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Overview Quentin Jerome Tarantino (born March 27, 1963)[2] is an American filmmaker, film critic, and actor. His films are characterized by nonlinear storylines, dark humor, stylized violence, extended dialogue, ensemble casts, references to popular culture, alternate history, and neo-noir. Wikipedia Reservoir Dogs (1992) Pulp Fiction (1994) Jackie Brown (1997) Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) & Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) Death Proof (2007) Inglourious Basterds (2009) Django Unchained (2012) The Hateful Eight (2015) Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood (2019) Notable Content

Overview Aubrey Drake Graham[5] (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper, singer, and actor.[6] Gaining recognition by starring in the teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–08), Drake pursued a career in music releasing his debut mixtapeRoom for Improvement in 2006; he subsequently released the mixtapes Comeback Season (2007) and So Far Gone (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment.[7] Among the world's best-selling music artists, with over 170 million records sold, Drake is ranked as the highest-certified digital singles artist in the United States by the RIAA.[16] He has won four Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, a record 29 Billboard Music Awards, two Brit Awards, and three Juno Awards, and holds several Billboard Hot 100 chart records; Drake has the most top 10 singles (54), the most charted songs (258),[17] the most simultaneously charted songs in one week (27), the most Hot 100 debuts in one week (22), and the most continuous time on the Hot 100 (431 weeks). He additionally has the most number-one singles on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot Rap Songs, and Rhythmic Airplay charts. As an entrepreneur, Drake founded the OVO Sound record label with longtime collaborator 40 in 2012. In 2013, Drake became the new "global ambassador" of the Toronto Raptors, joining the executive committee of the NBA franchise, while owning naming rights to its practice facility. In 2016, he began collaborating with American entrepreneur Brent Hocking on the bourbon whiskeyVirginia Black; it eventually broke sale records in Canada.[14] Drake has also designed fashion, the most notable including a sub-label collaboration with Nike, alongside other business ventures. In 2018, he was reportedly responsible for 5 percent (CAD$440 million) of Toronto's CAD$8.8 billion annual tourism income.[15] Notable Content (WIP)

Overview Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter and dancer. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over a four-decade career, his contributions to music, dance and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture. Jackson influenced artists across many music genres; through stage and video performances, he popularized complicated dance moves such as the moonwalk, to which he gave the name, as well as the robot. He is the most awarded individual music artist in history.

Overview Muhammad Ali (/ɑːˈliː/;[3] born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.;[4] January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer, poet and philanthropist. Nicknamed The Greatest, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century, and is frequently ranked as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.[5][6][7] In 1999, he was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC. Notable Content (WIP)

Overview Edward Joseph Snowden (born June 21, 1983) is an American former computer intelligence consultant who leaked highly classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) in 2013, when he was an employee and subcontractor. His disclosures revealed numerous global surveillance programs, many run by the NSA and the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance with the cooperation of telecommunication companies and European governments, and prompted a cultural discussion about national security and individual privacy.

Overview Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (/ˈɡɑːndi,ˈɡændi/;[3]GAHN-dee; 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was an Indian lawyer,[4]anti-colonial nationalist[5] and political ethicist[6] who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule,[7] and to later inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā (Sanskrit: "great-souled", "venerable"), first applied to him in 1914 in South Africa, is now used throughout the world.[8][9] Notable Content (WIP)

Overview Jack Ma Yun[a] (Chinese: 马云; pinyin: Mǎ Yún; born 10 September 1964) is a Chinese business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group, a multinational technology conglomerate. In addition, he co-founded Yunfeng Capital, a private equity firm. Ma is a strong proponent of an open and market-driven economy.

