundraising programme attended by some diplomats. The presence of the diplomats including Australian High Commissioner Gregory Andrews has fuelled speculations about their support for the activities of the LGBT… Read More
Africa Gambia World 

ICC elects Britain’s Karim Khan as next chief prosecutor

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– – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has elected a British Barrister Karim Khan as its new chief prosecutor. Karim Khan was elected by the court’s 131 member states at the UN in New York. He will replace Fatou Bensouda from the Gambia when her tenure expires in June this year. Mr. Khan was one of only four candidates that… Read More
Pacific 

Myanmar crisis: ‘All options should be on the table’, UN Human Rights Council hears

Village Reporter
Punitive actions against those responsible must not harm Myanmar’s vulnerable communities, and also ensure that assistance to fight the coronavirus pandemic and humanitarian support can continue, Deputy UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada al-Nashif and Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews said.  ‘World watching with horror’  In a detailed account of the unfolding situation following the military takeover on 1 February,… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Al Ahly beat Palmeiras to clinch third place at Club World Cup

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– – Egypt’s Al Ahly equalled their best-ever finish at the Fifa Club World Cup when defeating South American champions Palmeiras after their third-place play-off ended goalless. Captain and goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy was Al Ahly’s hero in the shoot-out, saving Felipe Melo’s penalty to ensure that the African champions won 3-2 in Qatar. El Shenawy had earlier saved Rony’s… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Ugandan army pilot dies in helicopter crash after take-off

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– – Ugandans have been paying tribute to a young female army pilot who died in a helicopter crash on Thursday. Uganda’s army confirmed the death of the pilot, identified as Captain Caroline Busingye in the crash after take-off near Entebbe. According to the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) spokeswoman Brig Flavia Byekwaso, the incident happened during a flight training… Read More
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