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WHO warns of rising cases of Chikungunya mosquito virus
New National Star
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July 22, 2025
The World Health Organization on Tuesday sounded the alarm over a surge in Chikungunya cases worldwide, warning that the current spread of the mosquito-borne virus could mirror the devastating 2005 epidemic if not urgently contained. “Chikungunya...
World Health Organization raises concern about spread of mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus
WKZO - Michigan
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July 22, 2025
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) -The World Health Organization issued an urgent call for action on Tuesday to prevent a repeat of an epidemic of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus that swept the globe two decades ago, as new outbreaks...
UN: World facing worst drought in history due to climate change
The Cable
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July 22, 2025
A new report by the United Nations says the world is facing some of the most damaging and widespread droughts in recorded history. The report said the event is driven by climate change and environmental degradation. The report was published by the...
Somali Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate Condemns White "Domestic Terrorists"
Zero Hedge
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Originally published via Armageddon Prose: I am of the Midwest; I know Midwestern people. These salt of the Earth folks are too nice and way too accommodating to mount an effective resistance against the Somali migrant offensive. Add into the mix...
Somali foreign minister, Italian ambassador discuss deepening bilateral ties
Shabelle Media Network
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July 20, 2025
Mogadishu – Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali held talks on Saturday with the Italian Ambassador to Somalia, Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, as the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple...
'Misuse of POTA': Mukunji, journalist challenge state's 'abuse' of anti-terror law
The Standard
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‘Misuse of POTA’: MP Mukunji, Journalist challenge state's 'abuse' of anti-terror law Manyatta Constituency Member of Parliament John Mukunji, journalist James Mbochi, and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) youth leader James Wanjiru have sued...
WHO Cautions Chikungunya Spread Threatens Billions
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a stark warning Tuesday, cautioning that the world may be on the brink of reliving the devastating 2005 chikungunya epidemic unless swift containment measures are taken. "Chikungunya is not a...
The Longest Solar Eclipse In 100 Years Will Bring Total Darkness For 6 Minutes! Know When Is It And Important Do's And Don'ts
Times Now
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July 22, 2025
The Longest Solar Eclipse In 100 Years Will Bring Total Darkness For 6 Minutes! Know When Is It And Important Do's And Don'ts. (Image: Canva) Astronomical events have for long sparked curiosity among people. A new such rare phenomenon, which is...
Oman's passport improves rankings with more visa-free access
Oman Observer
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July 22, 2025
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman's Passport has been improving its rankings consistently from 67th in 2018 to 56 in 2025, based on several countries, including China and Russia, announcing visa-exemption for Omanis, according to the latest Henley...
United States to Charge USD 250 Visa Integrity Fee Starting October
The Laotian Times
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July 22, 2025
The United States will begin charging a new USD 250 “Visa Integrity Fee” to most non-immigrant visa applicants from 1 October, as part of a new law signed by President Donald Trump on 4 July. The legislation, which was drafted earlier this year...
13 Examples of Multilateral Organisations
Human Rights Careers
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July 22, 2025
A multilateral organisation is an entity created by three or more countries to address issues of mutual interest that require collective action. These organisations typically operate on a global or regional scale and focus on areas such as...
Puntland Forces Intercept Freighter Full of Turkish Weaponry
The Maritime Executive
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On Friday, Somalia’s northern state of Puntland reportedly intercepted the general cargo ship Sea World while it was en route to the Port of Mogadishu. The Comoros-flagged vessel was carrying a consignment of Turkish military equipment, allegedly...
Man awaiting murder trial found sleeping rough in alleged breach of bail
Times of Malta
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July 21, 2025
A man who is awaiting trial for murder is back behind bars after being found sleeping rough in alleged breach of bail conditions. Kinaan Abdinasir Noor, 29 from Somalia is awaiting trial for the 2019 fatal stabbing of an Eritrean man in Marsa. The...
How much do you know about your govt road?
Independent (Uganda)
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July 22, 2025
Newly reconstructed Kulambiro Ring Road Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Physical infrastructure, and particularly road construction and maintenance, usually accounts for bigger chunks of the government budgets compared to most other sectors....
UN Chief Denounces Israel’s Massacre of Gaza Aid Seekers
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sharply condemned the recent massacre of aid recipients in the Gaza Strip on Monday. Addressing the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, Guterres said, "Over the weekend in Gaza, we...
UN chief hails DRC, M23 agreement as step toward peace in eastern Congo
Daily News Tanzania
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July 22, 2025
DR CONGO: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday welcomed the signing of a Declaration of Principles between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, formally known as the March 23 Movement...
IGP pledges reform as retired officers protest poor pension under contributory scheme
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 22, 2025
• Ex-officers lament systemic injustice, N30,000 monthly stipend after 35 years of service • Sowore blames insecurity on FG’s neglect of police welfare • IGP meets NSA over pension, urges patience, warns retirees against manipulation • NLC: Govt...
575 mobile lines, 21 bank accounts shut down as war-torn African nation combats terror financing
Business Insider Africa
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July 20, 2025
Chaired by Finance Minister Bihi Iman Egeh, the high-level meeting held in Mogadishu brought together key government stakeholders in Somalia, including officials from the Ministries of Finance, Justice, Security, Commerce, Communications, and...
Turner Center to hold gallery exhibit reception
WVGA Valdosta Today - Georgia
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July 22, 2025
VALDOSTA – The Turner Center will hold a gallery exhibit reception featuring the works of the Withlacoochee Quilters Guild and others. The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will hold a new gallery exhibit reception on Mon., August 4, from...
VOA hired and sponsored visas for foreign journalists tied to Chinese state media, memos show
Just the News
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July 21, 2025
The U.S. Agency for Global Media sponsored hundreds of visas over a number of years for foreign journalists to come work for its subsidiary Voice of America, some of which were awarded to employees tied to Chinese state media, according to records...