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		MSF warns of rising violence in eastern DR Congo
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 20, 2025
MSF warns of rising violence in eastern DR Congo
						Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has raised alarm over escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, calling for urgent protection of civilians and medical teams. Gunfights and looting in Uvira, South Kivu province, have hindered humanitarian efforts, with hospitals receiving…					
				
			
		World’s Largest Lithium Deposit in Bolivia Faces Environmental Challenges
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 20, 2025
World’s Largest Lithium Deposit in Bolivia Faces Environmental Challenges
						The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the world’s largest lithium deposit, holds immense potential for renewable energy but poses significant ecological risks, an article by SciTech Daily reported. A Duke University study reveals that lithium-brine mining increases arsenic levels in…					
				
			
		Solar-Powered Refrigerators Reduce Food Waste in Kenya
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 20, 2025
Solar-Powered Refrigerators Reduce Food Waste in Kenya
						Some local residents in Nairobi faced significant losses due to spoilage before acquiring solar-powered refrigerators from Koolboks, a Kenyan startup. According to an article by VOA, these innovative devices, equipped with ice compartments, can keep food cool for up to…					
				
			
		African Union Calls for Ramadan Ceasefire in Sudan
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 20, 2025
African Union Calls for Ramadan Ceasefire in Sudan
						The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) has urged warring parties in Sudan to observe a humanitarian ceasefire during the holy month of Ramadan, beginning in March 2025, Sudan Tribune reported. In a statement issued on February 19, the…					
				
			
		Australian PM Condemns Assault on Muslim Women Amid Community Concerns
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 19, 2025
Australian PM Condemns Assault on Muslim Women Amid Community Concerns
						Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned a “reprehensible” attack on two Muslim women at a Melbourne shopping center, which occurred on February 13, Arab News reported. The incident has sparked outrage within the Islamic community, led by Test cricketer…					
				
			
		Over 150 false killer whales stranded on beach in Australia’s Tasmania
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 19, 2025
Over 150 false killer whales stranded on beach in Australia’s Tasmania
						More than 150 false killer whales have stranded on a beach near Arthur River in Tasmania, Australia, with only 90 of the 157 animals still alive as rescue teams race against time, Al Jazeera reported. The Department of Natural Resources…					
				
			
		Vietnamese Firms Utilize Blockchain for Halal Market Expansion
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 19, 2025
Vietnamese Firms Utilize Blockchain for Halal Market Expansion
						Vietnamese companies are increasingly employing blockchain technology to penetrate the halal market, ensuring compliance with Muslim dietary laws, Tuoitre News reported. This innovative approach allows for secure storage of halal certification data, creating transparent and immutable records throughout the supply…					
				
			
		African Air Force Chiefs Meet in Zambia to Address Humanitarian Challenges
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 19, 2025
African Air Force Chiefs Meet in Zambia to Address Humanitarian Challenges
						Air force commanders from 40 African nations convened in Lusaka, Zambia, for the 14th Annual African Air Chiefs (AAAC) symposium, focusing on cooperation in humanitarian aid and disaster relief, Anadolu Agency reported. Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema emphasized the importance of…					
				
			
		Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Occupy Bukavu in Eastern Congo
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 18, 2025
Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Occupy Bukavu in Eastern Congo
						Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Sunday seized control of Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Congo, amid escalating violence that has displaced over 6 million people, Arab News reported. The M23, part of a coalition known as the Congo River Alliance,…					
				
			
		Philippines, Indonesia to Offer Scholarships for Filipino Muslims
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 18, 2025
Philippines, Indonesia to Offer Scholarships for Filipino Muslims
						The Philippine and Indonesian governments are set to sign an agreement providing scholarships for Filipino Muslims at an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia, GMA News Online reported. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) announced that the Madrasah scholarship will…					
				
			 
				