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The Crisis of Unpaid Wages in Northeastern State: A Growing Concern In the heart of Northeastern State lies Garowe, home to the presidential complex and vital government offices. However, rather than peace and stability, the region currently grapples with a pressing economic crisis that is causing significant unrest. Until now, Northeastern State government employees have been left without their hard-earned wages for an alarming period—up to ten months. As civil servants voice their frustrations, the consequences…

This compelling photograph, captured on May 29, 2025, showcases a dynamic moment within the resumed second session of the United Nations (UN) Habitat Assembly, held in the vibrant city of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. (Xinhua/Yang Guang) As the assembly drew to a close late Friday, it marked not just the end of a significant event, but the dawn of a pivotal strategic plan aimed at addressing the pressing global housing crisis. More than 1,300 delegates converged in Nairobi, including ministers, city mayors, innovative urban…

Paris Saint-Germain Fans Make a Bold Statement During Champions League Final In a striking display of solidarity, supporters of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) unfurled a banner proclaiming “Stop genocide in Gaza” during the recent Champions League final. This occurred just moments after Achraf Hakimi netted the first goal in a commanding 5-0 victory against his former team, Inter Milan. The atmosphere was charged not only with the thrill of the game but also with a palpable sense of urgency concerning global events. Some fans…

The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees has expressed urgent concerns, stating that the "clock is ticking towards famine" in Gaza. Philippe Lazzarini emphasized that the new US-backed aid distribution model in the region is not only a misuse of resources but also diverts attention from the ongoing atrocities faced by the people there. "I believe it is a waste of resources and a distraction from atrocities. We already have an aid distribution system that is fit for purpose," Lazzarini noted during his…

Seventeen members of Greece's coastguard are facing prosecution in connection with the country’s deadliest migrant shipwreck, a tragedy that claimed hundreds of lives. This news was confirmed by rights groups representing both survivors and victims on Friday. According to survivors, the coastguard's response was alarmingly inadequate when the overwhelmed and aging trawler, known as the Adriana, sank on the night of June 13, 2023, off the coast of Pylos, while en route to Italy. The vessel was reportedly carrying over 750…

The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent warning regarding the escalating food insecurity in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its neighboring countries. As 2024 unfolds, the consequences of heightened violence are becoming increasingly dire. The long-standing conflict has dramatically intensified this year, with M23 rebels capturing key cities such as Goma in North Kivu and Bukavu in South Kivu. These developments have not only exacerbated the humanitarian crisis but have also…

In a call for action, Spain's Foreign Minister has emphasized the necessity for the international community to consider sanctions against Israel to help halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This statement comes ahead of a significant meeting in Madrid involving both European and Arab nations, aimed at advocating for a cessation of hostilities. The growing chorus of concern from countries that Israel traditionally viewed as allies reflects a shift in sentiment, particularly after Israel escalated its military operations…

Nigerian Medical Students Repatriated from Sudan: A Critical Look In the heart of chaos, amidst the civil war that erupted in Sudan in April 2023, a group of medical students from Nigeria found themselves caught in a whirlwind of despair and uncertainty. These students—eager, bright minds in their final year at Sudan International University (SIU)—were abruptly evacuated by the Nigerian government. Their dreams, once vibrant and full of promise, now intertwined with the shadows of conflict.…

Health Crisis Looms for South Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia As the sun sets over the dusty landscape of Southeast Africa, thousands of South Sudanese refugees find themselves grappling with a stark reality—a brewing health crisis that is only growing graver by the day. With the alarming spread of cholera and increasing conflict, the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia's refugee camps is becoming dire. Recently, a group of women photographed diligently gathering water from a facility established by Doctors Without Borders…

Somalia finds itself at the forefront of the climate crisis, ranking among the nations most vulnerable to its impacts. According to the United Nations, this Horn of Africa nation has faced an unprecedented dual challenge: the worst drought in four decades and catastrophic flooding that has occurred just once every hundred years. The tales of those affected are not just statistics; they are heartfelt stories weaving through the fabric of a population struggling to endure. One such narrative belongs to Mohamed Abdukadir…