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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) endangers Africa’s public health efforts, Anadolu Agency reported. Ngashi Ngongo, a senior Africa CDC official, emphasized the…

Researchers in Scotland have found patterns suggesting that air pollution exposure in early life may increase the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, later in life, The Guardian said. The study tracked over 1,000 individuals born in 1936 near…

A staggering 242 million students faced educational disruptions in 2024 due to extreme weather events, Al Jazeera revealed citing a recent UNICEF report. The agency highlighted that heatwaves were the most significant factor, particularly affecting Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Cambodia,…

Around 5,000 Nigerian women are stranded in Iraq after traveling to work as caregivers, Rudaw news agency reported citing the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. Many face difficult conditions, with some cases ending in mysterious deaths, the report said, adding that…

Egypt has unveiled the second edition of its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025–2030), aiming to establish itself as a leading AI hub in the Middle East and Africa, local news reports said. The strategy, developed by the National Council for…

The UN’s humanitarian chief has called for urgent international action to protect children in Gaza, emphasizing their dire conditions amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing humanitarian crisis. Addressing a Security Council session on Thursday, the official highlighted the devastating toll…

The Afghan Women’s Movement for Justice and Awareness has praised the International Criminal Court (ICC) for requesting arrest warrants for two senior Taliban officials, including their leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, for the persecution of women. The ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan,…

Southeast Asian cities dominated the list of the world’s most polluted on Friday, with Ho Chi Minh City ranked second, followed by Phnom Penh, Bangkok, and others in the top five, according to air-monitoring organization IQAir. In Bangkok, thick smog…

Belgian authorities arrested a 14-year-old boy on Thursday suspected of planning a terrorist attack on a mosque, DW news agency reported. Prosecutors in Brussels stated that the teen is believed to be affiliated with a far-right movement and was preparing…

On January 24, International Education Day, UNICEF revealed that floods in Afghanistan have destroyed or damaged 110 schools in 2024, impacting the education of thousands of students, Khaama Press reported. The organization highlighted this crisis via its X account, emphasizing…