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African Press Org.- Queen’s birthday celebration 2019 in Madagascar: Phil Boyle’s speech June 19, 2019Download logoBy Phil Boyle, British ambassador to Madagascar We are delighted to welcome you all to our first Queen’s Birthday Party in Madagascar. Our national day event due to be held in early May last year was unfortunately cancelled because of the political crisis. I think it is fair to say that looking back to that time, most of us here today were pessi […]
- As The Sun Rises, The Water Flows: A Green Humanitarian Response in South Sudan June 19, 2019By Angela Wells, IOM Public Information Officer, Department of Operations and Emergencies The town of Malakal sits on the East bank of the Nile River in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State- a country where the sun’s rays never cease. In 2013, armed groups attacked communities in Upper Nile, causing thousands of people to flee to the nearest place of refuge: a UN- […]
- 300,000 flee flare-up of ethnic violence in north-eastern DR Congo June 19, 2019Download logoMore than 300,000 people have been forced to flee resurgent inter-ethnic violence in north-east Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) just this month, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday. Citing multiple attacks and counter-attacks between Hema herders and Lendu farmers, UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch told journalists in Geneva that […]
- Rwanda - Rugby: 25th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi June 19, 2019The Rugby fraternity will join the rest of the country in the 25th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi by holding a Rugby memorial 7’s which will take place on Saturday June 22nd , 2019 at kacyiru Red cross ground. The one-day competition will be contested by six domestic teams, one team from the Democratic Republic of Congo (Okapi Goma RFC) and […]
- Uganda leads the charge against viral hepatitis June 19, 2019Download logoKenneth Kabagambe knows the cost of hepatitis B all too well. So much so, that he’s dedicated his entire life to wiping it out. He has become the most visible face of the disease in Uganda which, like many African nations, has a high prevalence rate of chronic hepatitis B. More than 6% of the population is infected. “Uganda has superb lessons to […]
- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives Speaker of Ethiopian House of Federation June 19, 2019His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received on Monday Keria Ibrahim, Speaker of the House of Federation of Ethiopia, who was accompanied by Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of Federal National Council, FNC. The two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation be […]
- Africa’s Leading Property Investment Summit Reveals Ten Trends Shaping African Property June 19, 2019The Africa Property Investment (API) Summit (https://www.APISummit.co.za/), now in its tenth year and, regarded as the continent’s leading real estate investment and development gathering will showcase how the investment case across the continent’s-built environment markets has matured over the past decade. In recognition of these developments, the Summit’s […]
- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed offers condolences to Ethiopia's PM on death of his father June 19, 2019His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, offered condolences to Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, on death of his father. In a phone call with Ethiopia's Prime Minister today, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed prayed to Allah the Almighty to rest the deceas […]
- Cameroon workshop advances women’s role in peacebuilding June 19, 2019Download logoThe Commonwealth has held a training session for more than 30 Cameroonians designed to highlight the role women can play in building peace, understanding conflict and countering violent extremism. Participants from Cameroon’s civil society attended the four-day workshop in Douala. They are involved in supporting women who are on the frontline of […]
- FAO’s seed fair links farmers to certified quality seed in northeastern Nigeria June 19, 2019Download logoGombi local government area lies two hours outside Yola, the capital of Adamawa, and a mere three-hour drive to Cameroon. Nearly all residents farm on some scale, with maize, sorghum, cowpea and groundnut among the most commonly grown and traded crops. When her village was attacked, Adama Aliyu, a 25-year-old mother of three fled Gombi for simil […]
- Queen’s birthday celebration 2019 in Madagascar: Phil Boyle’s speech June 19, 2019
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- MH17 crash investigators name four suspects facing prosecution June 19, 2019Four people will face prosecution over the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, five years after the plane crashed in eastern Ukraine killing 298 people, international investigators said Wednesday.
- UN expert blames Saudi for 'extrajudicial killing' of Khashoggi June 19, 2019Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi was the victim of a "deliberate, premeditated execution," a United Nations special rapporteur has concluded in the first independent investigation into his death.
- Alleged ex-spy upends Boris Johnson's play for British PM June 19, 2019The race to succeed Theresa May as British Prime Minister is entering its crucial stage. In the next two days, Conservative lawmakers will select two candidates to be paraded in front of the wider party membership for a final decision on who will take on the fateful (and twice fatal) Brexit chalice.
