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World Council of Churches calls for peace in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region – Vatican News

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World Council of Churches calls for peace in Ethiopia's Tigray Region - Vatican News

By Lisa Zengarini

Fighting began in Ethiopia on 4 November, when Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched military operations in response to an attack on federal troops by armed forces loyal to the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF), resulting in heavy casualties and thousands of civilians fleeing the region.

In a statement released after a virtual meeting, the executive committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) condemned “the numerous brutally violent attacks against churches and communities especially affecting the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, on the members of any community defined by religion or ethnicity, on churches and holy places, and on civilians by armed groups”  and mourned “the deaths of so many people.”

Praying for all

The WCC also expressed concern for the many people displaced by the fighting: “We pray that they may be assured of their security and religious freedom, so that they may return to their homes,” the statement reads.  

“We denounce those who seek to foster tensions, division, antagonism and bloodshed among the people of Ethiopia for their own political purposes”, the WCC added, urging all stakeholders to “retreat from the precipice of a new catastrophe and to return to dialogue rather than conflict, to cooperation rather than division.”

The executive committee also conveyed the WCC’s “support and encouragement to all the churches of Ethiopia to raise their prophetic voice for inclusive dialogue, peace, justice and unity against violence and hatred.”

Compounding challenges

Recalling that the current crisis arises against the background of multiple concurrent challenges, including regional tensions associated with the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the worst locust invasion in 25 years, serious impacts on food production, and the Covid-19 pandemic, the statement stressed that “such a constellation of crises underscores the necessity of cooperation at this critical time.”

Finally, the statement reaffirmed “the WCC’s commitment to supporting dialogue and cooperation between the churches and religious communities of Ethiopia and Eritrea in the interests of developing peaceful relations in the region.”

Spreading conflict

Tensions between the Federal Government and Tigray regional State had been growing for several months and are of ethnic nature. Many observers fear that the conflict could spread, involving other regions of Ethiopia but also neighbouring Eritrea, Sudan and Somalia.

Following the decision of the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to start military operations in the Tigray region, the Catholic Bishops of Ethiopia published a statement urging parties to resolve their differences amicably, “in a spirit of respect, understanding” and warning on the risks of a civil war.

After the Angelus prayer of November 8, Pope Francis, too, urged “that the temptation of an armed conflict be rejected” and invited “everyone to prayer and to fraternal respect, to dialogue and to a peaceful resolution to the disagreements”.

The ongoing fight between Ethiopia’s Federal Government and the Tigray forces has also sparked concerns among the bishops of Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), who published a statement on Friday, 13 November, calling on the people of Ethiopia to have peaceful dialogue to end their disagreements.

Link religion, education for national development – NCC

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Link religion, education for national development – NCC

Prof. Adeolu Akande, Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for a linkage between education and religion to speed up Nigeria’s quest for national development.

Akande made the call in a paper titled “Religion, Education and National Development’’, which he presented at the Foundation Day Lecture of the Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan.

“Nigeria’s national life suggests a disconnect between religion, education and quest for national development.

“ If we are desirous of charting a new developmental path for the nation, we must realise the place of religion in education.

“Religion, if not well managed, can promote conflict and violence which are the very enemies of development as peace and security are the foundation of development,’’ he said.

Akande said that religion was the foundation of the society and could be positively deployed for national development just as its mismanagement could become a hindrance to national development.

“Religion provides believers with guidelines about life and the life-after which serves as the much-needed incentives for indulging in productive activities during one’s life time.

“Religion also promotes growth as it directs adherents towards such virtues as hard work, honesty, truthfulness and avoidance of harmful activities against fellow men and society.

“Such virtues promote the right ethics for economic growth and prosperity,” he pointed out.

On education, which he defined as the process of acquiring physical and social capabilities demanded to function in the society, Akande noted that its fundamental aim was the physical, intellectual, emotional and ethical interaction of the individual as a social instrument for developing human resources and for human capital formation.

He said that education was the most important factor for development as well as for empowering people.

“While religion deals with the moral and spiritual component of education, education remains the driver of development.

“It is also particularly important to note that religion develops the appropriate values and attitude for citizens to live meaningful lives,” he explained.

He defined national development as a process of economic and social transformation that was based on complex cultural and environmental interactions making it imperative that religion and education must be in harmony for the desired change to happen since the major goal was to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment.

Akande described national development as the ability of a country to improve the economic and social welfare of the people by providing social amenities like quality education and portable water.

