Author: Solomon Alaka

What is South-South cooperation, and can it be the gateway to a fairer world?

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In practical terms, South-South cooperation is a process whereby developing countries – regardless of their actual geographical location – seek to achieve their individual or shared development goals through the exchange of knowledge, skills, and resources, in partnerships involving governments, regional organisations, civil society, academia, and the private sector. The experiences and goals of most […]

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‘Wars, disasters, displacement, hunger’ continue to burden Myanmar

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Four years after the military coup which deposed the democratically elected government, Myanmar’s civil conflict grinds on, leaving millions displaced and without a home. “The suffering of millions of people across Myanmar is immense,” said UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi. “With aerial bombardments, destruction of property, and forced recruitment, they live in daily fear for their […]

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September 11 2001: A Nation Remembers, 24 Years On

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Today, the United States solemnly marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks—an indelible moment in history that claimed nearly 3,000 lives and forever altered the national consciousness. Across the country, bells toll, flags fly at half-staff, and families gather to honor the memory of loved ones lost in New York City, Washington, D.C., […]

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‘Shift the narrative’ on suicide to prevent loss of 720,000 lives annually

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Speaking on World Suicide Prevention Day, which is marked annually on 10 September, WHO’s Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that “each life lost leaves a profound impact on families, friends, colleagues and entire communities.” All age groups are affected by suicide and was the third leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds globally in 2021, the last year for […]

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‘Our livelihoods have been cut off,’ say West Bank farmers ahead of olive harvest

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Like thousands of Palestinian farmers, he faces growing restrictions from Israeli forces and settlers, who have made the olive harvest season – running from September to November – a time of uncertainty and struggle.   In recent years, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has supported olive farmers and cooperatives to improve access to […]

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Australia Unveils $1.7 Billion Ghost Shark Underwater Drone Program

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September 11, 2025 🇦🇺 The Australian government has announced a $1.7 billion investment to develop and deploy a fleet of long-range autonomous underwater drones, known as “Ghost Sharks,” by January 2026. Designed and built domestically, these extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles (XL-AUVs) will enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s capabilities in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike operations. […]

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80 million more children benefiting from school meals, WFP reports

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The number of children receiving school meals through government-led programmes has gone up by 20 per cent since 2020, found the latest edition of the WFP’s flagship biennial report The State of School Feeding Worldwide. Now, nearly 80 million more children are able to enjoy nutritious meals at school, bringing the global total to approximately 466 million. […]

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Child obesity level surpasses underweight cases worldwide for the first time, UNICEF warns

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One in 10 children aged 5 to 19 – 188 million worldwide – are now living with obesity, placing them at heightened risk of chronic diseases such as type-2 diabetes, heart conditions, and certain cancers. “When we talk about malnutrition, we are no longer just talking about underweight children,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. […]

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Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot During Campus Event at Utah Valley University and Later Died

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📍 Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The incident occurred during a public event hosted by the university as part of Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour.” According to law enforcement and university officials, a single shot […]

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Avelo Airlines Commits to $4.4 Billion Embraer Jet Order in Strategic Expansion Move

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September 10, 2025 ✈️ U.S. budget carrier Avelo Airlines has placed a landmark order for up to 100 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, valued at $4.4 billion at list prices, marking the second-largest fleet investment in its history. The deal includes 50 firm orders and purchase rights for 50 additional jets, positioning Avelo as the first U.S. […]

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