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  • World NewsThe 77 Percent — The retirement age impasse | Thaiger

    The 77 Percent — The retirement age impasse

    How long do you want to work before retiring? In most African countries the retirement age is 60. But in Uganda, some civil servants want to change their age legally so that they can stay in the job market for longer. Unsurprisingly, young Ugandans who face crippling unemplyment are very much against the idea. On this week’s show we delve…

  • World NewsSiarhei Tsikhanouski: From blogger to activist to political prisoner? | Thaiger

    Siarhei Tsikhanouski: From blogger to activist to political prisoner?

    Belarusian video blogger Siarhei Tsikhanouski was in pretrial detention for more than 18 months. On Tuesday, he was sentenced to 18 years in prison on charges of organizing mass unrest and of inciting social hatred. Tsikhanouski’s emergence on the Belarusian political scene in the spring of 2020 came as a surprise to many in the country. In May 2020, media…

  • World NewsAfricaLink On Air – 14 December 2021 | Thaiger

    AfricaLink On Air – 14 December 2021

    Nigeria’s security situation at a glance +++ Gambia’s main opposition party heads to the supreme court to challenge the outcome of the December 4th presidential election +++ Is Cameroon serious about protecting the LGBTQ community? +++ Mali’s young creative farmers changing the game +++ Russia – Ukraine tension SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsSudan: Military used heavy weapons against anti-coup protesters, NGOs say | Thaiger

    Sudan: Military used heavy weapons against anti-coup protesters, NGOs say

    The deaths of at least 41 unarmed protesters in Sudan have caught the attention and condemnation of international observers. Despite the internet outage ordered by General Abdel-Fattah Burhan following the military coup on October 25, activists were able to document the use of anti-aircraft weapons and armor-piercing bullets. The footage shows clearly that the Sudanese Security Forces and militias such…

  • World NewsIndonesia: Epidemiologists warn of high COVID risk at disaster shelters | Thaiger

    Indonesia: Epidemiologists warn of high COVID risk at disaster shelters

    As a sprawling archipelago on the ring of fire, Indonesia frequently experiences strong earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. A 7.3-magnitude earthquake in the Flores Sea on Tuesday sent people runningfrom the coast in panic, although a tsunami warning was called off, and damage was reported to be minor. However, disasters in Indonesia can often be more serious. The sudden eruption…

  • World NewsUK’s nationality bill could strip millions of Britons of their citizenship | Thaiger

    UK’s nationality bill could strip millions of Britons of their citizenship

    What is the Nationality and Borders Bill? The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act passed in 2002 enabled the government to strip someone of their British citizenship provided they had another nationality. Since 2006, the British home secretary has had the power to deprive dual nationals of their British citizenship if doing so is “conducive to the public good.” In 2014,…

  • World NewsIs South Korea close to officially ending the Korean War? | Thaiger

    Is South Korea close to officially ending the Korean War?

    South Korean President Moon Jae-in said this week that the United States, China and North Korea agreed in principle on declaring a formal end to the Korean War, replacing an armistice agreement that ended hostilities in 1953. However, analysts are not sure it will happen, or if such a step is advisable, given concerns over the security situation in northeast…

  • SponsoredZenithy awarded “Best Boutique Housing Development Phuket” | Thaiger

    Zenithy awarded “Best Boutique Housing Development Phuket”

    Press Release During the prestigious Dot Property Thailand Awards held at the Park Hyatt Bangkok on November 18, 2021, Phuket’s own Zenithy Development took home the title of “Best Boutique Housing Development Phuket.” The Dot Property Awards, now in its sixth year, aims to award developers in Southeast Asia that stand out in categories such as design, innovation, and sustainability.…

  • World NewsCOVID: Why is India’s largest vaccine maker cutting production? | Thaiger

    COVID: Why is India’s largest vaccine maker cutting production?