Overview Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (/ˌɛmɪˈnɛm/; formerly stylized as EMINƎM), is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Eminem is among the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated worldwide sales of over 220 million records. He is credited with popularizing hip hop in middle America and is critically acclaimed as one of the greatest rappers of all time.[2] https://www.eminem.com/ https://www.facebook.com/eminem https://twitter.com/Eminem https://www.youtube.com/user/EminemVevo https://www.instagram.com/eminem/ https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eminem/111051 https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dGJo4pcD2V6oG8kP0tJRR

Overview Transhumanism is a philosophical and intellectual movement which advocates the enhancement of the human condition by developing and making widely available sophisticated technologies able to greatly enhance longevity, mood, and cognitive abilities, and predicts the emergence of such technologies in the future.[1][2]

Overview Lenard Larry McKelvey (born June 29, 1978), known professionally as Charlamagne tha God, is an American radio host, television personality, and author.[1] He is a co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club with DJ Envy and Angela Yee; all three were inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2020 for their work on the show. He also hosts the late-night talk show Tha God's Honest Truth on Comedy Central. Prior to his work on The Breakfast Club, he worked as a radio personality for several radio stations and also spent time as second mic on The Wendy Williams Experience with Wendy Williams on VH1. He is the founder of the Black Effect Podcast Network,[2] and was featured on Guy Code, Guy Court and Girl Code. He was also a VJ for The Week in Jams with DJ Envy and Sofi Green. In 2015, McKelvey began hosting the MTV2 show Uncommon Sense. https://www.cthagodworld.com/ Charlamagne Tha God, also known as Lenard McKelvey, is one of the most potent, influential, and authoritative voices in media today. He is the widely coveted, outspoken, thought-provoking co-host of the hottest nationally-syndicated radio show in the U.S., ‘The Breakfast Club,’ heard by over 4.5 million listeners each week. Charlamagne’s production company, CTHAGOD World Productions discovers and advocates for original, emerging talent who resonate with popular culture long before they become mainstream. A cultural architect and executive producer, Charlamagne is the co-host of the popular podcast, ‘Brilliant Idiots,’. He is a New York Times bestselling author of the book, ‘Black Privilege’ and Global bestseller ‘Shook One,’ which propelled him to become one of the world’s leading voices in the mental health discussion. Charlamagne will be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in October. Facebook/Instagram/Twitter @cthagod @breakfastclubam @BrilliantIdiots

Christopher George Latore Wallace, better known by his stage names The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, or simply Biggie, was an American rapper and songwriter. Rooted in the New York rap scene and gangsta rap traditions, he is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. Wikipedia Born: May 21, 1972, Brooklyn, New York, NY Assassinated: March 9, 1997, Los Angeles, CA Movies: Biggie & Tupac, Rhyme & Reason, MORE Children: C. J. Wallace, T'yanna Wallace

Overview Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z,[a] is an American rapper, songwriter, record executive, entrepreneur, and media proprietor. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists in history[7] and is also well known for being the former CEO of Def Jam Recordings, cultivating major industry artists such as Kanye West, Rihanna, and J. Cole.[8][9] A billionaire,[13][14] Jay-Z has attained significant success and media attention for his career as a businessman. In 1999, he founded the clothing retailer Rocawear,[15] and in 2003, he founded the luxury sports bar chain 40/40 Club. Both businesses have grown to become multi-million-dollar corporations, and allowed him to start-up the entertainment company Roc Nation in 2008. In 2015, he acquired the tech company Aspiro and took charge of their media streaming service Tidal.[16][17] In 2020, he launched "Monogram", a line of cannabis products.[18] One of the world's best-selling music artists, with over 125 million records sold, Jay-Z has won 23 Grammy Awards, the most by a rapper, and holds the record for the most number-one albums by a solo artist on the Billboard 200 (14).[19][20] Ranked by Billboard and Rolling Stone as one of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time,[21][22] Jay-Z was the first rapper honored in the Songwriters Hall of Fame,[23] and the first solo living rapper inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[24] https://lifeandtimes.com/

Overview Oprah Gail Winfrey (born Orpah Gail Winfrey;[1] January 29, 1954) is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist. She is best known for her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, broadcast from Chicago, which was the highest-rated television program of its kind in history and ran in national syndication for 25 years, from 1986 to 2011.[3][better source needed] Dubbed the "Queen of All Media,"[4] she was the richest African-American of the 20th century,[5][6] was once the world's only black billionaire,[7] and the greatest black philanthropist in U.S. history.[8][9] By 2007, she was sometimes ranked as the most influential woman in the world.[10][11] Digital Media Wikipedia Amazon Facebook YouTube Twitter IMDb Instagram Britannica Quora NYTimes

