Africa: International Day for Remembrance of Slave Trade – ‘Time to Abolish Exploitation Once and for All’

Africa: International Day for Remembrance of Slave Trade – ‘Time to Abolish Exploitation Once and for All’

Victims of atrocities and freedom fighters across history can inspire future generations to build just societies,the chief of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said on the occasion of the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, commemorated annually on 23 August. “It is time to abolish human…

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Ukraine marks Independence Day as JD Vance says “I think the Russians have made significant concessions”

Ukraine marks Independence Day as JD Vance says “I think the Russians have made significant concessions”

Ukraine on Sunday marked 34 years since its independence, as Russia accused the country of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight.  The weekend’s developments come as U.S. Vice President JD Vance said in an interview that he believes “the Russians have made significant…

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Africa: International Day for Remembrance of Slave Trade – ‘Time to Abolish Exploitation Once and for All’

Africa: World Humanitarian Day – AU Commission Chairperson Pays Tribute to Humanitarian Workers

On World Humanitarian Day, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, honoured the courage and sacrifice of humanitarian workers in Africa and across the world. “Every day, in the most dangerous conditions, humanitarian workers save lives, ease suffering, and protect human dignity. They represent the very best of our shared humanity,”…

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