For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails U.N.-backed human rights experts focusing on racial discrimination urged Italy‘s government to do more to eliminate violence, hate speech, stigmatization and harassment against Africans and people of African...
Civil society organizations are advocating for the introduction of a basic income grant, citing a severe rise in poverty and desperation among ordinary Namibians. According to the Namibia Press Agency, the plea is part of recommendations made by civil society representatives to the Ministry of Finance, Public Enterprises, and the National Planning Commission. Graham Hopwood,...
Civil society organizations are advocating for the introduction of a basic income grant, citing a severe rise in poverty and desperation among ordinary Namibians. According to the Namibia Press Agency, the plea is part of recommendations made by civil society representatives to the Ministry of Finance, Public Enterprises, and the National Planning Commission. Graham Hopwood,...
North Korea says an American army private who ran into the country last month is seeking refuge. Travis King fled while on a tour of the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea. Chris Gilbert reports The post American soldier seeking refuge in North Korea from unequal US society first appeared on Future Media....
The Society of Women in Taxation (SWIT) FCT, Abuja Chapter, has called on Nigerians to embrace tax payment in order to support governments’ efforts in providing social services to the citizens. Mrs Biola Saliu, Coordinator of the group, made the call during her investiture as the 4th Coordinator of the chapter, in Abuja. The News...
The Executive Director of the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID), Ayaka Abrahams, has highlighted the role civil society plays in aiding the government in the fight against corruption in Namibia. Abrahams said this at the launch of the Anti-Corruption Song Competition. Ayaka Abrahams noted that civil society plays a crucial role in complementing government efforts...
Civil society organisation, Patriotism Awareness Forum (PAF), has commended Nigerians for their understanding, resilience and patience on the aftermath of the fuel subsidy removal. The Convener, PAF, Mr Nelson Ekujumi, said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Ekujumi commended Nigerians for their understanding on the foreign exchange unification policy, amidst falsehood and misinformation...
The Organisation of African First Ladies (OAFLAD), allowed First Ladies to share their experiences and immerse themselves in expert presentations, designed specifically for the unique leadership of First Ladies at The Global First Ladies Academy. The Global First Ladies Academy concluded on 13 July in New York with a certificate ceremony and with the President...
