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Burundi votes in referendum over president’s 2034 ‘power grab’
The Guardian – Opposition politicians in Burundi have urged voters to peacefully resist an effort by authorities to “steal power” in a referendum that some fear could spark widespread violence.
Bishop Michael Curry Preaches on Jesus’ Sacrificial Love’ at Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Wedding
Christian Post – In his 14-minute sermon at the royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Saturday, American Episcopalian Bishop Michael Curry stressed the power of sacrificial, receptive love,
Rights Groups Seek Prosecution of Gambian Ex-leader in Ghana
VOA NEWS, BANJUL, GAMBIA — A survivor, families of the disappeared and human rights organizations are seeking the extradition and prosecution in Ghana of Gambia’s former leader Yahya Jammeh for alleged
Shell, Eni oil executives on trial for graft in Nigeria
DW – A corruption trial against oil giants Shell and Eni and Nigeria’s ex-oil minister Dan Etete is getting started in Milan. The case deals with alleged bribes valuing millions,
Germany proposes plan to repatriate 30,000 Nigerians
DW – Germany wants a new process to repatriate some 30,000 undocumented Nigerian migrants. This week, it sent a diplomat to Abuja with a proposal. Nigeria’s foreign minister spoke to
Ghanaian-American Who Rescued Families in Deadly Fire Leaves Heroic Legacy
A deadly apartment fire in New York City claimed 13 lives at the end of last year. But the death toll could have been higher were it not for the
Security Council mourns death of Cote d’Ivoire ambassador
UNITED NATIONS, The Security Council on Thursday mourned the death of Bernard Tanoh-Boutchoue, Cote d’Ivoire’s ambassador to the United Nations (UN) and a member of the UN Security Council. At
“No US Military Base In Ghana” – President Akufo-Addo
The Presidency – The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has affirmed, in no uncertain terms, that Ghana has “not offered a military base, and will not offer
Remember Slavery: UN chief calls for continued struggle to ensure dignity and justice for all
UN News – Commemorating the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the United Nations Secretary-General on Monday said that while the abhorrent
UN Commission delivers a blueprint to ensure the rights and development of rural women and girls
UNNEWS – The United Nations’ largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s rights wrapped up Friday in New York with the strong commitment by its Member States to achieving
