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Africa: YouScribe Launches in Ghana in Partnership with Digital Virgo and MTN and Strengthens its Presence in English-Speaking Africa

2024-03-28 17:03:15
[35Nord] YouScribe, the largest digital reading library on the African continent with over one million subscribers, announces the launch of its services in Ghana in partnership with mobile payment expert Digital Virgo and MTN. This marks a significant turning point in the company's development, as it strengthens its presence in the English-speaking African market, underlining its commitment to making culture accessible in all regions of the continent. Source
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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Deepening Humanitarian Catastrophe in Ituri Completely Forgotten

2024-03-28 14:03:54
[Norwegian Refugee Council] The humanitarian situation in Ituri province in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is becoming increasingly critical, with over 1.6 million people displaced in the province at the end of 2023. The international community must stop neglecting communities in Ituri and take urgent action to support them build the foundations for a peaceful future, urges the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Source
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Ethiopia: Supporting GBV Survivors in Amhara to Recover and Build Resilience

2024-03-28 14:03:52
[UNFPA] Amina is one of the many women who have experienced conflict-related sexual violence during the devastating two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia. For more than three years, she kept silent about her experience. Amina says she feared being stigmatized by family, friends and community members. "The burden was immense, affecting my health and relationships. My partner left me once he realized what had happened. My outlook on men has changed," Amina said. Source
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Liberia: French Appeal Court Finds Liberian Rebel Commander Guilty

2024-03-28 13:51:45
[Cavitas Maxima] Paris -- Today, the Paris ''Cour d'assises'', composed of three judges and nine jury members, confirmed the 2022 guilty verdict and found Kunti Kamara, former Liberian ULIMO rebel commander, guilty of complicity in crimes against humanity, and commission of simple and aggravated acts of torture and barbarism. Mr Kamara was sentenced to 30 years imprisonment. Source