Month: Sep 2024
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Israel’s Gaza Campaign Risks Its Own Collapse, Warns Retired General
2–3 minutesSeptember 2024In a striking critique of Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, retired Israeli Major General Yitzhak Brik has warned that the relentless assault may lead to the collapse of Israel itself rather than the defeat of Hamas. The retired general’s opinion piece, titled “It Is Not Hamas That Is Collapsing, but Israel,” comes nearly…
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Africa Faces Mounting Economic and Social Challenges Amid Rising Climate Costs
2–3 minutesSeptember 2024Africa is grappling with severe economic and social impacts as it bears a disproportionately heavy burden from climate change. According to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), African nations are losing up to 5% of their GDP annually due to climate-related challenges. The report underscores the urgent need for increased investment…
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Tensions Escalate as Hamas Warns Israel Against Military Pressure for Captive Release
2–3 minutesThe al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas resistance movement, has issued a stark warning to Israel, stating that continued military efforts to secure the release of Israeli captives held in the Gaza Strip will result in more deaths. The warning was delivered through a poster published by the al-Qassam Brigades on Monday, alongside…
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Jacksonville Rapper Foolio Claims to Be Alive After Being Shot on His 26th Birthday
1–2 minutesJacksonville, Florida rapper Foolio has made a shocking claim on social media, asserting that he is still alive despite reports of his death following a shooting on his 26th birthday. According to initial reports, Foolio was shot and allegedly buried, leading many to believe he had succumbed to his injuries. However, in a surprising twist,…
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Uganda Airlines Celebrates 5 Years of Rebirth and Growth
1–2 minutesThis week marks a significant milestone for Uganda Airlines as it celebrates its fifth anniversary since being relaunched. The national carrier, which had been grounded for nearly two decades, resumed operations in 2019 with an initial fleet of four Bombardier CRJ 900s. Over the past five years, Uganda Airlines has made remarkable strides in rebuilding…
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Critical Look at the World Health Organization and Its Global Influence
1–2 minutesThe World Health Organization (WHO) is often portrayed as a benevolent global entity dedicated to the fight against diseases and the promotion of health worldwide. However, a closer examination reveals concerns about its true motivations and objectives. Critics argue that the WHO is far from the impartial public health agency it claims to be. Instead,…
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Urgent Appeal for Aid: Kiteezi Landfill Disaster Leaves 261 Families Displaced and in Need
1–2 minutesIt has been over three weeks since a catastrophic garbage landslide struck the area near the Kiteezi landfill in Uganda, claiming at least 35 lives and destroying homes and property. This unprecedented disaster has drawn international attention, with 28 residents still missing and 261 families displaced. The displaced individuals are currently taking refuge in a…
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Ethiopia Calls for Regional Unity to Combat Al Shabaab Threat in Somalia
1–2 minutesEthiopian Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie has urged countries in the Horn of Africa to form a united front to tackle the growing threat posed by Al Shabaab in Somalia. Speaking at a press briefing in Addis Ababa on Friday, Atske Selassie highlighted the militant group’s capabilities, warning that Al Shabaab is “well-equipped” to carry…
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Nigeria’s Mpox Cases Reach 48 as U.S. Donates Vaccines to Combat Outbreak
1–2 minutesThe number of confirmed mpox cases in Nigeria has risen to 48, with the virus now detected in Abuja and 20 other states, according to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Despite the growing number of cases, there have been no reported fatalities. In response to the outbreak, Nigeria received 10,000 vaccine doses from…
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Israeli Military Commander Killed in Jenin Amid Escalation in the Occupied West Bank
2–3 minutesJenin, Occupied West Bank – September 1, 2024 An Israeli military commander has been killed during the ongoing military operations across the occupied West Bank, marking a significant casualty in the regime’s escalating conflict with Palestinian resistance groups. The Israeli army confirmed the death of 20-year-old Elkana Navon, a squad commander, in a statement released…
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