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Violence and Insecurity Force Closure of Over 14,000 Schools in West and Central Africa
September 10, 2024
Violence and Insecurity Force Closure of Over 14,000 Schools in West and Central Africa
In West and Central Africa, more than 14,000 schools have closed due to escalating violence and insecurity, severely impacting hundreds of thousands of children, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). This troubling trend extends into 2024, with significant disruptions…
Fire Breaks Out at Girls’ School in Isiolo, Several Injured
September 8, 2024
Fire Breaks Out at Girls’ School in Isiolo, Several Injured
A significant fire erupted at a girls’ school in Isiolo town on Saturday, injuring several students and destroying the dormitory, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Local authorities confirmed that a rescue operation is currently underway, with police spokesperson Resla Onyango reporting…
IFA Berlin 2024 Kicks Off with Focus on AI and Sustainability
September 8, 2024
IFA Berlin 2024 Kicks Off with Focus on AI and Sustainability
The IFA Berlin 2024, the leading global trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, commenced on Friday, celebrating its 100th anniversary, Xinhua reported yesterday. The event features over 1,800 exhibitors, 125 keynote speakers, and expects more than 182,000 visitors…
Morocco Halts 45,000 Migrants from Crossing to Europe in 2024
September 7, 2024
Morocco Halts 45,000 Migrants from Crossing to Europe in 2024
Morocco has successfully stopped 45,015 migrants from illegally entering Europe since January 2024, Arab News reported today. The country has also dismantled 177 trafficking gangs during this period. In comparison, Morocco intercepted 75,184 migrants in 2023, marking a 6% increase…
Food Crisis Escalates as 1.9 Million Face Acute Malnutrition Risk
September 7, 2024
Food Crisis Escalates as 1.9 Million Face Acute Malnutrition Risk
A recent report from the Global Network Against Food Crisis reveals a staggering rise in food insecurity, with 1.9 million people projected to face acute malnutrition in 2024—a significant increase from 705,000 last year, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The Global…
Flooding Affects 710,000 People in South Sudan, UN Reports
September 7, 2024
Flooding Affects 710,000 People in South Sudan, UN Reports
The UN relief agency has reported that ongoing flooding has impacted over 710,000 individuals across 30 of South Sudan’s 78 counties and the Abyei Administrative Area, Xinhua reported yesterday. Heavy rains that began in May have exacerbated an already dire…
Tragic School Fire in Kenya Claims 21 Lives
September 7, 2024
Tragic School Fire in Kenya Claims 21 Lives
A devastating fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County, Kenya, has resulted in the deaths of at least 21 young children, with 25 others hospitalized, VOA reported on Saturday. The blaze broke out shortly after midnight on Friday, engulfing…
Super Typhoon Yagi hits China’s Hainan Island, prompting mass evacuations
September 6, 2024
Super Typhoon Yagi hits China’s Hainan Island, prompting mass evacuations
Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm to hit Hainan Island in a decade, made landfall in Wenchang city with wind speeds of 223 km/h (138 mph). Around 400,000 people were evacuated before the storm, with transportation services halted and schools…
Cultural Genocide in Xinjiang: Systematic Erasure of Uyghur Identity Through State-Run Boarding Schools
September 6, 2024
Cultural Genocide in Xinjiang: Systematic Erasure of Uyghur Identity Through State-Run Boarding Schools
The Chinese government’s systematic campaign against the Uyghur population has intensified over the past decade, with state-run boarding schools in Xinjiang (East Turkistan) serving as tools of cultural genocide. According to an article published by Bitter Winter on September 5,…
At least 7 migrants rescued, 21 others missing after boat capsizes off Italian island
September 5, 2024
At least 7 migrants rescued, 21 others missing after boat capsizes off Italian island
At least seven people have been rescued, while 21 others are still missing after their boat capsized near the island of Lampedusa, according to the Italian coast guard. The survivors, all Syrian nationals, were found on a partially submerged boat…