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Climate strikers gearing up for next global climate strike
on: by Fernil News
Fridays for Future will take to the streets, online and in-person, once again, some in the face of increasing repression from state authorities towards climate activists, to continue to fight for climate justice in the face of years of inaction from
Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina convicted on terror charges
on: by Fernil News
A man who was portrayed in a film as a life-saving hero during the Rwandan genocide has been convicted of terrorism by a court in Rwanda. Paul Rusesabagina, 67, was found guilty of backing a rebel group from exile which killed
US pledge sets the tone, but we need stronger climate finance commitments
on: by Fernil News
President Joe Biden announced today at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) he will double US climate finance for vulnerable nations from the previously promised $5.7bn a year by 2024, including for adaptation. The climate movement welcomes the pledge, but reinforces
Guinea won’t allow ex-president to leave the country
on: by Fernil News
Guinea’s military leaders say they will not let deposed President Alpha Conde seek exile, after regional mediators attempted to mount pressure to secure his release following a coup earlier this month. The statement on Friday came after the West African regional bloc known
Nigeria to lift Twitter ban ‘in a few days’
on: by Fernil News
Nigeria’s Information Minister Lai Mohammed has said the country would “in a few more days” lift the ban on social media platform Twitter. He, however, did not give a specific date when pressed, Reuters news agency reports. Mr Mohammed said Nigerian
West African bloc resorts to sanctions over Guinea and Mali coups
on: by Fernil News
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has imposed sanctions against the military government in Guinea and those slowing Mali’s post-coup transition – its toughest response yet to a run of military takeovers. The move on Thursday was agreed at an emergency
Burkina Faso terrorist attacks leave 480 dead in 3 months: Report
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More than 480 civilians in Burkina Faso are reported to have been killed in terrorist attacks orchestrated by insurgents between May and August of this year, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said Monday. In a statement, the nongovernmental organization (NGO) said
Ghana FM talks about how ECOWAS tried to stop Alpha Conde from usurping constitution
on: by Fernil News
“ECOWAS did not sit aloof and watch this happen, we engaged and I was even part of delegations that went there, sent by heads of state to engage with all stakeholders and to try and stop this…and engage with the president