Overview Kanye Omari West (/ˈkɑːnjeɪ/; born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, record producer, and fashion designer.[4] He has been influential in the 21st-century development of mainstream hip hop and popular music in general.[5] Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West was first known as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing singles for several mainstream artists. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, West released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004 to critical and commercial success, and founded the record label GOOD Music. He experimented with a variety of musical genres on subsequent acclaimed studio albums, including Late Registration (2005), Graduation (2007), and 808s & Heartbreak (2008). Drawing inspiration from maximalism and minimalism, respectively, West's fifth album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010) and sixth album Yeezus (2013) were also critical successes. He went on to release The Life of Pablo (2016), Ye (2018), and Jesus Is King (2019). West's discography also includes the full-length collaborations Watch the Throne (2011) and Kids See Ghosts (2018) with Jay-Z and Kid Cudi, respectively. Notable Content Joe Rogan Experience #1554 Kanye West is a rapper, record producer, fashion designer, and current independent candidate for office in the 2020 United States Presidential Election. Kanye West: Uncensored and Uncut | Fast Company Musician, artist, and designer Kanye West and Yeezy designer (and sneaker icon) Steven Smith sat down with writer Mark Wilson at the 2019 Fast Company Innovation Festival to discuss moving production to America, legally changing his name to "Christian Genius Billionaire Kanye West," and why he might run for president in 2024. (Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design.) Kanye West FULL Banned Ellen Interview HD May 19 2016 The full infamous Kanye West interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in HD. This includes the portion of the interview that was not shown on TV. He talked about everything from Kim Kardashian to the meaning of life. Charlamagne interview The Breakfast Club Classic - Kanye West Interview 2015 The Breakfast Club Classic - Kanye West Interview 2013 In this now classic 2013 interview Kanye West stopped by the Breakfast Club to be grilled by Charlamagne Tha God. As much as DJ Envy and Angela Yee tried to keep the interview on it's tracks Charalamagne just kept getting under Kanye's skin. He started things off by welcoming him as Kanye Kardashian. He also told him he hated Yeesuz and that he is very contradictory. Watch the interview for some classic quotes, his relationship with the paparazzi, Kim Karadashian being more relevant that Michelle Obama, how Yeesuz was received and much more.

Overview https://www.projectveritas.com/ James O’Keefe founded Project Veritas and Project Veritas Action after he had pulled off some of the most consequential undercover journalism coups in a generation, so he could have an organization dedicated to reviving the craft of undercover journalism. These two organizations are non-profits dedicated to investigating corruption, dishonesty, waste and fraud in public institutions and the private sector. The undercover journalism O’Keefe has pioneered at Project Veritas relies on the most modern digital and video technology infused with the legacy of the great investigative journalists of the past, such as Nellie Bly, Mike Wallace, Gunter Wallraff and Woodward and Bernstein. Today, O’Keefe and Project Veritas and Project Veritas Action continue to seek the same opportunities first motivated him as a Rutgers undergraduate philosophy major. At Rutgers, he founded an independent campus newspaper called The Centurion. (https://www.projectveritas.com/bio/) Notable Content (WIP)

Overview A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC; /spæk/), also known as a "blank check company", is a shell corporation listed on a stock exchange with the purpose of acquiring a private company, thus making it public without going through the traditional initial public offering process.[1][2] According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), "A SPAC is created specifically to pool funds in order to finance a merger or acquisition opportunity within a set timeframe. The opportunity usually has yet to be identified".[3] SPACs raised a record $82 billion in 2020,[4] a period sometimes referred to as the "blank check boom".[4][2][5][6] Because a SPAC is registered with the SEC and is a publicly-traded company, the general public can buy its shares before the merger or acquisition takes place. For this reason they've been referred to as the 'poor man's private equity funds.'[7] Academic analysis shows the investor returns on SPACs post-merger are almost uniformly heavily negative (however, sponsors at the flotation of the SPAC can earn excess returns),[8] and their proliferation usually accelerates around periods of economic bubbles, such as the everything bubble in 2020–2021, when the volume and quantity of capital raised by SPACs set new all-time records.[5] - Wikipedia Well-Known Companies That Have Gone Public Through a SPAC Some of the best-known companies to have become publicly listed by merging with a SPAC are: digital sports entertainment and gaming company DraftKings; aerospace and space travel company Virgin Galactic; energy storage innovator QuantumScape; and real estate platform Opendoor Technologies. (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/spac.asp) "Key Takeaways" A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is formed to raise money through an initial public offering (IPO) to buy another company. At the time of their IPOs, SPACs have no existing business operations or even stated targets for acquisition. Investors in SPACs can range from well-known private equity funds and celebrities to the general public. SPACs have two years to complete an acquisition or they must return their funds to investors.

