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The Struggle for Aid Access in Sudan Due to Visa Gridlock

Posted on 10 May 2024

In the face of a looming humanitarian crisis in Sudan, international aid organisations are grappling with bureaucratic hurdles that impede their ability to deliver much-needed assistance. Despite the urgent need…
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Africa’s New Dawn of Development

Posted on 10 May 2024

In a landmark summit that could redefine the trajectory of an entire continent, African leaders have come together to announce a transformative agenda that promises to usher in a new…
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UNRWA Pledges Neutrality and Integrity Following Independent Review

Posted on 03 May 2024

Following a comprehensive independent review, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has pledged to uphold the highest standards of neutrality and…
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Haiti's Alarming Food Insecurity Crisis

Posted on 03 May 2024

As gang violence escalates in Haiti, the World Food Programme (WFP) is issuing an urgent call for international aid to address the burgeoning hunger crisis. The situation has reached a…
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Samoa Launches Nationwide Campaign to Combat Dengue Outbreak

Posted on 03 May 2024

Samoa has launched a national cleaning and fumigation campaign to combat a significant outbreak of dengue fever. Since November of the previous year, the country has reported over 200 confirmed…
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World Bank Halts Tourism Fund in Tanzania Amid Human Rights Concerns

Posted on 03 May 2024

The World Bank has made a decisive move to suspend a substantial $150 million tourism development project in Tanzania, following grave allegations of human rights violations linked to the initiative.…
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Closure of Displacement Camps in Northeast Nigeria Sparks New Crisis

Posted on 03 May 2024

In a concerning development from northeast Nigeria, the closure of all eight official displacement camps in Maiduguri has precipitated a new crisis. Over 150,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs), who had…
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Assessing Asia's Climate Crisis

Posted on 03 May 2024

Asia faced unprecedented climate challenges in 2023, as detailed in the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) “State of the Climate in Asia 2023” report. The continent continued to be the most…
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Solomon Islands Election: Balancing Global Powers and Local Priorities

Posted on 22 April 2024

In a significant move that could redefine the geopolitical landscape of the Pacific, Solomon Islanders headed to the polls in an election closely monitored by global powers. The election marks…
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Papua New Guinea's Consideration of a Gun Ban During Rising Violence

Posted on 22 April 2024

In a decisive move to curb the escalating gun violence, Papua New Guinea is contemplating a comprehensive gun ban. A recent multilateral conference, supported by the United Nations and the…
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