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St. Maarten singer Kenyo brings a 'message of unity' to opening of Reflecting on Covid expo in Brabant Friday

St. Maarten singer Kenyo brings a ‘message of unity’ to opening of Reflecting on Covid expo in Brabant Friday

AMSTERDAM — When Dutch king Willem Alexander officiates the opening of the roving memorial “Reflecting on Covid” on Friday September 29, 2023, in the province of Brabant, one face will stand out on stage: that of St. Maarten singer Kenyo Baly. The charismatic 27-year-old performer with the velvet baritone will be singing the song “Hometown Glory by Adele.”

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OXFAM: EU in danger of violating aid rules by using aid to halt African migration

OXFAM: EU in danger of violating aid rules by using aid to halt African migration

The EU is in danger of violating global and EU aid rules by using aid to halt migration. This is according to Oxfam’s new report, From Development to Deterrence, which sheds light on how the EU employs its aid budget to outsource migration control to countries in Africa. The report reveals that 6 out of the 16 identified migration activities in Niger, Libya and Tunisia potentially breach aid rules. These 6 activities total €667 million, with the total funds analysed amounting to approximately €1 billion.