- Two 14-year-old boys found guilty of murdering schoolgirl in Ireland June 19, 2019Two 14-year-old boys have become the youngest in Irish history to be convicted of murder, after luring a schoolgirl to a derelict house in Dublin last year before she was sexually assaulted and killed.
- Hope Hicks testifies before House panel behind closed doors June 19, 2019Former White House communications director Hope Hicks is behind closed doors on Wednesday testifying before the House Judiciary Committee, the first time a Democratic-run panel will interview a member of President Donald Trump's inner circle as part of the investigations into the President.
- India's sixth biggest city is almost entirely out of water June 19, 2019The floor of the Chembarambakkam reservoir is cracked open, dry and sun-baked. About 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) away, in Chennai, India's sixth largest city, millions of people are running out of water.
- Trump has two strategies to counter nuclear threats. Neither is working June 19, 2019To inherit one nuclear crisis might look like misfortune, but to develop a second looks like carelessness.
- Iranian military official: Our missiles can take out aircraft carrier June 19, 2019One of Iran's top military commanders reiterated longstanding claims that the country has ballistic missiles capable of taking out an aircraft carrier, as President Hassan Rouhani said the country did not seek to wage war against any nation.
- UN urges Australia to stop spate of migrant suicide attempts June 19, 2019UN human rights officials have urged Australia to provide immediate medical aid to more than 800 asylum seekers and migrants being held offshore after a spate of suicide attempts.
- New Zealand told: 'Stop stealing Maori kids' June 19, 2019New Zealand's government watchdog will investigate the practice of authorities seizing newborn babies from their mothers -- including some when they are still in hospital.
- MH17 crash investigators name four suspects facing prosecution June 19, 2019
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- Luis Enrique resigns as coach of Spanish national team June 19, 2019
- Platini 'hurt' by questioning over Qatar 2022 corruption allegations June 19, 2019
- France defeats Nigeria in dramatic World Cup encounter June 18, 2019
- Soccer club's mission to confront Holocaust's horrors
- USWNT too hot for Chile at World Cup June 16, 2019
- Maurizio Sarri leaves Chelsea for Juventus June 16, 2019
- Dutch World Cup delight as Miedema breaks record June 15, 2019
- Chile braced to face USWNT at World Cup June 15, 2019The reigning Women's World Cup champion sure didn't ease into France 2019 as the US Women's National Team thrashed Thailand 13-0 in its opening game of the tournament.
- The secret of this women's football powerhouse May 17, 2019Lyon's dominance in the women's game is unparalleled. CNN visited the French city to hear from key figures at the club about how the team has evolved into a global powerhouse.
- Ada Hegerberg: Olympique Lyon's superstar May 17, 2019After clinching French title, Olympique Lyon star Ada Hegerberg faces FC Barcelona at the Women's Champions League final on May 18, 2019.
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- 'Toy Story 4' cashes in on the ageless aspect of animation June 19, 2019"The Incredibles" stayed away for 14 years, then picked up superhero-ing right where they left off. "Toy Story 4" and "Finding Dory" put nine and 13 years between themselves and their predecessors. "Frozen" will have been on ice for six years when the sequel blows back into theaters around Thanksgiving.
- Lin-Manuel Miranda is bringing 'Freestyle Love Supreme' to Broadway June 19, 2019Lin-Manuel Miranda is coming back to Broadway.
- Greta Gerwig's upcoming film adaptation of 'Little Women' looks amazing June 19, 2019Greta Gerwig has filmed a remake of "Little Women," Louisa May Alcott's classic book about four humble sisters named Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy growing up outside Civil War--era Boston.
- Terry Crews awards Golden Buzzer to Detroit Youth Choir June 19, 2019"America's Got Talent" host Terry Crews was moved to tears by the Detroit Youth Choir, who he said reminded him of his own Michigan roots.
- Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos need to lock their door June 19, 2019TMI, mom and dad.
- XXXTentacion remembered a year after his death June 19, 2019New projects are still coming from XXXTentacion a year after his death.
- The Edge denied bid to build Malibu compound after 14-year battle June 19, 2019U2's guitarist The Edge will have to continue to wait to build his dream compound.
