Mpox: Understanding the global emergency and the risks ahead
Scientists say the risk to the general population in countries without ongoing Mpox outbreaks is low.Sourced from Africanews
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Outrage in Ethiopia over sentence for man who raped and killed 7-year-old
Heaven was attacked by her mother’s landlord, Getnet, last August in Bahir Dar, Amhara region.Sourced from Africanews
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Libya central bank suspends operations after kidnapping of director
The central bank, which is independent but owned by the Libyan state, is the sole internationally recognized repository of Libya’s oil revenues, a vital economic source of income for a country torn for years between rival governments in Tripoli and Benghazi.Sourced from Africanews
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AI tools for ADHD: Boost task Management
“It’s been an extremely useful tool. I probably wouldn’t be where I am today,”Sourced from Africanews
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Sudan: UN chief welcomes decision to reopen key border crossing for aid delivery
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has commended the decision by the Sudanese authorities to reopen a crucial corridor for aid to enter the war-ravaged country, his spokesperson said on Saturday. UN Africa News
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Ukraine: Deteriorating safety at Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant following drone blast nearby
Safety at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine is deteriorating following a drone strike that hit the road near the site’s perimeter, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Saturday. Source UN News
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UN rights expert urges ‘bold action’ to end systemic racism in Brazil
A UN Human Rights Council-appointed independent expert called for an end to systemic racism in Brazil on Friday through “bold and transformative action” to tackle the issue. Source UN News
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UN airlifts a ‘lifeline’ for Burkina Faso’s communities in need
The dual-rotor helicopter touching down on Fada N’gourma’s dusty airstrip is a game changer for the hungry communities in eastern Burkina Faso. UN Africa News
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World News in Brief: Lebanon latest, Ukraine war update, anti-LGBT law change in Bulgaria
The UN humanitarian coordination office, OCHA, said on Friday that ongoing hostilities and daily exchanges of fire across Lebanon’s southern border were continuing to impact civilians on both sides of the Blue Line frontier with Israel. Source UN News
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New political era in Bangladesh provides ‘historic opportunity’ for reform
The political transition underway in Bangladesh represents an historic opportunity to ensure governance is anchored in human rights, inclusivity and the rule of law, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday. Source UN News
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