Overview https://www.principles.com/the-changing-world-order/ Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order examines history’s most turbulent economic and political periods to reveal why the times ahead will likely be radically different from those we’ve experienced in our lifetimes—but similar to those that have happened many times before. We are taking notes (below) as we read. Introduction Current Changing World Order Confluence (a situation in which two things come together or happen at the same time) of huge debts and zero or near zero interest rates that led to massive printing of money in the world's 3 major reserve currencies. Big political and social conflicts within countries, especially the US (due to the largest wealth, political and values gaos in roughly a century Rising of new world power (China) to challenge the existing power (US) and the existing world order. With just these three converging pieces Ray Dalio compares it to 1930 to 1945. But then (while researching for this book) Covid-19 hit. Another global shift new to most people, but pandemics have happened throughout history and Dalio notes that overall have had far greater impacts than any wars or depressions. Studied different aspects of Empire's growth and decline Education Productivity Trade Military Currencies and more... Big Cycles The peaceful/creative periods lasted at a 5:1 ratio longer than the depression/revolution/war periods. Peaceful and prosperous periods of great creativity and productivity that raise living standards a lot Depression, revolution, and war periods when there is a lot of fighting over wealth and power and a lot of destruction of wealth, life, and other things we cherish. Solution of the big cycles: Gets rid of weakness and excesses in the system (such as debt) New monetary system New economic system New political system Why Study? "I believe that the reason people typically miss the big moments of evolution coming at them in life is because they experience only tiny pieces of what's happening. We are like ants preoccupied with our jobs of carrying crumbs in our very brief lifetimes instead of having a broader perspective of the big-picture patterns and cycles, the important interrelated things driving them, where we are within the cycles, and what's likely to transpire." - Ray Dalio What to Study? "Productivity and Structural Reform: Why Countries Succeed and Fail, and What Should be Done So Failing Countries Succeed" economicprinciples.org Studying money and credit cycles throughout history made me aware of the long-term debt and capital markets cycle (which typically lasts about 50 to 100 years), which has led me to view what is happening now in a very different way than if I hadn't gained the perspective. Examples 1930's compared to 2008 crash Interest rates hit 0 percent and central banks printed money and bought financial assets in response 90 years ago central bank actions of creating a lot of money and credit/debt pushed financial asset prices up, which widened the wealth gap and led to an era of populism and conflict. We are now seeing the same forces at play in the post-2008 period. 2014 Global Economic Growth rates Studied to find the drivers of growth and come up with timeless and universal indicators for anticipating countries growth rates over 10-year periods. This allowed to see which countries did better and worse Now use to see/predict 10 year growth estimates across the 20 largest economies and allowed to see the timeless universal cause and effect. (Like an Equation - If you change X, Y happens) This 10 year growth prediction also allowed to see other factors like EDUCATION and its effect with indebtedness. As well as the comparison to other growing countries like India and China. The election of Donald Trump in 2016 brought the increase of populism around the world. Populism: The Phenomenon Highlighted the gaps in wealth and values that led to deep social and political. Also shows how and why populists of the left and the right are more nationalistic, militaristic, protectionist, and confrontational. Highlights the power of conflict between the economic/political left and right having significant impact on: economies, markets, wealth and power. Our Biggest Economic, Social, and Political Issue: The Two Economies-The Top 40% and the Bottom 60% Highlights the dramatic difference between the "haves" and "have-nots" China is becoming a effective competitor in Production, Trade, Technology, geopolitics, and world capital markets Three Big Forces new to Dalio's lifetime and the questions asked: The Long-Term Debt and Capital Markets Cycle: At no point in our lifetimes have interest rates been so low or negative on so much debt as they are as of this writing. The value of money and debt assets is being called into question by the supply-and-demand picture of them. In 2021 more than $16 Trillion of debt was at negative interest rates and an unusually large amonut of additional new debt will soon need to be sold to finance deficits. (Notes: This is happening "at the same time as huge pension and healthcare obligations loom large on the horizon.") The internal Order and Disorder Cycle: Wealth, values, and political gaps are now larger than at any other point during Dalio's lifetime. The External Order and Disorder Cycle: For the first time in my life, the United States is encountering a true rival power. (The Soviet Union was only a military rival, never a significant economic one.) China has become a rival power to the United States in most ways and is becoming strong in most ways at a faster rate. (Notes: If this trend continues China will be stronger than the US in most important ways that an empire becomes dominant - main areas of conflict: Trade, Technology, Geopolitics, Capital, and Economic/Political/Social Ideologies. Major Currency Empires US Empire (US Dollar) British Empire (British Pound) Dutch Empire (Dutch Guilder) Six other important Currencies Germany France Russia Japan China India From examining all these cases acreoss empires and cross time, I saw that the freat emires typically lasted roughly 250 years, give or take 150 years, with big economic, debt, and political cycles within them lasting about 50 to 100 years." -Ray Dalio Timeless Principles The swinging of conditions from one extreme to another in a cycle is the norm, not the exception. The really big boom periods and the really big bust periods, like many things, come along about once in a lifetime and so they are surprising unless one has studied the patterns of history over many generations. The future we encounter is likely to be very different from what most people expect. No system of government, no economic system, no currency, and no empire lasts forever, yet almost everyone is surprised and ruined when they fail. One's ability to anticipate and deal well with the future depends on ones understanding of the cause/effect relationships that make things change, and ones ability to understand these cause/effect relationships comes from studying how they have changed in the past. When wealth and value gaps are large and there is an economic downturn, it is likely that there will be a lot of conflict about how to divide the pie. To see the big picture, you can't focus on the details.

