Qatari Aircraft arrives in Kilimanjaro carrying aid for those affected by Tanzania Floods

In cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, an aircraft belonging to the Qatar Armed Forces arrived in Kilimanjaro, the United Republic of Tanzania, carrying 49 tons of aid, including basic food and medical supplies, provided by Qatar Charity. The assistance comes within the framework of the State of Qatar's support for those affected by the floods and landslides in northern Tanzania. The aid was received by a number of […]

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World

Children’s lives threatened by rising malnutrition in the Gaza Strip

A steep rise in malnutrition among children and pregnant and breastfeeding women in the Gaza strip poses grave threats to their health, according to a comprehensive new analysis released by the Global Nutrition Cluster. As the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip enters its 20th week, food and safe water have become incredibly scarce and diseases are rife, compromising women and children’s nutrition and immunity and resulting in a surge of […]

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South Africa

Green Point “Tent City”: Homeless camp’s days are numbered

People have been occupying this site in Green Point for more than five years. It sprung up during the Covid pandemic when many people lost their jobs. Text by Matthew Hirsch and photos by Ashraf Hendricks via GroundUp For weeks the homeless community in the tent camp near the tennis courts in Green Point have been holding their breath, awaiting eviction. At one time there were about a hundred people living […]

February 20, 2024 8

World

Donald Trump breaks silence on Navalny death, but omits Putin blame.

Former US President Donald Trump has linked the death of Russia's imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to his own legal woes, saying it made him "more aware of what's happening" in the United States. But Mr Trump didn't blame Vladimir Putin — a vast contrast to President Joe Biden, who claims his Russian counterpart is "responsible" for Navalny's death last week in an Arctic Circle penal colony. Benji Hyer reports. […]

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South Africa

SA President Empowers Special Investigating Unit to Tackle Alleged Maladministration in Home Affairs

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted authorization for the Special Investigating Unit to initiate probes into suspected maladministration and unlawful conduct within the Home Affairs and the Rail Agency PRASA. The investigations have a targeted scope, aiming to recover state financial losses spanning at least ten years for Home Affairs and 14 years for PRASA. The SIU's focus will extend to scrutinizing improper conduct related to the installation of […]

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Health / Medical

The Powerful Constraints on Medical Care in Catholic Hospitals Across America

Jennifer Chin, an OB-GYN at UW Medicine in Seattle, has treated patients turned away by Catholic hospitals. “We had many instances where people would have to get in their car to drive to us while they were bleeding, or patients who had had their water bags broken for up to five days or even up to a week,” Chin says. (DAN DELONG FOR KFF HEALTH NEWS) By Rachana Pradhan and Hannah Recht via KFF […]

February 20, 2024 15

World

Aid Cuts Are Not Criticized as Violence Against Women, but They Should Be

By Marissa Conway Britain has cut its international aid several times since 2020 and, by the government’s own admission, the well-being of women around the world has been substantially impacted. The 2021 cut to UNFPA, the UN Population Fund, is a prime example. If the £130 million (approximately $164 million) in funding had been maintained, it would have helped prevent a quarter of a million child and maternal deaths, 14 […]

February 20, 2024 5

Sport

Free-scoring Arsenal want to win it all says Odegaard

Martin Odegaard has urged Arsenal to use the momentum from their recent goal spree to fuel the club's historic bid for Champions League and Premier League glory. The Gunners head to Porto on Wednesday for the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie in buoyant mood after demolishing Burnley 5-0 last weekend. Mikel Arteta's side have started a calendar year with five successive league wins for the […]

February 20, 2024 6

Namibia

UNam’s Deadline For Senior Students’ Registration Extended

The University of Namibia has extended the registration period for Senior Students. Initially scheduled to close on February 16, 2024, the deadline has been extended to February 23, 2024. The university's spokesperson, Simon Namesho, made the announcement, providing additional time for senior students to complete their registration processes.

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