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[Vanguard] Some Fulani leaders at Ladduga grazing reserve in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna state, together with other stakeholders, have disputed the 4,000 figure published by the media, saying that only 107 herders from Oyo state relocated to Kaduna.
Nationwide protests have taken place since October 7 despite the disbanding of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) police unit.
The demonstrators have been accused of attacking police stations and personnel.
The rallies which are mostly attended by young people have become avenues to vent against corruption and unemployment.
Rights groups say at least 15 people have been killed the demonstrations began in early October.
[allAfrica] As of October 20, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,655,980. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,931, and recoveries 1,359,742.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has been charged with inspecting the 17 schools slated to reopen under a two-week pilot this month and installing a rapid-response team to cauterise spread if coronavirus cases break out among students, faculty,...
[Ghanaian Times] The government will hold a two-day National Conference in Accra from Tuesday, October 20 to 21, 2020 on the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.
Huambo — The vice-governor of Huambo province for the Political, Social and Economic sector, José Cornélio, Thursday, defended the realignment of the activities of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), according to the current needs of the population.
Speaking at the 1st meeting of the local Office of Social Action, Family and Gender Equality and the national and foreign NGOs operating in this region, he highlighted that the current context of the country and the world, in general, requires the realignment of programs, as well as some aspects in management policy and internal organization.
\"We have to organise ourselves, align the working environment and coordinate the actions at community level, as the final recipient of the actions, whether they are from the government, general state administration bodies or non-governmental organisations is the communities\", he stressed.
In this way, the vice-governor of Huambo enhanced the actions that have been developed by Non-Governmental Organizations at the level of that province, including access to drinking water, agricultural means and advocacy.
He stressed that the work that these institutions have been doing in Huambo is acceptable, and their areas of intervention are aligned with the National Development Plan, a fact that pleases the Government.
[263Chat] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade is sweating over salary arrears of the country's diplomats serving at Foreign Missions and has appealed to parliament to help settle the bill that dates back to periods before 2019.
The UN Security Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted two resolutions to create a mission in Sudan to support the country's political transition and extend the mandate of peacekeepers in Darfur, diplomats said.
The resolution on the new United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) was drafted by Britain and Germany.
The mission was established \"for an initial period of 12 months,\" according to the text of the resolution, seen by AFP.
Britain and Germany also drafted the resolution on renewing the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) through December 31.
Civilians 'on attack frontlines'
In a joint report in March, the UN and the African Union however had recommended that the UNAMID be replaced by a political mission in late October, and called for the peacekeepers to be gradually withdrawn by that time.
[allAfrica] As of October 21, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,665,755. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 40,228, and recoveries 1,369,189.
By John Seeram
Operating Entities (Agencies) are required to produce periodic Financial Statements, invariably on a yearly basis, in accordance with a country’s existing laws, regulations, etc.
The article Gov’t’s financial statements should meet int’l reporting standards appeared first on Stabroek News.
(Trinidad Guardian) A group of people who invested in Island Destiny Foundation Family, a money system that promised to multiply their contributions, did so, knowing the risks.
The article Trinidad: ‘Pastor took our money,’ says sou sou investor appeared first on Stabroek News.
If you ever run into a headless Englishman during your travels around India's graveyards, monuments and former residences of the British, or if you cross paths with a ghostly upper-class British woman in a flowing white gown, or if you're caught off guard by a long-dead sentry asking for a cigarette-there isn't really any reason to be scared or even […]
[Daily Trust] Dozens of people were killed on Tuesday in Lagos, Abuja in the FCT, Kano, Oyo, Ogun and Plateau states, while many others sustained injuries following altercations in the ongoing #EndSARS protests in different parts of the country.
Hoodlums\" wearing military uniforms may have shot Nigerian protesters campaigning against police brutality and it was too soon to tell if soldiers were involved.
[Daily Trust] The Senate, on Tuesday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation on the country-wide protests against Police brutality.
Several Jamaican schools have been found to be ineffective or underperforming, and Dr Kasan Troupe says that a primary contributor has been the lack of parental involvement in school-related activities.
Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony yesterday said that the main reason for having special restrictive measures in Region Nine is based on the fact that there has been cross-border movement in the past.
The article Anthony says Region Nine lockdown due to cross border movement appeared first on Stabroek News.
Former college football coach Tommy Tuberville has recaptured a U.S. Senate seat for Republicans by defeating Sen. Doug Jones in Alabama. Jones been widely been considered the Senate’s most endangered Democrat. Republicans had made taking back the once reliably conservative seat a priority in 2020. Tuberville, who has never held public office and last coached […]
The post GOP’s Tuberville defeats US Sen. Jones, flips Alabama seat appeared first on DefenderNetwork.com.
God does not punish us immediately for our sins, because God has an eternal judgment for sin. Thus, God’s eventual judgment is a certainty. President Donald Trump’s day is coming, and we hope/pray that it is on November 3rd.
In the teaser for the new season of "Braxton Family Values" the sisters reunite for Trina's wedding and determine if they can bridge the divide in the family.
[Dalsan Radio] Local Stakeholder Consultation for Gold Standard carbon project activity 'Efficient and Clean Cooking for households in Somalia'
On Sunday, Tommie Lee's fans were transfixed by the television personality's Halloween costume, which paid homage to the original Queen Bee, Lil’ Kim. The model […]
[WHO] Brazzaville, 5 November 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a heavy blow to key health services in Africa, raising worries that some of the continent's major health challenges could worsen.
[Ethiopian Herald] When I look at what happens in elections in most western countries and see that it is just a routine practice as any other event they are capable of holding, without anxieties, without any particular risks of breakdown of security or law and order etc. I long for that day to come here in Ethiopia, and in Africa in general. When we Africans, and more specifically Ethiopians, will be able to hold similar events peacefully and regularly, without the need to lift our heads to heaven and pray that things go wit
This feature is part of Blavity’s African Spotlight series which highlights heads of state, as well as other politicians and societal leaders, who are currently in power or influencing change on the continent. African leaders are making significant impact both in their own countries and internationally. Growing diasporas and increasing interconnectivity make developments on the continent more relevant to Black America and people everywhere than ever before. The #EndSARS movement that has rocked Nigeria for weeks is continuing to place significant pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari to implement systemic reform in the country or step aside. Although Buhari has disbanded the infamous Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) that had been condemned for widespread brutality and abuses, he has largely ignored the other demands of the protestors. For instance, Buhari has barely acknowledged the Lekki Massacre that drew international outrage, including harsh words against Buhari from former...
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An armed group in Ethiopia's restive Oromia region has carried out a "horrendous" attack on civilians, the government said, with one survivor saying dozens had died.
Tamar Braxton is spending some quality time with her son Logan Herbert. On Monday, Oct. 19, a video was posted to Logan's Instagram account of him and
[New Zimbabwe] Government has invited the MDC Alliance and MDC-T to grace the SADC Anti-Sanctions commemorations set for 24 October.
Wayde van Niekerk’s return to the track in South Africa started badly, but ended in victory in Potchefstroom.
