CPJ Demands Justice for prominent Journalist Pavel Sheremet

Kiev, July 12, 2017--Nearly a year after prominent journalist Pavel Sheremet was killed by a car bomb in Kiev, no one has been arrested, Ukraine has failed to produce evidence backing its claim of Russian involvement, and flaws in the investigation cast doubt on Ukraine’s ability to carry out an independent probe, the Committee to Protect Journalists found in a report released today. The report, “Justice Denied: Ukraine comes up empty in probe of Pavel Sheremet’s murder,” finds that to restore confidence in the investigation, Ukraine should consider enlisting an independent international inquiry to ensure every motive is thoroughly examined.

“Pavel Sheremet was uncompromising in his journalistic career, which spanned three former Soviet bloc countries. He endured threats, harassment, attacks, and imprisonment, yet continued to report critically,” said CPJ Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator Nina Ognianova. “Sheremet believed in the need to fight for justice, to ask tough questions, and to look for answers. We are here today to honor his legacy by seeking justice in his killing.” CPJ’s report examines the possible threats to Sheremet from his time reporting in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine; interviews colleagues and investigators about the murder probe; and traces Sheremet’s final months in Kiev, during which the journalist—whom CPJ honored with its International Press Freedom Award in 1998—said he and his colleagues at Ukrainska Pravda were surveilled. The report also looks at the wider climate of hostility in the region at the time of Sheremet’s death, in which journalists were harassed and threatened amid increased tensions between Ukraine and Russia. “The hostility toward journalists in Ukraine at the time of Pavel Sheremet’s murder and the journalist’s allegations of being surveilled in the months leading up to his death, must be taken seriously by the team leading the investigation,” said CPJ Executive Director Joel Simon. “Nearly a year after Sheremet’s murder, Ukraine has produced no evidence backing its claim of Russian involvement. Authorities should enlist the aid of an international independent inquiry to restore confidence that ensure justice is achieved.” The report was written by Christopher Miller, a Kiev-based freelance journalist and correspondent for the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. CPJ’s Ognianova wrote the introduction. The report includes recommendations to Ukrainian authorities, including President Petro Poroshenko, the international community, European Union, and the Council of Europe. A delegation including CPJ board member and former editor of The Guardian, Alan Rusbridger, Simon, Ognianova, and CPJ EU Representative and Advocacy Manager Tom Gibson will launch the report at a press conference at the Ukraine Crisis Media Center in Kiev, today. CPJ will be joined for the event by Sheremet’s mother, Lyudmila.        ###             CPJ is an independent, nonprofit organization that works to safeguard press freedom worldwide

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Lukaku to Wear Manchester United's No.9 Shirt

The Belgian has chosen not to wear Wayne Rooney's No.10 jersey, instead opting for the number he carries at international level.

Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku has revealed he will wear the Manchester United No.9 shirt vacated after receiving "permission" from Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Lukaku has finalised £75 million move from Everton after undergoing a medical on Saturday, and will meet up with his new team-mates in Los Angeles as they begin their pre-season preparations.

And he has revealed that he has already chosen to don the No.9 jersey, succeeding the departing Ibrahimovic in the iconic jersey.

"I always asked my mother what number, and I used to play with the 10 because my mother's birthday is on Oct. 10, so it's the 10th month of the year," he told ESPN.

"That's why I played with No. 10. I asked for the number nine because I'm a striker.

"Strikers play with No.9. It's a nice number, and I asked the permission of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. I want to thank him, as well, for allowing me to wear that number."

The 24-year-old becomes the eighth United player to be given the number nine since the introduction of squad numbering in 1993. Brian McClair, Andy Cole, Louis Saha, Dimitar Berbatov, Radamel Falcao and Anthony Martial had all worn the shirt before Ibrahimovic arrived at the club last summer, with Martial being reallocated the number 11.

There was a belief that Lukaku may make a straight swap with Wayne Rooney, who has taken the Belgian’s Everton number 10 shirt after returning to Goodison Park. But the famous United number 10 remains vacant for now with Lukaku favouring the number he wears for his national team instead.

