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Ghana’s power shutdown threat by producers called off after new deal

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Ghana’s independent power producers (IPPs) on Friday called of an earlier threat to shutdown on Saturday. The producers were asking for the payment of a $1.58 billion debt owed them by the government. In late May, the IPPs rejected a government proposal to restructure the said debt as part of Ghana’s decision to seal a $3 billion loan deal from… Read More
Africa East Africa Featured World 

Kenya: At least 52 killed after truck rams into vehicles and hawkers

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At least 52 people are now confirmed dead after a truck run into vehicles and hawkers at a busy junction in Kenya. The lorry carrying a shipping container reportedly lost control at Londiani Junction, near the western town of Kericho. The accident which took place on Friday evening. Police said in a statement that the truck “lost control and rammed… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Common Errors to Avoid When Selecting an Online Casino

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Introduction Nowadays, more countries have voted to legalize it, contributing to the continuous boom in online gambling. Leagues and the mainstream media have jumped into the sports betting fray, and internet betting has flourished with new games. There are many online casinos available, and more are added every year. It might be challenging to choose a new casino if you… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: Concerns mount over influx of weapons and growing civilian casualties

Village Reporter
Since her last briefing in May, said Izumi Nakamitsu, the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, reports from open sources indicate an influx in the transfer of heavy conventional weapons, including battle tanks, combat aircraft, artillery and missile systems. “There are reports that the supply of arms and ammunition has accelerated and expanded ahead of the reported counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces,”… Read More
Pacific 

UN deputy chief praises China’s investment in tackling climate change, forging ‘new development pathway’

Village Reporter
“The challenges are many and they are serious”, Amina Mohammed said, highlighting the plight of the planet. “Almost all our indicators on the climate and ecological crises are pointing in the wrong direction.” She praised China’s role in being an innovator and believer in the power of multilateralism to overcome challenges through collection action, pointing out that over half of… Read More
Africa Sports World 

The Pros and Cons of Different Types of Betting

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Are you looking for an exciting way to make money? If so, then betting on sports and other events may be the perfect solution. Betting has become increasingly popular in recent years, with different types of betting available to suit all kinds of interests and budgets. In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of each type of… Read More
Africa Mali World 

United Nations ends peacekeeping mission in Mali

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After a-decade-long presence in Mali, the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission has been brought to an end. The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously voted to end the mission’s work in Mali after the government asked for it’s withdrawal. The mandate of the peacekeeping mission was to end on June 30 with the UN chief, Antonio Guterres asking for a year’s… Read More
Pacific 

INTERVIEW: Policing one of the world’s ‘biggest drug trafficking corridors’

Village Reporter
The effort is centred on the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos meet and from where illicit items including drugs are trafficked to lucrative markets across Southeast Asia. UN News spoke with Jeremy Douglas, the Regional Representative of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, on a mission to… Read More
Africa North Africa World 

Morocco to recall ambassador to Sweden after Quran burning row

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Morocco is recalling its ambassador to Sweden. It follows the burning of a Koran at a demonstration in Stockholm. The development came at a time when Muslims were celebrating the Eid-al Adha. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rabat called the action offensive and irresponsible. The organiser of the demonstration – who’s said to be Iraqi-born Salwan Momik – is… Read More
Africa Rwanda World 

UK court rules that Rwanda is unsafe for deported migrants

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The British court of Appeal has ruled that the government’s decision to deport migrants arriving in small boats across the Channel was illegal. It also said Rwanda, the African country the British government signed a deal to send such asylum seekers was unsafe for them. Thursday’s ruling is seen as a major setback for the government’s plan to execute its… Read More
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