The United Nations’ top political official for Africa has bemoaned Mali’s decision to withdraw from a multinational military force in West Africa’s Sahel region, calling the move “unfortunate and regrettable”. Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee told a meeting of the UN’s Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday that this week’s decision by Mali’s military government to leave the G5 Sahel force “is most certainly a step back for the Sahel.” The force, which includes troops
A medical school in Japan has been ordered to pay compensation to 13 women for discriminating against them in entrance exams. Juntendo University in Tokyo set stricter requirements for female students because it said women had better communication skills than men and had an advantage in interviews. The judge ruled the requirements were discriminatory, local media report. It is believed to be the first ruling of its kind in Japan. It comes after a government investigation was launched in 2018 after
Sri Lanka has defaulted on its debt for the first time in its history as the country struggles with its worst financial crisis in more than 70 years. It comes after a 30 day grace period to repay $78m (£63m) of unpaid debt interest payments expired on Wednesday. The governor of Sri Lanka’s central bank said the country was now in a “pre-emptive default”. Defaults happen when governments are unable to meet some or all of their debt payments to creditors. It can damage a country’s
The Taliban have ordered female Afghan TV presenters to cover their faces while on air. Media outlets were told of the decree on Wednesday, a religious police spokesman told BBC Pashto. The ruling comes two weeks after all women were ordered to wear a face veil in public, or face punishment. Restrictions on women are being tightened – they are banned from travelling without male relatives and secondary schools are shut for girls. The new decree is being widely criticised on Twitter, with many
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could soon cause a global food crisis that may last for years, the UN has warned. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the war had worsened food insecurity in poorer nations due to rising prices. Some countries could face long-term famines if Ukraine’s exports are not restored to pre-war levels, he added. The conflict has cut off supplies from Ukraine’s ports, which once exported vast amounts of cooking oil as well as cereals such as maize and wheat.
A 21-year-old Russian soldier facing the first war crimes trial since Moscow invaded Ukraine has pleaded guilty to killing an unarmed civilian. Sergeant Vadim Shishimarin could face life imprisonment for shooting a 62-year-old Ukrainian man in the head through an open car window in the northeastern Sumy region in the early days of the invasion. Shishimarin, a captured member of a Russian tank unit, was prosecuted under a section of the Ukrainian criminal code that addresses the laws and customs
Symptoms of intestinal parasites include: Bloating Diarrhea Fatigue or weakness Gas Nausea Passing a worm in your stool Stomach pain or tenderness Vomiting Weight loss If you think you might have intestinal parasites, seek medical attention right away. Your healthcare provider may order tests (including stool tests) to identify the parasite. They’ll also prescribe treatments and explain how to keep the problem from coming back. After treatment, you may need a fecal test to be sure the parasites
“If this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to heap abuse on celestial beings;” – 1 Peter 2:9-10 (New Living Translation) INTRODUCTION As children of God, we have to know that we have been empowered to live practical, fruitful and effective lives because we have
Arguments for gas exploration and gas-fired power infrastructure in Africa are robbing us of vital time to switch to clean energy. At the start of this century, when much of the developed world woke up to the dangers of smoking, Big Tobacco turned to Africa to seek out new profits. To this day, in my country, Uganda, and many others, foreign tobacco companies work to undermine regulations designed to protect people against the industry – they even market cigarettes to schoolchildren in some
Otto Addo admits Ghana’s group for the world cup is difficult but says the Black Stars have a strong team. Ghana have qualified to the World Cup ahead of rivals, Nigeria, in the World Cup play-offs in March. Subsequently, Ghana was drawn in group H alongside Uruguay, South Korea and Portugal. Talks are far advanced for Otto Addo to be named as the Head Coach of the Ghanaian national side after the Ghana Football Association reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund and the gaffer. Otto Addo
Asante Kotoko has requested that all Ghana Premier League games be postponed until their game with AshantiGold is played. The league leaders were scheduled to face their regional rivals on Thursday afternoon in Obuasi. But the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced on Wednesday night that the game had been postponed due to security concerns. The GFA said Ghana Police Service raised an alarm about a security threat if the game took place at the Len Clay Sports Stadium following Ashantigold’s
Inter Allies have asked the Appeal Committee to reverse the verdict of the Ghana Football Association’s disciplinary committee to demote the club to Division Two following their involvement in a match-fixing scandal. Inter Allies, who suffered relegation to Division One League last season were found guilty of being involved in match-fixing in their game against AshantiGold last season in a matchday 34 fixture. The club on Wednesday, May 18, appealed the GFA’s verdict as they feel they have been
AshantiGold have appealed their relegation to the Division Two League after the Ghana Football Association Disciplinary Committee found them guilty of match-fixing. The Miners will play in the third-tier league beginning next season, alongside Inter Allies, who were also demoted for the same offence. Last season’s Ghana Premier League between the two sides was fixed, according to the Disciplinary Committee. Ashgold won the game 7-0, with an Inter Allies player scoring two own goals on purpose.
Erik ten Hag will be casting a watchful over his incoming Manchester United squad on Sunday, with the imminent Red Devils boss set to attend their final game of the season at Crystal Palace. Ten Hag will officially begin his role in the Old Trafford hotseat on Monday but is already plotting ahead and will use Sunday as a chance to gleam more of an understanding of the players he will inherit. Despite his attendance at Selhurst Park, Ten Hag will have no involvement in team matters – with
Rayo Vallecano and Levante conclude their La Liga seasons when they go head to head at the Estadio de Vallecas on Friday evening. Neither side have anything to play for in their final outing before the summer, with the hosts occupying a comfortable mid-table position and the visitors having their relegation from the top flight already confirmed. A season which had provided so much unexpected hope just a few months ago has petered out rather disappointingly for Vallecano in the closing stages of
Real Madrid will bring their La Liga title-winning campaign to a close on Friday evening, with fifth-placed Real Betis making the trip to Bernabeu. Los Blancos, who won the title at the end of April, will enter the match off the back of a 1-1 draw with Cadiz on Sunday, while Real Betis recorded a 2-0 victory over Granada last time out. Real Madrid have only won one of their three La Liga matches since being confirmed as champions at the end of April, with the victory coming in their last home
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