Amnesty chief meets Abbas, vows to expose Israeli apartheid

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Al-Araby

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas received Amnesty International head Agnès Callamard in Ramallah on Wednesday, a day after the human rights organisation published a damning report saying that Israel is engaging in apartheid against Palestinians. Callamard and other Amnesty representatives presented the extensive report to Abbas after receiving an invitation from him, she told Palestinian media. At the meeting, Abbas praised Amnesty’s “great effort … through several years of searching for the truth,” the Palestinian Authority’s Wafa news agency reported. Abbas said that “Palestine will follo… Continue reading “Amnesty chief meets Abbas, vows to expose Israeli apartheid”

DO YOU AGREE? Nnamdi Kanu Is A Smart Man- Okorocha Finally Praises IPOB Leader; SEE WHY

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When the topic of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is brought up, it provokes strong reactions and opinions. Kanu has been in the custody of the Department of State Security since his extraordinary rendition from Kanya to Nigeria. Kanu’s charges have continued to grow, with his most recent court appearance in January seeing his charges rise from a reduced seven-count charge to an additional eight, bringing the total to fifteen. His charges are eerily similar to those of terrorism and treason. Nnamdi Kanu Is A Smart Man- Senator Okorocha Senator R… Continue reading “DO YOU AGREE? Nnamdi Kanu Is A Smart Man- Okorocha Finally Praises IPOB Leader; SEE WHY”

Police action in springbok leads to arrest of suspect with protected plants

NORTHERN CAPE – The Springbok Stock Theft and Endangered Species unit, Springbok Highway Patrol and Provincial SAPS Corporate Communication conducted a Vehicle Check Point (VCP) on the N14 between Pofadder and Springbok.

This police action led to the arrest a 35-year-old male suspect for illegal possession and transportation of protected plants.

The disruptive action was held on Tuesday, 1 February 2022 at about 23:00 and resulted in the confiscation of 5579 Conophytum plants. The suspect was traveling from Pofadder enroute to Springbok and allegedly tossed out a black bag with the protected plants from the vehicle before being flagged off the road by SAPS members.

He was arrested and will be appearing in the Springbok Magistrates’ Court soon.

The Acting District Commander for Namakwa, Col Schalk Andrews commended the team for their vigilance and determination in addressing the illegal poaching of protected plants.

SAPS will continue with the assistance and cooperation of external role players and the community, to protect the fauna and flora indigenous to the Namaqua area. End

Source: South African Police Service

Proposed US Capitol statue prompts revisiting of former Detroit Mayor Coleman Young’s career

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The Detroit News

DETROIT — Former Detroit Mayor Coleman Young led the city for 20 years, creating a colorful but controversial legacy as the first Black mayor of Michigan’s largest city. State Sen. Adam Hollier, D-Detroit, is introducing a resolution to replace the longtime Michigan Democrats’ selection of Lewis Cass in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol with a statue of Young. The move requires the approval of the Republican-led Michigan Legislature and requires the approval of the funding to build the proposed statue. The proposed resolution is prompting a revisiting of Young’s career, including the comments … Continue reading “Proposed US Capitol statue prompts revisiting of former Detroit Mayor Coleman Young’s career”

Assist Hlanganani police to find a missing man

The South African Police Service in Hlanganani outside Giyani are investigating a case of a missing person, Ntsako Given Nghonyama (38) who disappeared at Ribungwana village.

He is mentally challenged and was last seen on Thursday, 27 January 2022 after he left his home without informing anyone where he was going and has since disappeared and cannot be located at friends and relatives.

There is no clear description of the type of clothes he was wearing during his disappearance.

Anyone with information that can reunite the missing man with his family may contact the Investigating Officer, Captain Hlanganani Walter Marivate on 082 468 8673 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or by using MySAPS app.

Source: South African Police Service

NWFL Premiership: Malawian Fazila Chiyembekeza Teams Up with Rivers Angels; A quality addition to the Angels excited Matilda Otuene affirms

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Malawian Striker Fazila Chiyembekza has joined Nigeria’ Women Football Champions Rivers Angels on a one year loan deal from Skippers Football Club. Mrs Matilda Otuene the General manager of Rivers Angels exclusively told tobexmedia.com.” Fazila joining the Angels is a big plus to the team.We want to consolidate on being the formidable team we are and it is important we make Rivers Angels a fearless goal scoring team. We want to defend and retain our title as the NWFL Champions ” . She concluded. The forward was part of the scorcher side that participated at the 2021 Cosafa Women’s Championship… Continue reading “NWFL Premiership: Malawian Fazila Chiyembekeza Teams Up with Rivers Angels; A quality addition to the Angels excited Matilda Otuene affirms”