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Monrovia – Liberians have once again shown how resilient they are, having weathered the civil war and Ebola. Though battered and bruised by COVID-19, they have stood strong, demonstrating a tremendous ability to withstand harsh times.

Ramatu Shariff, 55, a mother of eight boys, lives in Monrovia’s Clay Street making a living selling spaghetti, acheke (a cassava delicacy prepared with fish, sausage, and pepper sauce), and plantain chips off the front porch of her house, mainly to school children.

Dar es Salaam. Parliament’s Budget Committee wants all government vehicles to be converted to use compressed natural gas as part of efforts to cut massive spending on fuel.

The advice comes at a time when fuel prices are rising due to disruptions in the global supply chain, fuelled by Western nations’ sanctions on key producer Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

A human rights lawyer and executive director of the Women’s Probono Initiative, PRIMAH KWAGALA, 34, is the 2022 winner of the European Union Human Rights Defenders’ award.

The award is given annually by the EU member states and the Embassy of Norway to recognize an outstanding contribution by a human rights defender who often works in difficult circumstances in Uganda. Yudaya Nangonzi attended the event at the residence of the ambassador of Belgium in Kololo last week.

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ADDIS ABABA- Diaspora Ethiopians who paid visit to war-affected areas recently voiced commitment to contribute financial and material support to peoples affected by the terrorist TPLF aggression in the Amhara and Afar states.

Approached by the local media, members of the Ethiopian Diaspora expressed dejection over the immense humanitarian and material damage that have been caused by the criminal clique.

Struggling national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) is set for a fresh round of job cuts in a major restructuring plan linked to the Sh26.6 billion Treasury bailout that seeks to save it from collapse.

The airline will have to drop some of its routes, rationalise the frequencies of flights, operate a smaller fleet and maintain a lean workforce.

KQ chief executive Allan Kilavuka said the funds would strengthen their cash flow and speed up reforms on its route network, fleet and operations.

When seeking a light yet hearty dish, look to Italians. The culture has perfected straightforward cooking that highlights quality ingredients. Regardless of simplicity, they have maximum flavour. Many Italian dishes, especially from the south, are heart-healthy - no wonder the Mediterranean diet is loved by cardiovascular doctors worldwide.

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Two red-tailed squirrels were making a home for themselves in a field among coconut and mango trees in Bequia.

But both animals are now considered to be dead after the Forestry division took steps to cull them. 

“…An exotic species in a very small island like Bequia could be potential for problems,” Director Forestry Fitzgerald Providence commented yesterday, and he noted that once squirrels get into a new environment they can take over. 

Back-to-back eagle shots on holes 14 and 15 by Viktor Hovland, of Norway, was instrumental in helping him complete a comeback victory, enabling to lift the trophy at the 2021 Hero World Challenge that wrapped up yesterday afternoon at the Albany Golf Course in southwestern New Providence, The Bahamas.

Hovland came into the day six strokes behind third round leader Colin Morikawa, of the United States. He finished 18 strokes 

under par 270 at the end of the four rounds of competition.