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The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) released footage of injured people being treated at Rafah’s International Medical Corps (IMC) field hospital on Monday, following an Israeli airstrike on a makeshift camp of internally displaced people the previous day. OCHA said that doctors at the IMC field hospital in Rafah were among the first responders, after the… Read More

For 59-year-old Dumisani Ndlovu, a lifelong supporter of the African National Congress, this week’s South African election marks a dramatic shift. After three decades of unwavering loyalty, Ndlovu is switching allegiance to Jacob Zuma, the controversial former president who has launched a new political party.  Nostalgia and a hope for change are driving his decision. Leveraging the Past to Challenge… Read More

For 12-year-old Juliana St. Vill and her classmates at a local theatre school – screaming is therapy. Acting is an escape for her and other children who have been driven out of their homes in Haiti and live in the constant threat of gang violence. Juliana says, “I play whatever role they ask me to play,” but she knows she… Read More

Nigeria’s government is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests since April for unlicensed miners allegedly stealing lithium, a critical mineral used in batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones, and power systems. The crackdown comes as Nigeria seeks to regulate its mining operations, curb illegal activity, and better benefit from its mineral resources. The global demand for lithium has… Read More

Tens of thousands of students in Somalia’s central Hiran region have been forced to stay out of schools after heavy rains flooded the institutions. According to Somali education officials, more than 37,000 students in this region in central Somalia are no longer in school due to the impact of recent flooding. The area has been battered by heavy rains resulting… Read More

Cabo Verde, an archipelago of ten islands, nine of which are inhabited, is a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) in West Africa. It is increasingly bearing the brunt of the effects of climate change. In 2018, a severe drought hit the country where approximately one-quarter of the population relies on agriculture for their main income. Since then, rainfall has been… Read More

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa met European Council President Charles Michel on Sunday in Brussels as part of a visit to the heart of EU institutions. Earlier Sunday, Mustafa met with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide who officially gave him recognition of the State of Palestine papers. Mr Mustafa was in Brussels to meet with international partners including EU… Read More

Ons Jabeur downed Sachia Vickery in the opening round of the French Open on Monday for only her seventh win of the year. American wildcard Vickery saved four set points on her serve in the eighth game, but Jabeur closed it out in the next game and raced into a 4-0 lead at the start of the second set. “Well,… Read More

Numerous residents sat eagerly at their retirement home to cast their special ballots, avoiding long queues expected on wedneday. The special voting process is for registered voters who are unable to travel to a voting station because of physical challenges such as disability, pregnancy or advanced age. Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) staff also visited the elderly at their homes to… Read More

Floodwaters flowed through the Somali town of Beledweyne on Sunday after heavy rains pounding East Africa caused the Shebelle River to burst its banks. The inhabitants of Beledweyne, situated in the heart of Somalia, have used the river as a lifeline for generations. But with the onset of severe seasonal rains, the overflowing Shebelle brought a deluge which engulfed the… Read More