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Kenya: Rights Groups Condemn DPP's Move to Drop Charges Against Eight Police Officers in Baby Pendo Case
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Amnesty International Kenya, alongside 29 other human rights organisations, has strongly condemned the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for dropping charges against eight of the twelve police officers initially implicated in the murder of Baby Samantha Pendo during the 2017 post-election violence.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:
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South Africa: A Tale of Two Dams - - Grasslands Restoration Is As Important As Engineering Solutions to Ensure SA's Future Water Security
[Daily Maverick] In his State of the Nation Address, President Ramaphosa boasted of the preparations to build the Ntabelanga Dam in the Eastern Cape. However, this R10-billion construction will quickly go to waste if the grasslands above it aren't repaired, and catchment restoration is dead in the water after government funding cuts and stagnant tendering processes.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:South Africa: TB Survivors Struggling With Lung Damage, Experts Say
[spotlight] There are over three million people alive in South Africa who have been cured of TB. But even after being cured, many continue to suffer the long-term after-effects of the disease. To find out more about this under-recognised problem, Spotlight recently attended a global gathering of experts focused on life after TB.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Revenue Agency Uncovers Fraudulent Tax Refund Scheme
[Namibian] The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) says they have uncovered a fraudulent scheme resulting in the illicit payout of tax refunds of over N$666 000 between January and April 2025, to 47 taxpayers.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Africa: Midwives in South Sudan Provide a Lifeline in Times of Calm and Crisis
[WHO-AFRO] Juba -- Midwives play a critical role in South Sudan, facilitating antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and postnatal care for mothers and newborns to prevent death and promote a healthy future for both mothers and children.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Israel to 'allow a window' for hostage deal before expanded Gaza campaign: security official
Israel to 'allow a window' for hostage deal before expanded Gaza campaign: security official Israel will "allow a window" for a hostage deal during a visit by US President Donald Trump to the Middle East before a planned expansion of its Gaza offensive, a senior security official said Monday. "The deployment of forces prior to the start of the manoeuver will allow a window of opportunity until the end of the US...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Preliminary Data Suggests Major Natural Gas Discovery Off Somalia's Coast
[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu -- Somalia's ambitious offshore oil and gas exploration project--its first formal effort in decades to unlock its untapped hydrocarbon potential--has reached a critical milestone.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Thousands gather in London to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day
London began four days of pageantry on Monday, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. British, NATO and Ukrainian troops marched together, where King Charles took the salute.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:EU scientists sound alarm over escalating spring drought
Dry conditions are spreading to virtually every area of the continent.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Israel's culture of genocide is spreading globally. We must build an alternative
Israel's culture of genocide is spreading globally. We must build an alternative Submitted by Abed Abou Shhadeh on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 15:19 Recent events highlight the dangerous normalisation of Zionist violence, which is transcending borders amid global indifference Israeli riot police surround far-right politician Itamar Ben Gvir in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of occupied East Jerusalem on 10 May 2021 (Gil...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Green Light for Kayelekera - Uranium Mining Gets Radiation Safety Nod, but Scrutiny Grows
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (AERA) has issued a crucial radiation safety license to Lotus (Africa) Limited, paving the way for the long-dormant Kayelekera uranium mine in Karonga to roar back to life.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Health Campaigns: Salt awareness week and world hypertension day
The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa is sounding the alarm on the devastating impact of excessive salt consumption on the nationβs heart and brain health. This yearβs theme, βYour Brain and Heart Cannot Take the Pressure!β highlights the importance of maintaining a stable blood pressure for good overall health, and specifically for heart and [β¦]
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Why Isimba Dam Is Worrying Electricity Generation Company Ltd's CEO
[Independent (Kampala)] For many hydroelectricity producers around the world, rainfall is a welcome blessing that ensures a steady power supply. But for Harrison Mutikanga, the CEO of the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL), heavy rains around the Lake Victoria basin cause him sleepless nights as he worries about the safety of the Isimba Hydropower Plant--one of Uganda's newest power stations on the River...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Russian reporter facing jail says RSF smuggled her to France
Pro-Ukrainian journalist Ekaterina Barabash said she escaped house arrest in Russia and fled to Paris with the help of Reporters Without Borders (RSF). She was facing up to 10 years in prison for criticizing the army.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:3G Capital to buy shoe brand Skechers in $9bn deal
Tie-up marks return to dealmaking for investment group after long search for a major target
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Africa: Dr. Okonjo-Iweala Headlines African Business Stories Roundtable on Mobilizing Diaspora Investment for Africa's Growth
[African Business Stories] Washington, DC -- African Business Stories (ABS) convened the third edition of its Roundtable Series during the 2025 World Bank Spring Meetings, hosting a high-level dialogue titled ''Leveraging Diaspora Investment for Africa's Economic Growth.'' The event featured WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and other leading African and global voices in development and finance.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Multinational anti-gang mission in Haiti financially slowed down
Port-au-Prince, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The budget deficit undermines the effectiveness of the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti, as it has been unable to deploy a staff of 2,500 troops to combat gangs, media outlets reported today. The post Multinational anti-gang mission in Haiti financially slowed down first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:EU urges Israel not to ramp up military attack on Gaza
βThe European Union is concerned at the planned extension of the operation by Israeli forces in Gaza," a Commission spokesperson says.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:OrbΓ‘nβs man in Brussels stalls Russian energy exit plan
Hungaryβs EU commissioner is hindering the planβs quick approval on Tuesday, despite obligations to act independently from Viktor OrbΓ‘nβs Russia-friendly policies.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:What became of Pope Francisβ divestment plans?
