Elements of the ADF, an Islamic State-affiliated insurgent group that originated in neighbouring Uganda, carried out the attack in Komanda town, Irumu territory, Ituri province. At least 49 civilians were killed, including nine children. Several other people were injured and abducted, and shops and homes were set on fire. Most of the victims were reportedly […]
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World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, mostly caused by a viral infection that progresses to severe liver disease and liver cancer. Hepatitis is a major public health problem across the World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region, affecting 27 million people […]
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The Trump administration is set to unveil a new initiative aimed at enhancing digital access to health care data for older Americans and individuals with disabilities enrolled in Medicare. The announcement, scheduled for Wednesday at the White House, will mark a major step toward modernizing patient information exchange across the federal health system. 🖥️ Industry […]
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The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) has released a strategic roadmap to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually in private climate finance by 2035, marking a pivotal step toward global climate action. Backed by 86 institutional investors managing $9.2 trillion in assets, the plan was presented during stakeholder consultations on the Baku to Belém process, a key […]
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On Tuesday 29/07/2025, a powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia, prompting tsunami watches for Hawaii and Japan, according to official sources. 🌍 Global Seismic Event Overview 🌊 Regional Alerts and Response 🌐 African Continental Relevance Although Africa lies outside the Pacific seismic zone, this event highlights the importance of: […]
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The European Sustainable Energy Week 2025 takes place from 10 to 12 June 2025, in Brussels and online. It brings together leading voices from the clean energy community and high-level speakers to exchange ideas, collaborate, and help shape Europe’s sustainable energy future. This is also a moment to take stock of the Commission’s latest efforts to boost sustainable […]
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The Irish Government has approved an additional €696 million in capital funding for 2025 to support a wide range of housing programmes, Minister for Housing James Browne announced on July 29. The funding aims to intensify efforts to address the national housing crisis through new construction, refurbishment, and targeted support schemes. 🏘️ Key Housing Targets […]
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Bankers and traders returned to work under heavy security in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, following a deadly mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue that claimed four lives, including Blackstone Senior Managing Director Wesley LePatner. 🔫 Incident Overview 🏢 Financial Sector Impact The building houses headquarters for Blackstone, the NFL, and other major firms. The attack […]
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Militant Islamist Violence: Over 150,000 Deaths in a Decade Militant Islamist groups remain a dominant source of instability across five African conflict zones. In the past year alone, 22,307 deaths were attributed to such groups—a 60% increase from 2020–2022 averages. The Sahel accounted for nearly half (10,685) of these fatalities, while Somalia registered approximately one-third […]
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the United Kingdom will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and commits to a long-term peace process. 🕊️ Conditions for Recognition Starmer outlined several prerequisites for Israel to avert recognition: He […]
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