Gaza Families Move North Amid Ongoing Shortages of Water and Food

WEST BANK: In the occupied West Bank, OCHA reported that violence is continuing due to the olive harvest season, which started on October 9. There have been over 85 attacks by settlers on Palestinian farmers and their land, disrupting the harvest, injuring more than 110 people, and damaging over 3,000 trees in 50 villages. [...]

Over 5,000 Somalis Flee to Europe in Eight Months Amid Rising Economic Struggles and Insecurity

SOMALIA: Migration analysts link the rise in Somali migration to several key issues, such as insecurity, unemployment, and the lack of sufficient economic opportunities within the country. Somalia is still undergoing state-building, and during this process, it continues to face serious economic difficulties. Experts note that many Somali families see Europe as a destination [...]

FDR Calls for Peaceful October 31 March to Protest Government Overreach

SENEGAL: On October 31, the Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR) will organize a peaceful march to protest against "the excesses of the current government." This event aims to criticize the government's policies, which many believe are authoritarian and harmful to the nation. The current administration has introduced measures that endanger [...]

Kuwait Reduces Drug Trafficking by 90%, Considers Imposing Death Penalty

KUWAIT: Kuwait has launched a serious campaign against drugs, successfully reducing trafficking by 90 percent in the past year, announced First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah. He mentioned that the cost of narcotic pills has increased to seven or eight times more than it was last year due to [...]

President Says Government Measures Have Led Many to Quit Smoking

MALDIVES: President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu reports that the tobacco-control measures put in place by his administration are showing positive results, with many people quitting smoking. His administration has taken several steps to control tobacco use, such as banning vapes and e-cigarettes, doubling the import duty and value-added tax on cigarettes, and introducing a general [...]

Japanese Ambassador and UNDP Discuss Enhancing Development Cooperation in Libya

LIBYA: The team from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya met with Japanese Ambassador Shimura Izuru to discuss how to improve development in Libya. They discussed important strategies aimed at building skills and ensuring lasting stability. The conversations also emphasized the need to support Libyan youth, giving them chances to realize their potential [...]

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