- Vanessa Carlton performs 'It's Too Late' ahead of her Broadway debut as Carole King June 19, 2019Vanessa Carlton took the stage to sing a cover of Carole King's "It's Too Late" for Broadway.com.
- James Charles returns to YouTube June 19, 2019James Charles is back.
- Bella Thorne responds to Whoopi Goldberg June 19, 2019Bella Thorne chided Whoopi Goldberg in a series of tearful videos Tuesday after the "The View" co-host criticized her for taking intimate photos of herself.
- 'Toy Story 4' cashes in on the ageless aspect of animation June 19, 2019
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- Three guilty over Kenya Garissa militant raid June 19, 2019Three of four suspects guilty over 2015 militant raid on Kenya's Garissa University in which nearly 150 people died.
- South African MP punches man during alleged racist incident June 19, 2019Phumzile van Damme says she punched a white man in self-defence at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront.
- Sudan: Young musicians' hopes and fears for the future June 18, 2019Young musicians in Khartoum talk to the BBC about their hopes following the military crackdown.
- Mohammed Morsi: Egypt accuses UN of 'politicising' death June 19, 2019Egypt says its former leader died of natural causes, and is critical of calls for an investigation.
- Egypt Morsi TV gaffe puts spotlight on control of media June 19, 2019"Sent by a Samsung device" - a TV host slips up as she announces the Egyptian ex-president's death.
- Caster Semenya says IAAF used her as a human guinea pig and fears others at risk June 18, 2019Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she was used by the IAAF and fears other athletes are also at risk.
- Piracy in West Africa: The world's most dangerous seas? June 18, 2019The West African coast has long been a target for pirates, but it's getting even more dangerous.
- Morsi - a turbulent presidency cut short by the army June 17, 2019Mohammed Morsi was Egypt's first democratically elected president before being overthrown in 2013.
- South African teens attempt Cape-to-Cairo in homemade plane June 16, 2019It will take six weeks to cover the 12,000km route in a four-seater they assembled in three weeks.
- Rape and Sudan's revolution: 'They were crying and screaming' June 14, 2019A feared unit of Sudan's security forces raped women as they dispersed protesters, witnesses say.
- Three guilty over Kenya Garissa militant raid June 19, 2019
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- Rory Stewart out of Tory leadership race June 19, 2019Four are left in the race to be the next PM as Rory Stewart is knocked out of the Tory leadership contest, winning just 27 votes.
- Leadership debate: BBC defends vetting process after imam's tweets emerge June 19, 2019Abdullah Patel's controversial tweets have led to him being suspended by his employer and his mosque.
- MH17: Four charged with shooting down plane over Ukraine June 19, 2019The Malaysia Airlines jet was hit by a missile over Ukraine in July 2014, killing 298 people.
- Spider dropped on driver before crash which killed boy, 11 June 19, 2019The fatal head-on crash happened as a mother drove her two children to school, an inquest hears.
- Lightning strikes over Kent and Sussex caught on camera June 19, 2019People in Kent and Sussex captured footage of lightning in the skies in the wake of torrential rain.
- Tube pusher took £600 of crack cocaine the day before attack June 19, 2019Paul Crossley was found guilty of attempting to murder two men in central London stations.
- Brexit: Labour MPs urge Corbyn not to go 'full Remain' June 19, 2019More than 25 Labour MPs say another Brexit referendum would be "toxic" to many of their voters.
- England's schools 'worst for cyber-bullying' June 19, 2019International study suggests England's schools have the highest levels of bullying on social media.
- London Underground: 'A stranger tried to kill me' June 19, 2019Tobias French was nearly killed when a stranger tried to push him in front of an oncoming train.
- Man guilty of making a gun using a 3D printer June 19, 2019Tendai Muswere, 26, pleaded guilty to manufacturing a firearm which was capable of firing a deadly shot.
- Rory Stewart out of Tory leadership race June 19, 2019
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- Fake Instagram accounts are hijacking Sudan solidarity campaign June 18, 2019Some Instagram accounts have been accused of using a social media campaign that aims to promote solidarity with victims of unrest in Sudan merely to gain more followers on the platform.