    India’s largest vaccine maker is reducing its production of the COVID-19 vaccine, as the country now has more doses than it needs to fully vaccinate the eligible population. As of Monday, nearly 816 million of the country’s eligible adult population had received at least one dose of the vaccine, while 512 million were fully vaccinated, according to health ministry figures.…

  • Sports NewsChampions League: UEFA forced into Round of 16 redraw, Bayern draw Salzburg | Thaiger

    Champions League: UEFA forced into Round of 16 redraw, Bayern draw Salzburg

    UEFA officials were left red-faced after a “technical problem” in the initial draw for the Champions League last-16 forced them to rule it void. Six-time winners Bayern Munich will now face RB Salzburg. SOURCE: DW News

  • Sports NewsChampions League: UEFA forced into Round of 16 redraw after ‘technical problem’ | Thaiger

    Champions League: UEFA forced into Round of 16 redraw after ‘technical problem’

    UEFA officials were left red-faced after a “technical problem” in the initial draw for the Champions League last-16 forced them to rule it void. A redraw has been scheduled by European football’s governing body. SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsSuu Kyi imprisonment: Will the EU impose sanctions on Myanmar? | Thaiger

    Suu Kyi imprisonment: Will the EU impose sanctions on Myanmar?

    After the United States, Britain and Canada last Friday announced additional sanctions on Myanmar’s military junta, pressure is growing on the European Union to follow suit. The vice president of the European Parliament called earlier for additional measures against Myanmar’s junta and its associated businesses, which took power illegally in a coup on February 1. However, EU spokespersons contacted by…

  • SponsoredTop 5 dental clinics by Dental Corporations PLC in Thailand | Thaiger

    Top 5 dental clinics by Dental Corporations PLC in Thailand

    Press Release Thailand has been a leading dental tourism hub and as the country re-open its doors back to medical tourism, we would like to recommend you the dental clinics by Dental Public Corporation Limited. The clinics here provide some of the greatest and safest dental care in the world, and one of their clinics was recently ranked as one…

  • Sports NewsMax Verstappen: ‘Mad Max’ evolves into Formula One world champion | Thaiger

    Max Verstappen: ‘Mad Max’ evolves into Formula One world champion

    Formula One’s latest world champion Max Verstappen has developed into a top driver, as his stunning win in Abu Dhabi proves. The Dutchman is anything but tame, though. SOURCE: DW News

  • Sports NewsFormula One: Max Verstappen wins world championship in Abu Dhabi | Thaiger

    Formula One: Max Verstappen wins world championship in Abu Dhabi

    In one of the most anticipated Formula One races in recent years, Max Verstappen came out on top to seal the world championship in the most dramatic fashion. SOURCE: DW News

  • Sports NewsBochum hold Borussia Dortmund to help Bayern Munich | Thaiger

    Bochum hold Borussia Dortmund to help Bayern Munich

    Bochum’s draw with Dortmund wasn’t just a historic derby result for the newly-promoted side; it also gave their friends in Munich a boost in the title race. SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsEU devises new measures against ‘economic coercion’ | Thaiger

    EU devises new measures against ‘economic coercion’

    China last week put a ban on imports from Lithuania, an EU member state. It had nothing to do with a trade conflict: Beijing simply wants to persuade Vilnius to change its friendly policies toward Taiwan. Lithuania has allowed Taiwan to open a kind of embassy but China sees Taiwan as a renegade province awaiting reunification with the mainland. Now,…

  • World NewsRohingya vs. Facebook: What are the chances of success? | Thaiger

    Rohingya vs. Facebook: What are the chances of success?

    In August 2017, tensions escalated between Myanmar’s Buddhist majority and the Rohingya, a Muslim minority that lives mostly in the country’s northwestern state of Rakhine. Prior to that, the militant group “Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army” (ARSA) had carried out a number of attacks on police stations and border posts. The Myanmar military responded with a massive operation in the course…

  • World NewsAfricaLink On Air — 10 December 2021 | Thaiger

    AfricaLink On Air — 10 December 2021

    Odinga’s bid for the Kenya presidency+++Ghana introduces Mandatory vaccinations +++Tackling COVID surge in Johannesburg+++Zambia’s domestic workers fight for their rights+++Qatari sportswashing SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsPakistan: Where did billions of rupees in COVID aid go? | Thaiger

    Pakistan: Where did billions of rupees in COVID aid go?

