The United Nations Secretary-General has issued a stark warning about the persistence of gender inequality across the globe.

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly headquarters in New York during the opening of the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women to mark International Women's Day, António Guterres said the world remains deeply shaped by a male-dominated culture.

Michael Mbewe has more.

The United Nations Secretary-General has issued a stark warning about the persistence of gender inequality across the globe.
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly headquarters in New York during the opening of the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women to mark International Women's Day, Ant&oacute;nio Guterres said the world remains deeply shaped by a male-dominated culture.
Michael Mbewe has more.

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UN SG issues warning of persistent gender inequality

Head of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa is calling for the immediate release of 42 Nigerians allegedly arrested in Mozambique without charges. Dabiri-Erewa has condemned the arrests.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to our correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyamgohn.

Head of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa is calling for the immediate release of 42 Nigerians allegedly arrested in Mozambique without charges. Dabiri-Erewa has condemned the arrests.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to our correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyamgohn.

 Nigerians in Diaspora Commission calls for immediate release of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the period in which the Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System commission, better known as the Madlanga Commission, must complete its work.

The commission will now submit its second interim report by the 29th of May, with the final report expected at the end of August.

The commissions Spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels spoke to Sisi Segalo.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the period in which the Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System commission, better known as the Madlanga Commission, must complete its work.
The commission will now submit its second interim report by the 29th of May, with the final report expected at the end of August.
The commissions Spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels spoke to Sisi Segalo.

Madlanga Commission's period extended to end of August

Leaders of the East African Community (EAC) gathered in Arusha for the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State, at a time when the region is facing one of its most complex security and humanitarian crises in recent years.

Held under the theme "Deepening Integration for Improved Livelihoods of EAC Citizens," the summit took place against the backdrop of escalating conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan, and the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). 

The meeting brought together heads of state from the bloc's eight member countries its highest decision-making body to discuss institutional reforms among other things.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Special project lead and International journalist Rading Biko in Nairobi, Kenya.

Leaders of the East African Community (EAC) gathered in Arusha for the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State, at a time when the region is facing one of its most complex security and humanitarian crises in recent years.
Held under the theme "Deepening Integration for Improved Livelihoods of EAC Citizens," the summit took place against the backdrop of escalating conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan, and the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).&nbsp;
The meeting brought together heads of state from the bloc's eight member countries its highest decision-making body to discuss institutional reforms among other things.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to Special project lead and International journalist Rading Biko in Nairobi, Kenya.

UN SG issues warning of persistent gender inequality

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