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Two women from Senegal take a walk. As the result of a new gas rig off the coast of Senegal, many women are turning to prostitution to support their families. (Photo by Ulas koksal1) Photo used under CC BY

Senegal gas deal drives desperation, prostitution

When the gas rig arrived off the coast of Saint-Louis, Senegal, residents found reason to hope. But locals say it’s brought a wave of problems, including forcing some women into prostitution.

Yahoo! News

Iran executions surged in 2022 to ‘spread fear’

Executions in Iran rose by 75 percent in 2022, with at least 582 people put to death as authorities sought to “spread fear” among protesters, campaign groups say.

BBC

El Salvador urged to restore suspended rights

ABC News

Ukraine says Russia ‘worse than ISIS’ after beheading video

Al Jazeera

Inflation dims outlook for worldwide economy

The outlook for the world economy this year has dimmed in the face of chronically high inflation, rising interest rates and uncertainties resulting from the collapse of two big American banks, says the IMF.

Associated Press

UN appeals for aid for Europe-bound migrants

The UN human rights chief is appealing to governments to do more to help migrants and asylum-seekers after a “steep increase” in the numbers making risky attempts to cross the central Mediterranean to Europe.

Associated Press

Mediterranean crossings deadly for migrants

Associated Press

US, S. America aim to halt Darien Gap journeys

The United States, Panama and Colombia announced that they will launch a 60-day campaign aimed at halting illegal migration through the treacherous Darien Gap.

FOX News

Thousands of Tigrayans forced to flee Amhara

Forces from Ethiopia’s Amhara region have displaced tens of thousands of ethnic Tigrayans from disputed territory in the north of the country in recent weeks despite a peace deal agreed late last year.

Associated Press

HUMAN RIGHTS

Alleged IS land mine kills Syrian truffle hunters

Workers foraging for truffles were killed when their vehicle hit a land mine believed to have been planted by the militant “Islamic State” (IS) group. It’s the latest in a spate of attacks on truffle hunters in Syria.

Deutsche Welle

Myanmar air attacks feared to have killed 100

Witnesses and independent media reports said dozens of villagers in central Myanmar have been killed in an air attack carried out by the Southeast Asian country’s military government.

Guardian

Myanmar military government tries to lure tourists

YouTube

Afghan scholars criticize girls’ education ban

Afghan religious scholars criticized a ban on female education, as a key Taliban minister warned clerics not to rebel against the government on the controversial issue.

Associated Press

Afghan women-run radio resumes broadcasts after shutdown

Associated Press

Four arrested in Bangladesh for stoning woman

A Muslim scholar and three village elders have been arrested in Bangladesh on charges of ordering a woman to be caned and stoned after she was accused of an extramarital affair.

Al Jazeera

GOVERNMENT & DEMOCRACY

Chile passes bill to cut workweek to 40 hours

After reducing working hours from 45 to 40, Chile will join Ecuador and Venezuela in having Latin America’s shortest workweek. The move marks a victory for President Gabriel Boric.

Deutsche Welle

Saudis meet Houthi rebels over Yemen truce

A Saudi Arabian delegation is in Yemen‘s capital Sana’a for talks with the Houthi rebel movement aimed at reaching a new and potentially permanent ceasefire.

BBC

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Africa‘s IT sector to fill Germany’s labor gap

German companies are training young Africans to become IT experts, also for the German market. The plan hopes to reduce the shortage of skilled workers in Germany and give Africans a perspective in their home countries.

Deutsche Welle

Egypt’s influencers jailed for ’violating morals’

Egyptian authorities have carried out a campaign to silence female social media influencers, using a cybercrime law to detain them on charges such as violating “public morals” and “undermining family values."

France 24

China’s Alibaba to roll out new ChatGPT rival

Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing unit of Chinese tech giant Alibaba, announced it will be rolling out its own ChatGPT-style product Tongyi Qianwen. The chatbot will be integrated into all Alibaba products in the near future.

CNBC

GLOBAL HEALTH

Ivory Coast’s autistic children lack treatment

Around 1% of the population in Ivory Coast could be affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD treatment is hard to come by in a country that severely lacks the necessary medical resources to help patients.

France 24

India hospitals on alert as COVID-19 cases rise

India‘s health ministry is conducting mock drills to check preparedness of hospitals to deal with rising COVID-19 cases. India’s case count is relatively low but experts are urging caution to stop further spread of the disease.

BBC

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GOOD NEWS

India’s tiger census shows population growth

India’s tigers have more than doubled, according to the latest tiger census. The resurgence of tigers represents a triumph for conservationists, and a ray of hope for other countries struggling to boost wildlife numbers.

CNN

NONPROFITS & PHILANTHROPY

Somalia needs massive aid support, says UN

The UN has appealed for “massive international support” for Somalia, which is facing the worst drought in decades. Somalia is dealing with humanitarian difficulties while combating a serious “terrorism” threat.

Al Jazeera

ECONOMIC INEQUALITY

High debt repayments cripple poor countries

Low-income countries will have to sacrifice spending on public services this year as they face soaring levels of debt repayments. Sri Lanka has the highest debt payments, amounting to 75% of government revenue.

Guardian

Kenyans threaten to strike over wage delay

The Kenyan economy faces many challenges, including soaring inflation and a high cost of living. However, the government is yet to tackle them, and the latest lack of cash to pay workers isn’t making things easier.

Deutsche Welle

ENVIRONMENT

Land grabs in Cambodia are demolishing lives

A wave of tourism and housing projects is transforming the coast of Preah Sihanouk province. But residents say they are paying the price, facing sudden evictions, seizure of farmland and the loss of prime fishing areas.

Guardian

Indian village lights the way in green energy

A pumped hydro storage project in Manipur state is the first in India to power technology with solar pumps. At least 350 people now have consistent lighting in their homes and streets as a result of the system.

Context

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rises by 14%

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest rose 14% in March from the previous year, highlighting the continued challenges for the new leftist government.

Reuters

Brazil looks to build a new ‘bioeconomy’

Context

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Bangladeshi women in a training center for traditional handicrafts, a project that is assisted by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). (Photo by UN Photo/W. Wild.) Photo used under CC BY

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