Lukaku could make his United debut on Saturday night when Jose Mourinho’s side take on LA Galaxy at the StubHub Center in their first pre-season fixture of the summer.

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How President Buhari Will Come Back From London - Orji Uzor Kalu Speaks

Former Nigerian governor, Orji Uzor Kalu has given his opinion on how he feels President Muhammadu Buhari will return from the US.

Orji Uzor Kalu

 

Dr Orji Kalu, a former governor of Abia, says president Muhammadu Buhari will come back home a healthier person, Vanguard reports.

 

According to him, Nigeria has `gone past quit notice’’ as the various ethnic groups that make up the country have lived harmoniously for many years.

Kalu, who was referring to the quit notice issued to Igbo people to leave Northern Nigeria by Arewa youths, said everything possible should be done to strengthen the unity of the country.

Kalu said in an interview in Abuja on Tuesday that Nigeria had come to stay, but suggested that the country should go back to regionalism.

The All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain said no strong politician would promote ethnicity and urged all hands to be on the deck to strengthen Nigeria’s unity.

The former governor said that he would continue to preach One Nigeria, and “ talk about the virtues of President Muhammadu Buhari.

“As long as I remain an APC member, I will continue to espouse the ideas and good qualities of President Muhammadu Buhari,’’ Kalu added.

He also said that Buhari would "come back healthier to Nigeria" and urged Nigerians to pray for him.

The former governor also stressed the need for a strong and independent judiciary, as it would promote the rule of law.

He said that an upright judiciary was necessary as the institution was the bedrock in any society and the last hope of the common man.

Kalu said any issue between the executive and the legislature could always be resolved to the satisfaction of all parties by an independent judiciary.

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Nollywood Actress Tonto Dikeh Creates The Unexpected in Kenya

 Tonto Dikeh rocked a pair of crazy jeans trousers in East Africa where she has been for sometime to attend a prestigious event.

Tonto Dikeh rocking her crazy jeans in Kenya

 

The Nollywood actress is in Kenya to attend the Peace concert that will be held at Uhuru Gardens, a campaign aimed at ensuring Kenyans are peaceful during the forthcoming general elections.

Her jeans trousers worn by a matured mother of one has got tongues wagging on social media.

The 'Ropes of Faith' actress jetted in on Wednesday night and has been enjoying the Kenyan culture to the fullest. Tonto was accompanied by her son, fellow Nigerian actors Kenneth Okwonko and John Okafor aka Mr Ibu.

She was pictured in Kenya with some fans taking pictures to keep the memories with her safe.

 

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WICUDA-USA Donates Four Manual Pump Water Boreholes to Improve Access to Potable Water

The Wimbum Cultural and Development Association (WICUDA-USA) has handed to four boreholes (modern wells equipped with manual pumps) to beneficiary communities in Nkambe and Ndu council areas. The four modern wells were handed to the mayors of the two municipalities by WICUDA USA representative, Dr. Ngala. The Mayors of Nkambe council Ngabir Paul Bantar and the Mayor of Ndu Council Bunyui Emmanuel Nyugap before receiving the four hand pump bores described the donation as a gift of life. The two boreholes in the Ndu municipality are located at Mbarkut and the Ndu Grandstand while in the Nkambe municipality one of the borehole is at Binju and one in Nkambe palace.

 These hand pump water boreholes will enable about than 10,000 community members to have access to safe and clean water. Speaking at the handing over ceremonies in Ndu and Nkambe, WICUDA-USA Representative Dr. Ngala said that WICUDA-USA is committed to improving access to water and sanitation in Mbumland.

The WHO estimates that every person needs 50 to 100 litres of fresh water per day to meet their basic daily needs. But, majority Mbumland especially in Ndu and Nkambe owns still don’t have access to safe water. Lack of access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene can cause illness or death, as typhoid is more rampant in these areas.

If water as they say is life, WICUDA USA has kick started a life saving venture which will go a long to improve the livelihood of beneficiaries. 

