insert_link World France faces jump in electricity prices Electricity prices in France will go up from next month, as the government ends its barrier to cost increases introduced to help consumers with the energy crisis in Europe. Ross Cullen reports. todayJanuary 22, 2024 12
insert_link World UN Begs for Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine as War Hits Two-Year Mark A Ukrainian rescuing a cat amid fatal missile attacks by Russia, Jan. 2, 2024. The United Nations launched a humanitarian appeal of $4.2 billion for Ukrainians inside and outside the country for the year. “But we beg today,” said Martin Griffiths, the UN humanitarian relief chief, “please don’t walk away from Ukraine.” DEFENSE OF UKRAINE/LIBEROV By Michelle Langrand via PassBlue The United Nations launched an appeal on Jan. 15 for […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Africa gets shot in the arm as African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation gets underway Africa’s efforts to build a resilient and self-reliant pharmaceutical industry for the continent advanced significantly today as the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and the Rwandan Government signed the host country agreement paving the way for the Foundation’s operationalisation. The Foundation also signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Investment Bank to further strengthen cooperation. The African Development Bank Group's Board […] todayDecember 19, 2023 9
insert_link World United Kingdom implements family ban for foreign workers The United Kingdom has introduced a new five-point plan to reduce immigration is seeing tougher visa rules including a ban on foreign workers taking their families to the country. James Cleverly, the UK’s Secretary of State for the Home Department explains the country’s position. todayDecember 6, 2023 11
insert_link World Ukraine tells NATO it won’t ‘back down’ in Russia fight Ukraine's foreign minister said Wednesday that it won't "back down" in its fight against Russia, despite doubts over US support and minimal progress on the front line. "We have to continue, we have to keep fighting. Ukraine is not going to back down," Ukraine's top diplomat Dmytro Kuleba told Kyiv's NATO backers in Brussels. "Our strategic goal, which is territorial integrity within internationally recognised borders as of 1991, remains unchanged," […] todayNovember 29, 2023 4
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
