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A survivor of sexual violence stares through her burka at a support meeting in Mogadishu, Somalia. “I don’t plan to return home even if the rains return. I am frightened and will keep at the Internally Displaced People’s camp,” she said. (Photo by UNSOM) Photo used under CC BY

Activist: sexual violence used as ‘weapon of war’

Nadia Murad was captured by ISIS in Iraq; she was held hostage, enslaved, tortured and raped before escaping. Now a leading global advocate for survivors of genocide and sexual violence, Murad discusses what needs to be done to prevent sexual violence in conflict.

France 24

Help needed for survivors of sexual violence in Tigray

France 24

India cities struggle to cope with climate threats

Rapid urbanization without consideration for environmental risks is a major flaw in the development model of many Indian cities, experts say, as incidences of extreme weather conditions expose vulnerabilities.

Deutsche Welle

In India, river erosion engulfs villages

Associated Press

Russian attacks on camps in Syria strategic, political

Several displacement camps in Syria were hit by intense shelling from Russian forces. The reasons behind the attacks have more to do with Russia‘s and Turkey’s geopolitical relationship, especially against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, analysts say.

Deutsche Welle

Ethiopia says 70% of Tigray now under control

Ethiopia’s lead negotiator in peace talks asserted that 70% of Tigray is now under military control and aid deliveries have resumed to the area, but there is no immediate confirmation from aid workers.

Associated Press

Tigray rebels deny 70% take over by Ethiopian government

AfricaNews

Spyware targets Uyghur with fake phone apps

A spyware campaign is targeting Uyghurs by “masquerading” as Android apps, according to a new report by a cloud security firm. The spyware is connected to a Chinese government-backed hacking group.

Guardian

Morocco farmers fight to get water resources

As global warming affects agriculture, Moroccan farmers say remaining water resources have been mismanaged, as they have been diverted from their natural course and set aside for expanding industries.

Al Jazeera

HUMAN RIGHTS

Iran protesters refuse to cede, face execution

Nationwide protests continue in Iran for the 53rd straight day, despite nearly 15,000 Iranians having been arrested in connection to the demonstrations and who are now facing the death penalty.

Newsweek

Iran cities strike in solidarity with ‘Bloody Friday’ victims

i24 News

US, EU add sanctions amid Myanmar violence

The United States and European Union have announced new sanctions against Myanmar’s military regime aimed at officials, companies and arms dealers.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar tops Asian summit’s agenda as global issues loom

Associated Press

GOVERNMENT & DEMOCRACY

UN: no progress in Iran nuclear discussions

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said it saw no progress in discussions with Iran over undeclared nuclear material at three sites, but a new visit to Tehran was planned this month.

i24 News

Iran hypersonic missile claim sparks concern from UN nuclear watchdog

France 24

Kenya spending $37M to send troops to DRC

Kenya’s Parliament has approved the deployment of nearly 1,000 soldiers for a new regional force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo amid questions about the $37 million cost for the first six months of the mission.

Al Jazeera

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Twitter fires staff at only Africa office in Ghana

Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, there have been concerns that the company is choosing to ignore key risks in its biggest international growth markets.

AfricaNews

Israel to start self-driving public bus program

Israel has launched a two-year pilot program in which four companies will operate self-driving public buses to ease road congestion, the country’s Innovation Authority said.

i24 News

New study shows that bumblebees can play

When put to the test, bees have proved over and over again that they‘ve got a lot more to offer than pollinating, making honey and being fiercely loyal to a queen.

NPR

GLOBAL HEALTH

Ebola hits Uganda hard with ‘worrying’ trend

With no vaccine or treatment available for a strain of Ebola that is circulating in Uganda, the country’s latest outbreak is shaping up to be the third largest on record.

Deutsche Welle

Western aid to fight COVID in Africa backfires

Fed up with reliance on the West and their own countries’ inadequate responses to Ebola, COVID-19 and now monkeypox, a growing movement of African scientists is advocating for improved biosecurity on the continent.

NPR

Haiti’s cholera death toll surges to 136 lives

A deadly resurgence of cholera in Haiti has claimed 136 lives so far, according to the Caribbean nation’s health ministry.

CNN

Global vaccine market ‘dealing with oligopolies’

The vaccine market remains largely dependent on a few manufacturers, leaving several widely used, critical vaccines for emergencies at risk of shortages and out of reach of people in low-income countries.

Devex

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GOOD NEWS

S. Africa school centers around green issues

South Africa‘s first “green school” aims to raise a new generation of environmentally conscious citizens, fostering children’s creativity and resilience.

AfricaNews

Tackling plastic waste, pollution in Egypt

Egypt is the biggest plastic consumer in Africa and the market is growing. But this plastic pollution is being met with various initiatives to raise awareness, recycling businesses and offers for alternative solutions.

Deutsche Welle

NONPROFITS & PHILANTHROPY

Cop27 groups report surveillance, intimidation

Members of civil society attending Cop27 have described how surveillance and intimidation by the Egyptian authorities is threatening their participation in the climate conference.

Guardian

ECONOMIC INEQUALITY

Tigray without aid after deal to end blockade

Humanitarian organizations have yet to reach millions in Tigray who face famine and disease, eight days after Ethiopian authorities vowed to lift their blockade.

Guardian

Labor abuse rampant at World Cup stadiums

Migrant laborers who built Qatar’s World Cup stadiums often worked long hours under harsh conditions and were subjected to discrimination, wage theft and other abuses as their employers evaded accountability.

Associated Press

India weighs steps to cool record wheat prices

Soaring wheat prices in India could prompt price-cooling measures such as the release of state reserves into the open market while axing the 40% tax on imports, trade and government sources said.

Reuters

South Africa public workers strike over wages

Thousands of public workers in South Africa stopped working in a nationwide strike over wages after talks hit a deadlock.

AfricaNews

ENVIRONMENT

War-triggered gas boom threatens climate goal

The war-inspired natural gas boom is undermining already insufficient efforts to limit future warming to just a few more tenths of a degree, a new report says.

Associated Press

Kenya is turning to GMO crops amid drought

Kenya is currently facing a severe water shortage caused by four failed consecutive rainy seasons. Crops are not able to grow, prompting warnings of potential famine.

BBC

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Girls from the indigenous nation, Dayak, perform a bamboo dance in Samarinda, Indonesia. Indonesia is home to an estimated 50 to 70 million Indigenous people, according to the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs. (Photo by https://www.tiket2.com/) Photo used under CC BY

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