Ngabir Paul Bantar Mayor of Nkambe

Representative of WICUDA USA

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Miracle Shopping!!! Nigerian Bishop Zuga Unveils 'Wonders Water', Says it Can See, Hear and Excavate Buried Charms (Photos)

History made as Nigeria becomes the first country to produce a water that can see, hear and excavate buried charms, all thanks to Bishop Zuga.

Bishop Zuga unveiling of the water

 

Nigerian cleric, Bishop Sam Zuga, popularly known by his congregation as Jehovah’s Field Marshal, who runs an indigenous Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has taken to his Facebook to announce that the unveiling of his holy water that can see, hear and excavate buried charms.

 Here's what he wrote on social media as he shared photos of the product's unveiling in church;

"God helped me again to make another world impact by creating another wonder of the world today at the first customised cathedral in the world by launching WORLD WONDERS WATER on 7:7 7/7/'17. 

 

"This water can see, hear, act, heal, revitalise dead businesses, excavate buried charms, open closed doors and wombs, force people who forget you to remember you, give bountiful harvest, open blocked brains caused by witchcraft and produce millionaires among millions of people in the world. 

"It would be accepted by all human race irrespective of colour and religion as a result of the efficacy. Thank you for your prayers. It was great this morning."

 

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Football Transfer: Wayne Rooney Signs for Everton

England international and former Manchester United captain, Wayne Rooney has signed for his boyhood club, Everton.

Former Manchester United captain, Wayne Rooney now an Everton player

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has joined Everton over the weekend on a free transfer. The announcement was made on Everton's Twitter handle with photos.

 According to BBC Sport, Rooney arrived at Everton's Finch Park training ground on Saturday to have a medical, according to BBC Merseyside Sport.

 Rooney, 31, has now returned to Goodison - 13 years after he left for United - despite interest from other clubs. United will waive a fee and may also fund part of Rooney's £13m wages, it was learnt.

 The deal is not connected to United's ongoing pursuit of Everton forward Romelu Lukaku. Rooney signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract during the 2013-14 campaign, which included the option of a further season, but the Old Trafford club have no intention of triggering that clause.

 The future of the the former England captain, who started 15 Premier League games last season, was a subject of speculation for several months.

Asked in May whether he wanted to stay at Old Trafford, he said: "Of course. I've been at this club for 13 years, but I want to play football."

 Rooney began his career at Goodison Park before joining United for £27m in August 2004. Meanwhile, United have appointed former Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia as their new Under-23 manager. Sbragia, who left the Scottish FA last month, spent three years in charge of the reserves at United from 2002.

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I Don't Want a One Minute Man Kenyan Star Huddah Monroe Says

Kenyan star, Huddah Monroe has given hints about the features she is looking for in a man as she takes the 'other room' as a major priority.

 

Huddah Monroe

 

Ex Big Brother Africa housemate and controversial Kenyan Socialite, Huddah Monroe took to snapchat to blast all proud one minute men who brag about sleeping with different women.

"Them one min (minute) men will be talking about many v*ginas they hit.......it's many coz you can't stay a full min with ur premature ejaculations!"

"I don't want a ONE MINUTE MAN! take the L and CHILL!" she posted.

 

 

Over time, Monroe has proved to be wild as she discussed s*xual issues openly just as she patronizes luxury hotels across the world.

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President Mugabe is Sick, Goes to Singapore for Routine Check-up

President Robert Mugabe has joined the list of sick African leaders receiving treatment abroad according to the information made available by his media team.

 

Robert Mugabe

 

Mr. Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe is sick and has gone to Singapore for treatment or what local media say is “routine medical check-up”. “President Mugabe on Friday left the country for Singapore for a routine medical check-up,” Africa Review quoted local media.

The 92-year-old Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, on Thursday in Harare maintained that even though his party would choose a successor, he planned to contest the next election in 2018.

The paper said the veteran ruler is expected back in Zimbabwe midweek. President Mugabe’s medical trips to the Southeast Asia city state have become more frequent in recent years.

His previous visit was in May, also said to be for a “routine medical check-up”. In 2011 and 2014 he had eye surgery in a hospital in Singapore.