He listed other amenities to include transportation infrastructure, medical care, and employment for citizens, among others. (NAN)

– Nov. 16, 2020 @ 16:47 GMT |

Polish Cardinal Gulbinowicz dies at age of 97 – Vatican News

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Polish Cardinal Gulbinowicz dies at age of 97 - Vatican News

By Vatican News

The Polish Bishops’ Conference announced the death of 97-year-old Cardinal Henryk Gulbinowicz, Archbishop emeritus of Wrocław, via a tweet on Monday morning.

Hneryk Roman Gulbinowicz was born on 17 October 1923 in Sukikes, in the Archdiocese of Vilnius, and received priestly ordination on 18 June 1950.

On 12 January 1970, he was appointed Apostolic Administrator of Vilnius for the territory included in the Polish political borders. On 8 February, he received episcopal ordination. On 3 January 1976, he was appointed Archbishop of Wrocław (Wrocław).

In the consistory of 25 May 1985, he was created and published Cardinal with the title of the Immaculate Conception of Mary at Grottarossa. On 3 April 2004, he resigned the pastoral government of the archdiocese.

Ten days ago the Polish Cardinal was subjected to sanctions issued by the Holy See, after an investigation into charges of harassment, homosexual acts, and collaboration with the then Security Service.

In particular, disciplinary actions against him included being “prohibited from taking part in any public celebration or meeting; prohibited from using the episcopal insignia; and prohibited from the funeral service and burial in the cathedral.”

Ghana: Bishop appeals to politicians to stop dividing people – Vatican News

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Ghana: Bishop appeals to politicians to stop dividing people - Vatican News

Angela Ofosu Boateng – Accra, Ghana

Archbishop Naameh, who is the Ordinary of Tamale made the remarks when he addressed politicians, traditional leaders, priests, the religious and the lay faithful gathered at the St. Catherine Senior High School at Akatsi for the opening ceremony of the 2020 Plenary Assembly of the GCBC, recently. The Archbishop referenced recent disturbances that took place in Western Togoland.

There have been disturbances in Ghana’s Western Togoland as separatist groups agitate for secession from Ghana.

Use conciliatory language

The Archbishop reminded Ghanaians that in addressing the disturbances, care must be taken so as not to step on the toes of anyone but ensure a win-win outcome for a united and stable Ghana.

Archbishop Naameh said, “it is for this reason that we call on all, especially those prominent politicians who go out of their way to refer to some Ghanaians as ‘foreigners’ to desist from those unguarded comments.”

He explained that such unfortunate utterances worsened the already existing threat to the unity of the nation, stressing that “all divisive comments must cease if we intend to make any progress in our attempt to address the current threat posed by the secessionists.”

Archbishop Naameh called on the government to do all within its means to find a lasting solution to the problem.

Give the word of God space

Speaking on the theme of the Bishops’ Plenary, The Word of God: Christian Formation for Transformation in Ghana, Archbishop Naameh said Christians must at all times become the source of light to the world by avoiding deceit, corruption, materialism, greed for money, power and fame among others.

“In a society where honest and dedicated hardworking people are scarce commodities; where probity and accountability are acts of witch-hunting;  where ritual murderers operate with ease; where the youth practise Sakawa (Internet fraud); where contract killings for various reasons are on the increase and where the young disrespectfully address their leaders -the Word of God must be given space to define, direct and shape the beginning and future of our society. We need more than ever to sow the Word of God, so as to experience the transforming power of His Word,” said the Archbishop.

Apostolic Nuncio: Pay attention to the neglected and downtrodden

In his address, the Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana, Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, explained that human existence could be understood as a dialogue with God, hence, the Church is entrusted with the mission to proclaim the Word of God always and everywhere.

He noted that through His Word, God continues to speak to people as he did with the Prophets and Apostles. The Apostolic Nuncio, however, emphasised that there was need for faith and obedience on the part of human beings. 

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JASWANT SINGH KHALRA MEMORIAL LECTURE & BOOK LAUNCH

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Nearly 100 people stayed glued in the Zoom room as the Jaswant Singh Khalra Memorial Lecture was delivered on 3rd Nov 2020. First the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Mr. Ahmed Shaheed, addressed the audience, which included hundreds others who watched the event on KTV satellite channel, YouTube channels of UNITED SIKHS, BOSS ( British Organisation of Sikh Students), Khalas TV and Basics of Sikhi.

