Facebook shut down in PNG in ‘test’ to stop ‘pornography, misinformation’
Facebook users in Papua New Guinea remain offline after the government carried out what it described as “testing” to regulate…
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‘Moving to the mountaintops’: rising seas displace tens of thousands in Papua New Guinea
Gulf province councillor says growing numbers are leaving, in what climate activist describes as a ‘humanitarian crisis’ Two years ago…
Jimmy Carter made eradicating Guinea worm disease a top mission
Even after being diagnosed with brain cancer, Carter remained focused: “I’d like the last Guinea worm to die before I…
‘We want to make sure they’re competitive’: PNG NRLW team put on hold
Papua New Guinea is set to enter the NRL in 2028, but the Australian Rugby League Commission will not put…
NRL move into PNG is the most ambitious and complex in game’s history
Papua New Guinea is the county that loves rugby league the most, but an NRL team based there will have…
Papua New Guinea granted historic NRL expansion licence after years of campaigning
PNG to become just second overseas franchise from 2028 Australian government can pull $600m funding at any time Australia will…
Guinea rights groups say death toll in stadium stampede too low
Guinea’s military-led government has warned that publishing ‘unverified’ information will result in arrests.
At least 56 people killed in crush at Guinea football stadium
Witnesses say people scrambled to escape after teargas used during pitch invasion at match in Nzérékoré At least 56 people…
Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match, authorities say
The chaos followed a disputed penalty call that angered fans, many of them clashing and pouring onto the open soccer…
Dozens feared dead after stampede breaks out at Guinea football match
Dozens are reportedly killed after rival fans stormed the pitch following a controversial referee decision.