President Mugabe now walks with difficulty and sometimes dozes off during meetings. His health has been the subject of increased speculation in recent years and authorities in March arrested two journalists over a report alleging that he was “in bad shape”

In 2016, the government had to deny that he had died abroad during his annual vacation. President Mugabe has declined to name a successor and his ruling Zanu-PF party has been riven by factionalism for years. Despite President Mugabe’s advanced age, the party last year endorsed him as its candidate for the 2018 General Election. The leader is not the only African president currently abroad for treatment for an undisclosed condition.

Some other African leaders have also taken ill, including President Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently recuperating in London. Angola’s President Jose Eduardo dos Santos recently spent a month in Spain for medical treatment and on Monday officials announced that he had gone back for what was described as a “private visit”.

Mugabe was born 21 February 1924 and became is a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who has been President of Zimbabwe since 1987. He previously led Zimbabwe as Prime Minister from 1980 to 1987.

He chaired the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) group from 1975 to 1980 and has led its successor political party, the ZANU – Patriotic Front (ZANU–PF), since 1980.

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Nollywood Actress, Sylvia Edem Rubbishes Nigerian Men, Says She will Marry White man

Sultry Nollywood actress, Sylvia Edem, has openly talked down the idea of ever settling for a Nigerian husband, saying she believes they are not right for her.

 

Sylvia Edem

 

While speaking with an exclusive interview with Vanguard's Potpourri in anticipation of the premiere of her new movie ‘Sandcastle’, pretty Nollywood actress, Sylvia Edem, openly shunned the idea of ever settling for a Nigerian husband, saying, though, she has no problem with Nigerian men but believes they are not right for her.

 The sultry actress cum producer, also spoke out on infidelity in marriage and how love can stand the test of any situation.

 She said; “I don’t have a problem with Nigerian men but I just feel they are not right for me. I’ve been in one or two relationships with a Nigerian man, and I tried to make it work but it didn’t work, it didn’t favour me. Right now, I’m single and just patiently waiting for the right man to come my way.

 

 

"Nigerian men are not faithful. I’ve actually said I wanted to marry a White man right from when I was growing up. It’s not like Nigerian men are that bad but this is my own choice; it’s what I want; after trying two relationships with Nigerian men and it didn’t work for me, I gave up”, she said.

When she was asked what would be her reaction if she discovers that her husband cannot satisfy her in bed, she said; “Let me tell you something about marriage, it’s all about love; whether a man can satisfy me in bed or not, if I love him I will remain in the marriage because I didn’t marry him because of the size of his manhood or how much he can satisfy me in bed. I married him because I love him so I should be able to stay in the marriage”, she said.

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Scientists Discover Secret to Having Better Sleep at Night.

Scientists have made a startling discovery about how one can have better sleep at night, and you should have a look at it.

Illustrative photo

 

A new Northwestern Medicine and Rush University Medical Center study based on older adults has shown that having a purpose in life

Although the participants in the study were older, researchers said the findings are likely applicable to the broader public.

 Poor sleep quality is related to having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and feeling sleepy during the day. Sleep apnea is a common disorder that increases with age in which a person has shallow breathing or pauses in breathing during sleep several times per hour. This disruption often makes a person feel unrefreshed upon waking up and excessively sleepy during the day.

 Dr. Jason Ong, an associate professor of neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine said, “Helping people cultivate a purpose in life could be an effective drug-free strategy to improve sleep quality, particularly for a population that is facing more insomnia.

“Purpose in life is something that can be cultivated and enhanced through mindfulness therapies.”

 823 adults, who had an average age of 79, participated in the study and answered a series of questions on purpose of life and sleep.

 For the purpose in life survey, they were asked to rate their response to statements such as: ‘I feel good when I think of what I’ve done in the past and what I hope to do in the future.’

 People who felt their lives had meaning were 63% less likely to experience sleep apnoea, a breathing problem that leads to repeated waking up in the night.

 They were also 52% less likely to have restless leg syndrome, a sleep-disrupting irresistible urge to move the legs.

 The study was published on Sunday, July 9, in the journal Sleep Science and Practice.