Under Pope Francis, the Vatican called upon Catholic institutions to divest from fossil fuels. How far did they get?
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Are Catholic institutions ready to abandon fossil fuels?
Under Pope Francis, the Vatican called upon Catholic institutions to divest from fossil fuels. How far did they get?
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs economy on cusp of a deflationary death spiral
China is sliding deeper into economic weakness that is being worsened by its response to external shocks. Tariffs are drying up international demand for Chinese goods, and in a bid to keep factories alive, Beijing is urging exporters to turn inward. However, that pivot is compounding the very problem it aims to solve. Chinese authorities [β¦] The post Chinaβs economy on cusp of a deflationary death spiral appeared first...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Ackman completes quest to launch Berkshire Hathaway lookalike
Financier assumes effective control of Howard Hughes and will shift its strategy to hunt for acquisitions
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Gazaβs clans ask world for help facing Israeli blockade and attacks
Ramallah, May 5 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian dignitaries and clans in the Gaza Strip have called on the world to halt Israeli aggression amid a severe humanitarian crisis caused by shortages of medicine and food. The post Gazaβs clans ask world for help facing Israeli blockade and attacks first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Air defense downs 26 Ukrainian drones in three Russian regions
Moscow, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The air defense systems on duty shot down 26 Ukrainian attack drones that targeted three Russian southwestern regions, the Defense Ministry informed on Monday. The post Air defense downs 26 Ukrainian drones in three Russian regions first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Cheung Chau local, Hong Kong ice climber emerge as bun-grabbing contest winners
Island local Kwok Ka-ming clinches his 10th win, while ice climber Janet Kung earns βqueen of bun queensβ title for repeat wins.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Fear and intimidation at Newark airport
The harassment I faced returning to the US as a Palestinian-American makes it clear the US government is afraid of me.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Argentinesβ distrust is growing against President Milei
Buenos Aires, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The news continues to be bad for President Javier Milei today, as the confidence of Argentines in his administration fell for the fifth consecutive month, according to a study by Torcuato Di Tella University (UTDT). The post Argentinesβ distrust is growing against President Milei first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:How to deal with America while also living without it
Last week Canadaβs Mark Carney and Ukraineβs Volodymyr Zelenskyy taught the world some lessons about how to deal with Donald Trump. Yet what Ukraineβs success has also shown is that reaching a deal with Trump brings only limited benefits, and even those are unreliable. The broader and deeper lesson is that whatever deals are made, [β¦] The post How to deal with America while also living without it appeared first on Asia...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:UK local elections: Starmerβs betrayal of voters is handing England to Reform
UK local elections: Starmerβs betrayal of voters is handing England to Reform Submitted by Joe Gill on Mon, 05/05/2025 - 10:56 Nigel Farage's party defeated Labour in a byelection, and swept away the Conservatives in councils across the country, as voters see no difference between Starmer and the Tories Keir Starmer speaks to members of staff during a visit to Leonardo, one of the biggest suppliers of defence and...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Top UN court rejects Sudan's bid to sue UAE for genocide
The UAE opted out of part of the Genocide Convention meaning it cannot face genocide allegations itself.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Can Donald Trump stop Iran's oil exports to China?
Iranian oil flows to China via shadow tankers that have always been hard to track. Now the US has lost some of its leverage due to the tariff war on top of that.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Israel calls up thousands of reservists to expand Gaza war
Israel's army is calling up tens of thousands of reservists to expand operations in Gaza.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:ICJ dismisses Sudan's case accusing UAE of complicity in genocide
ICJ dismisses Sudan's case accusing UAE of complicity in genocide Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Mon, 05/05/2025 - 14:33 Judges vote 14-2 to throw out Khartoum's case due to Gulf state having made reservation to an article of the Genocide Convention UAE representatives attend the ruling in Sudan's case against the United Arab Emirates over alleged complicity in genocide, in the Hague on 5 May 2025 (AFP/ANP/Lex Van...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:ICJ says it has no jurisdiction in genocide case against UAE
The United Arab Emirates used its "reservation" in signing the UN Genocide Convention to argue that the UN court has no authority over Sudan's accusations related to the genocide in Darfur.
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