Discriminatory family laws undermine women's rights and post-conflict recovery in the Middle East and North Africa

Discriminatory family laws undermine women's rights and post-conflict recovery in the Middle East and North Africa

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 1, 2026/APO Group/ — The Hurra Coalition (http://apo-opa.co/4gQAI5n) has called on governments and the international community to make family law reform a priority in the Middle East and North Africa, warning at the 62nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council that discriminatory laws are undermining women’s economic rights, hindering sustainable development,…

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“We Are Not Guilty” — Dismissed Police Officers Plead Not Guilty in Alleged Extrajudicial Killing of Warri Musician OG Million

“We Are Not Guilty” — Dismissed Police Officers Plead Not Guilty in Alleged Extrajudicial Killing of Warri Musician OG Million

The five dismissed police officers standing trial over the alleged extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Warri musician Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Million, have pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. The defendants appeared before the Delta State High Court in Asaba on Tuesday, where the court fixed July 14, 2026, for the commencement…

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African Mining Week (AMW) 2026 to Host National Mining Companies Forum as Africa Seeks Capital for .5T Resource Base

African Mining Week (AMW) 2026 to Host National Mining Companies Forum as Africa Seeks Capital for $8.5T Resource Base

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 1, 2026/APO Group/ — African Mining Week (AMW) 2026 – Africa’s Most Influential Mining Conference, taking place October 14–16 in Cape Town – will feature the African National Mining Companies Forum, bringing together state-owned mining enterprises, government leaders and global investors to examine the expanding role of national mining companies…

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2026 World Cup: Mbappe overtakes Klose record, leads Messi in Golden Boot race

2026 World Cup: Mbappe overtakes Klose record, leads Messi in Golden Boot race

France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has now surpassed Miroslav Klose’s World Cup goalscoring record. Mbappe scored twice as they thrashed Sweden 3-0 to qualify for the Round of 16. The 27–year-old’s brace means he now has six goals and two assists at the tournament. That puts his ahead of Argentina’s Lionel Messi, who has six goals…

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