Then Satnam Singh Bains, Barrister, delivered the Memorial Lecture, on how his team has carried on Jaswant Singh Khalra’s work in the Indian courts. What followed was a touching vote of thanks from Navkiran Kaur, Jaswant Singh Khalra’s daughter.

The event culminated with the launch of Gurmeet Kaur’s book ‘The Valiant- Jaswant Singh Khalra’ , by Mr Shaheed, followed by Gurmeet Kaur’s reply to: ‘Why did I write the book?’

We also heard a tribute from Jaswant Singh Khalra’s brother, Rajinder Singh.

The book may be ordered by leaving a phone message on +44 870 1993328 or email [email protected]

Ayo Fayose bio: Age, educational background, religion, children

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Ayo Fayose bio: Age, educational background, religion, children

Although not much is known about his siblings, in Sep 2020, Ayo Fayose lost his immediate elder sister, Mrs. Moji Ladeji.

How old is Fayose?

The politician was born in 1960, which means that Ayo Fayose age is 60 years old (as of 2020).

Where is Ayo Fayose from?

Fayose grew up in Oyo state but originally hails from Afao Ekiti in Irepodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

Ayo Fayose educational background

Ayo Fayose began his early education at Saint Leo’s Catholic Primary School, Ibadan, in 1966 and obtained his Primary School Leaving Certificate in 1972. He proceeded to the Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo State, in 1973, where he sat for and passed the School Certificate examination in 1979.

He was admitted for a one-year pre-National Diploma (Pre-ND) program at the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, leading ultimately to a two-year Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program in Science Laboratory Technology, which he successfully completed in 1984.

He underwent his one-year mandatory industrial attachment at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Ibadan. He produced body and hair products during this period, naming them ‘Spotless.’

In 1985, Fayose was admitted for a Higher National Diploma (HND) program in Biological Sciences/Applied Medical/Biology by The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and graduated in 1987. He had his National youth service at Pepsi Nigeria Limited, Ibadan.

Ayo Fayose religion

The politician was born to a pastor and a prophetess, concluding that he grew up in a religious home.

Career

Ayo worked as the chief executive officer at Spotless Investment Limited, a group of companies, from 1988 until his election as the Governor of Ekiti State in 2003.

Before his election, Fayose served as Chairman of a Facts-Finding Committee set up by the Peoples’ Democratic Party and assigned to Kaduna State in 2003. He had served twice as a national delegate to the PDP national convention.

Ayo came to the limelight when he became the second executive governor of Ekiti state on May 29, 2003, after defeating the then incumbent governor, Niyi Adebayo. He was impeached on 16 October 2006 but came back to contest in 2014.

During the 2014 Governorship election in Ekiti State, Peter Ayodele Fayose was again the PDP flag bearer. He won the election and was declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission as the new Governor, Ekiti State; he was inaugurated on 16 Oct 2014.

Fayose boasts of being the only Nigerian to defeat an incumbent two times historically.

Previous appointments

Here is a summary of his previous appointments:

  • Staff – Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Ibadan, Oyo State (Industrial Attachment)
  • Staff – Pepsi Nigeria Limited, Ibadan, Oyo State (National Youth Service Corps)
  • Chief Executive Officer, Spotless Investment Limited, 1988 to 2003
  • Governor, Ekiti State, May 29, 2003 to October 16, 2006
  • Chairman, PDP Adhoc Committee, 2006
  • Governor, Ekiti State, October 16, 2014 to October 16, 2018

Awards

The politician has received these awards:

  • Ekiti State “Leaders in Achievement” Honour Award (2002)
  • Doctor of Public Administration (Honoris Causa) University of Ado-Ekiti (2004)
  • Fellow of the Polytechnic Ibadan (FPI) 2005
  • Most Distinguished Alumnus of the Faculty of Science of the Polytechnic, Ibadan (2005)
  • Outstanding Governor of the year 2004 by the Ekiti Kete Association in North America (EKAINA)
  • Ekiti State “Leaders in Achievement” Award 2002
  • Captain of Reform Agenda for the Grassroot
  • Best Governor of the Year 2004 by the PDP, U.K. Branch
  • Most Practical Governor in the South West (2005)
  • Best Governor in the South West 2005 by the Global Excellence Magazine, Lagos
  • Best Governor Nigeria 2006 by the City People Magazine, Lagos.

Personal life

Ayo Fayose got married to his lovely wife, Feyisetan Fayose, in 1988. Feyisetan is four years younger than him – she was born in 1964, while the politician’s birth year is 1960. She is a human rights activist, as well as a generous philanthropist. She is especially concerned about female rights.