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Peter Mafany Musonge Weds Mbangue

Peter Mafany Musonge

Peter Mafany Musonge, the Chairman of the National Commission for the Promotion of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism has tied the nuptial nut with the assistant general manager of the Yaounde Congress hall. Peter Mafany who is 74  years old or so, on July 9, 2017 wedded Mrs. Mbangue (30) in what has been described as wedding of the year. Tongues are still waging in Buea, the regional capital of the South West Region over mouth watering extravagant wedding. It should be recalled that Peter Mafany Musonge is former Prime Minister, Head of Government, Grand Chancellor of the National Order and was few weeks ago senate bureau member until his resignation. Appointed by presidential decree as president of the NCPBM, Peter Mafany Musonge will now be fully involved in the leadership of the National Commission for the Promotion of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism, Following the Anglophone crisis. After his recent appointment as the Chairman of the National Commission of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism, he resigned from the position of CPDM group leader in the senate . 

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WWE Great Balls of Fire: Brock Lesnar Survives Samoa Joe

 

(Left to right) WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar defended his title Sunday against Samoa Joe. Photo courtesy of WWE/Twitter

 

July 10 (UPI) -- WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar narrowly escaped defeat Sunday at Great Balls of Fire in his title match against Samoa Joe.

The main event of the night, Joe brought the fight to The Beast before the bell rang by ambushing Lesnar and then slamming him into a table.

Despite being dazed and less than 100-percent, Lesnar smiled as the bell finally rang to signal the start of the bout. Even after Lesnar sent Joe to Suplex City, The Destroyer again gained an advantage over the champion after he delivered a low blow while covering the referee's line of vision.

Joe would spend the rest of the match locking in his fabled Coquina Clutch submission maneuver onto Lesnar who was able to fend off the chokehold multiple times.

Appearing weakened and fading with Joe's third Coquina Clutch attempt, Lesnar escaped certain defeat by picking up Joe for a thundering F5 for the three count. As Lesnar exited the ring looking exhausted, Joe stared him down with a look of anger.

Great Balls of Fire also featured Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman taking their rivalry to the next level with a brutal and hard-hitting Ambulance Match.

The bout, which ends after a competitor is locked inside an ambulance parked by the entrance ramp, featured Strowman dominating Reigns for most of the match. The Monster Among Men seemed unstoppable against The Big Dog who at one point was finally able to damage his opponent by sending him through an LED screen located on the entrance way.

The fight then reached around the ambulance where Reigns was ready to put Strowman away with a timely Spear. As Reigns charged towards his opponent, he landed inside the vehicle as Strowman moved out of the way giving Strowman the victory.

Upset over his loss, Reigns then leaped out with a Spear as Strowman celebrated and placed his towering foe inside the ambulance as he took over the driver's seat. Reigns acted out of character when he drove the ambulance backstage and straight into a truck with Strowman still inside.

Raw general manager Kurt Angle and WWE officials quickly rushed to the grizzly scene as they tried to help Strowman out of the destroyed ambulance to check on his condition. Minutes later, paramedics were able to help Strowman escape from the wreckage. Bloodied and battered, Strowman refused medical help as he eventually stood up and walked away on his own.

Other moments from Great Balls of Fire included Cruiserweight Champion Neville defeating Akira Tozawa; Bray Wyatt defeating Seth Rollins; Big Cass defeating Enzo Amore; Raw Tag Team Champions Cesaro and Sheamus retaining their titles against The Hardy Boyz in a 30-minute Iron Man Match; Sasha Banks defeating Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss via count out keeping the title on Bliss; The Miz defeating Dean Ambrose to keep his Intercontinental Championship and Heath Slater defeating Curt Hawkins.

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Fall in Cocoa Prices May Affect Production

 

Cameroon’s plans to increase production of cocoa beans by 2020  may affected by the fall in the prices of cocoa. The fall in the prices development experts say may dissuade farmers from planting new crops or create new plantations. Reports say the average field price per kilogram of cocoa beans varies between 800 CFA francs and 900 CFA francs, according to statistics compiled by the information system of the farming sector (SIF). Notwithstanding that last year, a kilogram of cocoa beans was sold at 1,500 CFA francs as compared to the 900 FCFA and 800 CFA francs market price nowadays.

