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Somalia Seeks to Reverse Brain Drain with Return of Experts ——————————— Following years of armed conflict, climate crises, and economic stagnation, Somalia has faced a widespread brain drain as many of its professionals and experts have left the country. This…

Heatwave Brings Record-Breaking Temperatures to the Middle East —————————— A “hellish” heatwave has brought record-breaking nighttime temperatures to the Middle East, with Jordan and Israel experiencing their hottest nights ever recorded. According to a report from The Guardian, nocturnal temperatures…

WHO Highlights Challenges in Fighting Mpox in Africa ———————- The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified limited access to vaccines and funding gaps as the main challenges in combating the mpox outbreak in Africa, Anadolu Agency reported. The statement was…

African Leaders Endorse Peace Process for Eastern DR Congo —————————- African leaders have backed a peace process aimed at ending the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Anadolu Agency reported. The endorsement came from a virtual joint summit…

Millions Gather in Senegal for Grand Magal of Touba ——————————– Millions of people have converged on the city of Touba for the annual Grand Magal, an event commemorating the spiritual rank attained by Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba. According to Anadolu Agency,…

Microsoft launches investigation after Israeli mass surveillance claims ——————————– Microsoft has launched an external investigation following allegations that Israel’s Unit 8200 military intelligence unit used its Azure cloud technology for mass surveillance of Palestinians, Arab News reported. The probe was…

Shooting near mosque in Sweden leaves 1 dead, another injured ————————————– A 25-year-old man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting near a mosque in Örebro, Sweden, Anadolu Agency reported. The incident occurred shortly after Friday prayers…

Over 3,000 People Still Missing in Libya Flood Disaster ——————————– Libya’s General Authority for the Search and Identification of Missing Persons has released its first official tally of those missing from the catastrophic floods that devastated the city of Derna…

Inside Mine That Feeds the Tech World, Funds Congo’s Rebels ———————————– A Reuters investigation has shed light on a coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that is fueling the global tech industry while also funding a rebel…

Boat Sinks Near Italy, 26 Migrants Drown —————————– A boat carrying migrants from Libya to Europe capsized near the Italian island of Lampedusa, resulting in the deaths of at least 26 people, according to a report from Khaama Press. The…