Author: Anna Faraja
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Ethiopia Demands Eritrea “Immediately Withdraw” Troops Amid Rising Border Tensions
Ethiopia has issued a stern diplomatic demand for neighbouring Eritrea to “immediately withdraw” its troops from Ethiopian territory, accusing Asmara of supporting local rebel fighters and raising fears of a return to widespread conflict in the Horn of Africa.
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UNICEF: 200 Million Children Need Aid in 2026
UNICEF warned today that over 200 million children in 130 countries will require humanitarian assistance this year. The agency cited a “perfect storm” of climate-driven disasters, protracted conflicts, and economic instability as the primary drivers of this historic crisis.
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WHO Says Nearly Half of People With Cataracts Lack Access to Simple Sight-Restoring Surgery
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a major report today stating that nearly half of the 94 million people suffering from cataract blindness worldwide lack access to simple, 15-minute restorative surgeries. The agency is calling on governments to integrate eye care into primary health systems to end avoidable blindness.
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Rwanda Expands Commercial Drone Delivery Nationwide
Rwanda has officially launched the second phase of its drone delivery network, transitioning from strictly medical supplies to general commercial parcels. The move makes Rwanda the first country in the world to have a fully integrated, nationwide autonomous delivery system for consumer goods.
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Chad Celebrates Nomadic Heritage at Saharan Festival
The city of Amdjarass is currently hosting the International Festival of Saharan Culture. The event has brought together nomadic communities from across the Sahel to participate in traditional camel races, musical performances, and cultural exchanges aimed at promoting peace in the region.
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UNICEF and WHO Warn Cholera Outbreak in South Sudan Threatens Hundreds of Thousands of Children
UNICEF and the WHO have issued an urgent health alert as a cholera outbreak in South Sudan threatens nearly 450,000 children. The situation is exacerbated by severe flooding and the influx of refugees fleeing the war in neighboring Sudan, putting immense pressure on fragile water and sanitation systems.
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UN Launches Emergency Funding Appeal as DRC Displacement Tops 7 Million
The United Nations has launched a massive funding appeal to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With over 7 million people displaced by ongoing conflict, the UN warns that without immediate funding, life-saving aid for food and medicine will run out by mid-year.
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Botswana Shifts Mining Strategy as Diamond Market Slumps, Eyes Critical Minerals
Facing a sharp downturn in the global diamond market, Botswana plans to survey roughly 70 percent of its unexplored land for critical minerals, Mines Minister Bogolo Joy Kenewendo said this week.
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Kenyan Cabinet Endorses KSh4.7 Trillion Budget, Counties to Get KSh495.7 Billion
Kenya’s Cabinet has endorsed a KSh4.7 trillion national budget for 2026/27, allocating KSh495.7 billion in transfers to county governments ahead of Parliament’s review.
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African Maritime Leaders Meet in Mombasa to Strengthen IMO “Net Zero” Rules
Maritime policymakers from across Africa convened in Mombasa, Kenya, this week to craft a unified stance on the International Maritime Organization’s “Net Zero Framework,” aiming to protect African trade competitiveness as shipping decarbonizes.
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