According reports during the 2016-2017 cocoa season, production was more than 250,000 tons, which is still far from the projected 600,000 tons by 2020. While the strategy to increase, output envisaged new plantings of about 100 000 hectares (247 105 acres) every year, Cameroon only achieved growth of 2 500 to 3 500 hectares since 2014.

Cameroon processes about 25 percent of its cocoa locally, according to the regulator, the National Cocoa and Coffee Board. The sector accounts for 3 percent of the country’s gross domestic product and with the falling prices, prospects are high that local processing could be the solution to achieve the 2020 goal.

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Antimalarials of Unproven Quality Rampant in Africa

[NAIROBI] Sub-Saharan Africa  has a large and potentially growing market for non-quality-assured  antimalarials, especially in the private sector, a  study says.
Quality assured antimalarials are drugs certified by global health organisations such as the WHO for treating malaria. They contain the indicated amount of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) as opposed to poor quality or substandard ones that may not contain the specified amount of API.
According to researchers, because the recommended first-line medicines for treating uncomplicated malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa — also called artemisinin combination therapy —are mainly distributed by the private sector, studies that explore this market are necessary.
Therefore, the study published in the Malaria Journal last month (25 May) examined the extent to which non-quality-assured artemisinin combination therapy (non-QAACT) are available in the private and public sectors in eight malaria endemic countries in Sub-Saharan Africa — Benin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia— between 2009 and 2015.

“The rise of non-QAACT is critical not only to patient health and safety, but also to effective malaria control.” Kate O’Connell, ACTwatch Group

Trained volunteers conducted a total of 29 malaria medicine outlet surveys in the countries to examine outlets that could possibly stock antimalarials in the public (non-profit) and private-for-profit sectors, during the peak malaria transmission season for each country. In each country, the surveys lasted six to eight weeks.
The researchers screened about 50,000 eligible outlets and audited over 336,000 antimalarials, including more than 78,000 quality-assured ACT and 83,000 non-QAACT— medicines which have not been granted global regulatory approval.
“Private sector availability of non-QAACT varied substantially between countries during the most recent survey round from 0 per cent in Madagascar and 4 per cent in Benin, to 17 per cent in Zambia, 21 per cent in Tanzania, and 38 per cent in Uganda,” notes the paper.  “More than 40 per cent of private sector outlets were stocking non-QAACT in Kenya (42 per cent), and about half of outlets had non-QAACT in stock in Nigeria (48 per cent) and Democratic Republic of Congo’s Katanga (53 per cent).”
Kate O’Connell, the founding principal investigator for ACTwatch Group, which conducted the study, says: “Addressing the availability and distribution of non-QAACT will require effective private sector engagement and evidence-based strategies to address provider and consumer demand for these products.”
O’Connell adds: “The rise of non-QAACT is critical not only to patient health and safety, but also to effective malaria control and protection of artemisinin drug efficacy in the face of spreading resistance.”
Willis Simon Akhwale, Kenya-based malaria control specialist, says that the study covers a long period, and provides an opportunity to do a trend analysis.
Akhwale tells SciDev.Net that the findings could be due to the lack of local manufacturing of antimalarials and high cost of quality antimalarials in Sub-Saharan Africa.
According to Akhwale, the findings do not portend well for the achievements made so far towards malaria control in Africa.

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FAO Warns of Tilapia Virus as Outbreak Spreads

By Fatima Arkin

An emerging viral disease observed in both wild and farmed tilapia could impact global food security and nutrition if biosafety measures are not introduced, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and other organisations have warned.

The warning appeared in a special alert issued by FAO (May 26). Tilapia lake virus (TiLV) was first detected in Israel in 2009, but was only confirmed as a new  disease in 2014. Cases have since been reported in other parts of the world.

“All countries culturing tilapia and especially those translocating live tilapia should be vigilant about the disease and take appropriate risk management measures to reduce the likelihood of imported stocks being infected with TiLV,” Melba Reantaso, aquaculture officer at the FAO, tells SciDev.Net.

“All countries culturing tilapia and especially those translocating live tilapia should be vigilant about the disease.” Melba Reantaso, UN Food and Agriculture Organization

Tilapia is a common name for hundreds of species of the tilapiine cichlid fish, and its name comes from the cichlid genus Tilapia. It is the most popular farmed fish in the world, after carp and salmon.

According to research, TiLV has been reported in five countries so far: Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Israel and Thailand. Outbreaks in Thailand have wiped out 90 per cent of tilapia stocks.

TiLV is part of the Orthomyxoviridae family of viruses, which is related to the anaemia virus that has heavily damaged the salmon farming industry. It is not known to infect humans.

Fish infected with TiLV often display sluggishness, lesions of the skin, eye abnormalities and lens opacity. However, there are still knowledge gaps, such as whether passive carriers of the infection can transmit the virus and whether infections through frozen tilapia products are possible.

Vishnumurthy Mohan Chadag, a senior scientist at WorldFish, an international non-profit research organisation, tells SciDev.Net that countries vulnerable to the TiLV virus need to put in place monitoring and surveillance strategies.

Building awareness about TiLV in all sectors of the value chain is also important, says Chadag, with special attention given to small-scale farmers with limited access to knowledge and information.

At the international level, mobilisation is already underway between various stakeholders to assist affected countries and get them to adopt biosecurity measures that include requirements to report unusual fish mortality and restrictions on the movement of live fish. Efforts are also underway to develop a vaccine

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Former Minister of Defence Philippe Menye Me Mve is No More

Philippe Menye Me Mve

The Eye---Philippe Menye Me Mvé who was former Minister of Defence has died at the age of 80. Reports say he died last weekend after a protracted illness. Appointed Minister delegate at the Presidency in Charge of Defence on September 19, 1996 he was later replaced on December 7, 1997. Before his appointment, he had served as Assistant Divisional Officer for Mfou, before moving to Nkam, Dja and Lobo, and Upper Nkam, Moungo, Mayo-Sanaga and Mfoundi where he served as Senior Divisional Officer. In 1992, he was appointed Governor of the then West Province where he served for four years before catapulted to Minister delegate in charge of defence.  

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Football Transfer: Lukaku Snubs Chelsea, Goes for the Red Devils

 While the world awaits his official announcement as the latest acquisition by Manchester United, Romelu Lukaku is already talking about his reasons for picking the Red Devils ahead of his former club, Chelsea.

 

 

Romelu Lukaku has revealed in an exclusive interview with ESPN FC that he is delighted to be joining "the biggest club in the world" ahead of his move to Manchester United.

 The Belgium international is expected to be formally unveiled as a United player on Monday after the club and Everton agreed to a £75 million deal on Friday.

The striker completed his medical while in Los Angeles on Saturday and is now waiting for the deal to be officially announced.

"This is an opportunity that I've always wanted since I was a child," Lukaku told ESPN FC's Alexis Nunes.

"When [Manchester United] came calling, I didn't have to think twice. So I'm really delighted to hopefully be part of their history."

Lukaku, 24, has been the subject of intense transfer speculation since April, when he confirmed that he would not extend his contract with Everton.

His former employers Chelsea were interested in the striker, and even tabled a late offer to try and convince Lukaku to move back to Stamford Bridge. Lukaku, however, had already made his mind up.

"My mind was already set. I gave my word, and I don't look back," he said. "I didn't look back since, and I was already mentally preparing to be part of the team."

When asked what he would tell people who queried why he chose Manchester United -- who came sixth in the Premier League last season -- over the champions, Lukaku responded: "I would say, 'Who would say no to the biggest club in the world?'

"Best stadium in England. The best fans. This is the perfect opportunity. I always said I wanted to play for a team that's challenging for every trophy that there is.

"I think Manchester United at the minute wants to be the dominant team, that dominant force. If you look at their history, it says enough. To become part of a club like them is something that I really wanted. I'm thankful for the opportunity that they gave me.

"Now it's time to work hard, work harder than I ever did before. I'm willing to do it. Hopefully, it will come a good way."