Overview https://www.globalr2p.org/about/ The Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect saves lives by mobilizing the international community to act in situations where populations are at risk of mass atrocity crimes. "We exist to uphold the norm of the Responsibility to Protect – known as R2P – adopted by the UN in 2005. This principle seeks to ensure that the international community never again fails to halt the mass atrocity crimes of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity." Contact Info https://twitter.com/GCR2P https://www.facebook.com/GCR2P/ Mission 'Our Mission: Making R2P A Global Reality' To make the promise of R2P a reality, the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (GCR2P) was established in 2008 by supportive governments, leading figures from the human rights field (including former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, former Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans and former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson), as well as five of the world’s leading international non-governmental organizations (Human Rights Watch, International Crisis Group, Oxfam International, Refugees International and the World Federalist Movement). The Global Centre engages in advocacy around specific crises, conducts research designed to further understanding of R2P, recommends strategies to help states build capacity, and works closely with NGOs, governments and regional bodies which are seeking to operationalize the Responsibility to Protect. The Global Centre has offices in New York and Geneva. To advance the international commitment to R2P, the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect focuses on three main areas: CLARIFYING R2P - In-depth research and analysis for policymakers. Focusing on real world case studies and “lessons learned,” the Global Centre is the leading international authority on applying the R2P lens to crisis situations. ADVOCATING FOR R2P IMPLEMENTATION - Influencing decision-makers to act to prevent mass atrocity crimes. The Global Centre works closely with governments, regional organizations, the UN Security Council and the UN Secretariat. It provides policymakers with advice and helps mobilize meaningful action. STRENGTHENING AND INSTITUTIONALIZING R2P - Building dedicated institutions and capacities at the national, regional and international level to effectively respond to the threat of mass atrocity crimes. The Global Centre focuses on long-term solutions to prevent mass atrocity crimes and protect human rights. The Global Centre is assisting states in building a “community of commitment” against mass atrocities. WHAT IS R2P? The Responsibility to Protect populations from genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing has emerged as an important global principle since the adoption of the UN World Summit Outcome Document in 2005. The Responsibility to Protect – known as R2P – is an international norm that seeks to ensure that the international community never again fails to halt the mass atrocity crimes of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. The concept emerged in response to the failure of the international community to adequately respond to mass atrocities committed in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia during the 1990s. The International Committee on Intervention and State Sovereignty developed the concept of R2P during 2001. The Responsibility to Protect was unanimously adopted in 2005 at the UN World Summit, the largest gathering of Heads of State and Government in history. It is articulated in paragraphs 138 and 139 of the World Summit Outcome Document:

Date of Attack: February 2, 2022 Overview At least 50 people, including women and children, were killed in an attack on Tuesday night at a site for internally displaced people in Savo, Ituri Province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN said on Wednesday. (United Nations) According to the UN Mission in the country (MONUSCO), the attack was carried out by members of the so-called Cooperative for the Development of the Congo (CODECO) - a loose association of various Lendu militia groups. The head of the mission, Bintou Keita, strongly condemned the attack, that also left 36 injured. MONUSCO dispatched a patrol to the site upon receiving an alert about the attack. They also notified national security forces as well as its community alert network. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NOON BRIEFING BY FARHAN HAQ, DEPUTY SPOKESMAN FOR SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTÓNIO GUTERRES WEDNESDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2022 DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight The Head of the UN Peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bintou Keita, strongly condemned an attack yesterday evening by CODECO militias against a site for internally displaced people in Savo, in the Ituri Province. Our colleagues say that at least 50 people, including women and children, were killed in this attack, and another 36 were injured. The UN Mission dispatched a patrol to the site upon receiving an alert about the attack. They also notified national security forces as well as its community alert network. UN peacekeepers exchanged fire with the assailants shortly after arriving on the scene and conducted joint operations with the Congolese army into the early morning, pushing the assailants out of the area and securing the IDP site to prevent further attacks. Humanitarian partners are providing medical supplies. This area is home to 600,000 displaced people. Our humanitarian colleagues are telling us that access by road is restricted due to insecurity, and the delivery of humanitarian assistance is challenged. The Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect https://www.globalr2p.org/countries/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ According to the UN Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO) in the DRC, during 2020 an estimated 2,487 civilians were killed by armed groups in North Kivu, South Kivu, Tanganyika and Ituri provinces. The UN has recorded an additional 1,043 civilians, including 233 women and 52 children, killed in the first nine months of 2021. The majority of victims were in Ituri and North Kivu, where inter-communal violence, as well as fighting between the FARDC and various militias, has escalated. According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), over 5 million Congolese are currently internally displaced, including an estimated 3 million children, while more than 942,000 refugees have fled to neighboring countries, making this the largest displacement crisis in Africa. The World Food Programme and UN Food and Agriculture Organization estimate that 27.3 million people are critically hungry. In North Kivu attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) armed group, which has been perpetrating atrocities in the Beni region for more than six years, escalated after the FARDC launched an offensive in October 2019. Since then, the ADF has carried out retaliatory violence against villages near Beni, killing nearly 850 civilians and kidnapping 534 during 2020. UNJHRO reported that attacks by the ADF have been “systematic and brutal” and may amount to crimes against humanity and war crimes. From 11-12 November suspected ADF fighters perpetrated one of the deadliest attacks in North Kivu during 2021, killing at least 38 civilians and destroying the only health center in the village of Kisunga in Beni. Over the past year the ADF has expanded its operation into Ituri where other armed groups, particularly factions of the Cooperative for the Development of Congo (CODECO), a predominantly ethnic Lendu armed group, have also perpetrated widespread attacks on villages. Alleged CODECO fighters perpetrated a series of attacks on displacement sites in Ituri province between 19-28 November, killing more than 50 civilians and displacing at least 50,000.

Overview Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is a state corporation established by an Act of parliament CAP 221 of the Laws of Kenya to provide independent and impartial broadcasting services of information, education and entertainment and in English and Kiswahili and in such other languages that the corporation may decide. About Kenya’s most reliable, dynamic and trusted broadcaster. To provide leadership in transmission of objective, informative, educative and entertaining content to the public through high quality broadcasts. Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is committed to providing objective, informative, educative and entertaining content to our customers through high quality broadcasts. 'Specific Aims' Increased understanding among the people on the government development policies and strategies. Impart knowledge on the process of effective communication with key publics. Promote an effective approach to the use of radio and television as tools for National Development.