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IFJ: 104 journalists killed in 2024, over half in Gaza

IFJ: 104 journalists killed in 2024, over half in Gaza

A new report by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) revealed that 104 journalists were killed worldwide in 2024, marking a particularly deadly year for the profession. More than half of the fatalities occurred in Gaza, where 55 Palestinian journalists…
Terrorist Attack in Niger Leaves 21 Civilians Dead

Terrorist Attack in Niger Leaves 21 Civilians Dead

Armed attackers on motorcycles killed at least 21 civilians in Niger, Reuters reported citing the military. The assault occurred last Thursday near Tera, approximately 175 km west of Niamey, close to the Burkina Faso border. The targeted vehicle was a…
Symposium on China-ASEAN AI Cooperation Held in Phnom Penh

Symposium on China-ASEAN AI Cooperation Held in Phnom Penh

A symposium focused on China-ASEAN cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Monday, Xinhua reported yesterday. The event aimed to harness AI’s potential for sustainable socio-economic growth in the region. Cambodian Deputy…
Morocco Produces Africa’s First Mpox Test Kits

Morocco Produces Africa’s First Mpox Test Kits

Morocco has made a significant breakthrough by producing Africa’s first mpox test kits, developed by the startup Moldiag, Arab News reported today. This initiative aims to reduce the continent’s reliance on imported medical supplies, a challenge highlighted during the COVID-19…
Seismic Activity Beneath Volcano Near Alaska’s Largest City Sparks Worries

Seismic Activity Beneath Volcano Near Alaska’s Largest City Sparks Worries

An uptick in seismic activity beneath Mount Spurr, located 129 kilometers northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, has geologists on alert, Arab News reported yesterday. This year, approximately 1,500 small earthquakes have been recorded, compared to the typical 100 annually. The Alaska…
Global food prices reach 19-month high, driven by vegetable oils

Global food prices reach 19-month high, driven by vegetable oils

The United Nations’ global food price index surged in November to its highest level since April 2023, marking the steepest increase in 19 months. The rise was fueled by soaring vegetable oil prices, according to recently published data. The index,…
UNECA Launches Statistical Tool to Enhance Trade Integration in Africa

UNECA Launches Statistical Tool to Enhance Trade Integration in Africa

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has unveiled a new statistical tool, the African Continental Input-Output Table (AfCIOT), aimed at strengthening trade integration across the continent, Xinhua reported yesterday. Launched on Friday, December 6, the AfCIOT is designed…
World Bank Announces Historic $100 Billion Support for Poorest Countries

World Bank Announces Historic $100 Billion Support for Poorest Countries

The World Bank announced on Friday, December 6, a groundbreaking initiative to support the world’s poorest nations, raising nearly $24 billion to generate a total of $100 billion in loans and grants, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. This funding will benefit…
Arctic Ocean May Experience First Ice-Free Day by 2027

Arctic Ocean May Experience First Ice-Free Day by 2027

A new study published in Nature Communications warns that the Arctic Ocean could see its first “ice-free” day as early as 2027, marking a significant shift in the planet’s climate, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Researchers indicate that even under optimistic…
UNICEF Appeals for $1.2 Billion to Support 51 Million Children in Eastern and Southern Africa

UNICEF Appeals for $1.2 Billion to Support 51 Million Children in Eastern and Southern Africa

UNICEF has launched a critical appeal for USD 1.2 billion to address the urgent needs of 51 million children affected by a series of escalating crises in Eastern and Southern Africa. The UNICEF appeal, as reported by Reliefweb.com, highlights a…
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