Lukaku's soon-to-be Manchester United teammate, Paul Pogba is also in LA with on vacation and the duo recently took some time out to take on all comers in a 5-a-side match at the Urban Soccer 5 centre. Now, Lukaku can't wait to line up alongside the France midfielder in the Premier League.

"I've been talking to [Pogba] for about seven or eight years. And now he's living in Manchester," Lukaku said. "I live in Manchester. He lives like down the road from where I live, so we're together on a daily basis.

"He was explaining to me how it went at the club, and it triggered something in my head. When the opportunity came, I didn't have to think twice. I'm really excited.

"All of [the Man United players]. I think they're all top players, a good group of guys that is hungry to win trophies.

"And to play in front of those fans, everything is set there to perform. But, you know, I have to work harder than I'm doing now. I know the road is still far, but I'm willing to go on that path and grab the opportunity that I get."

Lukaku also spoke about his desire to once again work with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. The pair were previously together at Chelsea but, after a succession of loans, Mourinho was the one that sanctioned Chelsea's sale of Lukaku to Everton three years ago.

The 24-year-old, however, has only praise for his prospective new boss, labelling the Portuguese coach as "the best manager in the world."

"[Mourinho is] a guy who I wanted to play for since I was 10 years old, so now to have the opportunity to work under him again is great," Lukaku said.

"We've been in contact. He explained to me how the club was like, what he expects from me.

"You know, we were together under different circumstances. Obviously, the first time when I met him, I was still a young kid, and I was eager to play. And he understood my decision why I left at the time. I returned on the pitch.

"Now I'm 24. I'm a grown man. He sees the maturity that has grown throughout the years, so I'm really thankful for the opportunity he gave me again."

Lukaku scored 71 goals in 133 games for Everton since signing permanently in 2014. The striker now wants to work with Mourinho and help convert that impressive record into silverware.

"I think he wants to improve me, make me a better player than I am today, which is good. I always want to improve," Lukaku said.

 

"I always want to work on the good stuff, but also the bad stuff. He knows how to make players better, and make from players winners as well.

"For me, I think it's the perfect opportunity. I'm 24. I never won a major trophy, but I'm eager to win something and to be part of a team that wins trophies, and I think he's the right guy to help me in that."

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NOWEFU-USA Frowns, Cautions Social Media Users Circulating Images of Fon of Mbengwi, Kai

 Press Release

As you must all know be aware by now, two of our fons (Mbengwi and Kai in Momo Division) made a quick and unannounced trip to the great beyond to visit with our ancestors. While we wait in consternation and yet in hope for the return, I will like on behalf of the US North West Fons Council to provide the following caution:
It is an act of traditional sacrilege to lay bare, on social media, or anywhere else for that matter, that which is the preserve of the traditional council (Ngumba) and what they alone can see. Please desist from circulating any parts of the accident especially pictures reflecting those involved in the accident.
Proceed immediately to deleting any such images from your phones, computers, servers and any other electronic devices. Our culture instructs us to the contrary.

Mbahterngwei Victor Tarkeh (Executive Director USNWFC)
Ngamfon Divine Anjeh (Njindom)
Ntungfo'o MartinTamukong

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CPJ asks Confederation of African Football to Urge Release of Cameroonian Journalists

Ahmad Ahmad
President of the Confederation of African Football
3 Abdel Khalek Sarwat Street,

6th October City 12566,

Egypt

Via Email: info@cafonline.com
Via Facsimile: +20-2/3824 7274

July 6, 2017

Dear Mr. Ahmad,
We at the Committee to Protect Journalists, an international, independent nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving press freedom, ask that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) join calls on the Cameroonian government to release all journalists detained for their work in Cameroon and to cease censoring and harassing the media ahead of the African Cup of Nations, scheduled to begin on January 12, 2019. Cameroon's appalling press freedom record and its continued use of military courts to try journalists on terrorism charges are a far cry from the vision of an "Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice, and the rule of law" the African Union, CAF, and other partners support in their Agenda 2063

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https://cpj.org/2017/07/cpj-asks-confederation-of-african-football-to-urge.php



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