Africa: UN Agencies Urge Security Council to Stop ‘Mass Graves for Migrants’

[ad_1] Action is needed now to stop the Sahara Desert and Mediterranean Sea from "becoming mass graves for migrants", two UN agencies warned the Security Council on Monday. "The scale of this tragedy, its impact on survivors, families and communities and the frequency with which we witness deaths in transit constitute an intolerable and utterly soluble, humanitarian crisis," said Pär Liljert, director of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Office to the UN, referring to one of the world's most […]

October 1, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Why We Dropped Money Laundering Charges Against Bobrisky – EFCC

[ad_1] Bobrisky had alleged in a viral video that he offered N15 million as a bribe to some unnamed EFCC officers to drop money laundering charges against him. On Monday, Bilikisu Bala, an EFCC prosecutor, reportedly told a Joint Committee of the House of Representatives that charges of money laundering dropped in the trial of Idris Okuneye (a.k.a. Bobrisky) were lawful and in compliance with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, (ACJA). The committee is investigating corruption allegations against some […]

October 1, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: N15m Bribery – Bobrisky Absent As VDM, Adeyanju, Appear Before House of Reps

[ad_1] Bobrisky, the central figure of the case, was conspicuously absent from the hearing; his lawyer appeared on his behalf, claiming his client's absence due to illness. On Monday, the House of Representatives initiated an investigation into the alleged N15 million bribery of the controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky. The hearing, held by the House Committees on Financial Crimes and Reformatory Institutions, began around 2:05 p.m. following the arrival of Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, and his […]

October 1, 2024

Japan

Tokaido Shinkansen marks 60th anniversary

[ad_1] The Tokaido Shinkansen marked its 60th anniversary on Tuesday, with a commemorative ceremony at Tokyo Station by Central Japan Railway (JR Tokai) to send off the first train of the day.Nine officials, including JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa and Stationmaster Katsuyuki Wachi, were in attendance, as crowds of train enthusiasts watched the 6:00 a.m. departure of the Nozomi No. 1 bound for Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture.Speaking at the […]

October 1, 2024

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Liberia: Senator Jonathan Sogbie Announces Big Plans to Revitalize Invincible Eleven Football Club

[ad_1] Monrovia — River Gee County Senator Jonathan Boycharles Sogbie, the incoming President of Invincible Eleven (IE), has outlined several plans aimed at institutionalizing the club, which is the oldest in Liberia. The former IE striker, who rose to prominence in Liberia through his time at the club, believes now is the right time to give back to the team. IE is currently one of the least successful in the local league in many respects. "I have gained prominence in […]

October 1, 2024

Africa

Africa: How the Geneva Consensus Declaration Threatens International Cooperation and Development

[ad_1] New York — Last week, UN member states adopted the Pact of the Future - and its two annexes: the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration for Future Generations. These action-oriented documents are envisaged to counter emerging threats to development and acceleration of progress on Agenda 2030. Nonetheless, there remains little political prioritization of reproductive justice on this agenda. This is despite sustained and growing threats on sexual and reproductive health and rights that exposes about 43% of women […]

October 1, 2024

Japan

Lower House picks Ishiba as new PM, as Cabinet set to be unveiled

[ad_1] Shigeru Ishiba was chosen by the powerful Lower House to be Japan's new leader on Tuesday. But he will get no honeymoon period, as he looks to unite a divided Liberal Democratic Party in advance of an Oct. 27 general election amid internal strife over his looming Cabinet picks and party leadership appointees.Ishiba was set to unveil his Cabinet later Tuesday after choosing senior party leaders a day earlier. […]

October 1, 2024

Africa

Africa: Fight Against Terrorism – Blinken Commends Efforts of Africa Focus Group Co-Chaired By Morocco

[ad_1] Washington — US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, underlined, Monday in Washington, the importance of the Africa Focus Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh, co-chaired by Morocco, the United States, Italy and Saudi Arabia, in the fight against terrorism on the African continent. Speaking at the opening of the 11th ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daech, held at the State Department headquarters in the presence of minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans […]

October 1, 2024

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Rwanda: Kagame Appoints New Permanent Secretaries, RDP Tourism Chief

[ad_1] President Paul Kagame, on Monday, September 30, made new appointments across various departments, according to a statement for the Prime Minister's Office. Frank Gatera was appointed Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President. Michelle Byusa was appointed Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, replacing Yvonne Umulisa who named the clerk to the Senate. Umulisa has previously served in other positions, including as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Public Investments and Privatization, and Economic and […]

October 1, 2024

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