Accused Warlord Calls Plaintiffs Criminals in Paris War Crimes Trial

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Kunti Kamara has lashed out at the ten plaintiffs in his trial for crimes against humanity here calling them “criminals” and professing his innocence on charges of cannibalism, torture, rape, murder and forced labor. Kamara, 47, has conceded he was a commander with the United Liberation Movement of Liberia for Democracy (Ulimo) during its four-month …

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African Women Rise For Climate Justice NOW

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The recent Women’s Climate Assembly held in the Niger Delta from 17-20 October 2022 was the largest women’s climate gathering in Africa bringing together well over 100 women activists from 11 countries across West and Central Africa. The groundbreaking event co-hosted by leading women’s movements and local community organisations hosted women community leaders and social …

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Ukrainian ‘POW’ lions rescued and relocated to South Africa

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The Warriors of Wildlife environmental organisation completed a successful rescue mission when it extracted two long-suffering lions from the Ukrainian war zone recently. The two “prisoners of war” were collateral damage in the conflict between Russia and its neighbours and were locked away in cages in what the organisation, known as WOW, termed as “unacceptable …

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NGO set to end sexual violence against girls in Benue

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Sexual Offences Awareness and Response initiative, a non-governmental organisation, says it is set to mobilise communities to end sexual violence against girls in Benue. The Mrs Chinyere Eyoh, the Executive Director of the organisation, said this in a one day consultative forum with stakeholders in Benue on how to end sexual based violence against girls. …

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UK-based NGO refurbishes Twedease kindergarten block

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Future Stars Charity, a United Kingdom-based non-profit making organization in collaboration with some corporate bodies in Ghana, have refurbished a three-unit kindergarten classroom block at the Tema Twedease Primary school. The classroom block has a library, furniture, and solar panels installed. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency in an interview in Tema after the handing …

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600 Cameroonian girls, women to feature in second edition of La Ligue D’Égalité

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The football league based in Yaoundé, Cameroon is aimed at girls under 13 and 15 years old, and organized by NGO Petrichor and LaLiga, with the collaboration of its Foundation and its women’s football department. This socio-sports programme was created with the aim of giving girls in the central region of Cameroon the opportunity to take part in …

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Citi Sponsors NGO Internship for Local Business Students

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 October 2022 – For the 12th year running, 77 business students from 10 local universities participated in the Citi-HKCSS Community Intern Program (CIP) and completed internships at 40 local NGOs (non-governmental organizations). The program equips the students with a better understanding of the non-profit sector and the needs of the …

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Chad junta accused of executions, torture after protests

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On Monday, the World Organization Against Torture (OMCT) accused the Chadian authorities of summary executions and torture after 50 people reportedly died during clashes in the capital N’Djamena and the south. The Geneva-based NGO listed “serious human rights violations” during protests on Thursday against a move by Chad’s military ruler to extend his junta’s grip …

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Woman held over school fees fraud

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Police in Sheema District on Monday arrested a woman on allegations of defrauding unsuspecting parents with promises to educate their children. According to Greater Bushenyi regional police spokesperson Martial Tumusiime, more than 60 parents from Sheema have lodged complaints against Ms Shallot Kyomuhangi Nowagye, 32, a resident of Nyabishera Cell, Kabwohe Division in Sheema Municipality. …

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African Development Bank and Partners Launch $520 Million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones to Transform Nigeria’s Agriculture

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“There is no reason for anyone to go hungry in Nigeria,” Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina Nigeria on Monday began its long journey to end hunger and achieve food security by launching the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ), a programme initiated by the African Development Bank. According to the President of the African Development Bank, Dr. …

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