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Thai-Myanmar Border Trade Hit by Sudden Bridge Closure

Exporters and businesses along the Thai-Myanmar border are in crisis after Myanmar suddenly closed the Second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge on August 18, 2025. This bridge is the main route for large goods trade, worth about 130 billion baht. The closure was ordered by Myanmar’s central government to control trade revenue, which has long benefited local [...]

25 Missing After Nigeria Boat Accident

Rescue workers in northern Nigeria are searching for about 25 people still missing after a boat accident on 17 August 2025 in Sokoto State. The boat, carrying over 50 passengers to a local market, capsized in the River Goronyo. So far, 25 people have been found alive. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is working [...]

Deadly Attack Near Niger Gold Mine Kills 20 Civilians

On 15 August 2025, armed men attacked a truck near the town of Komabangou in western Niger. The truck was coming from the market town of Mehanna and was carrying several civilians. The attackers, described as armed bandits, stopped the truck close to the Komabangou gold mine. They forced everyone out of the vehicle and [...]

Severe Repression Of Pamiris In Tajikistan

Pamiri Indigenous Peoples in Tajikistan face severe and growing repression. Since peaceful protests in Gorno-Badakhshan (GBAO) in 2021 and 2022, the government has killed around 40 Pamiris, detained over 200 activists, and shut down internet access for more than 100 days. At least four Pamiri activists died in prison in 2025 due to a lack [...]

France in Talks With Mali Over ‘Unjustified’ Arrest of French Citizen in Bamako

MALI: France's foreign ministry announced that it is in discussions with Mali regarding the arrest of a French citizen accused of collaborating with intelligence agencies to "destabilize" the nation, labeling these allegations as "unjustified." Talks are happening to resolve any confusion and to secure the "immediate release" of the French embassy worker in Bamako. Mali's [...]

China Unveils New ‘K Visa’ to Attract Young STEM Talent

CHINA: China has introduced a new type of visa for young science and technology experts as part of its effort to boost technological innovation and independence. The Talented Young Scientist Programme seeks to bring in researchers from Asia and Africa to work in China. Meanwhile, the Outstanding Young Scientists (Overseas) Fund Project invites top natural [...]

Eastern Algeria Rocked by 5.8-Magnitude Earthquake

ALGERIA: A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook Tebessa Province in eastern Algeria, as reported by the Research Center in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Geophysics (CRAAG). The epicenter of the quake was located 10 km southeast of Negrine in Tebessa Province, according to their report. The CRAAG also mentioned that a second tremor, measuring 4.7 in magnitude, occurred [...]

Sudan Faces Deadly Cholera Outbreak Amid Conflict

Sudan is facing its worst cholera outbreak in years, with at least 40 people dying in one week. The country’s civil war and heavy rains have made the situation worse by contaminating water and overwhelming sewage systems. Many people in camps and displaced areas drink dirty water because clean water is scarce. Medical centers are [...]

Youth Challenges And Empowerment In South Sudan

In South Sudan, young people aged 18 to 35 make up 72% of the population, but many are unemployed. More than half of them don’t have jobs because there are not enough skilled work opportunities, and education doesn’t match what employers need. This keeps youth away from helping build peace and grow the economy. To [...]

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