International Day of Human Space Flight – The Copuos History
The United Nations has been involved in space activities ever since the very beginning of the space age. Ever since the first human-made satellite orbited the Earth in 1957, the UN has been committed to space being used for peaceful purposes. This launch, as part of International Geophysical Year, marked the dawn of the space […]
Tanzania: 1,500 Women Get Tips On Self-Employment
At least 1,500 women gathered in the city at the weekend during an event that sought to empower them with the skills required to undertake profitable and sustainable business lives. The event known as KCB 2jiajiri is a brainchild of KCB Tanzania and Tanzania Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness Centre (TECC). The deputy Minister for Finance and […]
African Migrants Sold In Libya ‘Slave Markets’, Says IOM
Africans trying to reach Europe are being sold by their captors in “slave markets” in Libya, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said. According to a BBC report on Tuesday, victims have told IOM that after being detained by people smugglers or militia groups, they were taken to town squares or car parks to […]
Female Artists Demand End To Violence Against Women, Other Rights
Female Artists Association of Nigeria (FEAAN) -South West zone – recently commemorated its 15th anniversary with a major exhibition held at Nike Arts Gallery, Lekki, Lagos. It also coincided with the International Women’s Day 2017 celebration that had ‘Be Bold for Change’ as theme. For the female artists also, the theme was ‘Women Arise,’ which […]
Abuses Of Migrants By State Officials On Europe’s Borders
Violence, brutality and unlawful treatment by authorities on the Western Balkan route are a frequent occurrence, claim refugees and other migrants in a new NGO report revealed today. People fleeing war, persecution and poverty describe beatings, robbery and inhuman treatment at the hands of police, border guards and other officials. In many cases, people tell […]
Woman Delivers Baby Girl Onboard Turkish Airlines
A baby was delivered onboard a Turkish Airlines Conakry-Ouagadougou flight on Monday. The birth, according to the airline, was celebrated by passengers and crew. Turkish Airlines’ flight TK538 Conakry-Ouagadougou was already airborne before the birth took place. According to a statement from Turkish Airlines, the cabin crew noticed that a female passenger named Nafi Diaby, […]
Trump To Sell 12 Attack Planes To Nigeria For Boko Haram Fight
In line with United States President Donald Trump’s pledge to assist the Nigerian government in its fight against terrorism, his administration has indicated that it will move forward with the sale of high-tech aircraft to Nigeria for its campaign against Boko Haram Islamic extremists. During Trump’s phone call to President Muhammadu Buhari shortly after the […]
5 Die In Niger As Women, Youths Clash Over Pigs
The killing of about 200 pigs by youths in Kafinkoro village, Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State, reportedly led to a violent clash that resulted in the death of five villagers. It was gathered that the youths killed the pigs, alleging that some of the animals exhumed and ate the body of a five-year-old […]
Rant Of The Day – Take-away Pack
Happy New Week Dear Readers. The rant is here hot and hawt! So, what are we going to see today? I’m writing a letter to the association of the ‘take-away pack brethren’. Yeah, especially those over-bearing sect of this ‘take-away’ pack association. If you know them, kindly send my letter to them. Dear Take-away brethren, […]
Cut On Trump’s Fund Puts Millions of Lives At Risk
Millions of Kenyan women and children dependent on health care funded by a UN agency face a bleak future. The United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) receives funding from the United States, but Donald Trump’s administration on Monday announced that it will stop such donations. The fund provides care on reproductive health, family planning, newborn health, […]
How To Rise Above Limitations As Youths
How are you spending your youth? Are you sleeping in late, looking for fun but feeling confused, and bouncing around from one odd job and casual relationship to another? Or are you getting up each day determined to go on whatever new adventure God has for you, no matter much commitment and responsibility that involves? […]
New Donor Funding Allows WFP to Resume Full Food Rations for Refugees In Kenya
With new resources received since the beginning of the year, WFP is now able to restore the full food ration for all refugees from April to July. However, the funding currently available for cash transfers – which make up 30 percent of the refugees’ food assistance – will last only until May. “We are pleased […]
Malawi Airlines Urges Women To Venture Into Aviation
Malawi Airlines has urged women in the country not to look down on themselves but venture into challenging careers such as aviation which are male dominated. Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Malawi Airlines, Joseph Josiah said the Airline is in the process of inspiring young girls to consider taking up challenging careers such as aviation. […]
9 Kenyan Women Nominated In This Year’s New African Woman Awards
Nine Kenyan women are among this year’s 68 nominees of the New African Woman Awards. Among those nominated include the proprietor of the first Kenyan-owned beer factory, Tabitha Karanja, CEO of Keroche Breweries, founder of one of the country’s biggest PR firms Gina Din-Kariuki and Kenya Women Holding CEO Jennifer Riria. The list also includes […]
Two Killed As Female Suicide Bombers Attack Maiduguri Mosque
At least two bodies were recovered outside a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State, early Saturday, after two female suicide bombers attacked worshippers there, officials said. The attackers struck as worshippers observed early morning prayers in an area called Jiddari Polo. Five people were injured in the attack, officials said. Police said the girls could not […]