It began as a form of music chanted at wakes to comfort mourners — now it is part of Cameroon’s cultural mainstream, and a powerful form of expression for its frustrated youth.Mbole (pronounced “em-bo-lay”) developed around a quarter of a century ago…
Royal ransomware group actively exploiting Citrix vulnerability
The Royal ransomware group is believed to be actively exploiting a critical security flaw affecting Citrix systems, according to the cyber research team at cyber insurance provider At-Bay. Announced by Citrix on November 8, 2022, the vulnerability, …
Water’s a ‘dealmaker’ for multilateral cooperation and the SDGs
Water can be a “dealmaker” for stability and cooperation as well as for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, speakers from the co-hosts of the upcoming UN 2023 Water Conference said on Friday.Read the full story, “Water’s a ‘dealmak…
Ukraine: ‘Humanitarian and human rights catastrophe’ continues, Security Council hears
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nears its one year anniversary, the head of UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs updated the Security Council on Friday, noting that the fighting and suffering continues “with no end in sight”.Read the full …
Unity in Security Council essential, in face of Taliban rights violations against women and girls
The UN Security Council must be unified in opposing Taliban policies to erode the fundamental human rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, the UN’s Special Representative there said on Friday.Read the full story, “Unity in Security Council essential…
Greece in spotlight over trial of activists, volunteers who rescued migrants
The Greek authorities faced an appeal on Friday from the UN human rights office, OHCHR, to dismiss the trial of two dozen aid workers who rescued migrants in distress at sea.Read the full story, “Greece in spotlight over trial of activists, volunteers …
Indonesia: President’s apology for past rights violations a ‘step on the long road to justice’
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, welcomed on Friday the Indonesian President’s statement of regret earlier this week, for serious rights violations dating back to the 1960s. Read the full story, “Indonesia: President’s apology for past rights violati…
U.S. Navy Firming Up Plans For A Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel
Ghost Fleet Overlord unmanned services vessels Nomad and Ranger conduct operations off the coast of California in 2021. (U.S. Navy) Defense News: US Navy more certain of role for medium surface drones following tests ARLINGTON, Va. — The U….
President Joe Biden And Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Meet For U.S.-Japan Summit At The White House Today
FILE PHOTO: Summit meeting with Quad leaders, in Tokyo © Thomson Reuters Reuters: Biden to welcome Kishida and Japan’s historic military reforms at White House WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will welcome Japanese Prime Mi…
In the Fight Against Scams, ‘Cyber Ambassadors’ Enter the Chat
Police in the Indian state of Telangana have found a novel way to help people avoid getting swindled online: grassroots education.