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Death toll in military crackdown on Sudan protesters rises to 60
on: by Fernil News
Sudan’s military council said Wednesday the ruling generals are ready to resume negotiations with the opposition, after three days of a violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters that left 60 dead across the country. The head of the council, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan,
TV license payment to be reintroduced by GBC
on: by Radia Sambare
The Acting Director-General of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Augustin Yamson has stated that, GBC will soon re-introduce the payment of the TV Licence fee to enable the Corporation to concentrate more on Public Service Broadcasting and also improve content. Mr Yamson
Gender activist not too pleased with Akufo-Addo’s submission on Women empowerment
on: by Radia Sambare
Gender activist Dr Alaa Murabit who is UN’s High Commissioner on Health Employment and Economics at the Women Deliver Conference in Canada appeared not to be pleased with President Akufo-Addo’s submission on women empowerment in Ghana as she heckled the president
Muslims celebrate Eid-al-Fitr today
on: by Radia Sambare
Muslims around the world are today, 5 June 2019 celebrating the Eid al-Fitr festival, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The timing of Eid al-Fitr, or “the festival of breaking the fast”, begins with the first sighting
Interpol issues rare red notice for fugitives of ‘environmental crimes’
on: by Fernil News
Interpol on Tuesday issued “red notices” seeking the arrest of seven fugitives wanted for “environmental crimes” from illegal logging to elephant poaching. The rare appeal by the international police organisation based in Lyon, France, comes ahead of World Environment Day on
World Bank downgrades 2019 growth as global trade sags
on: by Fernil News
The World Bank slashed its 2019 global growth forecast on Tuesday, portraying a world economy gripped by deepening trade conflicts, financial strains and unexpectedly sharp slowdowns in wealthier countries. The latest Global Economic Prospects report shows the world economy is expected
UN Security Council meets on Sudan crisis as military crackdown kills 40
on: by Fernil News
The UN Security Council met behind closed doors on Tuesday to discuss the crisis in Sudan after Khartoum’s military rulers announced plans to hold elections following a crackdown that killed nearly 40 people. Germany and Britain requested the urgent talks amid
Respect both sides in Israeli-Palestinian peace initiatives, EU tells US
on: by Fernil News
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is urging the United States to respect the needs of both Israelis and the Palestinians in any future Mideast peace moves. Juncker’s office says that in a meeting Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner