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WASHINGTON, USA – The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) – through the Department of Social Inclusion (DSI) of the Secretariat for Access to Rights and Equity (SARE) – and the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) will contribute to the implementation of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection, having been jointly selected to serve as the Technical Secretariat of the mechanism. As part of the Technical Secretariat, PADF – a nonprofit entity established by the OAS – and the DSI will play a key role as neutral technical coordinators, fostering the implementation of activities associated…

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In a move set to significantly boost trade financing in Malawi, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has signed a landmark US$100-million Trade Finance Facilitation Facility (AFTRAF) agreement with National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc, the country’s largest bank by assets. Representing the largest AFTRAF facility ever to be extended by Afreximbank in Malawi, the US$100-million AFTRAF agreement will enhance and maximize the capacity of NBM Plc to finance trade transactions of its clients in the manufacturing, energy and agriculture sectors. Additionally, it will allow NBM Plc to issue letters of credit confirmed by Afreximbank, addressing the difficulty posed by a…

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The singer has issued a 24-hour withdrawal and retraction order to Verydarkman.Nigerian ace rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has given socialite Verydarkman 24 hours to retract his statement regarding the rapper and his father’s alleged involvement in a money laundering case.Recall that on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, social media figure Verydarkman shared an explosive audio clip implicating Falz in a controversial situation. In the recording, socialite Bobrisky accused a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and his son of helping him evade charges—a situation Verydarkman alleged involved Falz and his father, the prominent SAN Femi Falana, in securing Bobrisky’s…

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Heading into a Week 4 matchup against the Titans on “Monday Night Football,” Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is not ruling out making a quarterback change. After losing starting QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) to IR, Skylar Thompson got the start Sunday against the Seahawks, a game the Dolphins lost 24-3. In the third quarter, Thompson exited the game with a rib injury.  While McDaniel said Thompson is currently “day-to-day,” he would not rule out starting Tim Boyle or Tyler Huntley even if Thompson is cleared to play. This is not surprising given Thompson’s subpar play, including a well-below-average 58.7 completion…

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A week of intense Israeli air attacks on Lebanon has killed more than 550 Lebanese and displaced 90,000, pushing the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah closer to an all-out war – one that some believe has already begun in all but name. But this conflict could still escalate further, as fears of an Israeli military ground invasion increase, and civilians flee the Lebanese south. On Wednesday, Israeli officials announced that two regiments of reserve forces had been called up to the Northern Command, the branch of Israel’s military engaged in fighting Hezbollah. While the news signalled that Israel may be…

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The House on Wednesday approved a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded when the new fiscal year begins next Tuesday, avoiding a potential shutdown showdown just weeks before the Nov. 5 election. The stopgap measure generally funds agencies at current levels through Dec. 20, but an additional $231 million was included to bolster the Secret Service after two assassination attempts against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Money was also added to aid with the presidential transition, among other things. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., billed the measure as doing “only what’s absolutely necessary,” a statement directed at members…

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By Garwin Davis KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica has solidified its position in the region as the destination of choice for weddings, making significant strides in the lucrative bridal market. Speaking with JIS News on September 23, following the recent Wedding Expo held in St James and Falmouth as part of Tourism Awareness Week activities, minister Bartlett expressed confidence in Jamaica’s growing appeal as a wedding host, said that the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) anticipates that 2024 will mark a milestone year for the island as a premier wedding destination, with an increasing number…

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Leaders from Africa convening on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), have called for concerted effort  against a “Perfect Storm” of converging crises threatening to derail decades of progress in the fight against malaria in Africa. This high-level fireside chat, hosted by the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) (www.ALMA2030.org), emphasised the urgent need for an accelerated effort to overcome these challenges and accelerate towards malaria elimination. The leaders identified key challenges contributing to this perfect storm, including significant financial shortfalls, the impact of climate change, the growing resistance to insecticides and antimalarials. and with climate-induced disasters…

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Here is where and how to watch Victor Osimhen in his first Europa League game for his new side, Galatasaray vs PAOK to be played today.With Victor Osimhen set to go head to head with the former club of the captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, William Troost-Ekong in the Europa League fixture, Galatasaray vs PAOK, here is where and how to watch one of the highly anticipated fixtures of the tournament.Where to watch Galatasaray vs PAOK in NigeriaGalatasaray vs PAOK Europa League fixture will be available for viewing on the popular pay-tv service DSTV and GOTV on their…

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