    The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has recently hit back at claims that corruption is behind the billions of rupees in financial irregularities, following an audit of cash intended for Pakistan’s coronavirus response. The report released last month by the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) claimed that irregularities amounted to 40 billion Pakistani rupees ($226 million, €200 million). The almost…

  • World NewsAfghanistan opium trade booms since Taliban takeover | Thaiger

    Afghanistan opium trade booms since Taliban takeover

    The cultivation of opium poppy as a medicinal plant has a long tradition in Afghanistan. The milky sap extracted from the seed pods is dried to produce raw opium, an effective remedy for severe pain. Today, opium is used primarily as an intoxicant and as a raw material for the production of stronger drugs like heroin. In the last harvest…

  • World NewsHuge stash of marijuana intercepted near the Malaysian border | Thaiger

    Huge stash of marijuana intercepted near the Malaysian border

    Police have discovered some 1.6 tonnes of compressed high-grade marijuana. The stash was hidden in amongst other freight being carried on an 18 wheeler truck in Narathiwat. That’s a LOT of weed! The truck was on its way, allegedly to transfer into a boat to cross the Malaysian border, nearby. Local drug authorities estimate the high-grade marijuana would have a…

  • SponsoredSiam Piwat unveils the “ONESIAM SuperApp” – a smart platform that delivers extraordinary experiences | Thaiger

    Siam Piwat unveils the “ONESIAM SuperApp” – a smart platform that delivers extraordinary experiences

    Press Release Joining forces with partners across 13 industries to create a world of digital business through a world-class ecosystem of success. Siam Piwat is launching a groundbreaking premium world-class business ecosystem that homes in on over 7 million affluent customers in Thailand and reaches powerful customer bases around the globe. Advancing its Co-creation initiatives, Siam Piwat is joining forces…

  • World NewsFrom child mother to entrepreneur in Cape Verde | Thaiger

    From child mother to entrepreneur in Cape Verde

    Sara de Pina is a regular at this market in Assomada. She’s searching for the best bananas on the whole of Santiago Island. Then she meticulously sets to work. She and her family fry about 30 kilos of bananas a day. In the morning, she takes her daughter to school. She washes the utensils and peels the bananas to fry…

  • World NewsIs this the end of Kashmir’s bespoke gun-making? | Thaiger

    Is this the end of Kashmir’s bespoke gun-making?

    Civilian shotguns have been a traditional handicraft in Indian-administered Kashmir for decades, but as gun ownership has become increasingly difficult in the restive region, the industry may be breathing its last breath. SOURCE: DW News

  • Sports NewsRB Leipzig appoint Domenico Tedesco as new coach | Thaiger

    RB Leipzig appoint Domenico Tedesco as new coach

    The 36-year-old has been thrust into the hot seat after the sacking of American Jesse Marsch last weekend. RB Leipzig have struggled in the Bundesliga since the departure of Julian Nagelsmann to Bayern Munich. SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsOpinion: Postpone the AFCON in Cameroon due to the Anglophone crisis | Thaiger

    Opinion: Postpone the AFCON in Cameroon due to the Anglophone crisis

    Africa’s most prominent soccer championship, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has twice been pushed forward. The first postponement was because Cameroon was deemed unprepared to host the games, and the second was because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) — Africa’s soccer governing body — is now being asked if the escalating violence in the…

  • World NewsWill the US summit on democracy deliver? | Thaiger

    Will the US summit on democracy deliver?

    In the wake of a turbulent Donald Trump administration where conspiracy theories were promoted and authoritarian leadership style admired, President Joe Biden is reestablishing its commitments to democracy by holding a summit to defend it. The United States will have to reassess its traditional role of being a lecturer of democratic values at the Summit for Democracy which will take…

  • Sports NewsBayern Munich aside, Bundesliga teams disappoint in Champions League | Thaiger

    Bayern Munich aside, Bundesliga teams disappoint in Champions League

    Other than Bayern Munich, who continue to look like one of the best sides in Europe, Bundesliga teams in the 2021/22 Champions League season endured rather than enjoyed. SOURCE: DW News

  • World NewsDW’s GirlzOffMute turns one! | Thaiger

    DW’s GirlzOffMute turns one!

    It’s a year since DW launched GirlZOffMute, the video and radio show that gives African teen girls a voice! The reporters have helped girls in Nigeria, Cameroon, Malawi, and Kenya share their stories on various issues. The 60 videos in English, Kiswahili, Amharic and French have had more than 15 million views on social media and via DW’s partner stations…