Editorial: Just recently the Government of Saudi Arabia came up with names of African nations that have signed up in the coalition to battle ISIS indicating a move to recognize the importance of Africa in combating growing terrorism crises for… Read More ›
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Swiss company NetGuardians brings anti-fraud solutions to Kenyan banks in the wake of high profile banks fraud cases
Nairobi, Kenya – As Kenya is hit by several high profile fraud cases, and the Central Bank of Kenya pledging tougher regulations, at least one major bank is turning to Swiss fintech company NetGuardians for its anti-fraud solutions. Worldwide, fraud is… Read More ›
Isis slave markets sell girls for ‘as little as a pack of cigarettes’, UN envoy says
UN envoy on sexual violence says abducting girls has become a key part of Isis strategy to recruit foreign fighters in Iraq and Syria over the past 18 months. Teenage girls abducted by Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria are being… Read More ›
The Welfare of Syrian Refugees: Evidence from Jordan and Lebanon
World Bank Report: Syria: Since the Syrian crisis began, nearly 1.7 million people have fled to neighboring Jordan and Lebanon. To better understand the profile and welfare of Syrian refugees living in Jordan and Lebanon, the World Bank Group and… Read More ›
More Than 100 Dead in Paris Terror Attacks
Terrorists staged multiple simultaneous attacks Friday night in Paris, killing scores of people with automatic gunfire and explosions. At least 100 people died at a single location after gunman attacked a Paris music hall and held scores of people hostage… Read More ›
Sexual Violence Being Used As A “Tactic Of Terror” To Target Religious And Ethnic Minorities : Zainab Bangura
Interview with Zainab Hawa Bangura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Zainab Hawa Bangura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. UN Photo/Amanda Voisar – Sexual violence is being used as a… Read More ›
Sierra Leone Police warns the general public about the consequences of disturbing public peace and order
some Sierra Leoneans outside the country are using the social media to incite other Sierra Leoneans living in the country to come out in large numbers and take the law into their hands.