Ayo Fayose children

Ayo and Feyisetan’s marriage is blessed with 5 children:

  • Joju
  • Nigba
  • Boluwatife
  • Rogba
  • Tomiwa

Blocked bank accounts

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission froze four Zenith Bank accounts allegedly used by Fayose to launder money for his Ekiti governorship election in 2014.

The judge, Justice Mohammed Idris, had granted the EFCC on June 24 2016 an order freezing all the funds in the said accounts in Zenith Bank. 2 of the accounts belong to Ayo while the third belongs to his hotel Spotless Hotel in Ado Ekiti. The fourth account was operated by one of Ayo’s aides, Abiodun Agbele.

The EFCC alleged that those accounts possessed funds, said to be about N4.7 billion, stolen from the office of the National Security Adviser, with most of the money secretly retained by Ayo for his personal use after the election.

Ayo Fayose is an outspoken politician who is also the former governor of Ekiti State. The politician is known for being fearless when it comes to matters affecting the Nigerian people.

READ ALSO: Fireboy DML biography: Age, real name, girlfriend, Apollo album

Legit.ng recently covered the story of Fireboy DML, one of the fast-rising Afro-Life singers from Nigeria. The musician became popular following the success of his single titled Jealous. You will be surprised to find out that the celebrity is only 24 years old, but he has made significant achievements in his career.

The musician recently released his sophomore album, Apollo. Apollo was released on August 20, 2020, under the YBNL Nation record label. The 17-track album comes after the success of his debut album Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps, which was released on November 29, 2019.

EU Derivative Clearing Showed Strong Growth In 2019

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, today publishes its third Annual Statistical Report (Report) analysing the European Union’s (EU) derivatives markets. It provides a comprehensive market-level view of the EU’s derivatives markets in 2019, which had a total size of €681tn gross notional amount outstanding, a decrease of 5% on 2018. The Report is based on data submitted under the European Markets and Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

Steven Maijoor, Chair, said:

“This year’s EU derivatives report reflects the improving quality of data reported under EMIR to present a comprehensive picture of derivative markets. It shows in particular that the clearing obligation, which began in 2016, continued to reduce systemic and counterparty risk in 2019.

“The collection and analysis of this data helps ESMA meet its financial stability and orderly markets objectives, by contributing to our risk assessment capability, facilitating regulatory authorities’ oversight and enhancing supervisory convergence across the EU.”

Highlights

  • The reduction in the total market size during 2019 was driven mainly by currency and equity derivatives, which fell by 15% and 35% respectively. Interest rate derivatives grew in the first half of the year, but later fell back and finished unchanged over the year; 
  • OTC trading still accounts for the majority of the trading with the share growing to 92% from 90%. The total share executed on trading venues (which includes some OTC trading) fell from 17% to 15%, driven by a fall in exchanged-traded derivatives;
  • Exposures continue to be highly concentrated in relatively few counterparties, particularly investment firms, credit institutions and CCPs. In all markets, a few large counterparties are widely connected to other market participants; and
  • The UK remains the dominant market for transactions within the EEA as well as with third countries. There were some signs of UK-US exposures growing slightly, while UK-EEA exposures fell.

EMIR data continues to improve. In this year’s report, the removal of an over-reporting counterparty improved data for both 2018 and 2019, enabling a refinement of 2018’s statistics. 

The report also includes an analysis of a specific derivatives market, credit default swaps (CDS), presenting market structure and trends statistics for 2019 and some CDS-specific indicators. A second article analyses the initial margins collected by CCPs, by asset, levels of concentration, and explores systemic risk.

ESMA will continue to report on its analysis on an annual basis.

7 ways the EU keeps you safe online

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European Commission European Commission – Oct 27
 
Did you know that hackers attack an average of 2,244 times a day?
They can have an impact even on our personal lives.

“Cybercrime will never happen to me.”

We all think this way until it does happen. As more of our life moves online, we need to be aware of how to stay safe.

Did you know that hackers attack an average of 2,244 times a day globally, causing damage to the economy and hurting businesses? They can even have an impact on our personal lives!

Phishing, hacking, data leaks and other cyber threats are among the biggest global risks of the decade after climate change (WEF). This is why one of the top priorities of the EU is to make the internet a safer place for everyone. That means protecting your personal data while you browse, but also safeguarding key infrastructure from cyberattacks, and ensuring we think through the risks of new technologies.

From raising awareness to fighting cybercriminals, here are seven ways the EU works to keep you safe online.

