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Fierce Clashes Erupt in Sanaag as Puntland Accuses Somali Government of Supporting Clan Militias

Somalia: Puntland officials have accused the Federal Government of Somalia of mobilizing clan militias aligned with Makhir State to launch attacks on Dhahar town, as fighting continues in the Sanaag region. Puntland condemned the federal government's alleged actions, claiming they are exacerbating violence and instability in the region. The regional administration asserts that this move [...]

Senegal Becomes Ninth African Nation to Eliminate Trachoma

Senegal: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized Senegal for successfully eliminating trachoma as a public health issue. This makes Senegal the ninth country in the WHO's African Region to reach this achievement. This milestone highlights the significant advancements being made worldwide in the fight against neglected tropical diseases and provides encouragement to other nations [...]

In the Trenches: Maldives Faces Race Against Time to Harness Youth Workforce

Maldives: Youth make up 35 percent of the country's unemployed population. Those who do have jobs report working long hours for minimal pay, which negatively impacts their mental well-being. Almost a quarter of Maldivians aged 18 to 35 are neither employed, studying, nor undergoing training, totaling 117,076 young individuals—nearly the entire population of Malé. Despite [...]

Sikyong Penpa Tsering’s Public Address in Newcastle Emphasizes Tibetan Unity

Tibet: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration made his first official visit to Newcastle, marking an important step in his efforts to connect with the Tibetan diaspora and supporters in the UK. He reflected on his earlier visits to various cities in the UK, noting that this was his inaugural trip to Newcastle. [...]

Kuwait, France reaffirm ties

Kuwait: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his delegation attended the Bastille Day military parade in Paris, celebrating France's National Day and the 80th anniversary of World War II, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders engaged in official discussions about the strong, enduring relationship between their countries and explored [...]

Election Circus: Comedians, Machines, and the Battle for the Military Vote

Myanmar: Myanmar's military-backed election authority is actively preparing for a scheduled election in December. They are training personnel to operate electronic voting machines instead of traditional paper ballots and are looking for ways to increase public backing for an election that is considered vital for the junta's legitimacy. The chairman of the Union Election Commission, [...]

Libya Launches National Initiative to Enhance English Language Education with UK Support

Libya: An agreement was signed in Tripoli to launch a national initiative focused on enhancing English language education in schools. This initiative will involve specialized training and qualification programs designed to improve teachers' skills, utilizing the latest educational methods and overseen by certified professionals. The plan includes a thorough assessment of educational needs, the creation [...]

‘No One Is Safe’: Civilians and Foreigners Trapped in Escalating Violence in Mali

Mali: The Kayes region, which borders Senegal and is crucial to Mali’s economy, had largely been spared from the violence perpetrated by armed groups that has plagued the country for decades. However, this changed last week when armed men launched a series of coordinated attacks on military sites in various Malian towns, prompting the armed [...]

Egypt and Mexico Hold Talks on Environmental Cooperation and Fighting Desertification

Egypt: Egypt's Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, held a meeting with the Mexican Ambassador to Cairo, Leonora Rueda Gutierrez, to discuss potential collaboration on important environmental matters such as desertification, climate change, and waste management. In light of growing global instability, food insecurity, and worsening climate effects, Fouad emphasized that desertification is one of the [...]

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