[ad_1] ‘Meaningful participation’ and ‘inclusion’ were the buzzwords at the opening on Thursday of a major UN conference in Nairobi, Kenya, where governments were urged to heed the diverse voices of civil society, which were well-placed to work alongside them in building a fairer and more just future. Bringing together civil society actors, government representatives, […]

[ad_1] Israeli troops have killed about 50 gunmen since advancing into the eastern part of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip at the start of the week, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Thursday evening. According to army estimates, around 150,000 Palestinians have been evacuated from eastern Rafah since the beginning of the operation. […]

[ad_1] Food is distributed to Sudanese refugees in Koufron, Chad. Credit: WFP/Jacques David Opinion by James Elder (darfur, western sudan) Thursday, May 09, 2024 Inter Press Service DARFUR, Western Sudan, May 09 (IPS) – As dawn breaks over Darfur, my return after two decades feels heavy. Many millions are suffering once again. Twenty years ago, I […]

[ad_1] Ukrainian state security said earlier this week that they unearthed an assassination plot including two state guards. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the head of the state guards following allegations that two members were involved in a plot to assassinate the embattled Ukrainian head of state. Zelenskyy dismissed former leader of the state […]

[ad_1] President Biden’s warning over halting weapons supplies has tightened the bind that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel faces, as he is increasingly caught between international calls for a cease-fire and right-wing Israeli demands to proceed with a wide-scale invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza. Mr. Netanyahu, who has insisted over American objections that […]

[ad_1] Court has resumed. Trump swept in just now, his stride more confident than we’ve seen on some other days. In the morning, his lawyer Susan Necheles spent hours aggressively questioning Stormy Daniels, seeking to undermine her credibility and motivations. Trump appeared to be in a good mood as we broke for lunch, offering a […]

[ad_1] The House of Representatives has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to convene an emergency meeting of the board of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to resuscitate the 252MW Gbarain power plant in Bayelsa State. The lawmakers made the call on Thursday following a motion of urgent public importance moved by Oboku Oforji (PDP, […]

[ad_1] 4 days ago Bullion Records’ latest star, Fortune Kingsley Ukeme, known as GyC, stole the spotlight at the exclusive premiere of his new single, “Woman,” at Casper & Gambini’s Lounge, located in Ikeja City Mall, Lagos. The event, held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, drew a star-studded crowd, and extended into the early hours […]

[ad_1] The South African government’s Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan was launched in November 2023. It is a roadmap guiding the country away from reliance on coal-fired power towards renewable energy alternatives by 2027. It aims to include all communities and workers who will be affected by the energy transition. The plan says everyone should […]

[ad_1] Ghana has been at the forefront of Africa in providing free education to its children By: Bede Sheppard | Deputy Director, Children’s Rights Division Photo: Caption: Students reading in a classroom. Accra, Ghana, January 16, 2013. © 2013 David Dorey/Getty Images Now, as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, there is […]