1. Think before you click

 

October is not only about pumpkins and Halloween: it is also Cybersecurity Month. This year, the European Cybersecurity Month is raising awareness of risks online and encouraging everyone to ‘ThinkB4UClick’.

Being safe online is about getting the basics right. Think before you click, install anti-virus software, choose your passwords smartly, and keep your devices locked when you are away.

These are simple tips and tricks you can follow to protect yourself online.

2. Protecting the little ones

Today, young Europeans are growing up with YouTube and Instagram. The internet opens doors to many new experiences, stimulating learning and creativity. However, children can also be exposed to online bullying and sexual harassment. This is why the EU has put in place several measures to protect them, foster digital literacy and fight against online child sexual abuse.

For instance, the EU provides a support network to every European country with a Safer Internet Centre, which you can call free of charge to seek help from experts on consent, data protection, online privacy and more.

3. With strong EU rules, your privacy matters

EU rules such as the ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ensure that this data is treated carefully, does not fall into wrong hands and that you have more control over how it is used. The EU is proud to have the strongest and most modern Data Protection rules in the world, rules which are becoming a global standard.

4. Digital skills make the world go round

The EU has taken many steps to encourage the development of digital skills by modernising education. The EU provides grants for master’s, PhD and post-graduate research and promotes upskilling and reskilling opportunities, with a particular emphasis on digital skills.

With more trained IT and cybersecurity professionals and a more digitally-skilled public, we are all safer online.

5. Working together to fight cybercrime and prevent attacks

Whether you are buying products in online shops, making bank transactions or searching for a job, a lot of your personal data is shared online. Cybercriminals aim to intercept online banking transactions, steal identities and harass people. This is why the Commission monitors and updates EU law on cybercrime and supports law enforcement capacity across EU countries. We are also working with the European Cybercrime Centre in Europol, the central hub for criminal information and intelligence. It offers operational and analytical support to investigations in all EU countries.

On top of that, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, ENISA has a very wide ambit and works on various topics including protecting smart grid electricity networks, eHealth systems, big data and much more. It provides support to all EU countries and ensures cybersecurity is embedded across all domains of EU policy.

In a hyperconnected world, ENISA aims to prepare Europe for the cyber challenges of tomorrow.

6. Thinking ahead on 5G networks — extra speed with extra protection

A revolution in how we stay connected is just around the corner. 5G is the 5th generation of mobile networks designed to meet society’s increased data and connectivity demands at greater speeds.

5G will have an impact on every aspect of our lives — from smart medicine and remote-controlled machinery to more efficient energy grids and connected cars.

To protect these future networks, we have had to change the way we think about security, which is not only a national issue but also a common challenge. The EU is working to provide guidance and measures to mitigate the new risks that come with 5G.

7. Tackling disinformation online

Nope, the Earth is not flat and no, 5G does not cause COVID-19. Seems straightforward, and yet we find disinformation everywhere online, also amplified by social media.

Online disinformation can have far-reaching consequences. It is a threat to democratic debate, and puts our health, security and environment at risk. The EU is therefore working to implement a clear, comprehensive and broad set of actions to tackle the spread of online disinformation in Europe.

On top of that, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, ENISA has a very wide ambit and works on various topics including protecting smart grid electricity networks, eHealth systems, big data and much more. It provides support to all EU countries and ensures cybersecurity is embedded across all domains of EU policy.

In a hyperconnected world, ENISA aims to prepare Europe for the cyber challenges of tomorrow.

6. Thinking ahead on 5G networks — extra speed with extra protection

A revolution in how we stay connected is just around the corner. 5G is the 5th generation of mobile networks designed to meet society’s increased data and connectivity demands at greater speeds.

5G will have an impact on every aspect of our lives — from smart medicine and remote-controlled machinery to more efficient energy grids and connected cars.

To protect these future networks, we have had to change the way we think about security, which is not only a national issue but also a common challenge. The EU is working to provide guidance and measures to mitigate the new risks that come with 5G.

7. Tackling disinformation online

Nope, the Earth is not flat and no, 5G does not cause COVID-19. Seems straightforward, and yet we find disinformation everywhere online, also amplified by social media.

Online disinformation can have far-reaching consequences. It is a threat to democratic debate, and puts our health, security and environment at risk. The EU is therefore working to implement a clear, comprehensive and broad set of actions to tackle the spread of online disinformation in Europe.

We aim to be a leader in the fight against online disinformation and the threat it poses to our shared values and democratic systems.

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