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Ebola Border Closure Strangles Cross-Border Trade

 What was once one of East Africa’s busiest commercial crossings has fallen unusually quiet after Uganda temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in an effort to contain the spread of the Ebola virus, leaving thousands of traders
June 27, 2026

Kyiv Struck by Heavy Overnight Missile and Drone Barrage

Kyiv and several other regions of Ukraine endured one of the heaviest Russian bombardments in months on Thursday night, leaving at least 18 people dead and dozens more injured. The attack, which included waves of drones and missiles, caused significant destruction across
August 28, 2025

Tanzania Launches Fertiliser Credit Scheme for Farmers

Tanzania has rolled out a new two million US dollar partial credit guarantee aimed at supporting more than 550,000 smallholder farmers nationwide. The initiative is designed to improve fertiliser availability, enhance supply chain efficiency, and boost agricultural productivity, particularly for small-scale producers
August 28, 2025

Hope Rises As Refugees Return To Rwanda

A new chapter of reconciliation is unfolding in the Great Lakes region as more than 500 refugees have returned home after years of displacement, in what international observers are calling a significant breakthrough for regional peace. The United Nations High Commissioner for
August 27, 2025

Collagen Gel Breakthrough Brings Hope For Cartilage Repair

For more than a decade, a collagen-based injectable gel has been quietly helping patients with damaged joints regain mobility. Though recent social media posts have portrayed it as a “brand-new” discovery, the treatment has actually been in use since 2013, when German
August 27, 2025

Indonesia Hosts Joint Military Drills Amid Tensions

Indonesia and the United States have kicked off their annual joint military exercises, with participation from 11 other countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The drills, part of the long-standing Super Garuda Shield program, aim to strengthen regional stability, improve interoperability among allied
August 27, 2025

China’s Coal Expansion Raises Global Climate Concerns

China has accelerated its coal power generation in the first half of 2025, commissioning 21 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity—the highest first-half total since 2016. This rise comes despite the country’s rapid growth in renewable energy, signaling persistent reliance on coal that
August 27, 2025
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