If all life mattered, what would decision-making look like? (Analysis)
In April 2013, the Supreme Court of India delivered a historic judgement recognizing the cultural, religious and spiritual rights of the Dongria Kondh Adivasis, an Indigenous community residing in the Niyamgiri Hills of Odisha state in eastern India. The community fighting against bauxite mining in their sacred landscape had articulated that “our way of life…
Saudi Development Fund Participates in AidEx 2024 in Geneva
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has participated in the Global Humanitarian Aid Event (AidEx) in Geneva, Switzerland, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Held on October 23-24, 2024, AidEx, the world’s leading humanitarian aid and disaster relief event, featured high-level conference sessions, workshops, discussion groups…
IMF official calls on international community to bring end to Lebanon conflict
The international community should work to end the conflict in the Middle East and address the “huge” humanitarian crisis that has engulfed countries in the region, the head of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia department said Thursday.Jihad Azour spoke to AFP in Washington, where the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and…
Egypt Sends New Shipment of Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon
Egypt has dispatched a third shipment of humanitarian aid to Lebanon on Wednesday, 23 October. According to reports, the latest aid shipment, weighing 23 tons, arrived at Beirut Airport on Wednesday and included essential food, medical supplies, and relief items. With this latest shipment, Egypt’s total aid to Lebanon has now reached 67 tons. …BREAKING: Beyoncé To Campaign Alongside Vice President Harris As US Presidential Elections Nears Final Lap
Beyoncé will appear alongside Vice President Kamala Harris for the first time on the campaign trail in Houston on Friday, a person familiar with the planning tells CNN. CNN reported earlier that Harris is expected to address abortion rights as she seeks to draw a contrast with former President Donald Trump over the controversial issue…
Biafra: Nigerian Govt continuously violating rights of Igbos – Ekpa
The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Government in Exile has claimed that South-Easterners have continued to receive ill treatment from Nigeria despite keeping faith in the country.Ekpa, who made the assertion on his X handle, told Igbos holding various positions in the Nigerian government that they had gotten nothing but a continuous violation of their fundamental basic…Biafra Declaration: Nigerian Govt continuously violating rights of Igbos – Ekpa
The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Government in Exile has claimed that South-Easterners have continued to receive ill treatment from Nigeria despite keeping faith in the country. Ekpa, who made the assertion on his X handle, told Igbos holding various positions in the Nigerian government that they had gotten nothing but a continuous violation of their fundamental…
9mobile appoints new Head of HR, Dorothy Tunde-Ajala
Telecommunications Company, 9mobile has appointed Dorothy Tunde-Ajala as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With over 20 years of HR experience, Dorothy is a seasoned leader known for her ability to drive business transformation through strategic HR initiatives. Her appointment underscores 9mobile’s commitment to fostering an inclusive culture and advancing its people’s vision in...
NGO offers to collaborate with UN on humanitarian services
By Abbanobi -Eku Onyekachi The Executive Director of Hope Ambassadors for Peace in Africa Initiative (HAPAI), Frank Chinedu, said it has offered to collaborate with the United Nations (UN) in area of humanitarian services. He disclosed this during the celebration of the yearly UN day in Abuja on Thursday…