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Sudan: Rebel Group Agrees to End Use of Child Soldiers

One of Sudan’s largest rebel groups, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), recently signed an accord with the United Nations to end the use of child soldiers, a U.N. representative.

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UN Women, Liberia Sign Pact to End Violence against Women

By Leroy M. Sonpon III The Liberian government, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and UN Women, have signed a US$6.5m agreement to prevent gender based violence.

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Shell Nigeria LiveWire: Giving Breath to Bright Ideas

By Ehis Ayere It is about time Africa started promoting initiatives that provide support and incubation for the young people of Africa. The LiveWire initiative of The Shell Petroleum Development.

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Egypt: Why Sissi Is Supporting Syrian Gov’t

    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi recently said his country’s support of the Syrian regime against what he called “extremists” is necessary for the stability of the region. “Our.

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South Africa: Treasury Supports $245 Minimum Wage Recommendation

The South Africa’s Treasury has recently said it supported the report by a government-appointed advisory panel that suggested a national minimum wage of 3,500 rand ($245) per month, throwing its.

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Zimbabwe: Gov’t, UN Partners Commit $200m to Food Aid

By Samantha Chigogo Over $200 million has been contributed towards drought mitigation strategies as Government, in conjunction with the United Nations and other humanitarian organisations vow that no one will.

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Power Vacuum Weighs on South Korea as Park Fights For Survival

  By Jack Kim As the chorus grows louder for South Korean President Park Geun-hye to resign over a corruption scandal, a power vacuum is weighing on her administration, leaving.

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Nigeria’s Trade Deals with China and India, Lawmakers Summon Oil Minister

  Nigeria’s parliament summoned the country’s oil minister on Tuesday to clarify details of oil and gas infrastructure agreements worth $80 billion with Chinese companies and a $15 billion deal.

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Somalia: Gender Equity Challenge as Somalia Votes

  By Fred Oluoch Somalia is struggling to meet the 30 per cent quota for women in the on-going elections as local and security agencies remain vigilant to ward off.

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Ethiopian Diaspora Pledge to Contribute to Development

Members of the Ethiopian community in Saudi Arabia have pledged to contribute their share to the sustainable development of their home country. Ethiopian nationals and foreigners of Ethiopian origin from.

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