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Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala becomes first African to head the WTO

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– – Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been voted as the new head of the World Trade Organization. She secured 104 out of 164 votes to become the first African to head the World Trade Organization. Member countries in the European Union and ECOWAS all endorsed her candidacy. Okonjo-Iweala who was the only African left in the race beat South Korea’s… Read More
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South Africa’s president in self-quarantine after Covid-19 contact

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– – President Cyril Ramaphosa is in self-quarantine after a guest at a dinner the president attended on Saturday tested positive for COVID-19, the presidency said in a statement on Wednesday. Ramaphosa is showing no symptoms at this stage and will be tested should symptoms become apparent, the statement read. On Saturday, the President attended a fundraising dinner of the… Read More
Africa World 

Seychelles: The priest who became president after sixth attempt

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– – “We will maintain friendly relations with all nations, and welcome help and assistance from our international allies whomsoever they may be.” Seychelles is a former British colony which became independent in 1976. The defeated ruling United Party seized power in a coup in 1977 and has retained the presidency since then even after multi-party democracy was restored in… Read More
Africa World 

Philadelphia rocked by fresh unrest after police shooting

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– – Police also warned residents to stay away from the riverfront Port Richmond district as widespread looting occurred. The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management advised residents across a swathe of the city to stay indoors because of “widespread demonstrations that have turned violent”. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, protesters tried to erect makeshift barricades using bins. Police used pepper… Read More
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Tanzanians vote in crucial general elections

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– – Tanzanians are voting on Wednesday in general elections as they choose a president and members of parliament. It will be the sixth multi party general election being held in Tanzania. More than 29 million people are registered to vote in this election which featured 15 presidential candidates including two women. Incumbent President John Magufuli and opposition candidate Tundu… Read More
Europe 

Poland ‘slammed the door shut’ on legal and safe abortions: Human rights experts

Village Reporter
In a statement on Tuesday, the rights experts also called on the Polish authorities to safeguard the rights of men and women protesting against the ruling.  #Poland has slammed door shut on legal and safe abortions on account of protection of the right to life of the unborn in violation of its international human rights obligations – UN experts stand… Read More
Pacific 

Pakistan: Schools ‘must never be targeted’, UNICEF says after deadly blast

Village Reporter
“Education is the fundamental right of every girl and boy, everywhere”, stressed Aida Girma, UNICEF’s Representative in the country. “Schools must never be targeted”. According to news reports, the lethal blast targeted the Jamia Zubairia religious school, or madrassa, in the Dir Colony Area of Peshawar, while students were studying.  We stand together in shock & grief after the heinous… Read More
Pacific 

‘Serious concerns’ over rights situation in Myanmar ahead of next month’s elections

Village Reporter
Minority groups, including the Rohingya Muslim community and ethnic Rakhine population, have been disproportionately affected, said a senior OHCHR spokesperson in Geneva.  “While the elections represent an important milestone in Myanmar’s democratic transition, the civic space is still marred by continuing restrictions of the freedoms of opinion, expression and access to information, and the use of language that could amount… Read More
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Okonjo-Iweala secures more support for the WTO top job

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– – Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has secured majority of votes from European Union member states to become the head of the World Trade Organization. She is now in a good position to become the first African to head the World Trade Organization, according to sources. Okonjo-Iweala who is the only African left in the race is competing with South Korea’s… Read More
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Cameroon: President Biya condemns school mass shooting

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– – Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has in a statement condemned the killing of seven children in a mass shooting at a school in the Anglophone region. Twelve children were also injured in the attack which took place on Saturday. The attack took place in a region where separatist insurgents have been battling government forces since 2017. The attack has… Read More
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