- Mohamed Morsy, ousted Egyptian president, dies in court June 18, 2019Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy, the country's first democratically-elected leader, has died, Egyptian state media reported Monday.
- 30 dead in suicide bomb blasts in Nigeria June 17, 2019Three suicide bombers, two girls and a boy, killed 30 people and injured 39 others when they detonated explosives in Nigeria's northeast, emergency response officials said on Monday.
- Why social media is going blue for Sudan June 13, 2019People on social media are turning their profile pictures blue to stand in solidarity with Sudan and bring awareness to the uprising that is currently sweeping the north African country.
- Kenyan MP arrested, accused of slapping female colleague June 14, 2019Kenyan Member of Parliament, Rashid Kassim, has been arrested after being accused of causing "actual bodily harm" to his female colleague, the Kenyan Police Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said.
- An Africa wildlife preserve says an elephant hasn't been poached there in a year June 18, 2019One of Africa's largest wildlife preserves says it's been a year since it found an elephant that was killed by poachers.
- Ethiopian woman sits exams 30 minutes after giving birth June 12, 2019A woman in Ethiopia took her final year exams in hospital just 30 minutes after giving birth to a baby boy.
- There's a humanitarian crisis happening in Sudan. Here's how people are trying to help June 13, 2019Since December, people in Sudan have been protesting their authoritarian president, finally ousting him in April.
- Ebola outbreak turns deadly in Uganda June 12, 2019The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo made the long-feared jump across borders with three cases confirmed Wednesday in Uganda, including the death of a 5-year-old boy who had the virus.
- Botswana scraps gay sex laws June 11, 2019Botswana's High Court has overturned a colonial-era law criminalizing consensual same-sex relations in a landmark victory for Africa's LGBTQ movements.
- Fake Instagram accounts are hijacking Sudan solidarity campaign June 18, 2019
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- New York mayor demands apology from presidential rival Biden over civility remarks June 19, 2019New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday called on his Democratic presidential rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, to apologize for remarks he made on Tuesday about his time working civilly with white supremacists serving in the Senate in the 1970s.
- Former Trump aide Hope Hicks frustrates Democrats with limited testimony June 19, 2019Hope Hicks, once a close aide to U.S. President Donald Trump, drew fire from Democrats on Wednesday for not answering questions during a closed House Judiciary Committee session about whether her former boss broke the law.
- U.S. House Speaker Pelosi backs bill aimed at protecting Hong Kong rights June 19, 2019U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a longtime critic of China's human rights record, on Wednesday threw her influence behind bipartisan legislation to require the Trump administration to certify Beijing is maintaining its special treatment of Hong Kong.
- Schiff: 'Time and patience are running out' for Mueller testimony June 19, 2019Democratic U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, on Wednesday said U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller must testify before Congress about his Russia investigation.
- Pennsylvania governor wants to tie nuclear bailout to joining RGGI June 19, 2019Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf asked Republican lawmakers on Tuesday to authorize the state to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) as part of a nuclear bailout deal, according to reports from local media and analysts.
- Trump says immigration roundup will start next week June 19, 2019U.S. President Donald Trump repeated on Tuesday that immigration authorities would next week target migrants in the country illegally in large-scale arrests, but still gave no details about the planned action.
- U.S. House Speaker Pelosi on Trump: 'If the goods are there, you must impeach' June 19, 2019U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday said that if Democrats' multiple investigations of President Donald Trump find significant wrongdoing, the chamber would have to move to impeach him.
- As legal glare turns to Trump, his faith in Supreme Court may be tested June 19, 2019President Donald Trump's fondness for the U.S. Supreme Court could be tested by a series of legal disputes targeting him personally – from his taxes and businesses to his 2016 election campaign – that ultimately may be decided by the justices.
- U.S. House Speaker Pelosi blasts Trump pressure on Fed over interest rates June 19, 2019The U.S. Federal Reserve should be independent and not under the influence of President Donald Trump in setting monetary policy, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday.
- U.S. House Speaker Pelosi cites key problems in way of USMCA trade pact approval June 19, 2019U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday outlined several key impediments to congressional approval of a U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was set to arrive in Washington to push for final approval of the pact.
- New York mayor demands apology from presidential rival Biden over civility remarks June 19, 2019
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