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Worsening worldwide land degradation now ‘Critical’

News Public TrustApril 24, 2018April 24, 2018

by News Public TrustApril 24, 2018April 24, 2018127

-Undermining well-being of 3.2 billion people Medellin, Colombia –Worsening land degradation caused by human activities is undermining the well-being of two fifths of humanity, driving species extinctions...

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VP Howard-Taylor says innovative technology can address Africa’s development challenges

News Public TrustApril 23, 2018April 23, 2018

by News Public TrustApril 23, 2018April 23, 2018036

-Addresses Inaugural African Women summit in Nigeria Abuja, Nigeria- Liberia’s Vice President Chief/ Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor has spoken of the need for Africans to use...

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Economic growth in Africa rebounds, but not fast enough-Says World Bank

News Public TrustApril 19, 2018April 19, 2018

by News Public TrustApril 19, 2018April 19, 2018054

WASHINGTON‒ Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth is projected to reach 3.1 percent in 2018, and to average 3.6 percent in 2019–20, says Africa’s Pulse, a bi-annual analysis...

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Football Club supporters invade Radio Station, assault, abduct Presenter in Nigeria

News Public TrustApril 14, 2018April 14, 2018

by News Public TrustApril 14, 2018April 14, 2018057

By Media Rights Agenda At about 6:25pm on March 24, 2018, thugs suspected to be members of Plateau United Supporters Club invaded the premises of Jay...

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Election Commissions in Africa commit to optimizing benefits of Technology

News Public TrustApril 12, 2018April 12, 2018

by News Public TrustApril 12, 2018April 12, 2018060

By Paul Ejime Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in Western and Southern African regions have pledged to leverage technological innovations to improve the credibility of electoral...

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RSF and partners unveil the Journalism Trust Initiative to combat Disinformation

News Public TrustApril 4, 2018April 4, 2018

by News Public TrustApril 4, 2018April 4, 2018037

An innovative media self-regulatory initiative designed to combat disinformation online – called the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) – was launched today by Reporters Without Borders...

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Liberia Joins African Union Peace and Security Council

News Public TrustApril 3, 2018April 3, 2018

by News Public TrustApril 3, 2018April 3, 2018078

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) on Monday inducted Liberia as member of the Peace and Security Council (PSC)...

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South Africa: Struggle Icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Has Died

News Public TrustApril 2, 2018April 2, 2018

by News Public TrustApril 2, 2018April 2, 2018051

Source: www.allafrica.com By Andre van Wyk Cape Town — Veteran freedom fighter and former first lady Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died at the age of 81,...

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Vote Counting after Sierra Leone’s crucial Presidential Race

News Public TrustApril 1, 2018April 1, 2018

by News Public TrustApril 1, 2018April 1, 2018051

By Paul Ejime in Freetown Counting of ballots began after official close of voting at 5pm (GMT) in Sierra Leone’s rescheduled presidential run-off vote on...

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International Observers, others renew support for successful polls in Sierra Leone

News Public TrustMarch 28, 2018March 28, 2018

by News Public TrustMarch 28, 2018March 28, 2018036

By Paul Ejime in Freetown Heads of International Election Observation Missions have been meeting with representatives of Development partners in Freetown synergise support for successful...